Akron Mirror

Mia Klinger, Artistic Director for Ballet Excel Ohio, and Brittany Nader, a Teaching Artist with the Reach Out and Dance program, join Keith to talk about dance programming for kids. For more information on the Reach Out and Dance program, visit www.balletexcelohio.org/road . Akron Mirror is a podcast from the Akron-Summit County Public Library. All information is current as of the publication dat...

Fran Wilson, Akron Ward 1 Councilperson, joins Keith to talk about how codes and ordinances are created, and sometimes retired. A list of Akron’s ordinances and proposed ordinances is available at www.akroncitycouncil.org/legislationminutes. Akron Mirror is a podcast from the Akron-Summit County Public Library. All information is current as of the publication date.

In the second part of an interview from September 2025, Elaine Marsh, Watershed Specialist with Summit Metroparks, joins Keith to talk about the future that waterway conservation can provide. For updates on the Free the Falls project to remove the Gorge Dam, visit www.summitmetroparks.org/about/free-the-falls . Akron Mirror is a podcast from the Akron-Summit County Public Library. All information...

Ryan Sturgeon and Sam Rubens, Environmental Health Specialist and Environmental Health Manager from Summit County Public Health, join Keith to talk about managing asthma triggers. The Managing Asthma Triggers at Home program is a collaboration between Summit County Public Health and Akron Children's. For more information on asthma, visit https://www.akronchildrens.org/departments/Asthma-Care.h...

Ryan Maxwell and Ken Mirkin, Attorneys-at-Law from Community Legal Aid, join Keith to talk about putting rent in escrow. For more information on the escrow process, as well as specific forms for Akron, Barberton, and Stow, visit communitylegalaid.org/escrow . Akron Mirror is a podcast from the Akron-Summit County Public Library. All information is current as of the publication date.

Jenna Molinari, Coordinator of Injury Prevention and Community Outreach at Cleveland Clinic Akron General, joins Keith to talk about how to respond to bleeding emergencies. Visit stopthebleed.org for more information and resources. Akron Mirror is a podcast from the Akron-Summit County Public Library. All information is current as of the publication date.

Rick Smith, Home Repair and Rehab Site Lead at Habitat for Humanity, joins Keith to talk about how to properly care for your home. To learn more about Habitat for Humanity's HUD-funded Aging in Place program, visit www.hfhsummitcounty.org/aginginplace . Akron Mirror is a podcast from the Akron-Summit County Public Library. All information is current as of the publication date.

Natalie Grieshammer Patrick ​ , Executive Director at Summit Artspace, joins Keith to talk about opportunities for local artists to take the work to the next level. To learn more about the programs, events, and resident artists at Summit Artspace, visit www.summitartspace.org . Akron Mirror is a podcast from the Akron-Summit County Public Library. All information is current as of the publication d...

Ryan Sturgeon, Environmental Health Specialist at Summit County Public Health, joins Keith to talk about how prevent the spread of bed bugs. To learn more about bed bugs, visit epa.gov/bedbugs . To talk about a local bed bug issue with Summit County Public Health, call their main line at 330-926-5600. Akron Mirror is a podcast from the Akron-Summit County Public Library. All information is current...

Nickayla Brooks and Katya Wilkins from the Alzheimer's Association of Greater East Ohio join Keith to discuss the signs of - and support for - dementia.  For more information and resources, visit alz.org , or call the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 helpline at 1-800-272-3900.  Akron Mirror is a podcast from the Akron-Summit County Public Library. All information is current as of the publication...

Mark Rosenberger, Chief Content Officer at Ideastream Public Media, joins Keith to talk about how the local community can inform reporting ahead of the 2026 midterm election. To learn more Ideastream’s Listen. Engage. Vote. initiative, visit www.ideastream.org/vote . There you’ll find ways to connect, including a schedule of public library visits.  Akron Mirror is a podcast from the Akron-Summit C...

Christine Higham, councilwoman and chair of Let’s Move Summit County, and Kent Starks, senior researcher and Let’s Move coordinator, join Keith to encourage community activity and exercise this spring. The Bike & Hike event hosted by Let’s Move Summit County is Saturday, May 16 from 8 AM to 2 PM at the Summit Lake Community Center. If you have any questions, email letsmovesummitcounty@summitoh...

