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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & TV2

KentWired

The independent news website of The Kent Stater & TV2

KentWired

Each summer, Kent transforms into the wizardly world of Harry Potter. This years festivities featured wand-making, dragons and a real-life owl as wizards converged on July 19 and July 20 at downtown shops and parks.

Wizardly Weekend charms downtown Kent

Michael Neenan, Reporter July 21, 2024

Downtown Kent took on a new look for the weekend as decorations transformed Acorn Alley, Water Street and Hometown Bank Plaza into the world of Harry Potter. Main Street Kent brought magic to Kent Saturday...

Spectators fill into the Porthouse Theater at the Blossom Music Center to view a preview of “Annie.”

Broadway musical ‘Annie’ hits the Porthouse Theatre

Michael Neenan, Reporter July 20, 2024

The Broadway musical “Annie” premieres at the Porthouse Theatre Saturday, July 20.  Located in the Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls, the Porthouse Theatre is partnered with the Kent State...

Canva Illustration by Audrey Trevarthan.

Here’s where to celebrate Fourth of July in the Kent area

Michael Neenan, Reporter July 3, 2024

The city of Kent and surrounding cities will celebrate the Fourth of July with the following events: Starting off in Kent, North Water Brewing Company in downtown Kent is hosting a Sporcle trivia night...

Construction in front of the Home Depot on State Route 14.

Chick-fil-A and Texas Roadhouse to open new locations in Streetsboro

Michael Neenan, Reporter June 17, 2024

Chick-fil-A and Texas Roadhouse will open new locations in Streetsboro along State Route 14 across from Home Depot. Streetsboro Mayor Glenn Broska estimates the locations will open in February or March...

Canva Illustration by Audrey Trevarthan

OPINION: Stanley Cup Finals prediction

Michael Neenan, Reporter June 8, 2024

Game 1 of the NHL’s Stanley Cup Finals between the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers kicks off Saturday, June 8. Both teams enter the final round of the Stanley Cup playoffs after beating their...

2024 NBA finals.
Canva Illustration by Audrey Trevarthan.

The 2024 NBA Finals: Celtics fan predicts outcome

Michael Neenan, Reporter June 5, 2024

Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals is set to kick off Thursday, June 6 with the eastern conference champions, the Boston Celtics, hosting the western conference champions, the Dallas Mavericks. The Celtics...

Akron Bicentennial Executive Director Mark Greer discusses Akrons bicentennial plans at the Akron Press Club program on May 30, 2024

Akron prepares for city’s 200th anniversary celebration

Michael Neenan, Reporter May 30, 2024

The Akron Bicentennial Commission discussed plans for the city of Akron’s 200th anniversary celebration this afternoon at a luncheon hosted by the Akron Press Club at Quaker Station. The commission...

The universitys library sits near Risman Plaza on campus.

Notre Dame College student discusses experience transferring to Kent State

Michael Neenan, Beat Reporter April 19, 2024

When Emma Roach began attending Notre Dame College in South Euclid in fall 2023, she thought it would be her home for her entire college career.  But Feb. 29, during her freshman year, Roach found out...

The K is located on the universitys Risman Plaza.

Faculty Senate reelects chair, creates new senator positions

Michael Neenan, Beat Reporter April 10, 2024

Faculty Senate reelected chair Tracy Laux during elections at its April meeting Tuesday. Laux, who is a senior lecturer of mathematical sciences, will remain faculty senate chair for another three-year...

Darkness descends on campus during total solar eclipse

Adriana Gasiewski and Michael Neenan April 8, 2024

As the temperature began to drop and the sky grew darker Monday afternoon, Kent and university community members along with out-of-state travelers looked to the sun as the moon eclipsed it. Even though...

Jeff Richmond, a 1988 Kent State graduate and Emmy-award-winning musical composer, gave the commencement speech at the universitys 2013 spring graduation.

From Ohio to Hollywood: Emmy-winning musical composer reflects on time at Kent

Michael Neenan, Beat Reporter April 5, 2024

Before composing for “SNL,” and for the Emmy-award-winning show “30 Rock” and for the new musical-adaptation of the “Mean Girls” film, Jeff Richmond was a theater kid at Kent State.  Richmond,...

Zephyrs bustles with business on March 27, 2024.

BOK ’24: Best bar

Michael Neenan, Beat Reporter April 4, 2024

FIRST: Zephyr Pub Located at 106 W. Main St., Zephyr Pub is a two-story bar known for its live music — but the bar brings much more according to some community members. Troy Martin, a Kent State...

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