Podcasts about downtown akron

If you've been to Downtown Akron lately, you've noticed the eye-catching, appealing window displays and artful design and use of public spaces. This is the work of Curated Storefront, an innovative approach to adding art and excitement to our urban landscape. In this episode, we talk with Operations Director Julian Curet about their mission and future projects.   ...

A major component of the Downtown Akron area is, of course, the University of Akron. And a key player in the planning and design aspects is Jason Segedy.  An Akronite through and through, in this episode Nick and Bob learn about Jason's love and long involvement with our community.   After many years as planning director for the City of Akron, Jason is now Planning Manager for the University of Akron, his main focus currently being the renovation of the landmark Polsky Buliding. Lots of good stories and hope in this episode! Listen on Thursday, March 28, at 10 pm on The Summit FM, 91.3, or later anytime on Apple, Spotify, Google, Podbean, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts! (Thanks to Brad Savage)

The Nightlight Cinema is a true gem in Downtown Akron. Showing acclaimed new films, interspersed with occasional classics and popular favorites from the past, the Nightlight provides the most comfortable and enjoyable theatre experience a movie lover could hope for.  In this episode, our guest is Jenn Kidd, Executive Director of the Nightlight Cinema. We learn about Jenn's background and career, the founding of the Nightlight, and challenges faced running an indie theatre.  And we celebrate their remarkable success, which has resulted in an exciting campaign to have a second screen at the Nightlight!  

It's about that time, folks! An exciting winter journey through The Buckeye State awaits as we unveil the top five must-visit attractions and events for winter in Ohio. We've switched gears in our Things To Do podcast series to bring you seasonal events - and some of the best in the state, if we do say so ourselves. For this particular episode, we're focusing on the best things to do in Ohio during winter. Keeping it short and sweet, check out our five under five Ohio winter suggestions. Visit A Christmas Story House & Museum in Cleveland Vermilion Ice A Fair Snow tubing (and glow tubing!) at your favorite locations Vertical Descent Snow Tubing at Snow Trails Polar Blast Tubing at Brandywine Ski Resort Tubing Park at Mad River Mountain Glow Tubing at Funtimes Fun Park Ice bumper cars in skating rinks all over the state Downtown Akron ice bumper cars Tree lighting festivals (Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, and more!) WinterLand CLE Winter wouldn't be complete without a little shopping, right? So check out our gift guide full of the best gifts for travelers! Plus, if you want to find out more things to do in your area this season, head over to our comprehensive Ohio winter guide for fun events, attractions, and more.

Ever Wonder How Athletes Get Paid So Much?Bookie.com has once again donned its financial detective hat to unveil the annual sticker shock of attending an NBA game with the whole family. They've scrutinized everything, from the wallet-slimming ticket prices to parking and even the cost of two sodas, two beers, and four hot dogs. Brace yourselves—on average, a family will shell out a not-so-modest $304.64 to watch some hoops live this season. The wallet-wincing award goes to the New York Knicks, where the damage amounts to a jaw-dropping $745.18. But fear not, frugal fans, for the Charlotte Hornets emerge as the unsung heroes of budget ballin', offering a steal at $158.72 for a family of four. And guess what? Their arena is the NBA's Shangri-La for beer bargains, with a pint-sized brew costing a mere $5.78, making the Cavaliers' $11.75 average look like a grand slam in the price department. As for the league's most wallet-wilting beer experience, Boston Celtics fans might need a sip of something more substantial after forking over a staggering $19.87. The Cleveland Cavaliers are among the more affordable teams to watch play in person.The study found a family of four can expect to pay $217.05 to take in a game with tickets, parking, beer, pop and hotdogs factored in.Cheers to budget-friendly ball games!.Akron Zoo Welcome Four Red WolvesGuess who just moved into Akron Zoo's hottest neighborhood? None other than the red wolf family! Meet the cool parents, Diego and Brave, and their adorable pups, Sentinel (the dashing young lad) and Sabine (the chic little miss). The zoo's buzzing with excitement about the new residents, who've already taken residence in the red wolf habitat. The zookeepers have even rolled out the red carpet, or rather, window coverings, to give the family some privacy as they settle into their plush new digs. It's like the wolf version of MTV Cribs, with a touch of class. The zoo had temporarily closed the red wolf habitat for a little summer makeover, expanding the pup paradise for future wolf generations. Move over, Kardashians; the red wolf family is the new reality show on the block!Free Ticket to New Adam Sandler MovieNetflix is offering free screenings on selected area screens for their new animated film “Leo,” starring Adam Sandler. Screenings will be held the weekend of Nov. 11-12 at Cinemark Tinseltown in North Canton and Cinemark Valley View. Tickets can be downloaded at LeoSneakPeek.com.From the press release, it seems that Sandler is up to Sandler-like hijinks, voicing a 74-year-old lizard who is a class pet and has been, for decades, witnessing more runny noses than he can remember. He learns he has a year left to live and plots to escape.Current Population of Akron OhioAccording to World Population Review website, we have 187,000 people.Smells Like Snow Coffee It's that time of the year! The leaves are getting ready to fall, the air is crisp, and the coffee is piping hot (and there's plenty of it)!Join us in picturesque Stars Hol—er, I mean Cascade Plaza in downtown Akron for an afternoon of small-town fun with the town troubadour, the cranky (but soft-hearted) diner owner, fall-themed boutiques, food, and of course, coffee coffee coffee.We will be featuring some of the area's best...

