ACME’s first Buckeye’s Best contest gives Northeast Ohio food entrepreneurs a spot on store shelves
By Abbey Marshall Photos by Abbey Marshall Brian Reardon used to spend his fall Saturdays scooping his signature...
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Akron Honey Company brings the one-day only block party back to the bee farm
written by Derek Kreider; feature image courtesy of Akron Honey Co. What has eight local small businesses, three...
Just a Dad From Akron founder Kenny Lambert talks parenthood, sobriety and building community in the face of loss
by H.L. Comeriato Kenny Lambert didn’t always know who he was. Now, he’s absolutely sure of it. At...
“Cautiously optimistic” for a revitalized Romig Road after Amazon fulfillment center opens
Reporting, writing and photos by Abbey Marshall When Kevin Tyler and Derek Fromby heard the city approved plans...
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Restaurant industry veterans launch Divine Food, Spirits, Wine in Cuyahoga Falls
Reporting, writing and photos by Emily Anderson Anyone who has worked in a restaurant here in Akron knows...
Sanabel Bakery serves as a staple of Middle Eastern food
Sanabel Bakery celebrates 17 years of serving Akronites Lebanese cuisine Reporting, writing and photos by Julie Ciotola For...
Welcome to Evelyn’s: Akronites bring Vietnamese coffee and Banh Mi downtown
writing, reporting and photos by H.L. Comeriato As a kid, Vinh Nguyen grew up eating his mother’s recipes...
Meet Charrish11, an Akron-based boutique for curvy petite women
Reporting and writing by Jillian Holness Being a petite woman can come with a tall list of problems. ...
Artisan Coffee celebrates five years in Ellet
Reporting and writing by Laura Lakins Owners Tim and Emily Bechtel opened the doors to Artisan Coffee back...
Akron-born Rachel Cargle opens Elizabeth’s Bookshop & Writing Centre at The Well
Reporting, writing and photos by H.L. Comeriato Rachel Cargle knows exactly how she caught the spark. “I think...
International Jerk brings something new to Summit Lake
Reporting, writing and photos by Charlee Harris Have you been to Summit Lake lately? It is slowly becoming...
Houseplant business blooms on Goodyear Heights sidewalk
words and photos by Abbey Marshall Squeezed onto the devil strip between his Goodyear Heights home and the...
Showcase Meats offers lunches, baked goods to Kenmore
words and photos by Nic deCourville As someone who spent 10 years working at a meat store, I...
New Again Akron: Use this new map of Akron’s vintage shops for your holiday shopping
by Rosalie Murphy If you’re a devotee of the Summit Brew Path, the Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau-created passport...
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