A cannabis dispensary previously proposed for Highland Square may be headed to the 1.7 acre site of a vacant CVS building in Akron’s Merriman Valley, despite vocal opposition from members of a nearby homeowners’ association during an Akron Planning Commission meeting Friday morning.
Author Archives: Doug Brown
Government Reporter (he/him)
Doug Brown covers all things connected to the government in the city. He strives to hold elected officials and other powerful figures accountable to the community through easily digestible stories about complex issues. Prior to joining Signal Akron, Doug was a communications staffer at the ACLU of Oregon, news reporter for the Portland Mercury, staff writer for Cleveland Scene, and writer for Deadspin.com, among other roles. He has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Hiram College and a master’s degree in journalism from Kent State University.
