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This Google map shows the property Kent State owns between Main Street, South Lincoln Street, South Willow Street and the Lester A. Lefton Esplanade. It does not include the businesses off of Main Street.

No plans for Kent’s Main Street property

Samantha Cottrill February 2, 2016

Despite big construction projects nearby, such as the new facility for the College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Kent State University has no plans for the block between Lester A. Lefton Esplanade...

Photo courtesy of Gary Hanson

Woman hit on East Main Street after car fails to yield

Neville Hardman October 28, 2015

A car hit a female pedestrian Wednesday afternoon when a driver failed to yield turning left from South Lincoln Street onto East Main Street.The pedestrian had the right to cross Main Street when she was...

Kent State University and Kent City Council plan to discuss the closing of South Willow Street from East Main Street to East College Avenue later this year. The university would like the section of South Willow Street closed to keep pedestrians on the Esplanade safe from oncoming traffic. 

City tables Willow Street closure talks with university

Hilary Crisan November 23, 2014

Discussions between Kent State University and the City of Kent to permanently shut down South Willow Street have been postponed to next September. The university’s desire to shut down a part of South...

Kent Crime

Most crimes reported on Main St., Franklin Ave.; Theft still main crime in Kent

Carley Hull, Sean Eiler, Yujing Yu, Mariam Makatsaria November 16, 2014

Criminal activity in the City of Kent is primarily concentrated along Franklin Avenue, Main Street, Silver Meadows Boulevard, Mantua Street and Water Street. Most of these crimes are thefts, according...

The Main St. bridge under construction on Thursday, June 19, 2014.

Downtown Kent bridge closed for railroad construction

Taylor Williams June 20, 2014

Beginning June 16, for the following 75 days, the Main St. bridge in downtown Kent will be closed for construction. While the actual bridge will not be affected, the bride that houses the railroad tracks...

Pass the cheese, please

Aja Phillips January 15, 2014

 James Bragg, the assistant manager at Secret Cellar, prepares a dish for customers Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014. Photo by Eslah Attar. Cheese and wine, arguably the two greatest food groups – because yes,...