Recently at the University of Akron’s Polsky Hall, the 10th-graders approached the podium and commanded the room, putting forth thoughtful, powerful and impassioned ideas, and challenging the audience in an effort to make the community a better place. The program, called Project Soapbox, was organized by Brad Scott, a U.S. History teacher for Akron Early College, and … [Read more...]
North Hill celebrates Kids Day at last weekend’s Outdoor Market
Last weekend at the North Hill Open Fresh Outdoor Market’s First Annual Kids Day, neighborhood children and their families were invited to come together at Bailey Oglesby Park for an afternoon of games and activities, many of which slipped in some information for the children about delicious, nutritious eating. Tested by rain and fire (yes, fire!), neighborhood children, … [Read more...]
Akron Councilwoman discusses low voter turnout (Video)
5th Ward Councilwoman Tara Mosley-Samples discusses low voter turnout at a recent neighborhood meeting at East Akron Community House. … [Read more...]