‘That’s how you know how hard we miss him:’ One Akron family on losing a son and brother to gun violence
Reporting, writing and photos by H.L. Comeriato When D’Andre Pete’s brothers talk about him, they can’t help but...
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Summit Safe Syringe Exchange ‘plants just a little bit of hope’ through harm reduction
Reporting and writing by H.L. Comeriato Photos by Shane Wynn and H.L. Comeriato In 2007, Jackie Pollard watched...
A week after Akron limited private gatherings, 15 complaints but no fines
Writing and reporting by H.L. Comeriato Photo by Noor Hindi On Monday, Nov. 16, Akron City Council voted...
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How our family is navigating exposure to COVID-19
by Marissa Marangoni Don’t ask me because I don’t know. Just kidding. Sort of. I will preface everything...
Akron photographer to release her ‘Portraits of a Pandemic’ as a book
Reporting and writing by Abbey Marshall Autumn Bland remembers how she felt when she first saw the century-old...
As local schools turn to educational apps for distance learning, parents and teachers struggle to find the ones that actually work
Researchers Share Winners and Losers in Online Interactives By Cid Standifer This article provided by Eye on Ohio,...
Crafty Mart gets creative to help local makers through the pandemic
Reporting and writing by Susan Pappas When you’re in the business of promoting creative people and the things...
Parents’ Mental Health is Taking a Hit During COVID-19. Here’s What You Can Do.
by Casey Newman When you think of COVID-19, what comes to mind? You probably think of physical symptoms...
Immigrant family provides its own social net
Mark Arehart WKSU public radio “You don’t have the social net that other people have.” That’s how 27-year-old...
Ohioans improvise while they hope for an end to COVID-19
By Amanda Garrett Akron Beacon Journal It was just a little more than 24 hours after President Donald...
Colleges fight hunger, fill basic needs to keep students in school
Lee Chilcote and Asha Fairley Taking five classes at once is a heavy load for any college student,...
‘An experiment in community:’ University Park residents are designing and building a new park
Reporting, writing and photos by H.L. Comeriato Marissa Little’s crew finally takes a well-earned break. They lean against...
How the pandemic shaped ‘Reely Scared,’ a podcast for horror film buffs
Reporting and writing by Brandon Meola From a young age, Taylor Cleek was an avid reader and writer...
Akron chefs put food on the table for other restaurant workers
Reporting and writing by Emily Anderson When restaurants were ordered to close their doors in March to reduce...
Custodians adapt to pandemic guidelines to keep Akron’s schools safe
Reporting, writing and photos by H.L. Comeriato Every morning, John Carter looks out over the field behind Betty...