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Akron Mirror
by Akron Mirror
Librarians ask the best questions – because they’ve heard it all from their patrons! Twice a month, a guest from the community will join Keith, a librarian from the Akron-Summit County Public Library, to discuss current issues and highlight resources.This podcast is for curious listeners who are interested in growing their connection with the Summit County, Ohio community. Listen in, and get involved!
Episodes
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What's the difference between a code and an ordinance?
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...
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What will a dam-less Cuyahoga look like?
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...
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Can I be suffocated by stuffed animals?
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...
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How can I get my landlord to make repairs?
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...
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How much blood loss is dangerous?
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...
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Who can fix my house?
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...
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Where can I show my art?
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...
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Did I let the bed bugs bite?
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...
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Is it Alzheimer's or just aging?
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…
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Who will listen to the listeners?
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...
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Just like riding a bike?
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…
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How can I get a green thumb?
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...
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Can you mow grass with no gas?
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…
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Who will buy my pancakes?
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…
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Where can veterans report to for help?
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...
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Why do we need a roundabout?
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...
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Is my house the best on the block?
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…
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How can deliberative democracy create actual change?
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...
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Do I really owe taxes on this?
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...
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What's Ris reading?
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...
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What don't rats like to eat?
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...
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Can I get a free smoke alarm?
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...
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Does this railing make me look old?
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…
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Who gets to make a mural?
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...
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What should I wear to court?
Melissa Frangos and Scott Riley, attorneys with the Summit Legal Defenders, join Keith to discuss the process of going to court. To learn more about the Summit Legal Defenders, visit www.summitlegaldefenders.org Akron Mirror is a podcast from the Akron-Summit County Public Library. All…
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What’s behind the Gorge dam?
Elaine Marsh, Watershed Specialist with Summit Metroparks, joins Keith to preview the exciting Free the Falls project taking shape at the Gorge. To find more information, and a link to Elaine’s Free the Falls podcast, visit https://www.summitmetroparks.org/about/free-the-falls/ Akron Mirror is a...
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Who can help me stay in my home?
Steven McGarrity, Executive Director at Community Legal Aid, joins Keith to chat about help through Akron's new right-to-council pilot program for tenants facing eviction. To find more information and an application for the right-to-council program, visit https://www.communitylegalaid.org/rtc…
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Does this raccoon have rabies, or is it just happy to see me?
Sara Cochrane, Environmental Health Supervisor at Summit County Public Health, joins Keith to chat about the prevalence and dangers of rabies. To learn more about the rabies vaccine clinic for pets, visit https://www.scph.org/pest-control/rabies-clinics. Akron Mirror is a podcast from the...
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Where can I get something to eat?
Katie Carver-Reed, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, joins Keith to chat about how to take advantage of free food programs throughout Northeast Ohio.To find a food program near you, check your eligibility, or learn about volunteer opportunities…
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What's the history of the Akron History Center?
Caitlyn Conley, Local History and Museum Specialist, welcomes Keith to the Akron History Center to chat about the museum’s origins, current treasures, and future plans. To learn more about the Akron History Center, visit akronhistorycenter.org Akron Mirror is a podcast from the Akron-Summit…
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Want to talk trash?
Marcie Kress, Executive Director of Reworks, joins Keith to discuss options for recycling, reusing, and safely disposing of household materials for Summit County residents. To learn more about the waste management solutions and education that Reworks offers, visit www.summitreworks.com. Akron...
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Where does Pride come from?
Steve Arrington, Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Akron AIDS Collaborative, and Tony Pankuch, Education and Outreach Coordinator at the Cummings Center for the History of Psychology, join Keith to discuss the past, present, and future of the area LGBTQ+ community. To learn more about the...
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Is it Real or is it AI?
Melvin Bukiet, an author and professor at Sarah Lawrence College, and Tim Boucher, an artist based in Quebec, join Keith to talk about AI - how it can be used for unique creative pursuits, and how it can create problems for finding reliable information. To view the images created by Bukiet and...
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Tree Lawn or Devil Strip?
Matthew Knull, Akron's City Arborist, joins Keith to talk about how the city takes care of trees, and how residents can as well. To contact the City Arborist, call 330-375-2731, or use 311 to place a request regarding a tree on a tree lawn (devil strip!). Akron Mirror is a podcast from the...
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Does my yard help the local ecosystem?
Christopher Chaney, biologist for the Summit Metro Parks, joins Keith to talk about how residents can help support the local ecosystem on their own land, or even apartment balcony. For more information on the Wild Back Yards program, visit www.summitmetroparks.org/grow-wild-back-yard. Akron…
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Asking for a friend...?
