Akron Life Magazine

11/17/2025

11/16/2025

From Elsa to Spider-Man, patients at Akron Children's love when they're visited by characters. Lyndee's Costume Closet, a nonprofit that gathers costumes for the hospital, helps. Read more about the effort here: https://tinyurl.com/2kxwx6mc

Photos by Mal McCrea

11/15/2025

Donate to or volunteer at one of these nonprofits — from One of A Kind Pet Rescue to the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank — and make a difference in your community during this National Philanthropy Month. .

Find our list here: https://tinyurl.com/3jtptznz

Photos provided by Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank

11/15/2025

In June, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay descended on Cuyahoga Falls eatery Lyla's Family Restaurant — and helped to transform its interior and menu. Read more about his influence and the restaurant here: https://tinyurl.com/3553kpva

Photos by Erin Gulling

11/14/2025

Canton Importing's barrel-aged feta is, according to its customers, incomparable. So is its atmosphere — one of international delight. "That's the Greek way — you treat people like family all the time," says co-owner Maria Varonis.

Learn more about the store and its offerings here: https://tinyurl.com/2tpsnvsw

Photos by Erin Gulling

11/14/2025

While at the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad North Pole, we were lucky enough to see the tree lighting, too!

11/14/2025

We got to see the North Pole light up for the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad's North Pole Adventure, and it was magnificent.

Here's a sneak peek of what you might see at the North Pole! The North Pole Adventure runs Nov. 14 through Dec. 22. Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/5a2utsfu

11/14/2025

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11/13/2025

From championing foster care to strengthening the school experience for local kids, Kemp Boyd — executive director of Love Akron — is a busy man. "He's not only out there beating the drum, educating and promoting, he's leading by example," says foster parent Ron Paydo. Read more about Boyd and Love Akron here: https://tinyurl.com/mwkzs2ab

Photos by Mal McCrea

11/12/2025

"Elf the Musical" is a merry romp through the beloved story of Buddy the Elf — filled with Christmas spirit and festive surprises. Be amazed by the magical, jolly show. See the musical's second performance at E.J. Thomas Hall tonight!

Broadway in Akron

11/09/2025

Featuring 27 chapters of Akron history, "Akron at 200" highlights lesser-known topics such as the life of Akron Pros player Fritz Pollard, the first Black NFL head coach, the work of Black composer Julia Perry and Akron's q***r history. Read on here: https://tinyurl.com/y5ue8vxu

Photo by Abby Kress

11/08/2025

Through January 25, view photos of verdant landscapes, piles of tires and more in "Ordinary Miracles: Robert Glenn Ketchum’s Photographs of Cuyahoga Valley National Park." The photo series highlights the majesty of Ohio's only national park — as well as the need for conservation. Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/4tjushc9