Personalities
Tylar Sutton
Battle Face
Tiffany Baumann Nelson remembers the first time she took off her wig and saw her bald head while undergoing stage 3 breast cancer Treatment. Read more
Tylar Sutton
Game Changers
Whether it’s a gold medalist flipping the mat on abusive gymnastics culture or a female engineer breaking the rubber ceiling on the racetrack, these dynamic personalities are making a difference. Read more
Matt Arnold
Change Maker Samson Dubina
While the physicality of the sport at high levels may surprise basement aficionados of pingpong — athletes burn up to 700 calories an hour, and balls in competitions can travel up to 70 mph — the real game is a mental one. Read more
Tylar Sutton
Change Maker Kaamilah Wahid
At first glance, Kaamilah Wahid looks perfect. The reigning Miss Akron United States 2019 has all the aesthetics of a beauty queen: trim figure, flowing locks, gorgeous smile, poise and elocution. But she’s had her share of challenges to overcome. Read more
Tylar Sutton
Game Changer Kylie Rose Jacobs
Kylie Rose Jacobs was never alone while she was receiving cancer treatment at Akron Children’s Hospital. Read more
Matt Arnold
Game Changer John Petit
He has helped people through almost 9,000 Legal Aid cases, including several victims of domestic violence. Currently, he’s advocating for racial justice to increase equity in housing. Read more
Tylar Sutton
Game Changer Cara Adams
Adams was still deciding which science major to pursue at The University of Akron when she happened upon students building an open-wheeled car to race in a collegiate Formula SAE competition. Read more
Tylar Sutton
Heart Beat
Unconventional percussionist Elec Simon drums up respect and helps students fight bullying. Read more
Talia Hodge
Toy Story
Canton artist Aaron Archer transforms his creative dreams with an international partnership. Read more
Tylar Sutton
Best Way to Get Your Mustard On
Best of the City 2018 Editor's Pick: The Mustard Man Read 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. Read more
Christa Allen
Getting the Boot
The totemic value of dirty shoe leather. Read more
May 1, 2015 4:20 PM (330) Area Blog
Shane Wynn
Pets and Their People (2013)
We combed the area to find interesting combinations of pets and their people, and in the following pages, you’ll have the opportunity to meet these beautiful, bold, unusual and — dare we say it — adorable pets. Sit. Stay. Read. Read more
photo by Dennis Roliff
Single In The City
These singles make the Greater Akron Area a better place to. Read more
Wednesday
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Events in The 330 This & That
Akron Symphony Guild’s Boat Tour of Homes-
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Art & Exhibitions Events in The 330
Arts and Culture Age Friendly Afternoon Tea at Stan Hywet-
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Art & Exhibitions Events in The 330
Akron Cultural Plan: Artist Focus Group-
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Art & Exhibitions Events in The 330
Akron Cultural Plan Meet-Up: West Akron-
Thursday
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Events in The 330 Hudson Events
Hudson Sidewalk Sale-
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Kids & Family
HELP BUILD A SCHOOL FOR MANDELA DAY-
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Food & Drink Kids & Family
Thursday Night Music Club-
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Theater & Dance
Through His I-
Friday
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Theater & Dance
Through His I-
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Events in The 330 Hudson Events
Hudson Sidewalk Sale-
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Art & Exhibitions Events in The 330 Kids & Family This & That
FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby-
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Events in The 330 Theater & Dance This & That
"Tintypes"-
Saturday
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Charity & Fundraisers
Wigs for Kids Day 2019, Cleveland 5K + 1 Mile-
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Charity & Fundraisers
Operation Impact-
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Events in Peninsula Kids & Family
Pottery Workshop-
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Comedy Theater & Dance
Improv Comedy Show- PNR Improv-
Sunday
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Art & Exhibitions Festivals & Fairs Outdoor Activities
Hale Farm & Village Car Meet-
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Concerts & Live Music Kids & Family
From the Ground Up!-
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Theater & Dance
Through His I-
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Events in The 330 Hudson Events
Hudson Sidewalk Sale-
Monday
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Art & Exhibitions Events in The 330 This & That
Summer Exhibit: “Great Expectations: Fashion, Formality & Function”-
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Art & Exhibitions Charity & Fundraisers Events in The 330 Kids & Family This & That
Summer Exhibit: “Great Expectations: Fashion, Formality & Function”-
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Health & Wellness Kids & Family Outdoor Activities
Nature Exploration Day Camp-
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Home & Garden Kids & Family Outdoor Activities
Summer Exhibits Open at Beech Creek Gardens-
Tuesday
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Art & Exhibitions Charity & Fundraisers Events in The 330 Kids & Family This & That
Summer Exhibit: “Great Expectations: Fashion, Formality & Function”-
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Art & Exhibitions Events in The 330 This & That
Summer Exhibit: “Great Expectations: Fashion, Formality & Function”-
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Health & Wellness Kids & Family Outdoor Activities
Nature Exploration Day Camp-
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Home & Garden Kids & Family Outdoor Activities
Summer Exhibits Open at Beech Creek Gardens-
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