Dr. Juanita Martin and Dr. Matthew Altiere from the University of Akron Counseling and Testing Center join Keith to discuss meeting and making new friends, and how that can contribute to the health of both individuals and a community. For more information and online resources visit the University...
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Can I call 211 on Christmas?
Brittany O'Neil and Tanya Kahl from United Way of Summit & Medina join Keith to discuss the free and confidential 211 phone service -what type of information services it provides, and how it works. To access 211, dial 211! Or visit 211summit.org. Akron Mirror is a podcast from the Akron-Summit...
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How do we build a strong relationship?
Dr. Juanita Martin and Dr. Matthew Altiere from the University of Akron Counseling and Testing Center join Keith to discuss what building strong romantic relationships can look like. For more information and online resources visit the Counseling and Testing Center website. Akron Mirror is a…
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Is the bird flu going to be like COVID?
Dr. Erika Sobolewski from Summit County Public Health and Geoffrey Westerfield from the ODNR Division of Wildlife join Keith to discuss what Northeast Ohioans should know about the bird flu (H5N1). To learn more about communicable diseases, visit scph.org/communicable-disease, or call Summit…
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Where can I find moss?
Robert Klips from the Ohio Moss & Lichen Association joins Ris and Keith to discuss how moss can be found and appreciated, even during the winter months. For help with identifying moss, or more information on the Ohio Moss & Lichen Association, visit https://ohiomosslichen.org/. Akron Mirror is a...
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Is the opioid crisis over?
Dave Rich, an advocate for addiction recovery, joins librarians Ris and Keith to discuss local substance abuse treatment options, and the status of the opioid crisis in Summit County. For information on prevention, treatment, and recovery, contact the County of Summit ADM Board Addiction Helpline...
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Can you tell me...?
is begonia poisonous? what was the most Googled topic of 2024? how to read more? In this year-end episode, Ris and Keith discuss some interesting reference questions old and new. To ask a reference question of your own, call 330.643.9000. Akron Mirror is a podcast of the Akron-Summit County…
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How does art create community?
Pita Brooks from Akron Soul Train and Althea Jones from the art community join Ris and Keith to discuss how local art can build community. For information on Akron Soul Train’s exhibitions, events, and artist opportunities, visit akronsoultrain.org. To follow Althea Jones’s work in the community,...
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How can I safely thaw my turkey?
Kristen Carpenter from Summit County Public Health and Tim Tewksbary from the Ohio Department of Agriculture join librarians Ris and Keith to discuss food safety tips around the holidays and how to acquire food licenses for entrepreneurs. To file a complaint or get information on licensing…
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Will the fire department rescue my cat?
Lt. Robert Langston from the City of Akron Fire Department joins Ris and Keith to discuss fire safety habits—from alarms to bonfires to candles and more! For a free home inspection and carbon monoxide and fire alarm installation through a partnership between the Red Cross of Greater Akron and…
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Why do leaves change color?
Kevin Miller and Jon Malish from the City of Akron join librarians Ris and Keith to discuss what to do with a vibrant mark of the season—fallen leaves. For an updated schedule of leaf removal, visit akronohio.gov. To submit a service request, visit akronoh.citysourced.com/ or call 311. Akron…
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How are Medicare and Medicaid different?
Amber Cupp from Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program and Russell Sheeler from Summit County Jobs and Family Services joins librarians Ris and Keith to discuss Medicare and Medicaid. Enroll for Medicare Parts A and B through your local Social Security office. To enroll for Medicare...
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Can I run a marathon?
Bret Treier from the Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation joins librarians Ris and Keith to discuss the history and logistics of Akron Marathon and how you can take an active role in it. For more information on race day volunteer opportunities and road closures, visit akronmarathon.org Akron...
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Are you prepared for a disaster?
Tom Smoot and Joseph St. John from the Emergency Management Agency of the Department of Public Safety of the Office of Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro join librarians Ris and Keith to discuss Northeast Ohio’s natural and man-made hazards and how to prepare for them. To find out more about…
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Who do I make my gas bill out to?
Tonja Stewart Shaw from the Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel joins librarians Ris and Keith to discuss Northeast Ohio’s new natural gas distributor and what protections exist for utility customers. To find out more about Enbridge Gas Ohio (formerly Dominion Energy Ohio), visit...
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Librarians ask the best questions – because they’ve heard it all from their patrons! Twice a month, a guest from the community will join Keith, a librarian from the Akron-Summit County Public Library, to discuss current issues and highlight resources.This podcast is for curious listeners who are interested in growing their connection with the Summit County, Ohio community. Listen in, and get involved!
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