🚨 Former high school teacher charged with sexual battery involving students. Chad Kendall, 36, who taught at Archbishop Hoban High School in Akron, faces multiple counts for alleged sexual relationships with two former students aged 16-17. According to police, the victims came forward after learning about Kendall's previous arrest in June for a separate assault charge involving another former student. Evidence was obtained through search warrants of his residence and recording devices. School President Chris DiMauro expressed devastation over the allegations, confirming Kendall is no longer employed at the school.
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🎵 Trailblazing conductor Elim Chan defies expectations with every wave of her baton. The Hong Kong-born maestro returns to lead the Cleveland Orchestra this weekend at Blossom Music Center, performing Mahler's "Titan" Symphony and Ravel's "Shéhérazade." As one of the few female conductors in a male-dominated field, Chan embraces challenging stereotypes about her petite stature and Asian heritage. Her animated, precise conducting style has earned her acclaim with prestigious orchestras worldwide. "I love to throw people off in the best possible ways," says Chan, who sees her visibility on the podium as inspiration for young girls in the audience.
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💼 Akron invests $400,000 to revitalize neighborhood business districts. Mayor Shammas Malik announced two grant programs for 2025: a $300,000 Façade/Building Improvement Grant offering up to $20,000 per business for exterior renovations, and a $100,000 Micro Enterprise Business Improvement Grant providing up to $5,000 for small businesses with five or fewer employees. Both programs target Akron's 13 Great Streets Neighborhood Business Districts, with applications open now through September 30th. Since launching in 2018, the Great Streets initiative has awarded over $2 million to support local businesses and create walkable, vibrant neighborhoods.
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