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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...

Heritage Festival celebrates 20th anniversary this weekend

Neville Hardman June 30, 2015

Downtown Kent will host thousands seeking culture and entertainment for Heritage Festival this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.Festivalgoers can expect to take part in all-day carnivalesque food, live music,...

Owner Jay Miller works on fine arts major and apprentice Eliza Miller's arm piece at Crucible Tattoos on Tuesday, March 17, 2015. Eliza first got the piece when she started her apprenticeship there.

The power of ink: Students share the meaning behind their tattoos

Jamie Brian March 17, 2015

We may have been born into this skin, but those who decide to get a tattoo are making a choice that is entirely their own. Tattoos can be as unique as the person who wears them, and each tattoo has a story...

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