Akronite of the Week

Week of May 1: Tressa Watts

Tressa Watts lives in North Canton and works at Akron General in Downtown Akron. She’s a resident artist at ACoT in Barberton and loves running and fitness. Tressa says this about Akron: “I love that everything I need is in this city — places to run, parks to enjoy, and great food and beer. I… Continue reading Week of May 1: Tressa Watts

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Week of April 24: Katie Carver Reed

Katie Carver Reed has lived in Highland Square for six years. She is President of Highland Square Neighborhood Association and the co-chair of PorchRokr Arts and Music Festival. She also works at Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank and helps her husband operate his small business. Katie says, “Although I'm not from Akron, the people have taken me… Continue reading Week of April 24: Katie Carver Reed

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Week of April 17: Rachel Loza

Rachel Loza is taking over this week because, she says, “I freaking LOVE Akron.” Rachel is mom to Ari (age 4.5) and Remy Bea (age 15 months). She’s originally from Geauga County, but after moving to Buffalo and Syracuse, NY, she settled down in Cuyahoga Falls with her husband Chad. Rachel says, “We have always… Continue reading Week of April 17: Rachel Loza

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Week of Mar. 20: Tess Burgler

Tess Burgler is the managing director for Ohio Shakespeare Festival. She lives in Stow. While taking over the Summit Peeks Twitter account, she says she is “excited to [not only] help promote the festival, but also get around town more to connect with the people!” Tess’s favorite thing about Akron is… Ohio Shakespeare. “Sorry, I’m… Continue reading Week of Mar. 20: Tess Burgler