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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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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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