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‘That’s how you know how hard we miss him:’ One Akron family on losing a son and brother to gun violence

December 28th, 2020

Reporting, writing and photos by H.L. Comeriato When D’Andre Pete’s brothers talk about him, they can’t help but grin. Marquavius Beach, D’Andre’s younger brother, waves his arms to quiet the room. “W... Read More...

Summit Safe Syringe Exchange ‘plants just a little bit of hope’ through harm reduction

December 7th, 2020

Reporting and writing by H.L. Comeriato Photos by Shane Wynn and H.L. Comeriato In 2007, Jackie Pollard watched the beginnings of the nation’s opioid crisis take shape. “So many of the kids that... Read More...

Akron declared racism a public health crisis. What happens next?

July 2nd, 2020

H.L. Comeriato During a June 8 meeting, Akron City Council voted unanimously to approve a resolution declaring racism a public health crisis. The City Council declaration is an official acknowledgement o... Read More...

The Czar: Two local poets collaborate on a tyrannical collection

ArtsNow launches $50,000 Artist Relief Fund for Summit County artists

In the studio with metalsmith Shani Richards

The National Center for Choreography celebrates five years

Honoring Local Heroes with the Red Cross

Polish American Citizens Club of Akron turns 100

Helping Summit County’s 90,000 older adults stay safe in their homes

Pastor Dee Williams is called to ‘love the hell out of people’

Take Off Charlie returns from five-year hiatus with ‘I WAS BORN TO FLOAT’

Peachcurls showcases NEO musicians on new album ‘Meadow’

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

Making Memories with the Family

The doctor is in: Infant eye color

Dealing with transitions in a blended household

Shame and Laundry

‘That’s how you know how hard we miss him:’ One Akron family on losing a son and brother to gun violence

Summit Safe Syringe Exchange ‘plants just a little bit of hope’ through harm reduction

Akron declared racism a public health crisis. What happens next?

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