Jennifer Conn

Akron

Digital Journalist at Spectrum News

Writer at Freelance

Freelance journalist. Animal, music and national parks lover. Community record keeper.

Articles

Ford, Blake vying for Summit County Council District 5 seat

Oct 26, 2024 | signalakron.org | Jennifer Conn

The 11-member Summit County Council makes budget decisions that affect all aspects of the county and its residents. While there are more candidates on the ballot representing all of Summit County, District 5 is one of the six whose elected official will represent parts of Akron and appear on its residents' ballot. Democrat Brandon Ford, 46, is a Copley resident who was appointed to represent District 5 on Summit County Council in February.
Higham, Rubino vie for Summit County Council District 6 seat

Oct 26, 2024 | signalakron.org | Jennifer Conn

The 11-member Summit County Council makes budget decisions that affect all aspects of the county and its residents. While there are more candidates on the ballot representing all of Summit County, District 6 is one of the six whose elected official will represent parts of Akron and appear on its residents' ballot. Republican Nick Rubino, 42, now serves as an at-large councilman for the City of Tallmadge, where he lives.
Jeff Wilhite seeks re-election to Summit County Council

Oct 26, 2024 | signalakron.org | Jennifer Conn

The 11-member Summit County Council makes budget decisions that affect all aspects of the county and its residents. While there are more candidates on the ballot representing all of Summit County, District 4 is one of the six whose elected official will represent parts of Akron and appear on its residents' ballot. Democrat Jeff Wilhite, 63, is running unopposed for a third term in District 4. He was also a candidate for Akron mayor in 2023.
Thai it Up wants you to try its drunken noodles

Oct 16, 2024 | signalakron.org | Jennifer Conn

Taste this: Drunken noodles, $15 at Thai It Up, a local food truckCreator: Beau Weaver and Stephanie CardarelliLocally sourced ingredients: Vegetables are sourced through Restaurant Depot or one of the area’s many Asian markets. Eye test: The drunken noodles plate includes a large portion of thick rice noodles with choice of protein — beef, chicken, shrimp or tofu — stir fried in Weaver’s rich, brown sauce and tossed together with fresh red and green peppers, broccoli, mushrooms and basil leaf.
Honeycomb ice cream? Try a scoop (or 3) at this Akron food trailer

Oct 2, 2024 | signalakron.org | Jennifer Conn

Taste this: The Honeycomb— single scoop $6, double scoop $9, pint $12Location: During festivals, community events and weddings, Henry’s Creamery serves sweet cream ice cream and sorbet from an aqua 1967 Phoenix trailer. Henry’s is also available at the Gardener of Bath, a gift shop the couple opened in 2006, specializing in gifts, home accessories and jewelry. The Gardner of Bath is located at 2368 N. Cleveland-Massillon Road in Akron.
BBQ pulled pork piggy mac recipe is a secret, but buy a plate here

Sep 11, 2024 | signalakron.org | Jennifer Conn

Taste this: Midwestern/Wisconsin-style BBQPulled Pork Piggy Mac ($15 a plate as of Sept. 9, 2024) at D-Bo’s Grill, a food truck and catering business. Creators: Dustin and Lisa BruntonLocally sourced ingredients: D-Bo’s pork is sourced fresh from Ohio farms. Eye test: A half-pound bed of smoked mac & cheese is topped with a half-pound of lean pulled pork complimented custom seasoning. Optional toppings include homemade BBQ sauce in one of three styles.
Taste This: Jilly's Music Room's huevos enchiladas lasagna

Aug 7, 2024 | signalakron.org | Jennifer Conn

Taste this: Huevos enchiladas lasagna ($14.50) served during brunch on Saturdays and Sundays (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) at Jilly’s Music Room, 111 N. Main St. in Akron. Creator: Chef Ben Portmann Locally sourced ingredients: Free-range eggs fresh from Ohio farmsEye test: The huevos enchiladas lasagna is stacked high, featuring an array of colors, textures and tastes. A fresh fruit garnish is peacocked around the back of the lasagna for a stadium presentation.
First Amendment auditors in Akron: Who they can and can’t film

Jun 24, 2024 | signalakron.org | Jennifer Conn |Troy Pierson |Harrison Hamm

It might be puzzling to witness someone in Akron recording video of seemingly nothing in particular as they stand inside or outside a police station, library, city hall, some other public building or even a private business. Meet First Amendment auditors. Who are they? What’s their purpose and expected outcome? Answers vary depending on who you ask. What is known: These everyday citizens are testing the strength of First Amendment rights. Even if it upsets people.
Progression of diabetic retinopathy in women with pregestational diabetes during pregnancy and postpartum

Jun 19, 2024 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Felicia Widyaputri |Sophie Rogers |Alison Nankervis |Jennifer Conn

1 INTRODUCTION Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is the leading cause of blindness in working-age people1; pregnancy is an established risk factor for its development and progression.2 Up to 1 in 4 pregnancies with pregestational diabetes mellitus are affected by sight-threatening DR (STDR), defined as the presence of proliferative DR or diabetic macular oedema (DMO),3 highlighting the need to treat pregnant women appropriately to preserve vision.
Point-in-Time count aims to provide data on people experiencing homelessness in Greater Akron

Jan 24, 2024 | signalakron.org | Jennifer Conn

Under brooding gray skies and icy drizzle, teams of Summit County social workers were up before dawn on Tuesday, heading into some of Akron’s most remote places to count, in real time, the people experiencing homelessness and living in tents and makeshift shelters at various locations across the city. The workers are Community Support Services (CSS) employees trained in mental health, addiction, housing, shelter operations and veterans’ services.