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Chippewa Lake Park to be remembered with amusement and planned county park
The glory days of the old Chippewa Lake Park will soon be remembered and celebrated. The Medina County Park District and the Chippewa Lake Historical Society have entered into a 10-year agreement that will bring a museum and new trail entrance to Chippewa Lake Park. The historical society will set...
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.
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.
Brunswick chicken regulation comes home to roost … again
BRUNSWICK, Ohio -- Recent resident complaints about domestic chickens in the city have brought the issue back before City Council. Council last considered adopting chicken-specific legislation as part of its “domestic farm animal” ordinance in 2019, but took no formal action at that time. If you purchase a...
Enjoy a Little Tuesday Music Outdoors at Silver Creek Metro Park
Tue 7/9 @ 7-8PM The Summit Metro Parks are colonizing Tuesday evenings with a series of concerts in various parks and alongside lakes. It’s even got its own Metro Parks Ensemble to perform the pop standards and traditional tunes that cross generations. It’s a pleasant and relaxing way to...
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”
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 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...
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.
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...
185th Street Stroll Blows into the Garden!
The Memorial Park Community Garden transformed into a scene straight out of a Monet painting! A warm breeze, the kind that carries the scent of freshly cut grass and blooming roses, danced through the garden during our 185th Street Stroll. Seasoned gardeners and curious newcomers alike enjoyed a day of...
‘Silver Light & Red’ is a gripping tale about Native American teens | Book Talk
“Silver Light & Red: The Legend of the Hinckley Buzzards” is an exciting historical novel for teens by Hinckley resident Ernest F. Zore. Silver Light is a 15-year-old member of the Aloona Nation who lives in a settlement called City of the Circle Moon. He has little standing in the community, and what distinction he does have comes from his ability to communicate with animals. He is amazed when the chief calls him to a council meeting....
DIARY: Tuesday, July 2, 2024
At 2 pm, Ohio Light Opera presents a matinee performance of Frank Loesser’s Guys and Dolls in Freedlander Theatre at the College of Wooster. And at 6:30, the Canton Symphony’s Summer Serenades present an outdoor performance by a string quartet at Lawrence Township Park in North Lawrence. For...
What's Up? Ohio Light Opera POPS concert, farmer's market continues
The Ohio Light Opera POPS Concert, 7 p.m. Thursday, downtown Wooster. Main Street Music!, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, downtown Wooster. Main Street Music brings free live music entertainment to the pavilion at Wooster's Public Square. Ray Brothers Duo will perform 6-8 p.m. Friday and Sundown Band will perform 6-8 p.m. Saturday....
As more things change, some things must stay the same
Swensons has grown considerably since its founding 90 years ago. And because of its growth — moving from a single location in West Akron to 21 restaurants today across Ohio and its first out-of-state location in Indiana — change has been necessary. But that change has had to be balanced with what has made Swensons special to generations of customers.
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