Akron OH

It’s appropriate that a forthcoming book about Judith Resnik is aimed at young people: The Akron astronaut was a major proponent of getting students, especially women, into science. “I think some of the best years of your lives are when you’re a student and trying to prepare yourselves for...

The former Dutch Kitchen restaurant, banquet cottage and event center on more than 4 acres of land were sold at auction and the new owners are talking to people, considering options and looking for ideas as they move forward. Anna Snavely and her husband built the farmhouse on the former...

Taste This: Vanilla Cloud — $6.90 at Muggswigz Coffee, located at 373 S. Main St. in downtown Akron. Creator: Anthony Nichols is the store operations manager and barista for the downtown Akron location. Eye test: Served in a ceramic mug, the drink arrives steaming, topped with a healthy dusting...

The trial against two former FirstEnergy executives who are accused of masterminding the largest public corruption scheme in Ohio history has begun, as jury selection took place Tuesday.

This chicken doesn’t ask for loyalty — it steals it. One bite in, and suddenly you’re planning your next visit before the plate hits the table. Belgrade Gardens in Barberton isn’t chasing trends. It’s busy creating cravings that stick for life. The crust crackles. The...

Two old and empty buildings near West Hill’s historic Glendale Steps will soon be the new homes of Dirty River Bicycle Works and Akron Glass Works. The business investments come as the city and local organizations continue efforts to revitalize the West Hill neighborhood, particularly around the steps. After...

I remember the first time I heard about a restaurant inside an actual train depot. My imagination ran wild with visions of vintage locomotives, the smell of fresh breakfast, and walls covered in railroad history. When I finally visited The Depot in Rittman, Ohio, I discovered something even better than...

A U.S. citizen trying to buy a gun in Kenmore in Erie County on two separate occasions to “kill ICE Agents,” according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The woman attempted to buy a firearm twice and allegedly stated that she intended to “buy a gun to protect herself from ICE agents and also to kill...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The snow has stopped for now, but most Northeast Ohio children will not be returning to school Tuesday. Temperatures are expected to dip below zero overnight and into Tuesday morning. With wind chills possibly reaching minus-30 degrees, hundreds of schools in Northeast Ohio are keeping students home...

MEDINA, Ohio – While in attendance at Main Street Medina’s annual meeting earlier this month, Mayor Jim Shields said the topic of a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area in the city’s downtown came up and was met with significant applause. “I wanted to let council know that the...