Several students from Akron Early College High School were tasked with envisioning what is needed to make Akron a better place, particularly for younger people, as part of a school project. Many of them shared what they learned and what they think is needed to help the city moves forward.

We have an update on Senate Bill 83 and First Energy is leaving the First Energy Building downtown. Some great concerts are coming to town if you remember the 80's, and it's now easier to lose all your money from home.Stan Mywet Makes the NewsSee all the videos HERE Mentioned in this episode:Start Your Podcast TodayJoin the School of Podcasting When you join the School of Podcasting you can quit worrying about: Are people going to listen to me? (Yes, cause I'll show you how to see what they want). Am I going to sound stupid? (No, as I'll show you the magic of editing) It will cost a million dollars (No, I'll have you sounding like a million bucks without spending a million bucks).  I don't anything about this technology (You said the same thing about driving).  Get access to: Step-by-step tutorials, live group coaching, a mastermind group filled with brilliant podcasting minds,  and the ability to schedule as many one-on-one quick fix calls as you like at no extra charge.  Join worry-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee  Go to www.schoolofpodcasting.com/akronSupport the Show - Tell a FriendHelp us get the word out (It's FREE!) tell your friends, family, and neighbors to check out the Akron Podcast! Go to www.akronpodcast.com/follow and never miss an episode.TEMU More Affordable than Amazon OR WalmartHave you checked out TEMU yet? Use the link below to save on your first order and get valuable coupons. I've purchased clothes that were less expensive than Walmart or Amazon and the shirts were amazing. I bought a phone bag so I could strap my phone to my arm and ride my bike for $1.29. Use the link below. The holidays are coming up and you can get great gifts at an affordable price. Check out TEMUGet Involved With the Show?This show is by you for you! Got feedback? I want to hear it? Got insights? I want to hear it! Be a part of the show and help us make our city (and this podcast) better.Get Involved With the Show

CO DetectorsThe new law gives the Akron Fire Department and the Department of Neighborhood Assistance the authority to inspect buildings for CO detectors like they currently do with smoke alarms. The ordinance is complaint driven and the city aims to focus first on education and voluntary compliance. Owners and landlords who remain non-compliant would be subjected to fines or potential criminal penalties depending on the violation. sourceBest Selling Combination CO and Smoke Detector (aff)Favorite Holiday Movies at the Canton Palace TheaterSee your favorite holiday movies on the big screen at the historic Canton Palace Theatre

Fall Fest October 22ndFall Fest is C O M I N G to https://facebook.com/hashtag/downtownAkron (#downtownAkron) & includes about

