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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

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The Local Public House on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016.

Kent’s best-kept secret delivers

Anne-Marie Colant February 3, 2016

Looking for a cheap, local place to get a drink? Stop by The Local Public House. Tucked away behind the Kent Stage, it's one of Kent’s best-kept secrets.With nearly 500 craft beers sold in store, there...

The construction for the new 345 Flats on the corner of Summit Street and Water Street on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016.

345 Flats: Is quality and convenience worth the price?

Miranda Zoloty January 27, 2016

As Kent State continues to grow and develop, so does the surrounding community. Though still being built, 345 Flats, the newest apartment community, is generating maximum publicity. But with publicity...

JB’s in downtown Kent to be turned into a nightclub

Carson Kleinman December 1, 2015

JB’s, located on N. Water Street next to Brewhouse in Downtown Kent, is undergoing changes over the holiday season and will reopen Jan. 21 as a nightclub.JB’s was recently revamped, adding a new sound...

Downtown Kent hosts live reggae and more at music festival

Bailey Purpura November 13, 2015

More than 14 different locations in downtown Kent joined together Friday evening with different reggae musicians to present the Reggae Jam Music Festival.Many locations hosted different types of music...

YoungLife provides alternative plans for Halloween celebrations

Kelly Powell October 29, 2015

While some students will enjoy Halloween weekend in downtown Kent, some will enjoy crackles from a bonfire, a boastful basement with strobe and black lights for students to enjoy and Halloween-themed snacks...

Brian Feltner performs at Fred Fuller Park during Art in the Park on Saturday Sept. 12, 2015.

Art in the Park brings art, music to downtown Kent

Bailey Purpura September 13, 2015

Kent’s 22nd annual Art in the Park at Fred Fuller Park included more than 80 booths of works like recycled jewelry, wooden clocks, clothing and decorations made with utensils.Allie M. Designs, located...

Steve Sabo, of The Orange Trük, talks to Dan and Donna Lange at the International Festival in Downtown Kent on Saturday Sept. 12, 2015.

Downtown Kent celebrates culture with International Festival

Bailey Purpura September 13, 2015

Water Street became home to unique foods, shops and performers Friday for the annual International Festival in downtown Kent.Kent State graduate Genia Kollie came up with the idea four years ago.“I majored...

Steve Sabo, of The Orange Trük, talks to Dan and Donna Lange at the International Festival in Downtown Kent on Saturday Sept. 12, 2015.

Downtown Kent celebrates culture with International Festival

Bailey Purpura September 12, 2015

Friday, Water Street became home to unique foods, shops, and performers for the annual International Festival in downtown Kent.Kent State graduate Genia Kollie came up with the idea four years ago.“I...

Emma Peterson (far right), a Kent State graduate student and employee at the Fashion School Store, helps customers at the store on Thursday, July 30, 2015.

So where is there to shop in Kent?

Downtown Kent has seen many changes over the last several years as it has come into its own as a college town. What was once known as a place for bars and Halloween has transformed into a hotspot for food,...

Seasoned truffle fries served at Bar 145 on July 29, 2015.

So where is there to eat in Kent?

Downtown Kent has seen many changes over the last several years as it has come into its own as a college town. What was once known as a place for bars and Halloween has transformed into a hotspot for food,...

Fashion Store moves to new location downtown

Catherine Wilcher July 23, 2015

The Fashion School Store officially moved from Acorn Alley to East Erie St. earlier this spring.As downtown Kent is constantly growing, FSSTORE moved around the corner to a new development. The new location...

Sights and Sounds: Kent Blues Festival

Neville Hardman July 20, 2015

Music poured from downtown Kent on Friday evening as the seventh annual Blues Festival stretched into the early hours of the night.Line at Venice CafeBobby DiMauro, 62, waited in an expanding line with...