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Mother And Son Elevate Black-Owned Beauty Supply Store With 7-Figure Expansion
The mother-son duo of Nneka Slade and Kameron Coleman are on their way. An Ohio mother and son are taking their beauty supply store imprint to greater heights. Nneka Slade, 49, and her son Kameron Coleman, 25, own the Play Beauty Supply store located in the city of Richmond Heights. After acquiring the store in 2020, they have officially inked a deal, worth 7-figures to expand their stake in the industry across Ohio.
A Man-Made Stream Brings Retreat to a Hudson Backyard
Man-made stream brings relaxation and peace to homeowners' property. By Lynne Thompson. The 187-year-old town of Hudson looks like a location Disney might use to shoot a movie set in a kinder, gentler America — a picture-perfect kind of place where residents expect to enjoy peace only broken by the occasional sound of a lawnmower. But appearances can be deceiving, as one couple discovered.
Best burger: Ido Bar & Grill dazzles with old school charm and taste
Open: Tuesday thru Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Lots of Akron foodies who prioritize dine-in experiences over drive-thrus know about Ido Bar & Grill. For years, this locally owned favorite at 1537 S. Main St. in Firestone Park has offered an equally welcoming and casual atmosphere, highlighted by a menu that blends American and global flavors.
Best breakfast and brunch: The Eye Opener serves it up with a Rubber City vibe
Open for breakfast: Monday thru Saturday, 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open for dinner: Monday thru Friday, 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (last seating) Step into The Eye Opener, and you will find morning eats, drinks with a little extra something added in and Rubber City nostalgia.
East Cleveland’s Loiter café on hold amid lawsuit against Cuyahoga County Land Bank
EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio – Loiter Cafe and Marketplace, the first tenant in East Cleveland’s emerging Circle East District development, was scheduled to open in mid-June. That didn’t happen because of a dispute with the property’s landlords, Cuyahoga County Land Bank and CCLRC East Cleveland that has now ended up in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court.
Outdoor Symphony Performances and Summer! Nothing Better
A beautiful summer filled with music — the Akron Symphonic Winds scheduled appearances are here:. Share the joy of music with the Akron Symphonic Winds and the City of Green on Friday, July 12th, 7pm at the Green Ampitheatre in Central Park, 1795 Steese Rd., Green, OH. This concert is free and no tickets are required. “Akron Symphonic Winds, Bringing Communities Together Through Music”
ChamberFest Cleveland: “Night Moves” at Disciples Church (June 28)
It was nice to finally hear one of ChamberFest Cleveland’s “Sacred and Profane” concerts (“Night Moves” on June 28) in a religious setting — Disciples Church in Cleveland Heights — since it helped the “sacred” music resonate (in more ways than one). As the home of the Cleveland Chamber Music Society’s concerts, it’s a well-loved space to experience chamber music.
56 Social Café to open in former J. Pistone Market space
SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio – 56 Social Café & Catering is opening in Shaker Heights this fall. The restaurant will take over the space formerly occupied by J.Pistone Market & Gathering Place. J. Pistone closed in June after 24 years of operation. If you purchase a product or register...
Around Brimfield: Falcons help community member fight cancer, Bread Oven enjoys a community gathering, and more
Gen and Jud Smith, owners of the Brimfield Bread Oven, wondered if anyone would come to their community pizza party June 29, and were they surprised and pleased when the crowd began gathering before the 4 p.m. start time. Being there was like going back in time to “BC” (Before Covid) when community gatherings were a common thing.
Best bar/brewery: Cheers to Lock 15’s vibrant bites and beers
Phone: (234) 900-TAPS (8277) Open: Tuesday thru Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. There are so many things to like about Lock 15 Brewing Co. They smoke their meat. The seven-barrel brew house, visible through the...
New McDonald’s restaurant at West 130th & Bennett in North Royalton receives preliminary approval
NORTH ROYALTON, Ohio -- A new McDonald’s has been proposed for the southeast corner of West 130th Street and Bennett Road. The restaurant would measure nearly 3,700 square feet and include two drive-thru lanes. The building would stand on a vacant commercial lot measuring about 1½ acre. If...
Celebrating 90 years in business, Swensons Drive-In fuels growth by embracing its legacy
When Jeff Flowers graduated from a local high school and enrolled in the University of Akron, the first thing he did — “like many Akron natives,” he says — was apply for a job at Swensons Drive-In Restaurants. As a “curb server” tasked with rushing orders out to customers’ cars “with a sprint and a smile,” Flowers quickly learned that his job wasn’t just serving handspun milkshakes or olive-topped Galley Boy burgers; it was delivering a memorable experience for every guest, every time. Ever since the iconic drive-in began flipping burgers back in 1934, Swensons has become revered both for its fresh-grilled, made-to-order meals, as well as its friendly, speedy curbside service.
Best restaurant: Cilantro spices up Akron’s food scene
Open: Monday thru Thursday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Saturday 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Step inside Cilantro restaurant, and you’ll discover a scenic escape from downtown Akron. The upscale restaurant features a stylish open concept with warm ambient lighting and tables decorated with classy wine glasses and folded orange napkins as a pop of color.
Chardon BrewFest set this summer
CHARDON, Ohio – Chardon BrewFest is set for Saturday, Aug. 10. The fest - slated to run noon to 5 p.m. on historic Chardon Square – will feature 25 breweries, most within 50 miles of the fest. More than 50 beers will be poured. If you purchase a...
Good food, ambience and style mark Signal Akron’s Best of the City winners
Here they are Akron, the inaugural Best of the City winners. With your help, we found some of the food and drink that makes Akron authentically Akron, from Ellet to Firestone Park to Highland Square to downtown. Starting today, we’ll showcase two winners from our 10 categories every day to...
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