Featured Stories
Northside Cellar: Curated Vintage, Consignment & Artisan Fashion
From a vibrant orange maxi dress to airy blue florals, explore curated summer styles and handcrafted artisan goods at boutique shop Northside Cellar.
Jun 9, 2026
KimTam Park: Relax This Summer With a Spring-Fed Lake
Discover KimTam Park at Melanie Springs! Enjoy a 2.5-acre artesian spring-fed lake, a sandy beach, car shows and plenty of family fun to go around.
Jun 5, 2026
Choo Choo: Experience Living History with the Nickel Plate Road No. 765
Experience the historic Nickel Plate Road No. 765 during Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad’s Steam in the Valley June 5–7 and June 12–14.
Jun 3, 2026
Fresh Purpose: Justine Gallo Makes Fashion Circular
Discover how Justine Gallo transforms vintage pieces, blankets and thrifted fabrics into one-of-a-kind sustainable fashion.
Jun 3, 2026
Let's Rejoice: Celebrate Freedom and Culture at the Downtown Akron Juneteenth Kick-Off Celebration
Celebrate freedom, resilience and Black culture at the Downtown Akron Juneteenth Kick-Off Celebration.
Jun 3, 2026
Tailored Look: Inside Caroline Hill’s ‘Cloaked’ Collection
Meet Caroline Hill, the Kent State fashion grad whose award-winning senior collection, "Cloaked," flips traditional menswear and bespoke suiting on its head.
Jun 3, 2026
The Dublin Irish Festival: Three Days of Music, Dance, Culture and Serious Craic
Discover why the Dublin Irish Festival is one of summer’s must-attend events — three unforgettable days of live music, Irish dance, culture, food, whiskey, shopping and nonstop craic, just a short drive from Akron.
May 29, 2026
Modeling Change: Historic Akron NAACP Fashion Show
A vintage photograph by Akron photographer Opie Evans captures an NAACP fashion show from the 1960s, highlighting Black fashion, culture and the Akron NAACP’s ongoing legacy of civil rights, equity and community advocacy.
May 28, 2026
My Summer Style: Dina Younis
Akron thrifting expert Dina Younis reveals her favorite thrifted summer finds and styling tips.
May 28, 2026
Future Tense: How Kent State Shaped Devo’s Vision and Sound
Akron’s Devo, famed for “Whip It,” emerged after the Kent State shootings, shaping its concept of de-evolution through art and music.
May 28, 2026









