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Collage artist Adrienne Slane uses century-old paper to tell contemporary stories

December 1st, 2020

Interview by Rosalie Murphy Adrienne Slane is a collage artist — and she pretty much always has been. “Ever since I was little, I’ve been cutting out images and categorizing them and collaging... Read More...

A week after Akron limited private gatherings, 15 complaints but no fines

November 24th, 2020

Writing and reporting by H.L. Comeriato Photo by Noor Hindi On Monday, Nov. 16, Akron City Council voted to approve legislation put forth by Mayor Dan Horrigan that would limit the number of guests allo... Read More...

Love letters from the 1930s reveal a uniquely Akron romance | Chapter 5

November 23rd, 2020

by Jami Meeker Editor’s note: This is a shortened version of a much longer work by Jami Meeker, which the writer hopes to publish in the future. It appeared in print editions of The Devil Strip in five chap... Read More...

Crafted Meadery offers contemporary brews, home delivery

November 23rd, 2020

Reporting, writing and photos by Ken Evans There is no doubt that beer is king in Akron. But, if one is willing to venture to the wilds of Mogadore, Crafted Artisan Meadery seeks to give Akronites a craft e... Read More...

Local tattoo artist turns to murals and motivational speaking

November 23rd, 2020

Reporting and writing by Allyson Smith “I am a multi-talented artist. I go by Dray 10talents Evans. I have more than 10 talents, as people find out,” Dray tells me on a Zoom call, while he walks down a path... Read More...

Sheena Mason’s business is more than a dance studio

November 23rd, 2020

Reporting, writing and photos by Ilenia Pezzaniti When Sheena Mason was a toddler, she was diagnosed with asthma. A doctor suggested that Sheena’s mom get her involved in physical activities. Sheena gravita... Read More...

Vintage Structures | Saving Akron’s Past: The good, bad and ugly of 2020

November 23rd, 2020

Writing by Mark Schweitzer, photos by Charlotte Gintert Each month in The Devil Strip, we try to highlight an example of Akron’s historic architecture and share a little on how each building tells its own s... Read More...

Akron Municipal Court reverses course, resumes some virtual eviction hearings

November 18th, 2020

by Noor Hindi, The Devil Strip and Doug Livingston, The Akron Beacon Journal On Friday, following a COVID-19 exposure in the Harold K. Stubbs Justice Center, Akron Municipal Court sent out a press rel... Read More...

Muralists use life and art to help revitalize downtown parks

November 18th, 2020

Reporting, writing and photos by Susan Pappas It’s an unseasonably warm November day at Lock 3 in downtown Akron, and an unusual sight has caught the attention of a handful of onlookers. A woman clad in ... Read More...

New “NoTique” to feature North Hill vendors showcasing cultures and products

November 18th, 2020

Reporting, writing and photos by Abbey Marshall Sima Arshadi recalls the days growing up in Tehran that she spent with her mother, sculpting flowers that would never die. The technique — hours... Read More...

Working Together to Ignite Success and Bringing STEAM to Akron Students

Collage artist Adrienne Slane uses century-old paper to tell contemporary stories

Local tattoo artist turns to murals and motivational speaking

Sheena Mason’s business is more than a dance studio

Hike & Picnic: Gorging on Homemade Sushi at The Gorge

A week after Akron limited private gatherings, 15 complaints but no fines

Love letters from the 1930s reveal a uniquely Akron romance | Chapter 5

Crafted Meadery offers contemporary brews, home delivery

Art, Snot, Nasty Winters and Public Irreverence: Exploring Akron’s Early Punk Scene

Brian Lisik’s ‘Gudbye Stoopid Whirled’ wasn’t supposed to be about the pandemic — but it is

Longtime rocker Harvey Gold is ‘all the versions’ of himself on new album

‘I can be your Antidote at the end of a hard day:’ Madison Cummins releases sophomore album

10 Socially Distant Outdoor Family Activities

The doctor is in: Milk alternatives

Oh, poop! Potty training in a pandemic

Tips to help your child with ASD have a happy holiday season

Collage artist Adrienne Slane uses century-old paper to tell contemporary stories

Love letters from the 1930s reveal a uniquely Akron romance | Chapter 5

Crafted Meadery offers contemporary brews, home delivery

Local tattoo artist turns to murals and motivational speaking

Sheena Mason’s business is more than a dance studio

Vintage Structures | Saving Akron’s Past: The good, bad and ugly of 2020

Akron Municipal Court reverses course, resumes some virtual eviction hearings

Muralists use life and art to help revitalize downtown parks

New “NoTique” to feature North Hill vendors showcasing cultures and products