Building a city of the future, one building at a time
- Landmark Rescued Betty Lin-Fisher - Akron Beacon Journal
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Plans call for the Kaiser Building, across from Canal Park on South Main Street, to have a cafe or store in two slots on the first floor, offices on the second floor and a mix of offices and loft apartments on the third floor.
- Main - Exchange Area May Get Historic Seal Katie Byard - Akron Beacon Journal
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Today, the downtown area — boasting buildings from the late 1800s to the 1950s — is on the verge of becoming a national historic district. A state panel has approved the Main-Exchange District — made up of 15 buildings, including the homes of Bricco restaurant and the Diamond Deli — for addition to the National Register of Historic Places.
- ‘More Than a Game’ premiere showcases pride of Akron Sean Gerski - West Side Leader
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LeBron James returns to his hometown, Akron, Ohio, to premiere the movie that depicts his rise to greatness. In a movie directed by another of Akron’s native sons, Kristopher Belman, audiences are treated to the story of ‘The King’s’ remarkable journey, with the city of Akron playing a major supporting role.
- University of Akron enrollment climbing Carol Biliczky - The Akron Beacon Journal
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The University of Akron is expected to have achieved as much as a 7% increase in student enrollment this year. That would make this their highest enrollment class in 16 years. So if you’ve noticed an increase in activity downtown in the recent weeks, than you’re probably feeling the effects of a thriving UA student body.
- Locally loved, Swensons still hopping after 75 years Lisa Abraham - Akron Beacon Journal
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Akron locals are celebrating the 75th birthday of a city landmark. This powerful figure in Akron’s culture is not a man, woman, or building, it’s a burger. As “The Galley Boy” and Swensons usher in their 75th year, Akron natives reflect on their memories of Akron’s most iconic burger joint.
- The Austen Name Belongs on the BioInnovation Institute Editorial - Akron Beacon Journal
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Dr. W. Gerald Austen served for years as caregiver and confidant to the Knight brothers. Now he serves to carry on their legacy and there's no better way to honor his legacy than the Institute that bears his name.
- Economic Engine Built on Bioresearch Revs Up in Akron Cheryl Powell - Akron Beacon Journal
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The Austen BioInnovation Institute, founded almost a year ago through the generosity of Akron's Knight Foundation, locates its headquarters in the United Building - at the intersection of Main and Market in the 1Akron neighborhood.