While we normally think of economic opportunity as new businesses or jobs, the availability of affordable housing is a huge driver to…
I’ve said this a number of times and still believe it’s true, that the Merriman Valley is the single largest economic developement opportunity we…
Instead of highlighting one Ward 8 business this month I’ve decided to talk about three different businesses two that are moving into the Ward and…
On June 11, the Ohio assembly finalized and approved Senate bill 450 which appropriates $3.7 billion throughout the next fiscal year.…
Pink Petals Florist, a full service florist specializing in weddings, special events and anyday creations, has been on West Market Street at the…
I bet many of you never realized that until last Monday, April 6, there wasn’t a single brick and mortar bank or financial institution Ward 8. I know…
I don’t know about you, but I love good Mexican food, especially when it’s prepared from family recipes. If you haven’t made it to Don Jose…
Here’s some great news for Akron, and it involves bringing back 70 high paying jobs to downtown Akron. OK, it’s not Ward 8, but anytime we have back…
I’m sure most of you are aware of the dual use marijuana dispensary that was approved to go in at 1960 West Market St., (that’s the empty lot at the…
For the past six months or so, I’ve averaged at least one call, email or text weekly on the status of the closed BP station in the valley. As…
