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Project EverGreen is a national non-profit organization encouraging community revitalization to more urban green spaces. Akron, Ohio, was the group's first city program.

An introduction to the Akron area Fall Hiking Spree, where hikers enjoy the beautiful scenery of Northeast Ohio and receive awards.

A fan's guide with ticket information for the Bridgestone Invitational, the first week of August in Akron Ohio, at the famous Firestone Country Club South Course.

4/5: New York-based Akron/Family returns with a stellar sophomore effort, Meek Warrior, an album that mixes traditional and avant-garde elements.

The NCAA Tournament selection committee took some of the thrill out of March Madness, when it left out key teams from mid-major conferences.

LeBron James is five years into his National Basketball Association career and already he is proving to be one of the best athletes and leaders in the NBA.

Several universities have names for the school's athletic teams and student body that are unique and sometimes strange or puzzling.

The history of fishing reels sold in the United States leads from Great Britain to North America to Asia.

From classical concerts to big name musical acts, Blossom Music Center is the scene for the finest in summer outdoor entertainment in Northeast Ohio.

The crash of the Hindenburg in 1937 has been engrained into the human psyche for more than 60 years. Not all are fully aware of the true history of this disaster.

Rita Dove's Pulitzer Prize winner Thomas and Beulah has many children and grandchildren in today's poetry world.

The new documentary shows how five young basketball players from Ohio became friends and sports stars under the direction of Coach Dru Joyce II.

Use podcasting and video casting to help market a business, product or service and for public relations messages or for training and pod seminars.

African American coaches have become prominent in pro football. Their roots start with Fritz Pollard.

Arguably the most celebrated player in the history of the NBA, LeBron James exploded into professional basketball and hasn't slowed down since arriving in 2003.

Tiger Woods and Padraig Harrington fight it out for glory at Firestone the week before the final major of the year, The PGA Championship from Hazeltine, Minnesota, USA.

This July, the All American Soap Box Derby will hold its 71st annual race in Akron, Ohio, an event where many dads, sons, moms, daughters, and extended kin will flock.

This year Converse celebrates 100 years of manufacturing best selling sneakers - half the history is about basketball; the other about really cool urban footwear.

The winner of the Ms. Wheelchair USA national title talks about her duties and responsibilities as a disability advocate.

Morehead State's 58-43 win over Alabama State Tuesday night earned them a match up with top-seeded Louisville Friday night.

The Indiana Hoosiers are 3-0, and the Michigan Wolverines are 3-0. But their college football game Saturday, Sept. 26, isn't shaping up as an even fight.

Connecticut Colonial Gov. Thomas Welles was the only person to ever hold all four top governmental positions in the colony.

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Brett Myers pitched games in Allentown and Reading to get ready for his return to the major leagues.

Simon, Paula, Randy and Ryan paid a visit to the Lone Star state. Did they find some talent, or just more of the same?

A review of the Blossom Music Center Holiday Festival, featuring festive light displays to celebrate the Christmas season.

As the 2008 college football season winds down, 60 college football teams have become bowl eligible after the recent weekend's games, compared to 68 available bowl slots.

DNA testing is taking a more prominent role in the United States legal system. But, as people start to rely on scientific evidence as truth, many advocate caution.

An introduction to The Buckeye Trail, a hiking trail that traverses the entire state of Ohio.

Last month, shockwaves were sent through the basketball world when it was learned that Jordan Crawford of Xavier University threw down a slam dunk over LeBron James.

3/5: Rogue's Gallery, an exciting new collection of pirate songs, reinvigorates a timeless genre of folk music with an impressive line-up of musicians.

In early July, EarsplitPR announced that Sourvein signed with the American branch of European favorite Candlelight Records.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers end Byron Leftwich's stay on the free agent market by signing him to a two year deal.

This year marks the 70th anniversary of the classic film, The Wizard of Oz. Through the years the movie has been enjoyed by several generations.

US Navy saves historic icon in Silicon Valley after a long debate with community support of this well known tourist attraction in the south bay of San Francisco bay area.

It seemed alcoholics were doomed to die from the ravages of the consumption of alcohol. Fortunately, however, the first model treatment approach, was created in 1935.

Country newcomers the Carter Twins, with CMT and country veterans behind them, have sold 12,000 units of their debut single online in under six weeks.

The Cramps' legendary vocalist Lux Interior passed away at Glendale Memorial Hospital in California on February 4th 2009.His death was due to an existing heart condition.

Prep game attracted national television audience and nearly 32,000 fans in Dallas.

The Knicks have been a rumored destination for LeBron James since the day he was drafted by the Cavs.

Five young inner-city basketball players overcome obstacles to make it to the national high school championships.

Heartless Bastards are an up-and-coming band from Cincinnati, Ohio fronted by powerful vocalist and songwriter Erica Wennerstrom. New album "The Mountain" is a force.

The Pottsville Maroons were a National Football League franchise that was denied 1925 title

The working-class Americans living in poverty in Ohio's major cities simply cannot earn enough to keep up with the constantly rising cost of living.

Rita Dove served as U.S. Poet Laureate (1993-1995). Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, she is Commonwealth Professor of English at the University of Virginia.

Sojourner Truth, although born a slave and unable to read or write, became a nationally famous speaker against the unequal treatment of former slaves and women.

Eating a hamburger does not have to be a guilty pleasure if it is eaten on a bed of lettuce without the bun, and topped with light feta cheese.

Casey Crescenzo has brought his one-time side project, The Dear Hunter, into the spotlight with the third installment of his war tale in, Act III: Life and Death

High school SS Mike Moustakas selected second by Kansas City while Baltimore chooses catcher of the future Matt Wieters.

Every year thousands of thrill-seekers set out to find the ultimate Halloween horror. Halloween attractions have become big business in providing a haunting experience.

Skybus, Jet Blue, Air Tran, and Southwest airlines have given US air travelers low cost alternatives to secondary airports much like in Europe.