The grounds at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens will open to the public Friday, April 24, for walking in the gardens, as a service to the community during the pandemic. Only the gardens and grounds will be open, and the number of guests will be limited to maintain a safe environment. Going forward, hours of … [Read More...]
People
Diamond Kites announce new EP, livestream release show May 23
Akron band Diamond Kites announces a new EP, titled “Working Life,” featuring three songs recorded before the pandemic and finished during … [Read More...]
Ms. Julie’s Kitchen serves up vegan, locally sourced cuisine with community connections
Photo by: Blue Green Ms. Julie’s passion for her community and the future of sustainable food come through in everything she makes at her … [Read More...]
Neighborhoods
Area runners, organizations band together for community, common fitness goal
When the first two races of the Akron Children’s Hospital Akron Marathon Race Series, the National Interstate 8k & 1 Mile and the Goodyear Half Marathon & 10k were canceled, key members of the Akron running … [Read More...]
Akron Civic Theatre was born out of 1918 flu pandemic, plans to survive COVID-19
Photo: Blue Green The fear of an invisible enemy stalked all of humanity during the 1918 flu pandemic, and Akron was not spared. Only after killing between 25 and 50 million people worldwide did the enemy seem to … [Read More...]
Akron Marathon cancels summer races, announces donation to Community Response Fund
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and in accordance with the city of Akron’s restriction of hosting city-sponsored events of more than 250 people through Sept. 7, the first two races of the Akron Children’s Hospital … [Read More...]
