Davey Tree’s Science, Employee Education and Development Campus is setting a new standard for training in the green industry. Housed in a purpose-built facility, it offers employees hands-on learning...
For Riley Burke, music started with piano lessons at age four, but it wasn’t until she began singing in grade school theater that she fell in love with it.
Now 23 and on tour across Ohio, Burke has...
Downtown Kent turned spellbound Saturday, July 19, as people gathered for the city’s annual Wizardly Weekend, a two-day celebration where magic meets Main Street.
The festival, which draws "Harry...
Last weekend, Main Street Kent celebrated Wizardly Weekend, with attendees showing up in themed costumes from stylish wizards to enchanted witches.
The magical energy of Main Street transcended to Acorn...
Former Kent City Councilman John Kuhar served Ward 4 for 17 years before his 2023 election loss to Christopher Hook. Now, he’s trying to forge a comeback.
Kuhar was a “born and raised” Kent...
The spotlight at Porthouse Theatre this summer continues to celebrate tradition and aspiring actors, with more upcoming productions yet to come.
With Porthouse Theatre’s summer season in full...
A bold, colorful butterfly has landed in downtown Kent, stretching across the side of the Townhall II building as a vibrant new mural aiming to spark conversations about mental health. The piece is the...
Abby Riley, founder of the vintage clothing collective Concrete Hippie and Kent State alumna, brought her business to Scribbles Coffee Co. for a pop-up this weekend.
Riley began Concrete Hippie in...
The sun shone through the windows of Last Exit Books and Coffeehouse as a small crowd gathered to listen and laugh with author Ken Strange during his book signing on June 21.
In 2022, Strange and his...
Downtown Kent looked different than normal on June 21, with 18 themed putt-putt holes popping up outside and around local businesses.
The themed holes represented the 18 participating businesses as...
Justine Gallo and Nicole Joseph brought pride to Acorn Alley, transforming the area into a vibrant celebration of pride and community.
As owner of Sun in Leo, located inside Acorn Alley, and organizer...
The Kent Historical Society and Museum is more than just a resource and reference center, it's a place to explore the vibrant and distinguished history of the city of Kent.
Located at 237 E. Main St.,...
