Akron Podcast

Highland Square Station Number Two is in the news for all the wrong reasons—its iconic fountain statue has gone missing after a man seeking relief from the heat took a dive into it and broke its umbrella. We’ll talk about how this isn't classified as vandalism because, you know, it’s just a hot day and a bad decision. But wait, there's more! The Soapbox Derby is back in town, promising to be another thrilling spectacle, while Central Howard is on track for a major overhaul that could breathe new

Celebrating the Fourth of July in Akron In this episode, I get you ready for the Fourth of July with a rundown of where you can catch fireworks all around the Akron area. As America celebrates its 250th birthday, there are plenty of opportunities to get out and enjoy the holiday. If you're staying in Akron, Lock 3's fireworks begin at 9:45 p.m., but I'll also share plenty of other options if you're looking for something closer to home. Fireworks - Pools - and Discounted Rides I also talk abou

So today I will share my experience going downtown to check out Devo at the Civic. I also talk about Blimp Day, Zoo News, APS Terminations, Pro Golf in Akron, Zoo News, Veterans getting help, Camp Creative along with Connect at the Rec, Grocery stores, and a whole lot more PLEASE help support this show. Every little helps. It takes a lot of time, and I do my best to bring local news from all sources and spinkle in some snark to make it fun. Any amount of support is DEEPLY appreciated. Mentione

So I went to the "State of the City" (part 3) presentation at the beautiful civic. I didn't know what to expect, but I was surprised by the turnout. A wide variety of Akronites, who were all lead by Kindergarteners to open with the pledge of Allegiance. It was special The Mayor went through the different things the city has been planning and doing. Was it a pep rally? Sure, but you can ignore the positive things happening in the city. We like to poke fun of those things that aren't, but all in