Neighborhoods

Gracious Acts of Service Span Three Generations

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Gracious Acts of Service Span Three Generations

 

(Courtesy of OPEN M- Opportunity for People Everywhere In Need Ministry)
Captain Sylvia Trundle was seeking ways for the police department to partner with OPEN M after having worked as a patrol officer in the Summit Lake neighborhood. She began using OPEN M as a resource in her job, but that became just the beginning of her involvement and support. She began supporting OPEN M with her time and resources, and she invited two very special ladies in her life to join her – her mother, Kay Hine, and her grandmother, Sylvia Phillips.

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June 26, 2015
Neighborhoods

Better Block is Here: A Behind the Scenes Look (Part 1 of 2)

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Story By: Katie Cassaro

 

Well…it’s finally here! The day many in North Hill and its surrounding areas have been excitedly awaiting – TED’s Better Block has arrived and will fill the streets Friday, Saturday and Sunday. You don’t want to miss this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

“I think Akron’s in a renaissance. It’s really an exciting time,” Tina , North Hill resident and member of the North Hill Community Leaders group, said of the changes to come.

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Residents and community leaders will bring new life to their city through Better Block- reactivating it, opening up the streets and filling old store fronts with new businesses – displaying the unique talents and trades locals have to offer. And not just for a weekend.
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May 15, 2015