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'They're turning their life around' in Akron's recovery courts

January 1st, 2020
words by Rosalie Murphy, photos by Shane Wynn Years and years into the opioid epidemic, there are still hundreds of people in Akron working their way through the courts while they battle addiction. Some 200... Read More...

How to Vote Early, Absentee, or on Election Day

October 22nd, 2018
by Rosalie Murphy 10/22/2018 It’s October in Ohio, which means it’s impossible to avoid messages about candidates and ballot issues. You might have decided who you’re going to vote for -- but have you figur... Read More...

On the hunt for Akron’s best burger, fries and shake

December 23rd, 2015
The Devil Strip is on the hunt for Akron's Best Burger, Fries and Shake. Why? Well, it's easy to get people to tell you who makes their favorite hamburger in Akron, but a burger alone doesn't make a meal... eve... Read More...

How Summit Co. Children Services helps abused, neglected children during the holidays

December 18th, 2015
Stocking the Holiday Toy Room written by Katie Jackson Each December, as thousands of children in Summit County write out their wish lists to send to the North Pole, there are hundreds of children in our ... Read 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 ... Read More...

The Devil Strip’s Guide to Summer | July & August

July 9th, 2015
Though our summer selves hibernate all winter, somewhere in the back of the mind of every Akronite there’s the small, comforting knowledge that no matter how bitter the chill or how deep the snow, one day we’ll... Read More...

Out & About | Spring is here, Akron—go play in the mud!

June 3rd, 2015
Originally appeared in Issue 3, published April 14, 2015 by columnist Katie Wheeler There is a saying that April showers bring May flowers. You know what else April showers bring? Mud. And, perhaps more impor... Read More...

YOUR TURN: Issue 8, Supporting the Akron-Summit County Public Library

May 5th, 2015
op-ed by David Jennings, Director of the Akron-Summit County Public Library The public library’s role in American culture continues to evolve. The Akron-Summit County Public Library moved beyond books into aud... Read More...

How Akron ARE you? The co-author of “A is for Akron” puts you to the test

March 31st, 2015
Here's how real Akronites are different ...the extended, web-only version by Joanna Wilson   You’re so Akron if you don’t need to consult the menu when you pull into Swensons or Skyway. You already... Read More...

Sneak peek at the first issue and “You’re So Akron If…”

February 25th, 2015
Just a friendly heads up, friends. At 11:59 pm on Saturday, February 28, we're going to stop taking entries for the "You're So Akron If..." contest. Then we move into the very difficult task of figuring out whi... Read More...
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