For students, COVID-19 is the new normal. Meet two young people facing big pandemic challenges in the new academic year October 6, 2021By H.L. Comeriato, TDS Staff Reporter Photos by H.L. Comeriato Over the last 18 months, COVID-19 has shaped...CommunityCOVID-19featuredPeoplePublic HealthUnderstand·9 mins read·460 views
Northeast Ohio Venues join together to require proof of vaccination at the door August 30, 2021By: Derek Kreider, general assignment reporter Photos by Derek Kreider Fourteen locations across the region have banded together...ArtsCOVID-19featuredMusic·3 mins read·722 views
Eviction moratoriums didn’t stop Akron renters from losing homes August 6, 2021The system in this Ohio city became more complex, opaque and unequal amid the pandemic. Hundreds of tenants were evicted even when landlords didn’t follow the publicly stated rules. Read MoreCOVID-19Cultureeconomic developmentfeaturedHousing·20 mins read·3305 views
A year of virtual learning as a high school student: What it’s like playing high school sports during a pandemic June 28, 2021As part of their Report for America service project, corps members and staff reporters Abbey Marshall and H.L....ColumnsCommunityCOVID-19Culture·3 mins read·262 views
A year of virtual learning as a high school student: How COVID-19 got teens thinking about politics June 28, 2021As part of their Report for America service project, corps members and staff reporters Abbey Marshall and H.L....ColumnsCommunityCOVID-19Culture·3 mins read·199 views
A year of virtual learning as a high school student: How the pandemic gave me renewed confidence June 28, 2021As part of their Report for America service project, corps members and staff reporters Abbey Marshall and H.L....ColumnsCommunityCOVID-19Culture·2 mins read·158 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
Summit County has paused its use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Here’s what you need to know. April 21, 2021Reporting, writing and photos by H.L. Comeriato Two days after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...COVID-19featuredPublic HealthUnderstand·7 mins read·155 views
The doctor is in: Spring allergies or COVID? April 19, 2021How do I know if an illness is spring allergies or COVID-19? Allergies are common. With about 40%...COVID-19featuredHell Raisers·2 mins read·201 views
Everything you need to know about Summit County’s mass vaccination site March 31, 2021Interview and photos by H.L. Comeriato On March 30, I sat down with Summit County Public Health Commissioner...COVID-19featuredPublic Health·8 mins read·563 views
Parenting in isolation: A COVID-19 Christmas March 25, 2021By Julie A Cajigas My husband warned me he was feeling congested. We were watching TV, and he...COVID-19Hell RaisersUncategorized·8 mins read·122 views
Living and parenting with long-haul COVID March 25, 2021by Marissa Marangoni Parenting is hard. If you’re reading this, you already know that. Parenting is harder if...COVID-19Hell RaisersUncategorized·10 mins read·109 views
Backyard flower business blossoms during COVID-19 March 8, 2021Reporting and writing by Melanie Mohler Just like many others, Megan and Codi Berkenstock’s lives did not go...CommunityCOVID-19CulturefeaturedSmall Businesses·4 mins read·383 views
Everything you need to know about how to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Summit County March 4, 2021Interview and photos by H.L. Comeriato On March 1, Summit County Public Health Commissioner Donna Skoda sat down...COVID-19featuredPublic HealthUnderstand·8 mins read·1291 views
‘Great care can’t wait:’ Oak Street Health opens new Akron location serving older adults on Medicare February 18, 2021Reporting, writing and photos by H.L. Comeriato Oak Street Health is humming with excitement. After months of preparation,...CommunityCOVID-19featuredPublic Health·4 mins read·483 views