The sudden closure of Akron’s Northside Marketplace has caused some disappointment and uncertainty about the future in the city’s small business community.
The building, which hosted more than 100 vendors including artists, clothing shops and a restaurant, will close on July 31, owner Testa Companies announced July 18.
The closure comes after the building’s former owner, Justin Lepley, failed to pay vendors for several months, including Jillian Klemm of Jilly Jelly Art…