If you’re like me, you’ve wondered if anything was ever going to move into the old R Shea’s Brewery on Merriman. I’ve stopped by, looked in the windows and it looks like it’s a perfect spot for another brewery to move right in. Well, after a year and a half, it looks like this just might be happening this summer.Magic City Brewery on Manchester…
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Back when Marilyn Keith was our Councilperson, Ward 8 had a number of active Block Watch Groups, but Covid pretty much wiped them out. I talked about this with many of you while knocking on doors this spring. While neighborhood Facebook and Instagram groups have popped up over the last few years, I’d like to see more street/…
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Akron Parks Collaborative, a nonprofit organization that works closely with the City of Akron has sponsored the Akron Parks Challenge, for the past 7 years. Local neighborhood organizations and residents can apply for $150,000.00 of improvements for their favorite Akron park. This year, the residents of Parkway Estates…
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We all know what a gem Hardesty Park is to both Ward 8 and Akron. Whether it’s for the annual Art Festival, summer Monday night concerts, baseball, soccer or just a walk around the walking path, I think everyone has enjoyed some time in this wonderful park. We have a fantastic opportunity to partner with Akron Parks Collaborative for the first…
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