Highland Shoe Repair, known for its quirky window displays, closes after 28 years
By Abbey Marshall, TDS Staff Reporter Photos by Abbey Marshall In the storefront of Highland Shoe Repair, the...
highland square
highland square
Highland Square’s PorchRokr returns in August
By H.L Comeriato, Devil Strip Staff Reporter PorchRokr — Highland Square’s beloved music and arts festival — will...
Twisted Meltz opens in Highland Square
Words and photos by Emily Anderson Highland Square has filled another one of its empty spaces. This one...
‘Keeping the spirit of the church:’ Family converts Market Street Fellowship Church into new home and gathering space
Reporting and writing by Abbey Marshall The winter sunlight trickles in through stained-glass windows, hues of marbled green...
Akron Brow Bar opens in Highland Square
Reporting, writing and photos by Ilenia Pezzaniti For the last decade, Samantha Ballard has been traversing the cosmetology...
Vintage Structures | The Charles R. Grant House
Reporting and writing by Mark Schweitzer; Photos by Charlotte Gintert When most people visualize the “Queen Anne” architectural...
The Man Behind the Mannequin: Cobbler brings art and opinions to Highland Square
words and photos by Susan Pappas Blink and you might miss the tiny little shop tucked into the...
The Akron Pizza Task Force visits Upper Crust
by Deborah Endris For this month’s review, two representatives of the APTF visited Upper Crust, which recently opened...
The 2019 PorchRokr Awards
words and photos by Kyle Cochrun Another PorchRokr, another 10-hour blast of sensory inundation. Luckily, this journalist trudged...
DIY musician Seth Troyer releases third graphic novel, ‘Goodnight You Are Wonderful!’
by Brittany Nader Seth Troyer has adopted a do-it-yourself ethos in both his music and his artwork, taking...
Roid Rage and Curtains keep garage rock thriving in Akron
by Kyle Cochrun Garage rock is alive and well in Akron. If you want proof, check out the...
Healing and growing at Yoga Squared
by Rosalie Murphy Two years ago, Kate and Nikki Woodford-Shell tore down a wall. The barrier had separated...
Urine Luck | St. Patrick’s Day 2019
by Marissa Marangoni Buckle up, friends, you have me for two reviews this month because Emily was busy...
This Is Akron: Crumbling roads are Akron’s number-one issue, poll says
by Amanda Garrett and Doug LivingstonAkron Beacon Journal/Ohio.com Jamilya Maxwell stuck her hand into the dirty water of...
Vintage Structures | Re-living Tudor times at the Westmont
words by Mark Schweitzer, photos by Charlotte Gintert Perched above Rhodes Avenue just south of Market Street, at...