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The German Family Society Youth Group dances outside Taco Tontos and the Loft in downtown Kent during Oktoberfest on September 26, 2015.

Downtown Kent celebrates Oktoberfest

Weslee Clyde September 26, 2015

Kent’s second annual Oktoberfest filled downtown with the sounds of polka and the smells of German food on Saturday, Sept. 26.Oktoberfest is fairly new to downtown Kent, but that didn’t stop hundreds...

Kent to host International Festival this weekend

Bailey Purpura September 9, 2015

This weekend, the city of Kent will be bringing the rest of the world to its streets through the Kent International Festival.Sponsored by Kent State University, PARTA, Hometown Bank and Northeast Ohio...

Kathryn Ranieri, a senior exercise physiology major participates in Clean up Kent on April 4, 2015. Volunteers from the local community picked up litter all around Downtown Kent as form of community service.

Main Street Kent, KSU students work for a cleaner city

Haley Phillipi April 5, 2015

Main Street Kent hosted its first official “Clean Up Kent” Day to help pick up trash scattered around the city on Saturday morning.Main Street Kent, a non-profit organization focused on the revitalization...

Alex Logsdon, a senior fashion merchandising major organizes clothing at the Kent State Fashion Store in Acorn Alley on Thursday Feb. 5, 2015. " I would love to work for Ralph Lauren someday" said Logsdon who has been working at the store for almost a year.

Kent State Fashion School seeks improvement

Kelsey Drumm February 8, 2015

The Kent State Fashion School Store experienced turning points when the company hired a new store manager and established plans to move locations.Kent State’s Fashion School ranks in the top five in...

Ghost Walk offers glimpse into past

Rachel Sluss October 5, 2014

The Kent Stage is inviting Kent residents to experience the city’s paranormal side during the Kent Stage Ghost Walk on Oct. 10 and 11.The Kent Stage offers two tours: the Downtown Kent Ghost Walk, a...

Heritage Festival benefits city and university

Jenna Francis July 1, 2014

The 19th Annual Kent Heritage Festival will take place Saturday, July 5 on the streets of downtown Kent. Beginning with a 5K race from Dix Stadium and ending with evening band performances, activities...

Kent Economic Development Director Dan Smith talks about the balance of new construction while preserving historic buildings using the example of the construction on Water Street across from the Kent court house which was the former main post office.

Park dedicated to former Kent economic development director to be created

Emily Mills June 24, 2014

Construction of a small pocket park dedicated to Dan Smith, the former economic development director for the city of Kent, is expected to start later this year and be completed in 2015.Kent Mayor Jerry...

Kent State’s impact on downtown businesses during break

Haley Keding March 27, 2014

During Kent State's spring break, downtown businesses in Kent could be seeing fewer customers. TV2's Haley Keding talked with business owners to see how their businesses might be affected. 

Video: Downtown Kent offers a variety of options for Valentine’s Day

With Valentine's Day just a few days away, there are still many options available for those who need something to do. TV2's Emily Crilley and Michael Bratton took a closer look at restaurants that are...