AKRON MAYOR VOTER GUIDE "Nobody will ever deprive the American people of the right to vote except the American people themselves and the only way they could do this is by not voting.” Franklin D. Roosevelt Nov. 3rd is the general election for Akron, Ohio and for the first time in over 25 years, Akronites will be electing a new Mayor. Is not too late to register to vote, … [Read more...]
Nonprofit offers escape experience to those facing cancer (Video)
Troy Haslinger, founder and CEO of “Life is Good No Matter What,” turned his firsthand experience in dealing with cancer into something positive. After losing his sister in the prime of her life to cancer, he recalled her motto during her battle: “Life is Good No Matter What." He's since made it his life's goal to grant adults with advanced cancer and their loved ones an … [Read more...]
Doctor offers advice for overcoming grief, suffering (Akronist TV)
Learning how to deal with loss, pain, betrayal, anger, deceit and deception are a part of coping with pain and suffering. Pat Reese sits down with Dr. Michael L. Forbes of Akron Children's Hospital to discuss suffering and how to properly deal with it. In order to become a strong person, Forbes feels that it's universal to learn from pain and suffering. It can be difficult … [Read more...]
Akron coach offers social, economic mentorships for young people — Sustaining Akron Communities (Akronist TV)
Sustaining Akron Communities and BMe presents a new monthly Akronist TV show to spotlight positive African-American role models in Akron. ACE AaRron (the host of the show) talks with Ali McGill, who runs the Mason Park Community Center and the program My Brothers Keeper. McGill also runs a free breakfast program for children in need and is the head coach of boys basketball at … [Read more...]
How to roast coffee beans at home
If you like coffee, you may want to learn how to roast your own green coffee beans at home. Roasting coffee is very easy to do and you are guaranteed the best cup of coffee you've ever had. Green coffee beans may be purchased online and locally at The Grape and Granary in Akron, among other locations. Visit their page at http://www.grapeandgranary.com/. To roast your … [Read more...]
Akron Police Chief discusses communication, trust with community (Akronist TV)
'Coffee With the Chief' event will take place Aug. 20, 10:30 a.m. at The House of the Lord Akron Police Chief James D. Nice talks with host Pat Reese about how the Akron Police Department is working with the community to strengthen communication and trust. Nice talks about community relationship-building events and the importance of the Akron Police Department being together … [Read more...]
Stew Pot Kitchen features slow-cooked kettle fare (Video and Article)
It's said that necessity is the mother of invention, and that rings true at The Stew Pot Kitchen on Main Street in Downtown Akron. Owner Scott Malensek had limited funds to pursue his dream, but instead leveraged his resources into a unique system. Instead of spending a small fortune on a huge kitchen to prepare his food, he pioneered an idea of using soup kettles to cook and … [Read more...]
Poet Shaneen A. Harris performs ‘It’s Necessary’
Shaneen Harris believes that, in a world where hope has been dismissed as merely an ancient word and dreams are only in fairy tales, the world needs to be reminded that God is still the author of hope and the architect and constructor of our dreams: the dream giver and fulfiller. She wrote her first book at (9 years old), “The Case of the Missing Birthday Cake.” Her second … [Read more...]
Akron poet Shaneen Harris recites ‘Beginning of Time’ (Akronist TV)
Shaneen Harris believes that, in a world where hope has been dismissed as merely an ancient word and dreams are only in fairy tales, the world needs to be reminded that God is still the author of hope and the architect and constructor of our dreams: the dream giver and fulfiller. She wrote her first book at (9 years old), “The Case of the Missing Birthday Cake.” Her second … [Read more...]
The building blocks of successful fatherhood (Developing Into Dads, Akronist TV)
Donald Lykes of Developing Into Dads sits down to talk with Dr. James Erkard about what it takes to be a dad. Erkard, a retired foot and ankle doctor, talks about what it took to raise his two sons. He was raised in Youngstown, Ohio, and he says the support of a strong family helped build him into the man he is today, along with helping him develop his concepts on being a … [Read more...]
