Harmony House opens fourth transitional home for youth in poverty June 24, 2021Reporting, writing and photos by Abbey Marshall Lydia Williams says her life has been pretty easy lately. That’s...CommunityCultureeconomic developmentEquity & InclusionfeaturedHousingUnderstand·7 mins read·1809 views
Hoppin’ Frog Taproom is back! June 23, 2021By Emily Anderson After closing for COVID-19 over a year ago, Hoppin’ Frog’s beloved taproom is back and...CommunityCulturefeaturedFoodSmall Businesses·2 mins read·191 views
Bogs | Living relics of the Ice Age June 23, 2021words and photos by Jennifer Howell I didn’t know how precious and peculiar bogs were until a few...CommunityCulturefeaturedLocal history·5 mins read·394 views
Marcy Bones tells a strange, heartfelt tale in animated series “The Other Town” June 23, 2021Writing and reporting by H.L. Comeriato Photos and illustrations created by Marcy Bones & H.L. Comeriato At the...ArtsCommunityCultureEntertainmentfeaturedPeople·8 mins read·870 views
Irie Jamaican Kitchen brings sunny flavors to Highland Square just in time for summer June 21, 2021Nahla Bendefaa For the past few weeks, Irie Jamaican Kitchen’s colorful signage on West Market Street has been...Black BusinessesCommunityCulturefeaturedFoodSmall Businesses·2 mins read·1148 views
Asian Services in Action: how health center helps immigrants, refugees get vaccinated June 21, 2021By Conor Morris While overall COVID-19 vaccination rates for Asian-Americans are relatively high in Ohio, Asian-American and Pacifc...CommunityCOVID-19CulturefeaturedPublic Health·4 mins read·53 views
Celebrate Juneteenth in Akron June 16, 2021By Aja Hannah Juneteenth is the day enslaved people were freed following the Civil War. It was first...CommunityCulturefeatured·1 min read·731 views
The Nightlight debuts a new leader and some big changes June 11, 2021INDIE THEATRE’S UPGRADES INCLUDE ‘ROB LUCAS LOBBY’ HONORING LATE CO-FOUNDER story by Derek Kreider Downtown Akron’s art house...CulturefeaturedMovies·3 mins read·439 views
By 2050, community health workers hope the city no longer needs them. This is their story — and their vision for the next 30 years. June 3, 2021Reporting, writing and photos by H.L. Comeriato Ericka Malone leans over the edge of a wooden park bench....2050Big IdeasCommunityEquity & InclusionfeaturedHousingPublic HealthUnderstand·11 mins read·386 views
Here’s how Akron is planning to reach 250,000 citizens by 2050 June 3, 2021Since its peak at about 290,000 residents in the 1960s, Akron has lost a third of its population....2050City of AkronCommunityCultureeconomic developmentEquity & InclusionfeaturedHousingUnderstand·8 mins read·396 views
New book documents Akron’s gas balloon history May 31, 2021by Kyle Cochrun Hands Off!: Epic Adventures of the Balloon Flyers of Akron, is one of those charming...ArtsBooksCommunityCulturefeaturedLocal history·3 mins read·185 views
Meet Akron Zoo’s Newest Animals May 26, 2021By Aja Hannah, photos by Ilenia Pezzaniti Seven critically endangered animals will open Akron Zoo’s Wild Asia on...CommunityCulturefeatured·3 mins read·227 views
The Journey to Equity in Higher Education May 26, 2021How Dana Lawless-Andric became a champion for educational access and opportunity written by Zinga Hart, photography by Ilenia...CommunityCultureEquity & Inclusionfeatured·5 mins read·230 views
Meet new Akronites weekly through Everyday Akron May 24, 2021Reporting, writing and photos by Melanie Mohler If you use Instagram and follow any local businesses, restaurants or...CommunityCulturefeatured·4 mins read·265 views
Fred’s Diner: Eat. Pay. Get Out. ‘We’re kind of joking, but kind of serious.’ May 24, 2021by Dustin Bird Fred Spencer may have been destined to run a diner. As a child, Spencer ran...CommunityCulturefeaturedFoodSmall Businesses·3 mins read·4716 views