Little did you know (or maybe you did) that a not-so-small feat in local engineering history lays at the intersection of Hametown and Ridgewood Roads in Copley Township.

Reason to love Akron #135: the possibility of seeing a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer dance to your out-of-town friends’ band at 11:30 p.m. on a Sunday night at a local bar.

Derf is the alias of John Backderf, a Richfield-born artist best know for his comic strip, The City.

Harrison is a linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Antoine Winfield is an NFL cornerback currently playing for the Minnesota Vikings.

Chris Bryant is the young Akronite best known for his ability to leap cars in a single bound. Bryant was a guest of the Ellen DeGeneres Show where he showcased his talent and mentioned his desire to be in a Nike ad. [1] Shortly after Nike agreed to shoot a commercial starring Bryant.
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David Giffels is a columnist for the Akron Beacon Journal and life-long Akronite.

DEVO will be returning to their native land for a concert to benefit the Summit County Democratic Party on Friday, October 17, at the Akron Civic Theatre.

The Akron marathon ran it’s course on September 27, causing many Akronites to break a good sweat and many drivers to brake and wait for runners.