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...
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Sweet Mary’s Bakery reopens after a year and a half on Oct. 1 with tasty new additions
By Abbey Marshall, TDS Staff Reporter Photos by Abbey Marshall In the days leading up to the reopening...
Lele’s Leaf and Vine Takes Root Near Akron
Written by Zinga Hart Photos by Soul House Photo Leah Weese’s love of plants is tattooed on her...
Oh Snap Photo Lab founder wants to offer a safe, creative outlet for youth Downtown
By Abbey Marshall, TDS Staff Reporter Photos by Abbey Marshall Packed into 6,300 square feet in a Downtown...
ACME’s first Buckeye’s Best contest gives Northeast Ohio food entrepreneurs a spot on store shelves
By Abbey Marshall Photos by Abbey Marshall Brian Reardon used to spend his fall Saturdays scooping his signature...
Marigold Sol: Revitalization through sustainability, function, and art
By Brynne Olsen for The Devil Strip At Marigold Sol in Kenmore, it’s in with the old and...
Travis Howe brings happiness a ¼ pound at a time with Fat T’s Cookies
By Teresa Sroka for The Devil Strip Photos by Teresa Sroka Travis Howe didn’t set out to become...
Akron’s first “selfie studio” aims to be a hub for all creatives
By Abbey Marshall Studio 31 wants to help you take the ultimate selfie. The Babe Cave, located in...
The Workz brings former Falls Theater back to life on Front Street
Reporting and writing by Diane Pitz Kilivris The home of the old Falls Theater on Front Street in...
“Cautiously optimistic” for a revitalized Romig Road after Amazon fulfillment center opens
Reporting, writing and photos by Abbey Marshall When Kevin Tyler and Derek Fromby heard the city approved plans...
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Market House space to empower North Hill women with programs and makerspace
Reporting, writing and photos by Abbey Marshall Samantha Byake recalls what it’s like to grow up in a...
The Tea Dude ‘plays in the kitchen’ to create bold new flavors
Reporting and writing by Michael Roberts This is a story about a dude named Chris. Chris is a...
Yvonne’s Arts and Sweets: Practicing self-care through baking and painting
Reporting and writing by Brynne Olsen Yvonne Chappell, owner of Yvonne’s Arts and Sweets, is baking her way...
Homebrew shop Grape and Granary stays busy during the pandemic
Reporting, writing and photos by Emily Anderson The shop at 915 Home Avenue has been a fixture in...
Upcycled clothing company Sailor Doom Apparel is on a mission to fight fast fashion
In the name of the moon, say no to fast fashion Reporting and writing by Jillian Holness Every...