City Council – THE DEVIL STRIP

A week after Akron limited private gatherings, 15 complaints but no fines

November 24th, 2020

Writing and reporting by H.L. Comeriato Photo by Noor Hindi On Monday, Nov. 16, Akron City Council voted to approve legislation put forth by Mayor Dan Horrigan that would limit the number of guests allo... Read More...

City will accept bids for conservation in Merriman Valley after residents protest development

November 16th, 2020

Reporting, writing and photos by Abbey Marshall Tune into any Monday night City Council meeting and you’ll hear demands for conservation in the Merriman Valley in the public comment section. Spread open loc... Read More...

Akron’s police auditor needs more power, some citizens and councilmembers say

October 8th, 2020

Reporting and writing by Noor Hindi Almost 18 years ago, before the last decade of protests against police brutality, Marco Sommerville, a former Akron City Council president, was frustrated about the proce... Read More...

After years of debate, Akron will not celebrate Columbus Day this fall

September 28th, 2020

Reporting and writing by Noor Hindi This fall, Akron will celebrate its newest holiday — Italian-American Heritage and Culture Day — on Oct. 12. The holiday replaces Columbus Day after three years of c... Read More...

Councilwoman Sharon Connor recalls her political struggles

April 2nd, 2020

words by Noor Hindi, photos by Ilenia Pezzaniti The year is 1975. Sharon Connor is 17 years old and waiting on student council votes to get tallied. Weeks ago, she threw in her name to become the first fema... Read More...

'It's never too late to recover:' Nine Akron artists on addiction, recovery and perseverance

Collage artist Adrienne Slane uses century-old paper to tell contemporary stories

Local tattoo artist turns to murals and motivational speaking

Sheena Mason’s business is more than a dance studio

Saint Augustine and Suds: An Aromatic Experience

A week after Akron limited private gatherings, 15 complaints but no fines

Love letters from the 1930s reveal a uniquely Akron romance | Chapter 5

Crafted Meadery offers contemporary brews, home delivery

Devil's Dozen: July 2016

Brian Lisik’s ‘Gudbye Stoopid Whirled’ wasn’t supposed to be about the pandemic — but it is

Longtime rocker Harvey Gold is ‘all the versions’ of himself on new album

‘I can be your Antidote at the end of a hard day:’ Madison Cummins releases sophomore album

The doctor is in | Boosting immune systems

The doctor is in: Milk alternatives

Oh, poop! Potty training in a pandemic

Tips to help your child with ASD have a happy holiday season

City will accept bids for conservation in Merriman Valley after residents protest development

Akron’s police auditor needs more power, some citizens and councilmembers say

After years of debate, Akron will not celebrate Columbus Day this fall

Councilwoman Sharon Connor recalls her political struggles

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