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Kelly Krabill

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Kelly Krabill is a contributing reporter for Signal Akron. She worked as a multimedia journalist at Ideastream Public Media for two years and continues there on a part-time basis. Her work was recognized by the Cleveland Press Club.
Kelly returned to college in 2020 to pursue her dream of working as a visual journalist after spending 12 years in the health insurance industry. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism from Kent State University, a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in photography from Youngstown State University and an associate degree in photography from The Art Institute of Pittsburgh.
Kelly is also an artist and an entrepreneur — she spends time painting and selling her artwork in the community.

kellymediallc@gmail.com
The Swenson's Food Truck sits in front of Cordelia restaurant on East 4th Street in downtown Cleveland. In June, Swensons and Cordelia head chef Vinnie Cimino partnered on The Pimento Burger, the second collaboration for Swensons. It’s a new endeavor for the 91-year-old burger chain, which wants to highlight local and regional chefs.
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Best food truck: Swensons’ juicy burgers, milkshakes hit the road

Kelly Krabill by Kelly Krabill October 24, 2025

Walk up to the window at Swensons Food Truck to order a tasty milkshake and signature Galley Boy burger — a double cheeseburger with a combo sauce of mayo and barbeque, otherwise known as Swen WHITE and Swen RED, and an olive pick through the top of the bun. You can’t miss the burger. Because a massive picture of it stretches across the outside of the food truck.

Designer Hicham Oumlil (center) greets guests at the kickoff of a the new exhibition at the Kent State University Museum titled 'A Meeting of Cultures: Fashioning North Africa'
Posted inArts and Culture

Moroccan designer exhibiting at Kent State University Museum wears his identity — and invites others to do the same

Kelly Krabill by Kelly Krabill September 9, 2025September 9, 2025
North Akron resident Buddhi Rai poses for a portrait during the HAPI Fresh Farmers Market
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Akron’s North Hill farmers market draws crowds for fresh, hard-to-find produce

Kelly Krabill by Kelly Krabill September 3, 2025September 3, 2025
Chicken wings with 330 Sauce are made to order at Putty's Kitchen
Posted inArts and Culture

These chicken wings in Akron come with a tangy kick

Kelly Krabill by Kelly Krabill August 26, 2025August 26, 2025
The Cuyahoga River winds around a grassy area visible from the Prather trail at Cascade Valley Metro Park. (Ryan Loew / Signal Akron)
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Ready for a hike? Residents and park officials share their favorite trails in Greater Akron

Kelly Krabill by Kelly Krabill August 19, 2025August 19, 2025
Girls pick out accessories to make their robotic cockroach at the STEM Center of Excellence in Peninsula.
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Robotic cockroaches help get Northeast Ohio kids excited about STEM

Kelly Krabill by Kelly Krabill August 15, 2025
Akron resident Deborah Bartle works in her garden in her backyard near Hardesty Park in the Wallhaven neighborhood. Bartle has been taking workshops on native plants through the Summit Metro Parks to bring in natural vegetation to her backyard and provide food supply for pollinator insects such as bees.
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Meadow coming to Akron’s Hardesty Park in Wallhaven is a first in the city

Kelly Krabill by Kelly Krabill August 8, 2025
Lou Corpas holds a Spanish omelet and a side of toast from Coventry Diner.
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Spice up breakfast with a Spanish omelet in Coventry Township

Kelly Krabill by Kelly Krabill July 29, 2025
Kimberly White, the owner of Flury’s Cafe, poses for a portrait while holding a croissant breakfast sandwich
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Bite into this croissant breakfast sandwich in Cuyahoga Falls, served with savory jam

Kelly Krabill by Kelly Krabill July 22, 2025July 28, 2025
A horse chestnut tree stands in Will Christy Park in Akron's Highland Square.
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Leaf it to Akron: Tree commission rethinks a path for residents to object to trees 

Kelly Krabill by Kelly Krabill July 17, 2025

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