Tyler Thompson, WKSU

Tyler Thompson

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Deadline Looms for Homeless Living in Akron's Tent City

Twenty-five people living in an Akron resident’s backyard will have to find new homes by Thanksgiving. Two months ago, the Akron City Council voted to → Read More

The View Beyond Pluto: The Patriots Are Taking a Chance on Josh Gordon

After five seasons and playing just 11 games, the Josh Gordon saga is over in Cleveland. The Browns have traded Gordon to the New England Patriots. The → Read More

The View From Pluto: The 2018 Cleveland Browns

The Cleveland Browns open their season at home this weekend against the Pittsburgh Steelers . After failing to win a single game last season, the Browns → Read More

Cleveland Water Alliance Asks Congress For Funding Help With Algae Bloom

Local officials are hoping Congress will help provide funding to clean up algae bloom in Lake Erie. Cleveland Water Alliance Director Bryan Stubbs → Read More

Summit County Children Services to Put Renewal Levy and Increase on Ballot

Summit County Children Services is looking to a levy renewal and increase in November to avoid budget cuts. The levy calls for a 2.25-mill renewal along → Read More

Cleveland Clinic is Treating Brain Tumors With New Medical Device

Cleveland Clinic doctors are treating brain cancer patients with a new device. Brain catheters developed by the hospital and Parker Hannifin Corp. are → Read More

Native American Statue Will Be Removed from Akron School

Akron Public Schools is saying farewell to a 30-year-old wooden Native American statue. Chief Rotaynah will be removed from its home near Judith A. Resnik → Read More

The View From Pluto: Why Kevin Love Wanted To Stay With The Cavs

The Cavs in the post- LeBron James era are beginning to take shape. The team has spent the summer developing its young prospects and is keeping a key piece → Read More

Summit Food Coalition's Guide Supports Farmers Markets and Other Local Food Sources

The Summit Food Coalition released its new food guide to increase access to locally grown food. The Local Food Advocacy Day on Tuesday highlighted local → Read More

Kent State's Wick Poetry Center wins Knight Foundation Grant for Poetry Wall

The Wick Poetry Center at Kent State University is getting $50,000 to help make poetry more interactive. The center is using a grant from the Knight → Read More

@Play Brings Art and Activities to Akron's Neighborhoods throughout July

A project in Akron to connect residents to their neighborhoods is hoping to bring them together through a series of events and activities this month. @Play → Read More

Summit County Launches Museum Initiative For Low-Income Families

Five museums in Summit County will open their doors at discounted prices this summer for families and individuals who are on food stamps. The five venues → Read More

Summit County's Financial Empowerment Center in Kenmore is One of About Two-Dozen Nationwide

Summit County’s first Financial Empowerment Center is now open in Akron’s Kenmore neighborhood. The center will provide free, ongoing financial counseling → Read More

Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter Still Awaiting Results From Deadly Dog Disease

The Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter is still waiting for test results to determine what killed five dogs last month. Samples of the unknown respiratory → Read More

A. Schulman Shareholders Will Vote on Merger with Lyondell Basell

Shareholders of Northeast Ohio manufacturer A. Schulman are set to vote on a merger with LyondellBasell tomorrow. LyondellBasell is the world’s seventh → Read More

Three Akron Parks Will Get Upgrades Based on Proposals from the Communities Around Them

The city of Akron has announced the winners of the Akron Parks Challenge . Cadillac Triangle Park in Southwest Akron, Chestnut Ridge in Kenmore and → Read More

A Second Women-Only Addiction Treatment Facility Opens in Stark County

Stark County is doubling its capacity for treating women dealing with drug or alcohol addiction. CommQuest Services has opened a second residential → Read More