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Rockne’s Rolls Despite Revitalization

Rockne’s Rolls Despite Revitalization

 A classic Kent State staple that is still thriving despite the downtown revitalization. Spiros Tempelis has more on one of Kent’s local favorites.  [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S7_TEMPELIS_ROCKNES[/bbrvideo]   “I love the fries that you get at Rockne’s with the malt vinegar.” Angela Brisentine is no stranger to the food, and if you’re reading this there’s a good chance that you aren’t either. There are 11 Rockne’s locations in Northeast Ohio, one of them right here in Kent. Rockne’s on East Main has…

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Successful [wo]men working

Successful [wo]men working

Women haven’t always had an easy time getting professional positions, but a woman in Kent, Ohio is proving that these days being a woman doesn’t necessarily mean being disadvantaged.  TV2’s Melinda Stephan has the story. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S5_Stephan_SuccessfulWoMenWorking2[/bbrvideo] These days it’s not strange to see women in the business world, but some might still think a construction company is an unlikely place to find a female owner. Julie Brandle, owner of Metis Construction in Kent, OH, recently spoke at a local…

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Halloween increases sales

Halloween increases sales

This time of year, people flock to Halloween stores looking to find the perfect costume. In Kent, one store in particular is a popular choice for students creating their one-of-a kind ensembles. TV2’s Melinda Stephan has the story. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S4_Stephan_HalloweenIncreasesSales1[/bbrvideo] This Halloween weekend will find many Kent residents in search of the perfect costume, and lots of them will end up at local clothing and costume shop Einstein’s Attic. Though small, Einstein’s Attic is a 12-year-old Kent business that is…

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Tradition generates exposure

Tradition generates exposure

Kent Main Street held it’s 7th annual Trick or Treat, a great time for kids to satisfy their sweet tooths, but also a time for downtown shops to display themselves. Tyler Trill has more [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S4_Trill_Acorn[/bbrvideo] Acorn Alley’s noise level rose above regular levels Friday. Kent Main Street hosted its seventh annual Family Friendly Trick or Treat event. Thirty four businesses participated, handing out treats to the local children dressed as their favorite superheroes and princesses. Heather Malarcik, Executive Director…

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Restaurants outperform retail

Restaurants outperform retail

In the past two years, Kent, OH has added approximately 15 new retail stores and over 20 restaurants to its downtown district. And while some of them have enjoyed success, others are still struggling. TV2’s Melinda Stephan has the story. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S3_Stephan_RESTAURANTSOUTPERFORMRETAIL4[/bbrvideo] It’s hard to keep track of all the new businesses in Kent, especially the ones that aren’t so successful. Though many restaurants seem to be enjoying prosperity, retail stores seem to have a hard time catching on. Owners…

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