A ZipsGuide to
Shopping Small & Local In Akron
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Madison Latona is calling all Zips and members of the Akron community to purchase a gift card at Chameleon Café.
We at ZipsGuide.com were saddened to hear of the loss of Mike Buzek, father to four daughters, husband and co-owner of Chameleon Café in downtown Akron. We are calling on our community to support the Buzek family by purchasing a gift card to maitain their income and give the family space to grieve.
Downtown Akron Partnership is launching a Downtown Dollars E-Gift Card program to encourage shopping local this holiday season.
Northside Marketplace is like Etsy came to life (and that's as cool as it sounds), but the district has a lot to offer in addition to the unique spot.
Mix and match iconic entertainment, delicious eats and sweet endings to gift a night out in Akron that your friends or family won't forget.
From rides on the Cuyahoga Valley Railroad to memberships to the Zoo and Children's Museum, Experiences are a gift that won't end up on a shelf.
Akron's vibrant art scene, anchored by the Akron Art Museum and institutions like Summit Artspace and Akron Soul Train, is a great place to find unique gifts.
Senior Mona Abdeldaim talks about the holiday shopping opportunities available on The University of Akron campus as she prepares to say goodbye in Dec.
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