Summit County needs poll workers for the November election. Here’s how to help. August 5th, 2020 by Ken Evans As the November general election begins to come into view and the COVID-19 pandemic wears on, a call is going out across Summit County for people who are at lower risk from the disease to get i...
Why the Summit County Fair is proceeding despite the pandemic July 28th, 2020 by Abbey Marshall Note: After this story was published, Gov. Mike DeWine announced he is limiting all county fairs to junior fair events only, prohibiting all rides, food and grandstand events starting Jul...
Five Frisbee golf course reviews from Akron kids July 27th, 2020 words and photos by Paul Treen Hi, Akronites! Sorry it’s been a long time since I’ve written. Quarantine has got me cooped up at home, but now that the weather is cooperating, I’ve been able to get back int...
‘I don’t want to die’: Restaurant workers choose between earning money and risking infection with COVID-19 July 6th, 2020 by Abbey Marshall When Tori Haye went to the hospital in the first few weeks of the stay-at-home order during the COVID-19 pandemic, they found out they had Type 1 diabetes: Immunocompromised during a...
Buddhist temple in University Park modifies practices during pandemic June 15th, 2020 words and photos by Zaïré Talon Daniels When driving down Sherman Street near the University of Akron, one cannot help but notice the golden pillar towering out of the backyard of the Mon Buddhist Temple.&n...
The pandemic is making it harder for Ohioans with disabilities to access food June 9th, 2020 by Alicia M. Hopkins The average person can go to a grocery store and buy the food they need on a regular basis. Imagine being a person who relies on someone, or a service, to be able to access food. Imagin...
Firestone Park family decorates tree pandemic style April 27th, 2020 words and photos by Noor Hindi Akronites Jeramy and Amanda Patton decided to add a little fun to their Firestone Park home last month, attracting laughs from neighbors and friends. Their COVID-19 tree displ...
If you adopted a dog during the pandemic, here’s what you need to know April 27th, 2020 by Sandy Maxwell It’s a great time to adopt a new pet! As people find themselves at home with more time on their hands, pet adoptions are skyrocketing. As a former administrator for a dog rescue, I am...
Pregnant in Akron during a pandemic April 20th, 2020 How COVID-19 has changed life for local expecting mothers by Aja Hannah With COVID-19 changing the landscape of the medical field, pregnant women may be feeling especially down at this time. Baby showers...
Six Feet | Tiffany Roper April 6th, 2020 by Ilenia Pezzaniti Tiffany Roper, 35, is waiting to pick up food outside of Upper Crust pizza in Highland Square. “Today is the first day we’ve been out in about 10 days,” she says. “I work for...
