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Upcycled goods for sale at the store Sun in Leo located in Acorn Alley. Oct. 17, 2024.

Sun in Leo provides low-cost, gender-affirming clothing during Rainbow Weekend

Kayla Gleason, Reporter November 1, 2024

Sun in Leo, a queer-owned store in downtown Kent that sells upcycled clothing and accessories, provided a space for LGBTQ+ vendors during Rainbow Weekend. Justine Gallo, owner of Sun in Leo, hosted...

Tash Hartmann shops around at the many booths at the festival.

Color fills downtown Kent during first June Pride Fest

Audrey Trevarthan, Managing editor June 9, 2024

Acorn Alley attracted Kent’s summer crowd to celebrate Pride Month by hosting Pride Fest this weekend.  While Kent typically celebrates Pride in October with Rainbow Weekend, Justine Gallo, the owner...

Spiritual Fair to celebrate the eclipse alignment

Dennis Farahani, TV2 Reporter April 5, 2024

Downtown Kent is embracing the cosmic event we've been waiting for, and businesses in Acorn Alley are collaborating to host a Spiritual Fair. The Spiritual Fair will be held from Saturday, April 6th,...

Grand openings in downtown Kent

February 6, 2023

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...

Sun in Leo merges sustainability, community through fashion

Sage Mason, Reporter January 31, 2023

Upcycled and ethically sourced fashion is on its way to Acorn Alley. Sun in Leo is opening its doors this weekend and will feature clothing, jewelry and accessories that are handmade or locally sourced. Justine...