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...
Protests across the country have increased this summer with another expected on July 17 in downtown Kent with a different message compared to No Kings and Free America Weekend.
Good Trouble Lives On,...
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...
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...
The annual Art and Wine Festival event at Main Street Kent returned this year with fresh entertainment and a new commemorative wine glass.
Heather Malarcik, executive director of Main Street Kent,...
Hundreds of soon-to-be graduates will flood the streets of Downtown Kent May 3, decked out in matching T-shirts and ready to raise a glass, as Kent State seniors take part in the senior bar crawl.
From...
FIRST: Off the Wagon
Off the Wagon, located in Acorn Alley, offers a unique blend of nostalgic toys, board games and stuffed animals, drawing in customers of all ages.
Meg Sahr, the Kent store...
Downtown Kent was a sea of green as hundreds of partygoers packed the streets to celebrate Fake Patty’s Day.
Students, local residents and visitors from other colleges all roamed trying to find...
Ever since A&J Ramen Spot opened its doors on Nov. 4 of last year, it’s been attracting local residents with its large menu and bold flavors.
The new restaurant’s menu offers a variety of...
Flocks of people in puffy coats decorated with red cheeks from the wintry air bustled through Main Street Kent on Saturday. Despite the bone-chilling temperatures, attendees came out to support their...
Downtown Kent features a wide variety of businesses for all to enjoy. With bars, restaurants, coffee shops, clothing stores and more, it offers something for everyone.
Yet, it always seems there’s...
Sun in Leo, a queer-owned store in downtown Kent that sells upcycled clothing and accessories, provided a space for LGBTQ+ vendors during Rainbow Weekend.
Justine Gallo, owner of Sun in Leo, hosted...
