Evictions continue during pandemic despite rental assistance, eviction moratorium March 11, 2021By Noor Hindi The Devil Strip The smell of smoke burns Virginia LaForce’s nostrils. There’s a bonfire raging...Cultureeconomic developmentfeaturedHousingUncategorizedUnderstand·9 mins read·798 views
What you can do if your landlord is not making repairs March 11, 2021By H.L. Comeriato The Devil Strip If your landlord is not making necessary repairs to your home, you...Cultureeconomic developmentHousing·1 min read·310 views
Where to turn if you need shelter March 11, 2021By Abbey Marshall The Devil Strip If you are in need of shelter, call 211 to be connected...Cultureeconomic developmentHousing·1 min read·155 views
What to do if you fall behind on your rent in Akron March 11, 2021By Rosalie Murphy The Devil Strip Lots of rental assistance is available right now due to federal CARES...Cultureeconomic developmentHousing·1 min read·423 views
What to do if you are facing eviction in Akron March 11, 2021By Rosalie Murphy The Devil Strip The eviction process typically lasts weeks, and the process doesn’t always end...Cultureeconomic developmentHousing·2 mins read·223 views
2020 didn’t stunt the big business of renting in Akron March 11, 2021By Doug Livingston Akron Beacon Journal Not that he enjoyed it, but Mark Amos calls the first time...Cultureeconomic developmentfeaturedHousing·11 mins read·220 views
Here’s what Merriman Valley residents want to see from the cities’ upcoming master plan March 8, 2021 Reporting, writing and photos by Abbey Marshall Between Akron and Cuyahoga Falls sit the Merriman Valley’s rolling hills,...City of AkronCivic Engagementeconomic developmentfeaturedUncategorizedUnderstand·14 mins read·1347 views
Market House space to empower North Hill women with programs and makerspace February 24, 2021Reporting, writing and photos by Abbey Marshall Samantha Byake recalls what it’s like to grow up in a...City of AkronCommunityCultureeconomic developmentEducationEntrepreneurshipEquity & InclusionfeaturedSmall Businesses·5 mins read·911 views
Akronite app is here to stay after generating over $200,000 in local business sales, city says February 8, 2021Reporting, writing and photo by Abbey Marshall What began as a swift response to local businesses’ dwindling sales...CommunityCultureeconomic developmentfeaturedSmall Businesses·4 mins read·1290 views
ArtsNow launches $50,000 Artist Relief Fund for Summit County artists January 12, 2021Reporting and writing by Abbey Marshall ArtsNow has a reprieve to offer local artists working in one of...ArtsCultureeconomic developmentfeatured·2 mins read·240 views
‘Who owns Summit Lake’s story? And who is writing the ending?’ December 16, 2020Summit Lake has endured years of disinvestment. Today, it’s on the upswing. But who controls the future of...City of AkronCommunityCultureeconomic developmentEquity & InclusionfeaturedUnderstand·27 mins read·4379 views
University of Akron students are losing faith in institution amid layoffs and budget crisis December 14, 2020Reporting, writing, photos and graphics by Abbey Marshall Editor’s note: Philathia Bolton, Vice President of The Devil Strip’s...Cultureeconomic developmentfeaturedUncategorizedUnderstand·6 mins read·4656 views
‘We don’t have the reserves to wait out a volatile situation:’ How COVID-19 expedited University of Akron’s budget crisis December 14, 2020Reporting, writing, photos and graphics by Abbey Marshall Editor’s note: Philathia Bolton, Vice President of The Devil Strip’s...Cultureeconomic developmentfeaturedUncategorizedUnderstand·13 mins read·2363 views
Inside I Promise Village, the LeBron James program tackling student homelessness December 10, 2020Reporting, writing and photos by Abbey Marshall LeBron James’ basketball career started in a place similar to this: huddled around...Cultureeconomic developmentfeaturedUncategorizedUnderstand·5 mins read·1261 views
City will accept bids for conservation in Merriman Valley after residents protest development November 16, 2020Reporting, writing and photos by Abbey Marshall Tune into any Monday night City Council meeting and you’ll hear...Cultureeconomic developmentfeaturedUncategorized·6 mins read·531 views