The summer months are right around the corner, and businesses in Kent are preparing for another summer season.  With students leaving for summer to go back home and stay with family, one would think...

FIRST: Insomnia Cookies  Students looking for late-night sweet treats find a perfect match with Insomnia Cookies, which is open after midnight every day.  Whether they’re staying up late to study...

Rocco’s Cupcake Café opened in February 2023, and owner Michela Rocco reflected on what inspired her to pursue a baking business while also looking into the Kent café’s future.  Rocco taught...

FIRST: Insomnia Cookies Open late for midnight snacking college students, Insomnia Cookies offers a variety of cookies and sweet treats to fit in a college-student budget.  The bakery chain was founded...

FIRST: The Cleveland Bagel Cafe Decades ago, people went to Brady’s Cafe. Recent graduates remember the old Starbucks. Now, students study, go on dates and stop for a bagel at the cottage on the corner...

This past Saturday, two unique shops hosted their grand openings in downtown Kent. Both Rocco's Cupcakes Café and Sun in Leo had busy stores on opening day. The two owners, who are also Kent State...

Rocco’s Cupcake Cafe is coming to downtown Kent. Originally an online e-commerce business, owner Michela Rocco is opening up a storefront in early 2023. Rocco’s is just one of several small businesses...