Maggie Rivera, Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator with the Summit County Master Gardeners, joins Keith to talk about how to avoid common gardening mistakes. To learn more about the Summit County Master Gardeners, visit summitmastergardeners.org . Akron Mirror is a podcast from the Akron-Summit County Public Library. All information is current as of the publication date.

Sam Rubens, Manager at the Akron Regional Air Quality Management District, joins Keith to talk about the benefits of switching to electric lawn tools. To learn more and register for the MowGREENER rebate program, visit www.scph.org/air-quality/mowgreener-registration . Akron Mirror is a podcast from the Akron-Summit County Public Library. All information is current as of the publication date.

Erica Banks, Akron Food Works Coordinator at the Well CDC, joins Keith to talk about local assistance for food entrepreneurs. To learn more about becoming an Akron Food Works kitchen member, www.thewellakron.com/akronfoodworks/ Akron Mirror is a podcast from the Akron-Summit County Public Library. All information is current as of the publication date.

John Roszczyk and Kellie Lockemer, staff attorneys at Community Legal Aid, join Keith to discuss legal and other support services can veterans find in our community. To learn more about the Veterans Assistance Project visit www.communitylegalaid.org/vet Akron Mirror is a podcast from the Akron-Summit County Public Library. All information is current as of the publication date.

Matt Stewart, the Transportation Planning Administrator for the Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study, joins Keith to talk about our changing transportation needs. To weigh in directly on transportation-related matters in our community, find out more about the AMATS Citizens Involvement Committee at www.amatsplanning.org/citizens-involvement-committee Akron Mirror is a podcast from the Akro...

Emma Segedy, Director of Development & Community Outreach for Keep Akron Beautiful, joins Keith to talk about taking care of our public spaces. To volunteer to help pick up litter this spring, visit www.keepakronbeautiful.org/volunteer . Akron Mirror is a podcast from the Akron-Summit County Public Library. All information is current as of the publication date.

Morgan Lasher, Unify America’s Chief of U.S. Democracy Leagues, joins Keith to let Akronites know how they can join a new process to address housing To throw your name in the hat to be a delegate at the Civic Assembly, visit unifyakron.org . Akron Mirror is a podcast from the Akron-Summit County Public Library. All information is current as of the publication date.

Simon Johnson and Xul Perez, attorneys at Community Legal Aid, join Keith to discuss tax obligations for gig workers.  For upcoming online and in-person legal clinics, visit https://www.communitylegalaid.org Akron Mirror is a podcast from the Akron-Summit County Public Library. All information is current as of the publication date.

Former Akron Mirror co-host Ris, now the Collection Development Manager at the Portage County District Library, re-joins Keith to give direction on finding your new favorite book! To chat with our other librarians about their favorite 2025 reads, call 330.643.9000. Akron Mirror is a podcast from the Akron-Summit County Public Library. All information is current as of the publication date.

Ben McMillan, founder of Rubber City Reuse, joins Keith to talk about how to compost your food scraps. For more information about composting, and the services offered by Rubber City Reuse, visit  www.rubbercityreuse.com . Akron Mirror is a podcast from the Akron-Summit County Public Library. All information is current as of the publication date.

Arell Tee, Neighborhood Network Manager for Central Summit County, joins Keith to talk about home resources offered by Habitat for Humanity. For more information about the Neighborhood Safety Kits for Seniors, Aging in Place, and the Critical Home Repair programs mentioned by Terell, visit https://www.hfhsummitcounty.org or call 330-745-7734. Akron Mirror is a podcast from the Akron-Summit County...

Theresa Niewiadomski, a Family Caregiver Support Specialist from Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities, joins Keith to discuss the process of ensuring safety and support for aging loved ones. To learn more about the resources offered by Direction Home Akron Canton, visit www.dhad.org. Akron Mirror is a podcast from the Akron-Summit County Public Library. All information...

Summer Hall, Akron's Public Art Liaison, joins Keith to discuss how public art is chosen and placed throughout the city. To learn more about the Public Art Commission, visit www.akronpublicart.com Akron Mirror is a podcast from the Akron-Summit County Public Library. All information is current as of the publication date.