by Chris Horne
January, 2016
Elwood P. Dowd: “Wouldn't that get a little monotonous, just Akron, cold beer and 'poor, poor thing' for two weeks?”
Dr. Chumley: “No. It would be wonderful.”
fr... Read More...
Talking about the city’s past, present and future over a meal the mayor made
words by Chris Horne, photos by Ilenia Pezzaniti
This is a little weird, I finally realize. It’s one of those split-second thoughts t... Read More...
We asked Crafty Mart organizers Joanna Wilson and Brit Charek to answer Five Fast Questions. Here’s what they had to say.
by Chris Horne
Spring is in the air and that means it’s time once again for Crafty Mar... Read More...
A roundup of arts happenings you may have missed.
by Bronlynn Thurman and Chris Horne
Given the controversy and big changes in the city of Akron’s Mayor’s Office, not to mention on campus at the University of... Read More...
How local early birds are building community over breakfast
by Jessica Conti
Akron is filled with both delicious breakfast options and a significant number of creatives who are passionate about their work and... Read More...
by Chris Horne, publisher
When I first proposed we do a story asking “Can beer save Akron?” the idea was just a playful riff on the craft beer boom that’s as evident here as it is regionally and nationally. Bu... Read More...
“…identify talented people around you and then, instead of going into competition with them, or trying to wipe them out, make alliances, make creative friendships that allow you and your friends to grow togeth... Read More...
Last night--that is, Sunday if you aren't reading this on Monday, specifically Monday, February 2--I clicked "submit" on the Knight Cities Challenge application for Unbox Akron. Then I watched "Transformers 4" ... Read More...
It’s been two weeks since I posted about becoming a Knight Cities Challenge finalist, inviting (begging) anyone and everyone to offer ideas and feedback about what the do-dad formerly known as Chickadee Society... Read More...
First off, let me apologize for the name "Chickadee Society". It was the best I could do at the time. Unfortunately, I don't have anything better yet either. I'm hoping you, dear Akronite, will help me--with a ... Read More...