Wizard World ’18 | The Devil went up to Cleveland
words and photos by Devon Keller
We sent photographer Devon Keller to Wizard World in Cleveland March 2-4, and she came back with lots of great photos! Here are some of our favorites, inclu...
Top 10 Weird & Quirky Gifts to Buy from Northside Market this year
words by Noor Hindi, photos by Soumaya Hindi
Okay, fine, I admit it. I was probably the jerk kid that told your child Santa isn’t real. I didn’t mean to be such a Grinch; I’m sorry. In my defense though, my par...
I Mommed So Hard at #IMOMSOHARD
by Marissa Marangoni
If you’ve never watched any of the #IMOMSOHARD video series on Youtube and you’re a parent, know and love some parents, or have interest in perhaps becoming a parent yourself, you’...
Gravity Racing beyond the Annual Soap Box Derby
Local and out-of-state STEM students compete at Derby Downs
by Kayla Sturm
Akron is known for being home to the All-American Soap Box Derby World Championship Race. So what’s going on at Derby Downs for the o...
Cool off this summer at the Metro Parks lakes
by Lauren Collins
In the heat of Akron summer, with temperatures reaching the high 90s and humidity being off the charts, what better way to cool off than swimming in a beautiful and serene Metro P...
Grazing in the City
by Lauren Collins
For the second consecutive summer, Perkins Stone Mansion is giving the public a chance to hang out with the dorset sheep from The Spicy Lamb Farm in Peninsula. Attendees will be c...
Beware the Capybara
How to survive three (not really) dangerous capybara encounters
by Kyle Brown
It has sharp teeth. It can weigh up to about 150 pounds. It has 3/4 of the word “bear” in its name.
All three of these things a...
Where to find ‘The Next Akron’
Ed. note: Mark gave this as a talk at the most recent PechaKucha Night in Akron. It's not just an excellent example of the reason PK has become my favorite local event, but it perfectly sets the tone for this i...
5 Fast Questions with Sarah Jones, Founder of NEO Maniacal Comedy Studio
On the upcoming show and the future of Comedy in Akron
NEO Maniacal Comedy Studio will host The Akron Political Comedy Show November 1, 2016 at Aqueduct Brewing Company. For more information on NEO M...
New Belgium to Offer Unique and Rare Beers at PorchRokr 2016 Beer Garden
This Saturday, be sure to check out the PorchRokr New Belgium Beer Garden, located outside Champlin’s Cleaners on Dopler St and co-sponsored by Mustard Seed Market & Cafe and EarthQuaker Devices.
Why New...