Akron Life Magazine

01/06/2026

In our January issue, discover 20 of the best restaurants in The 330. Dine in an 1890 schoolhouse, savor melt-in-your-mouth wagyu rib-eye, treat yourself to banana stuffed croissant French toast and more. Plus, check out over 235 winners in 70 categories selected by readers for the 330 Flavor Awards.

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01/03/2026

Glide on ice skates, whirl in ice bumper cars and more at Lock 3's Winterblast. Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/4abwd52v

Photos provided by Lock 3

01/02/2026

Combine humor and team puzzle-solving with Wisecracks - Comedy Escape Room. In themed rooms such as a Laundering Money room, put your skills to the test. Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/ya6h5c7j

Photos by Sherry Groom

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays, from the team at Akron Life!

12/21/2025

Whip up a mug of gingerbread hot chocolate, perfect for the holiday season, with our recipe — available here: https://tinyurl.com/hhhmfvmp

12/20/2025

During Lock 3's Winterblast, stop by Evelyn's Coffee & Bahn Mi, newly located at Lock 3 Park. Enjoy Vietnamese iced coffee, kimbap, strawberry taro tea and more! Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/5n6xw4r5

Photos by Erin Gulling

12/19/2025

Sip a Polka Dot Ascot cocktail — dotted with droplets of thickened lavender tincture — at The Circle of 5ths, a hip bar above Blu Jazz. "We're trying to let the drinks and the food represent the beauty of the music downstairs," says general manager Michael Troppe. Read more about Circle of 5ths and its offerings here: https://tinyurl.com/ysbux2a7

Photos by Erin Gulling

12/19/2025

Looking for fun ways to enjoy the winter season in The 330? Our guide takes you through some of the area's most entertaining escapades, including skiing at Boston Mills, which opens for the season today. Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/3ek7bfbc

12/18/2025

See more than 1 million lights twinkling at the Akron Zoo, witness a production of Irving Berlin's "White Christmas" and more with this edition of The 330 Connect, available here: https://tinyurl.com/5ep5j9cv

Photos provided by the Akron Zoo

12/17/2025

Free Access | Digital December Issue -

12/13/2025

https://www.akronlife.com/health/coping-with-mental-health-issues-during-the-holidays/

The holidays can intensify anxiety, depression, and loneliness. A licensed therapist shares practical ways to stay connected and protect your mental health

12/13/2025

Castle Noel in Medina is a wonderland of Christmas magic. Take in restored holiday displays, an animatronic show, movie props and costumes and more at the Christmas museum located in Medina. Plus, find out what's new this season! Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/4bzuwftx

Photos by Erin Gulling