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Saturday, May 11, 2013

House for Sale Has Two-Story Great Room with Grey Stone Fireplace

The home is located in the Forest Hills subdivision.

This three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom home at 1239 Windward Lane has a total 2,658 square feet and is priced at $247,900. For more details, including how to schedule a private showing, check out the listing on our real estate partner Zillow. Or check out more Kent real estate listings.

Friday, May 10, 2013

New Karate Studio and Wheelchair Ramps: Building Permits

All information is according to the Kent Community Development Department

Here's the latest batch of building permits issued by the Kent Community Development Department:

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Animal Hospital Helps Dogs, Cats Find Forever Homes

Stow-Kent Animal Hospital had two successful dog adoptions and one cat adoption recently.

Saturday, May 4, 2013

House for Sale in the Lakes of Franklin Mills Has Hickory Cabinets

The home has custom wood blinds, a cultured stone facade and fireplace, palladian windows, a private office with French doors and a first-floor laundry with washer and dryer.

This three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home at 904 Highridge Lane has 2,494 total square feet and is priced at $249,900. For more details, including how to schedule a private showing, check out the listing on our real estate partner Zillow. Or check out more Kent real estate listings >>

Sa;;y

8:19 am on Saturday, May 4, 2013

"Whenever I want you all I have to do is dreammmmmmmmmmm."   more ›

Friday, May 3, 2013

'Building C' gets OK for Sidewalk Encroachment

Council approves license agreement for building foundation

Kent City Council signed off on a license agreement this week that will allow Fairmount Properties mixed-used 'Building C' to occupy a portion of the public right-of-way on South DePeyster Street. The foundations of the $4.5 million building will encroach an estimated 2 inches, and the footers will encroach as much as 10 inches into the right-of-way, according to a memo from the city manager's office to council. Kent City Manager Dave Ruller said the encroachments will all be below ground. "We have approved similar encroachments for the other buildings in the redevelopment project," he said. The building, which will stand at the southwest corner of the intersection of South DePeyster and Erie streets, will house Bricco, an Akron-based …

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Liquor License Request for 'Secret Cellar' Approved

Council modifies liquor license transfer regulations, takes no action on second liquor license request

Jazz and wine fans could be lifting a glass in Kent's newest wine bar, The Secret Cellar, by the Kent Heritage Festival on July Fourth weekend. Kent City Council voted Wednesday to sign off on a trex liquor license transfer for the new jazz club, which plans to open in the lower level of the restored landmark Acorn Corner building downtown. Developer Ron Burbick, who's responsible for the building's renovation and the adjacent Acorn Alley projects, gave detailed plans for the business to council as part of yesterday's formal request for the transfer. Burbick is serving as a development partner in the club, which will be owned by Cuyahoga Falls residents Jim and Amy Bragg. "Their concept, my concept, is we’re really a jazz club," Burbick …

DanDaMan

10:48 am on Friday, May 3, 2013

I enjoy the new shopping and entertainment sections of Kent, but I wonder how often has our city council visited the bar scene in Kent with an objective opinion? The bar scene in Kent is in dire need of a "classier" bar, which a wine bar would have filled nicely. A Jazz club will be taken over by 25-30 year old hipsters who used to hang out at 101 Bottles, but need a new gathering place, since …   more ›

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

What Do You Envision for Kent 2033?

Blogger Rick Hawksley says we should keep our eyes on the future, and become engaged citizens in making it happen. What do you envision for Kent 2033?

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Two Student Deaths, Armed Robbery, Acorn Corner Updates: Kent's Top Stories in April

In case you missed it, here's a quick recap of the stories readers most clicked on during the month of April 2013.

Here's a look back at the most popular stories on Kent Patch in April: "Like" Kent Patch on Facebook to make sure you don't miss out on the top stories of May. 

Liquor License Request for Acorn Corner Before Council

"Speakeasy" themed club planned for restored downtown landmark

Kent City Council will hear a request for a liquor license transfer this week for the second time in as many months. The developer of Acorn Corner and the owners proposing a new bar, The Secret Cellar, in the restored building's basement will ask council members Wednesday to sign off on a trex liquor license transfer. Kent has existing regulations for allowing the transfer of liquor licenses via Ohio's "Trex" liquor license transfer process into the city, but The Secret Cellar fails to meet two of the three core regulations. Council has the authority to grant variances to permit trex transfers in cases where businesses fail to meet the requirements. The proposed new wine and beer bar would feature a speakeasy, 1920s theme with seats for …

FillerUp

10:38 pm on Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Looks like Dave is quite capable of using the language for an articulate discussion. Amanda - what's wrong with chains? Many of them are locally owned by people who live in your community. Just because they are a franchise doesn't mean that we should shut them out. Please do a little research first before discounting "chains"; you may be doing damage to a locally owned business.   more ›

Beautiful Day to Beautify Kent

Blogger Heather Malarcik recaps Saturday's clean-up day in Kent and has a special note for those who helped.

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