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Reporting Public Policy

A Reporting Project of the Kent State University School of Media and Journalism

Akron Council Environment Fall 2023 Stories infrastructure and development

Lucas Baker December 12, 2023December 13, 2023 akron, City Development, downtown, Environment

Uneasy Feelings Caused By Zoning Change

A zoning change in Akron has been approved which would allow for developmental projects to take place in the future.

Elizabeth Randolph September 18, 2015September 14, 2016 0 Comments #bluelight, #emergencyphones, #KentState, #nightlife, #publicsafety, Community, downtown, kent police department, kent state, police, Students

Emergency phones on campus affected by changes in technology

By Elizabeth Randolph and Jonathan Huntsman When junior fashion merchandising major Shannon Green walks around campus, she rarely notices her

Pamela Marotta May 5, 2015June 17, 2015 0 Comments Community, downtown, downtown kent, Justin Smith, Kent, Kent Health Department, Occupancy Permit, Pizza, Ramella's Pizzeria, Ramella's Spy Lounge, Window

Kent Pizzeria Forced to Closed Half Their Doors

Story By: Pamela Marotta Ramella’s a local pizzeria in downtown Kent has been forced to close their doors due to a safety

Jason Meek April 2, 2015June 17, 2015 0 Comments City Development, Community, downtown, Housing, Kent, kent city council, Road Salt

Kent City Council discusses relocation of city hall

Story by Kelsey Leyva and Jason Meek, video by Jennifer Roberts Kent City offices to move from Jennifer Roberts on

Jason Meek February 26, 2015July 17, 2015 0 Comments City Development, Community, downtown, Kent, Parks and Recreation

Fundraising begins for Dan Smith Community Park

City of Kent honors Dan Smith from Jennifer Roberts on Vimeo. Story by Kelsey Leyva and Jason Meek Dan Smith,

Photo of sign of black squirrel crossing

Jonathan Singleton February 12, 2015December 8, 2015 0 Comments City of Kent, downtown, Kent, main street kent, ohio, parking, Portage County, safety, studio graphique, taxes, wayfinding

New signs in downtown Kent provide direction, character

Story by J. Tyler Singleton Video by Mike Drake All throughout downtown Kent, new signs now direct visitors to the

Cory York January 29, 2015June 17, 2015 0 Comments City Development, courthouse, downtown, Kent, ohio, Portage County

Former courthouse’s next chapter

City of Kent’s plans to redevelop By Danielle Hess With the January 7 release of a request for proposals, the

Martin Harp January 29, 2015June 17, 2015 0 Comments Bars, Beer, downtown, Kent

Kent bar popularity determined by image and location

Story by Chelsey Milkovich and Martin Harp Video by Jenson Strock The city of Kent offers locals and students alike

Jacqueline DeMate December 5, 2014December 5, 2014 0 Comments assault, Bars, downtown, downtown kent, kent, Kent, prusha

How Safe is Downtown Kent?

Two months ago a twenty-year-old Kent State student was assaulted in downtown Kent after getting into a fight outside of

Lyndsey Schley December 4, 2014June 20, 2015 0 Comments Bars, Community, downtown, Kent, Portage County, safety

Mr. Zub’s Deli and Bar 145 are downtown kent’s top health violators

When biting into a tuna sandwich, the average consumer is not questioning whether the fish was stored properly or the

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