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Generational Bridge: Summa Health's Grandparent Class Makes Huge Impact
A class helps grandparents learn updated child care guidelines. Read more
Feb 1, 2024
Tale of the Tigers: Massilllon High School's Football Victory
Massillon Washington High School celebrates a football state championship title. Read more
Feb 1, 2024
Wilderness Challenge: Old Trail School's Merryweather Outdoor Classroom's Scenic View of Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Old Trail School’s Merryweather Outdoor Classroom blends into the beautiful scenery of Cuyahoga Valley National Park — so much so that you have to get closer to realize what it is. Read more
Jan 23, 2024
Break Throughs: Western Reserve Academy's Cancer Immunology Class Impresses Experts
The cancer research and informatics labs for Western Reserve Academy cancer immunology class are impressive, even to industry experts. Read more
Jan 16, 2024
Lab Report
Students in Shawna Russell’s Mini Mad Scientist elective class at Sacred Heart of Jesus School in Wadsworth get their hands dirty. Read more
Jan 9, 2024
New Knowledge: The University of Akron's Adult Focus Program
The University of Akron’s Adult Focus program helps older students achieve their goals and the 60+ auditing program helps students ages 60 and older continue learning. Read more
Jan 2, 2024
Next Level: Archbishop Hoban High School's Game Design Class Marries Art and Technology
At Archbishop Hoban High School, their game design class allows students to harness their creativity. Read more
Jan 1, 2024
Hard Day's Work: Spring Garden Waldorf School in Copley Provides Students With Practical Life Skills
At Spring Garden Waldorf School, the practical life curriculum focuses on what humans need to provide for themselves by having students work on constructing a shelter, growing their own food and producing textiles. Read more
Jan 1, 2024
Goodyear's Santa Claus Express
Akron, 1920s Read more
Dec 1, 2023
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New Home: Meet Three New Animals at the Akron Zoo
The Akron Zoo is welcoming a new Sumatran tiger and two cinereous vultures. Read more
Feb 1, 2024
Rock On: Buzzbin's Relocation to Kenmore's Music Row
After the Canton rock scene staple closed in 2022, Buzzbin was recruited to join Akron’s Music Row in Kenmore that’s also home to instrument shops, recording studios and the Rialto Theatre. Read more
Dec 20, 2023
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