The Editorially Independent Voice of The University of Akron

The Buchtelite

The Editorially Independent Voice of The University of Akron

The Buchtelite

The Editorially Independent Voice of The University of Akron

The Buchtelite

Hidden Gems

A scene reminiscent of a former era inside Baxters speakeasy.

Hidden Gems: Akron has two modern-day speakeasies filled with history and mystery

By Camryn Moore, Correspondent May 1, 2023

During the Prohibition Era in the 1920s, alcohol sales were illegal, so bartenders, bars and saloons created a secret place for their customers to continue to partake. The term “Speakeasy” was...

 #MooseHouse cookie

Akron Cookie Company Serves Up Quarter-Pound Cookies in Local Markets

By Abigail Geiser , Correspondent April 11, 2022
Travis Howe of Fat T’s Cookies says the business started as a “side hustle,” but has since become much more.
Load More Stories

Comments (0)

All comments that are well-informed, civil and relevant to the story are welcome. To leave a comment, please provide your name and email address. The Editorial Board reserves to right to remove any comment that is submitted under false pretenses or includes personal attacks, libel, hate speech, profanity, spam or inaccurate/misleading information. All comments are screened and are generally approved unless they are found to be found in violation of these standards. Readers who notice comments that appear to violate these standards are encouraged to contact the Online Editor at [email protected].
All The Buchtelite Picks Reader Picks Sort: Newest