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Many Akronites adopting “pandemic puppies” during COVID-19 self-isolation

September 8th, 2020

Reporting, writing and photos by Abbey Marshall In a time when companionship is sparse, many people are adopting a “pandemic puppy” or “coronavirus cat” while they are sheltering at home to stop the spr... Read More...

Vintage Structures | The Charles R. Grant House

August 26th, 2020

Reporting and writing by Mark Schweitzer; Photos by Charlotte Gintert When most people visualize the “Queen Anne” architectural style, they probably think of something like the home at 110 Merriman Road, ju... Read More...

The Oakdale House Experience | Meet Adam and Kenny, who run a charming DIY venue in West Hill

March 5th, 2020

by Nic deCourville With the closure of the Hive Mind in February, Akron bid a tearful goodbye to another DIY venue. While art spaces in the Rubber City seem come and go, one venue has maintained a presence ... Read More...

Hazel Tree Interiors wants to ‘pull your style out’

August 15th, 2019

words and photos by Colleen Hanke The tall, narrow building that houses Hazel Tree Interiors would appear unremarkable, except for the massive mural of a sprawling tree on the side. This image is what ... Read More...

The Glendale Steps, a lost-and-found monument to the Great Depression

July 25th, 2019

by Jarett Theberge The Glendale Steps are a memorial to the laid-off workers and stonecraft men of the Great Depression. They have been lost and found over the years as one of Akron’s forgotten monuments. ... Read More...

Can West Hill’s dream of a “live-work village” finally take off?

December 20th, 2018

There is a neighborhood. It lies within the bounds of Exchange and Market Street. It holds an assortment of amenities within walking distance, including a local hardware store, a community gym (with an indoor p... Read More...

Encouraging the Arts in Schools

Local tattoo artist turns to murals and motivational speaking

Sheena Mason’s business is more than a dance studio

Muralists use life and art to help revitalize downtown parks

Screen printer creates community space on Grant Street

A week after Akron limited private gatherings, 15 complaints but no fines

Love letters from the 1930s reveal a uniquely Akron romance | Chapter 5

Crafted Meadery offers contemporary brews, home delivery

On the Record: Small Mammal Records and Cat Dad Cassettes release Backtalk's new album, "Analog Parts"

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

‘I can be your Antidote at the end of a hard day:’ Madison Cummins releases sophomore album

Child custody and the holidays: How to keep the peace

Benefits of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy During Pregnancy

The doctor is in | Biting

What About the Holidays?