Devo, devil strips, blimps, hamburgs and White French dressing.
We’re setting out to discover what Akronites think makes Akron authentically Akron.
Our 2025 “Best of the City” contest will showcase something we all crave: Eats! And, we’ll ask you your favorite place to take that special someone on a date.
Help us span Akron’s neighborhoods to find the many historic, trendy and undiscovered bars, breweries and restaurants, along with the best burger joints, cafes and brunch spots.
We can’t wait to see your choices!
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Editor-in-Chief (she/her)
Zake has deep roots in Northeast Ohio journalism. She was the managing editor for multimedia and special projects at the Akron Beacon Journal, where she began work as a staff photographer in 1986. Over a 20-year career, Zake worked in a variety of roles across departments that all help inform her current role as Signal Akron's editor in chief. Most recently, she was a journalism professor and student media adviser at Kent State University, where she worked with the next generation of journalists to understand public policy, environmental reporting, data and solutions reporting. Among her accomplishments was the launch of the Kent State NewsLab, an experiential and collaborative news commons that connects student reporters with outside professional partners.
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