tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57582876374384160972024-12-18T22:17:53.527-05:00This page is for those interested in the revitalization of downtown Kent; to post ideas, comments, and news. This is a Main Street Kent inspired blog, www.MainStreetKent.org .Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5758287637438416097.post-69179869370558235272011-02-02T18:04:00.006-05:002011-02-02T18:13:51.284-05:00

What an amazing day for Kent State University! Ever since Hazell was hired, this program has been on the up and up. He started with the mentality, and created a vision. He continued with the hiring of professionals from the coaching ranks in football. And now the signing of 18 recruits, with plenty of talent. Hazell has the people skills to gain a following, and the coaching background to create

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You know, this is the only time I will celebrate a Pittsburgh Steelers victory. This victory was won by Ohioans.Super Bowl XLIII - Pittsburgh Steelers defeated Arizona CardinalsBest Defensive Play in Super Bowl History: James Harrison, Kent State UniversityAnd Ohio State Santonio Holmes won it with one of the greatest offensive Super Bowl plays ever. He also won the MVP.And of course Ben

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KENT STATE PLAYERS IN THE NFL: Super Bowl Winners and Losers ------------WINNER-----------------WON------------------------------LOST--------2001---Baltimore Ravens-----------NONE------------------------------NONE2002---New England Patriots-------Ken Walter, NE------------------NONE2003---Tampa Bay Buccaneers----NONE-----------------------------OJ Santiago,

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News Around Kent, OhioSPORTSFOOTBALLHazell was named Kent State's 20th head coach on Dec. 20 after spending the past seven seasons at Ohio State. He inherits a squad that went 5-7 overall and 4-4 in the Mid-American Conference in 2010.Darrell Hazell Adds Four To Football StaffSource: One of nation's best backs commits to Kent StateWOMEN'S BASKETBALLKent State women riding defensive fury to the

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Kent, OH - Congressman Tim Ryan of Ohio today announced that the Kent Central Gateway project in Kent, Ohio, has received a $20-million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Ryan delivered the exciting news to a roomful of officials from the City of Kent, Kent State University and PARTA (Portage Area Regional Transportation Authority) who lobbied together for the transportation

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Wow, in his first game of his NFL career, Julian Edelman puts up a 8 catch, 98 yard outing for the New England Patriots. He came through for 4 first downs in the game. Very impressive young talent, and yet another QB from the Kent State system that is making a splash in the NFL at another position (or positions, Joshua Cribbs). And then there's arguably the best TE in the NFL (who played

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I think it's about time I provide some updates to everyone. Downtown Kent has been going through some positive changes of late:Acorn Alley is coming together, and should be open during the Fall semester. In Acorn Alley there will be a sushi place, a Pita Pit, an ice cream and sweets shop, vegetarian restaurant, clothing company, and more. This development is the 2nd phase to be completed by Ron

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Dave Ruller:It's always big news in the sports world when your favorite team re-signs its star player and frankly that's sort of how I felt earlier this month when the City Council extended our agreement with Main Street Kent for another 2 years. Certainly there are pro's and con's to loaning an employee off of City staff to serve as the Executive Director of Main Street, and I'll be the first

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Arguably the best Halloween Fest in all of Ohio, and ranking up there nationwide, downtown Kent will be packed tonight with crazy costumes and intoxicated individuals. Everything from beer pong tables, to kissing booths, gyno exams, breast exams, biblical characters, the normal lil bo peep, cowboys, indians, athletes, cheertleaders, and more. You will be impressed by the creativity, I am every

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Courtesy: Kent State Athletic CommunicationsRelease: 10/22/2008KENT, Ohio - The Water Street Tavern is hosting a special viewing party onSunday (Oct. 26) to cheer on Kent State University alum Andy Sonnanstine ashe takes the hill in Game 4 of the World Series for the Tampa Bay Rays.First pitch is scheduled for 8:07 p.m.Water Street Tavern will have complimantary hot dogs and popcorn for fans

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Next to Bottles101, there will be a Penn Station Sub franchise.You may ask if we need another sub shop. Well, one can get subs at Franklin Square Deli, Shorty's Subs, Pizza Hut, Quiznos, Subway, Jimmy Johns, Gyro Bob, Euro Gyro and just about every restaurant and pizza place as well.The interior is being torn down of the old Pizza Pan. Also, if you go to Penn Station's website, you will see Kent

