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Peaceful protest 2

RNC protesters dance in public fountain to promote anti-violence

Jenna Kuczkowski July 21, 2016

A peaceful protest took place this Thursday evening in the center of the fountain in downtown Cleveland’s Public Square. Instead of having the protest surrounding the fountain, participants used the...

Thursday RP 2

July 21, 2016

Three young Florida men set up shop near Public Square during the RNC to sell Donald Trump merchandise.After Collin Ryan (middle) heard about the convention coming to Cleveland, he asked two buddies to...

Thursday RP 1

Ray Padilla July 21, 2016

Shane Gierke, a Kent, Ohio resident, shows off his support toward Donald Trump as he walks through the streets of Cleveland during the RNC.He stated that he supports Trump due to his views on immigration....

RNC Day 3: Scenes from the streets of Cleveland

Ray Padilla July 21, 2016

RNC Day 3: Scenes from the streets of Cleveland from KentWired.com on Vimeo.Watch more of the RNC from outside of the Convention Center and the Quicken Loans Arena. Observe as the police attempt to separate...

Florida tech entrepreneurs Chase Grause and Hayden Whetsonesell "Trump Socks" merchandise during the 2016 Republican National Convention on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. 

Vendors seek opportunity during RNC

Alex Delaney-Gesing July 20, 2016

 An inevitable factor of hosting an event as large as the Republican National Convention is the seemingly endless array of pro and anti candidate merchandise.From the standard street corner souvenirs...

Downtown Cleveland's Tower City Mall on Wednesday, July 20, 2016.

Tower City businesses take a hit during RNC

Stephen Means July 20, 2016

This year's Republican National Convention has brought a lot of media exposure to downtown Cleveland.However, not every aspect of the city has had a positive outcome: A number of local businesses have...

The Food Not Bombs nonprofit organization offers food to protestors in downtown Cleveland's Willard Park on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. 

Nonprofit organizations provide for protesters

Jenna Kuczkowski July 20, 2016

Public safety during the Republican National Convention this week in Cleveland has come into question largely due to the number of protests that have and continue to take place in the streets and parks...

RNC Day 2: Scenes from the streets of Cleveland

Ray Padilla July 20, 2016

RNC Day 2: Scenes from the streets of Cleveland from KentWired.com on Vimeo.See the streets of Cleveland. From Steve Carr, a street protester, having his cross taken away for being too big to Alex Jones,...

John Kasich kisses his wife before speaking to supporters at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in downtown Cleveland on Tuesday, July 19, 2016.

Kasich speaks at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, no mention of endorsing Trump

Alyssa Schmitt July 19, 2016

Gov. John Kasich speaks at the Ohio Delegation Breakfast from KentWired.com on Vimeo.Ohio Gov. John Kasich is one of the most recognizable politicians with the least amount of attention at the Republican...

Tuesday of RNC

Alex Delaney-Gesing July 19, 2016

CodePink , a women-led grassroots organization, protest in front of the Quicken Loans Arena on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. 

13th District delegate to attend RNC

Stephen Means July 13, 2016

District-level delegate Sarah Brown is set to attend the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland from July 18-21. Brown is one of the 66 Ohio delegates pledged to support John Kasich, though...

Four Local Import Grocery Stores You Need to Check Out

Rich Egnot July 10, 2016

LeGuo Asian MarketLocated in the Plaza Shopping Center near Kent Plaza Theaters, this narrow store carries a variety of imported goods from around Asia ranging from frozen vegetables and various spices...