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Last Exit hosted a book signing by the author Kenneth Strange on June 21, 2025.

Ken Strange honors former Kent resident at book signing

Adriana Gasiewski, Digital Content Manager June 23, 2025

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...

Kent Mainstreet hosts Putt Around Town in support of the Ben Curtis Foundation.

Putt Around Downtown raises money ‘fore’ charity

Nikki Gasiewski, Reporter June 22, 2025

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...

During the Kent Pride Market, attendees shopped at locally owned LGTBQ+ businesses on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Claire Duber).

Small businesses celebrate Pride in Kent: Inside the annual Pride Market

Claire Duber, Reporter June 16, 2025

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...

May 4 exhibit at the Kent Historical Society.

A chance to reminisce on local history: Kent Historical Society’s community value

John Engoglia, Reporter June 9, 2025

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.,...

Always Indie opens in Acorn Alley.

New downtown boutique features female-owned businesses

Nikki Gasiewski, Reporter June 8, 2025

When shopping at Always Indie, a boutique and artist collective, customers can browse clothing racks and merchandise tables full of products from more than 20 local female businesses or visit their design...

Visualization photos for East Main Street Construction.

East Main Street renovation project to begin this summer

John Engoglia, Reporter June 4, 2025

After several years in the making, East Main Street will receive an all new look as construction unfolds in a collaborative project between the city of Kent and Kent State. The project will add a roundabout...

Bibibop spokespeople and Kent Mayor Jerry Fiala cuts the ribbon at Bibibop's grand opening on May 22, 2025.

Bibibop serves up a grand opening in Kent

Savannah Carroll, Reporter June 3, 2025

In May 2025, Kent welcomed a fresh wave of healthy eating as Bibibop Asian Grill officially opened its newest location just steps from Kent State University. The new restaurant, located on East Main Street,...

A wall of alumni-created artwork at the “Tributary: Students and Kathleen Browne” exhibition on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

‘Tributary: Students and Kathleen Browne’ exhibition spotlights alumni

Olivia Weber, Reporter May 8, 2025

Kent State is no stranger to expanding the borders of the art world, as evidenced by its heavy dedication to promoting programs like fashion, music and digital design.  The exhibition, “Tributary:...

Concerns over downtown Kent’s summer street status go to Kent City Council

Sydney Brown, KSTV Reporter May 1, 2025

For the past five years, many locals and visitors enjoyed Kent's downtown outdoor seating space on the closed-off Franklin Avenue, but proposed changes may alter the setting this summer. Local businesses...

Queer and trans individuals attending "Brewed this Way" pose for a picture between talking about their experiences over cups of coffee at Scribbles Coffee Company on Saturday, April 26.

Trans social meetup welcomes new faces at Scribbles

Sascha Aleksich, Reporter April 28, 2025

New and old faces chatted while at the “Brewed this Way” meetup inside of Scribbles Coffee Company, providing trans and queer individuals a safe space on April 26.  Evelyn Stallbaum, the founder...

Pulp Juice and Smoothie Bar celebrates turning 20

Pulp Juice and Smoothie Bar celebrates turning 20

Emma Campbell, Reporter April 28, 2025

Pulp Juice and Smoothie Bar celebrated its 20th anniversary this month with promotions, giveaways, new menu items and more.  The smoothie bar opened its first location in Kent in 2005, and is known...

Kent State student walking through the grass on campus wearing UGGs on Feb. 13, 2025.

Kent State student helps others with walk-and-talk therapy

Sydney Craig, Reporter April 26, 2025

For some clients, therapy can be easier and more comfortable using a walk-and-talk approach. Morgan Stohlman, a Ph.D. student at Kent, works primarily with clients who have attention-deficit hyperactivity...

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