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The removal of blighted properties in downtown Kent are the final step before the redevelopment of the downtown. Such buildings are the Old Hotel, the 3 houses on College St. just over Haymaker, and the Old Diner. Some of these buildings will be razed beginning in October or November. The Old Diner will be up for auction. Thank goodness!http://media.www.kentnewsnet.com/media/storage/paper867/news

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The last few properties were purchased, the re-development of the downtown block is now on schedule for clearing the land. 1 year til project completion?Bridge project on schedule.River water park, in October we will see if Kent gets the grant money.Phoenix project coming together, many great tenants lined up!New businesses in downtown, including organic shop for henna, products, chocolates,

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A customer of mine works in Aurora, probably a 28-30 year old (and girlfriend). He was recently in the hunt to buy a house and narrowed it to Kent and Ohio City. Kent provides what he was looking for with community, walkability, affordable housing, and more. He was looking to buy a house attached to the downtown. In the end, the neogtiations with the seller came to a halt and he chose Ohio

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THE BACKEREI120 South Water St.330-607-0293Where: Right next door to Franklin Square DeliIt has gotten great feedback from friends of mine, food is good, variety as well.Check it out!Doron KutashPresident, Go2Go Taxiwww.mygo2go.net

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Wild Goats still holds the crown. That's just my opinion of course, but many others share in this choice. Check it out. Down Main Street through downtown, over the bridge and up the hill, on the right. Bon appetit!Doron KutashPresident, Go2Go Taxiwww.mygo2go.net

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If you have been in Ray's recently, you have noticed the renovations they did on the 1st floor. What a great job they did!New exterior and signMany new flat screen TVsA new barRedecorationand more...I can't wait to see the 2nd floor in about a month or two-Doron KutashPresident, Go2Go Taxiwww.mygo2go.net

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Ready or not, here they come! The campus will be filled with students, the dowtown will be vibrant (well at night at least). Will this be the year that we merge the interests of downtown and the campus? I think so. I will be working to form a campus organization that does just that. Students walking around downtown, stopping in each shop, buying a cd, a pair of shorts, dinner and dessert. That's

Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5758287637438416097.post-34870342617982348622008-08-13T23:23:00.002-04:002008-08-13T23:23:59.377-04:00

See City Manager Dave Ruller's blog http://www.kent360.com/default.aspx?type=wm&module=4&id=1&state=DisplayFullText&item=11845

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In downtown Kent, across from Guys Pizza, there are 2 empty commercial spaces. Get them while you can! Downtown Kent is thriving and has many new businesses (the right mix of businesses too) so there is a sense of urgency. No time to chat,Doron KutashPresident, Go2Go Taxiwww.mygo2go.net

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Next time you stop at the Kent Stage, you will be satisfied with their increased focus on the bar. There were rumors earlier in the year that there would be a brewery added to the Kent Stage, I am not sure what the progress has been. I have not visited the Kent Stage since they added a focus on the bar, and I will comment again after I experience this.Signing off,Doron KutashPresident, Go2Go

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I stopped by McKay Bricker's new location and it is dazzling. They haven't moved their framing services over to the new location yet, but the current mix of art and goods is impressive. McKay Bricker is your one-stop shop for black squirrel goods (t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, pins, stickers, and more), fine local art, and eclectic goods. The setup inside is well organized and welcoming.I highly

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If you have been downtown lately, you may have noticed that the "Phoenix Project" is moving along quite swiftly. Above the dry cleaners and a few other stores, there will be a 2nd floor added above 4 storefronts. Also, the colorful house just next door should be coming down shortly. A new building would go up in its place, 3 or 4 stories high, and a mix of retail, office, and residential. See

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There is a lot going on in Kent these days. Excitement about many projects that are revitalizing the city/downtown.1)River Water Park Kayak, canoe, fishing, tubing, and general use of the river. Will be a unique gem to the region.2)Fairchild Bridge New automobile bridge that is aligned with Fairchild Rd. and directs traffic into the downtown. The neighborhood where Lake and Crain

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