Why Are You in Downtown Akron at 3:30 AM?Tyrone Brown is saying that police officers loaded him into a cruiser and drove him away from a crowd that had gathered after the bars closed that early Sunday morning on Aug. 28. They pulled into the campus of the I Promise School, There, handcuffed in the backseat, he said officers opened the door, punched him in the face, dragged the skin off his wrists on the parking lot pavement and kicked him unconscious. But police say every second is accounted for in the body camera footage of the two officers who transported the man. A police radio log puts paramedics, who routinely check people tased by police, at the school two seconds before officers arrived. The claim of police brutality is "baseless," said Capt. Dave Laughlin, a public information officer who reviewed the videos. While the footage is not being released pending an internal use of force investigation, two wildly different versions of what happened are being told. The arrested man, Tyrone Brown, has retained attorney Bobby DiCello, who is representing Walker's family. The public won't see what happened after Brown's misdemeanor arrest until the body camera footage is released. Routine internal investigations can take weeks or months. WHAT???The ordeal began with a confrontation outside a deli and bar beside the public library on Market Street. The crowd moved toward the library parking lot as the first of five people dialed 911. A witness with slurred speech called 911, the caller reported "a female with gun and two dudes with guns" who "look about to shoot," according to the dispatch log. Any available cruiser was summoned. With 13 units eventually responding, the first two cruisers arrived at 3:37 a.m. to find a crowd in the library parking lot, but nobody armed. A request for backup went out within five minutes as the crowd cussed out and filmed the officers. Some people continue to argue with police long after Brown is taken away. Brown's sister, the woman recording with her cell phone, is only inches from the officers. But she is allowed to drive home. Brown tried to flee but fell to the ground when tased. He "was handcuffed without any incident," Capt. Laughlin said. Laughlin confirmed the officers took Brown to a parking lot at the I Promise School to get him away from the crowd. https://youtu.be/_7hugZeiWJg (Social Media Video) Source: https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/crime/2022/09/21/akron-police-tyrone-brown-ray-greene-beating-allegations-highland-square/69497090007/ (Beacon Journal) SUMMER MAY BE OVER - BUT WE'RE NOT DONESummer has come to an end but there are still many reasons to celebrate. Come to Summer Sunset on Cascade Plaza for the Steel Drum Trio, drinks, food and games. Stay tuned for more fun activities. Want to register your office for the Office Championship cornhole & skee-ball tournament? Sign up here: https://bit.ly/CascadeOfficeChampionship (https://bit.ly/CascadeOfficeChampionship) Knight Foundation Provides $20 Million to Help U of A Renovate Polsky Building.The Polsky Building, designed by New York City architects and finished in 1930, was a premier downtown shopping center on Main Street across from the old O'Neil's Building. Polsky's department store closed in the late 1970s. https://blogs.uakron.edu/roundaboutakron/polsky/#:~:text=The%20Polsky%20Building%20as%20we,Bloomingdale%27s%20and%20Saks%205th%20Avenue. (The building) sat vacant for nine years until 1987, when The Prudential Insurance Co. gifted the art deco-style building to the University of Akron. “This investment will transform a dormant building into a vibrant gateway that opens the university to Main Street,” Kyle Kutuchief, director of Knight's program in Akron, said in the release announcing the $20 million gift.  The university worked on the proposal to the Knight Foundation over the last several months. Miller said he was very happy when the Knight board approved the funding....

More people are working from home, and the Ohio legislature might start directing their income tax dollars to the cities where they live, instead of where their companies are headquartered. So, what's that going to mean for downtown Akron? Will fewer people working there slow down development? Will it be bad for city finances? Ray Horner talked to City Planning Director, Jason Segedy about it today.

In our second episode, we discuss what's on tap for downtown Akron in 2021 as the city transitions out of the pandemic. We are joined by Suzie Graham, president and CEO of Downtown Akron Partnership, and Beacon Journal reporter James Mackinnon.  The Now You Know Akron podcast is brought to you by the journalists of the Akron Beacon Journal.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

City Planning Director, Jason Segedy, discusses the new Auld Farms housing development, and downtown development in the wake of COVID.

