Green Pieces
The Akron Zoo has ramped up its conservation efforts over the past decade. Here are some milestones.
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Long May They Roam
We enjoy viewing the wildlife at the Akron Zoo. But few realize the local and global conservation efforts the zoo carries out daily to go green and help save animals on the verge of extinction. more
Tylar Sutton
Wonder Women of The 330
Whether it’s setting the Global standard for wound care or breaking gender and racial barriers on city council, these pioneers are paving the way for a better tomorrow. more
Kaitlyn Freiling
Goodyear Tire Builder Dan Brewer
A fourth-generation Goodyear employee, Brewer’s father, grandmother and great-grandfather all had long careers with the local icon. more
Sports Snapshot of The 330
A quick look at some of the more memorable moments in The 330's sports history. more
Sports History of The 330 — A Primer
Scores of professional athletes have faced off in The 330, from boxers throwing punches in the iconic Akron Armory to Olympic weightlifters getting their start in a community gym. more
Maximum Fun Summer Camps
Summer camp has come a long way since we were kids. Instead of canoeing and weaving lanyards, today’s kids are building Lego robots, dusting mock crime scenes for fingerprints and meeting professional baseball players more
Shorty Fulton: Rubber City Trailblazer
On an 8-by-10 photo, Bain E. “Shorty” Fulton drew the Rubber City’s future in white grease pen. He sketched the letters “A-K-R-O-N” on the hill where the Rubber Bowl would be built. more
Summer Camps to Consider 2018
Pack in maximum summer fun — and learning — by taking the kids to camp. more
photo by Tylar Sutton
The Face of Financial Stability
First established in 1935, New Horizon has served as a community credit union for Summit County since 2013. more
photo by Tylar Sutton
The Face of The Fight Against Addiction
The opiate epidemic that has devastated families everywhere is something that keeps Jerry Craig, executive director of the County of Summit ADM Board, up at night. more
photo by Shane Wynn
The Face of Empowerment
Dr. Sadie M. Winlock, Akron Urban League president and CEO, believes that returning to its roots can help the organization grow, build stronger community, long-lasting business relationships and transform lives. more
photo by Tylar Sutton
The Face of Akron’s Community College
Dr. Para Jones’ passion for Stark State College’s mission begins with her belief that students of all ages and all backgrounds benefit from affordable, quality education that leads to rewarding careers. more
photo by Tylar Sutton
The Face of Aerospace
Thomarios’ Specialty Group restores aircraft and spacecraft for museum display, including the Saturn V rocket and its most recent project: Neil Armstrong’s F5D-1 Skylancer. more
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Artful Builder
Austin Andrella burns the midnight oil to make award-winning custom bikes.
Jul 18, 2018
Personal Politics
A new book by veteran political junkie Jerry Austin emphasizes the humanity of our elected officials.
May 24, 2018
Showcase of Chefs
The event was held on behalf of the Halle Schmidt Scholarship Fund to benefit the students of Copley High School.
Mar 29, 2018
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