Magic returned to Kent on Friday and Saturday as Wizardly Weekend made its annual appearance in the downtown area.
“We’ve been doing this event for about eight years now,” Main Street Kent's executive...
Upcycled and ethically sourced fashion is on its way to Acorn Alley. Sun in Leo is opening its doors this weekend and will feature clothing, jewelry and accessories that are handmade or locally sourced.
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Several pride flag banners hanging on the Main Street bridge in downtown Kent were found vandalized Thursday.
The banners were on display for just a week as part of Main Street Kent’s Rainbow Weekend,...
Kent is known for being the college town with a tight-knit community of students, families, businesses and more. People come from near and far towns to enjoy the scenery and frequent social events Kent...
As we approach the one year anniversary of COVID-19’s appearance in the U.S., colleges across the country are continuously making necessary implementations of social distancing and online learning in...
The Fruit Stand, a new vegan restaurant in Kent, started offering a fully customizable menu on Jan. 5 at 175 E Erie St., the former location of Popped! in Acorn Alley.The Fruit Stand brings a different...
The year is 2002. As a college student at Kent State you have just a few options when it comes to entertainment downtown, and even fewer if you aren’t twenty-one. “The student body were the people...
I will never forget the first time my brother Mitchell and I walked into Jason’s Barber Shop in Acorn Alley in Kent. Jason’s is a one of a kind establishment. Tons of sports apparel fill the walls...
As Kent State students adjust to their class schedules this semester, area businesses are adapting and preparing for those students to become their new customers.Brian Smith, manager of All Media Art Supply...
On most days, the streets of downtown Kent are a hub for the community. Students mill about the entrances to bars and coffee shops, chatting with their friends. The occasional skateboarder or cyclist whizzes...
After a large turnout to the “Harry Potter" themed takeover of Acorn Alley last summer, Main Street Kent recently announced plans for round two of the Wizarding World for Potterfest.Local fans of all...
The Sauce Shack, Acorn Alley's newest storefront, is offering customers a variety of sauces.The Sauce Shack has a mother store in Stuart, Florida, which started out as a convenience store. After tropical...