On this episode Justin will be featuring our first of many “Spotlight” on Detailers, where he will have veteran detailer/mentor/trainer “Detail Billy” Smith.  Hear about Billy's 34 year climb from the bottom of the detailing world to his own successful 21 year business in the heart of Downtown Akron.  Justin discusses with Billy the ups and downs through the years being a business owner, growing pains, training employees, support and commitment to his longtime hometown Akron community, COVID, 2021 Trade Shows and also what is most important to Billy……family. To learn more about Billy Smith please visit his pages below: https://www.facebook.com/Akronprodetail https://www.akronprodetail.com Buff and Shine Mfg social media pages: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BuffandShineMfg Instagram https://www.instagram.com/buffandshinemfg

Hosts Jesse Unk and Nick Mancuso are back with a special roadshow episode of Let's Talk Sports, recording from Labelle's Barbershop in Downtown Akron! They recap Browns Game 1, the constant drama of Antonio Brown and some news that broke about him during the podcast recording, expectations for Monday Night Football and some debate between a Steelers Fan and Browns Fan! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/madetomotivatepodcast/posts)

Shawn Gilmore and John Ward have the honor of hanging out with one of our original supporters Melvin the Crimson Taurus! He has a great show on YouTube and we are excited to Hange out with him on our show! Make sure to tune in and chat in live this Wednesday at 9pm Eastern. The show is a bit later because Shawn's team is helping with tours in the tunnels in Downtown Akron again and Melvin lives all the out on the west coast. Melvin wrote this bio so you can get to know him a little before the show:Studying the field of the paranormal and supernatural for well over a decade, Melvin, has amassed an array of knowledge becoming something of a jack of all trades. The first true steps into the research area of the field of paranormal happened when Melvin met an alien contactee, AP, who he would later become good friends with. A few years after this fateful meeting Melvin would partner up with another alien contactee, and he would become the main host of Unexplained Possibilities Podcast. Through the 4 years since it's creation, Melvin, has been fortunate enough to speak with people from all around the globe sharing their stories and experience with the paranormal, supernatural, and everything in between. Melvin hopes to continue to be able to share these unique stories, experiences, and information to all those interested in this field. Whether it be those newly introduced or years experienced vets. It's always something to be learned from others experiences and many stories to share.

:17 - Tiger Woods took home his fifth green jacket from The Masters and his fifteenth major overall, three behind Jack Nicklas. Ray talked to our morning show golf pro Dan Dauk about Eldrick, who won his first major in nearly eleven years. 10:14 - Downtown Akron may be torn up, but Lock 3 will be in great shape for the summer season. Chris Griffith from Lock 3 stopped by to promote the events happening downtown from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. 15:23 - Dr. Gary Riggs is our veterinarian who stops by each and every Monday, and he touched on birds and cats today, and even took a few phone calls. 26:39 - Today is the six-year anniversary of the bombing at the Boston Marathon, and it’s the first time the race has fallen on this date since. Dave Hunter covers the race, and he called into the show to set the mood. 33:52 - It’s Monday, which means it’s our Business of the Week! Ray heads down to Orville and chats with Dennis Shisler of Shisler’s Cheese House. Segment sponsored by HEARINC. and TLC Catering.

Our awesome friends from Akron had us up to open up the room for their monthly party – Pressure which is located at High Street Hop House in Downtown Akron. Hop House features an excellent beer and bourbon selection, attached wine bar, great space for dancing and a very cool elevated balcony in the rear […]

We apologize for the cliche title, but it does fit this week’s podcast, in which we speak with local (and internationally known) jazz musician Theron Brown, who stopped in to promote the Rubber City Jazz & Blues Festival, this weekend (Aug. 26 and 27) throughout Downtown Akron’s Historic District. The festival features a lineup of exceptionally talented local and regional performers, along with food trucks and children's activities. Find "Rubber City Jazz & Blues Festival" on Facebook for details.

Lauren Ward, owner of NOTO boutique in Downtown Akron, sits down with Liz and Chris to discuss what it takes to operate a Downtown Akron retail location, along with the importance of buying local. Lauren, who is well known in Northeast Ohio fashion with her seven successful runway shows under her belt, also was once Liz's neighbor!