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This one is different.
This time is different.
What I won this year was more than an award.
My columns about Gaza made others think and act.
And that’s the best about what I am doing ❤️
What can a child's eyes reveal about their health?
My latest story explores how Dr. Faruk H. Örge at Akron Children’s is studying eye movements and pupil reactions to better understand children's vision and neurological conditions.
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#Akron #ChildrensHealth
After 44 years behind the chair, Akron barber Johnny Coatter passed his shop to Kyle Alexander, who learned from him before taking over.
Their story is about mentorship, trust and a legacy that lives on.
My latest for @SignalAkron: signalakron.org/akron-barber…
#Akron #LocalJournalism
A Squishmallow waited on each child’s bed when Akron Children’s moved its behavioral health unit.
The $21M expansion adds beds, private rooms, sensory spaces and a new crisis stabilization program.
Read more: signalakron.org/akron-how-sq…
#Akron #MentalHealth #ChildrensHealth
Akron’s new SBE program aims to give small businesses more access to city contracts. The pilot includes at least $1.19M in spending.
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#Akron #SmallBusiness #LocalNews
Parents have more health information than ever — but are they more confident?
A new Akron Children’s survey found 27% had questioned or regretted a healthcare decision.
Read: signalakron.org/parents-stru…
#Akron #HealthCare #Parenting
What did Central-Hower mean to the people who walked its halls?
Alumni share the teachers, friendships, traditions and moments they’ll never forget—and what they hope happens to the school’s legacy.
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#CentralHower #AkronOhio #AkronHistory
Ohio’s voter registration deadline is Oct. 5.
Not sure if you’re registered? Moved recently? Haven’t voted in a while?
Check this guide.
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#Akron #Ohio #Election2026 #VoterRegistration
Cascade Village residents say they’re seeing improvements since AMHA took over the Akron property in April.
But questions remain about accessible parking, rents, lease renewals and the property’s long-term future.
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#Akron #AkronOhio #Housing #LocalNews
🌽 Akron has spoken!
Johnny Lóte’s Latin Street Corn is Signal Akron’s 2026 Best Food Truck — moving up from second place the past two years.
What’s your favorite thing to order? 👀
Read: signalakron.org/akron-best-o…
#Akron #AkronOhio #FoodTruck #AkronFood #BestOfTheCity
7 Akron Public Schools students turned skateboards into original works of art through the University of Akron’s Arts LIFT program using printmaking, screen printing, paint and their own imaginations. signalakron.org/akron-teens-…
#Akron #ArtsLIFT #YouthArts #LocalJournalism #AkronOhio
A new chapter for historic Highland Square property.
Grace House Akron has acquired Leonora Hall and says it will now begin exploring how the property could serve the community.
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#Akron #HighlandSquare #LeonoraHall #LocalNews #Journalism
For my latest story with Signal Akron, I spoke with a mother whose daughter’s rare diagnosis transformed her into an advocate for other families navigating similar challenges.
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#HealthJournalism #RareDisease #CommunityImpact #Akron #AkronChildrens
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Could Akron make it easier to keep bees?
A proposal before City Council would eliminate the city’s beekeeping permit requirement and rely on Ohio’s apiary registration system instead.
Read more:
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#Akron #Ohio #Beekeeping #LocalNews #Pollinators
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🍯 🍯 🍯 Supporters say proposed changes to the city’s beekeeping ordinance would encourage responsible beekeeping and better align local rules with state standards.
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Henna artistry helps Akron-area cancer patients feel beautiful again signalakron.org/nirali-schra…
A piece of Akron history is headed to auction.
Leonora Hall in Highland Square — once home to nuns and later senior residents — is up for sale, leaving questions about what comes next for the historic property.
signalakron.org/highland-squ…
#Akron #HighlandSquare #HistoricPreservation
I was shocked by what I found while reporting this story.
Domestic violence-related deaths in Summit County rose from 2 to 8 in a year. Experts identified recurring warning signs behind many of the cases.
Read more:
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#Akron #SummitCounty
West Hill residents are rallying to save Akron’s historic Theiss Mansion after a demolition notice was posted on the property.
The neighbors say losing it would mean losing part of the community’s identity and history.
Read more: signalakron.org/west-hill-re…
#AkronOH
