'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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
