Vape shops are everywhere. Teen use is rising. And regulations are just starting to catch up. August 26th, 2019 by Derek Kreider Editor’s note: On Sept. 3, Summit County Public Health issued a news release warning people to stop vaping. “The immediate dangers of vaping are becoming increasingly evident and alarmi...
Akron organizations named finalists for ArtPlace America’s National Creative Placemaking fund July 27th, 2017 By Sierra Allen LeBron James isn’t the only Akronite that’s putting Akron on the map. Out of 987 applications, two Akron organizations are named finalists for ArtPlace America’s 2017 National Creative ...
Heroin is Killing our Kids, Silence is Killing Our Communities July 26th, 2017 How Jake’s Reach is Helping Start a Dialogue about the Heroin Epidemic Words by Noor Hindi After his grandson Jake passed away from a heroin overdose, Frank Marr made it his goal to save at least one li...
Summit County History Organizations Commemorate Centennial of America’s Entry into World War I March 27th, 2017 In the East Ohio Gas Company Yard, North Street and Howard Street, 1917. The first in a series of local events commemorating Summit County’s contributions in America’s entry into World War I will be held Mo...
Hattie’s Food Hub Is About to Get Fresh April 18th, 2016 Non-profit brings locally sourced produce to Lane-Wooster food desert words and photo by Patrick J. Worden The northern reaches of Akron’s Lane-Wooster neighborhood are about to go from being a food desert to...
Urban Explorer: Goodyear Heights March 17th, 2016 words and photos by Kristina Aiad-Toss Reminiscent of the industrial Akron of the 1920s, Goodyear Heights is filled with decaying abandoned factories, vacant storefronts, and old houses. Gritty and rough aroun...
Feelin’ the ‘Big Love’ March 10th, 2016 Diverse, family-friendly lineup celebrates collaboration with music, food, yoga and more Be sure to join the community celebration on Saturday, March 12 from 11:00am-10:00pm. An after-party will also be held a...
NEW/NATIVE | From down in the Valley to the University of Akron December 23rd, 2015 compiled by Elizabeth Tyran Carrie Burchett Name: Carrie Burchett, 34 Hometown: Akron Neighborhood: Merriman Valley Occupation: Teacher at Spring Garden Waldorf School Who do you wish was on more...
Sculpting Akron | Rubber City Fab’s Dominic Falcione has a plan for more artist collaboration August 6th, 2015 by Megan Combs (Ed. Note: Dominic's company is now called Krunchworks Design+Build, which you can visit at krunchworks.com) Dominic Falcione’s hands are dirty, but it’s not because he’s been playing in the ...
BIG IDEAS: Carolyn Behrman, Flashbulb and Cops on the Porch May 21st, 2015 Hey Carolyn Behrman, what's the BIG IDEA with Flashbulb and Cops on the Porch? photography by Svetla Morrison See more of her work, including her Akron’s Big Ideas series, at her website here Name: Carolyn B...
