Guest Chefs on the Menu at New Soup Restaurant

Zoupwerks inviting Kent residents in to share their family soup recipes

Vacant Property Registration Law Adopted

Owners of vacant property must now register it with city officials

Kent State to Spend $1.42 Million on 3 More Esplanade Properties

Construction on Esplanade expected to start in spring 2012

Free Soup Today at Acorn Alley

Kent Patch partners with Zoupwerks to give readers a free lunch

Kent State, Podiatry College Could Merge by July

University, medical school agree to exclusive talks

Non-Union Kent State Employees get 1.5 Percent Raise

University trustees approve pay raise retroactive to September

Renovations set for Tri-Towers Dorms at Kent State

Three-phase, $30 million project will take three years

'Fill a Cruiser' is a Success

Kent police collect toys, goods for families in need

Kent's Neighborhood Gallery Debuts Today

Kent Patch is giving readers a chance to share photos and videos with the Kent community in "Your Neighborhood Gallery," a new feature on our site.

Fire Chief Will Miss Camaraderie of a Lifelong Job

James Williams will retire early in 2012 as chief of the Kent Fire Department

POLL: Should a Student Serve on Kent Council?

Members of the Undergraduate Student Government at Kent State are lobbying for an upcoming appointment

State Approves $1.57 Million in Esplanade Land Buys for Kent State

Ohio Budget Office releases money for 9 properties to link campus with downtown Kent

UPDATE: State Signs Off on $1.34 Million for RB&W Site

Clean Ohio Fund grant will pay for remediation of brownfield on Mogadore Road

Kent State Student one of two Minority Scholarship Winners

Pre-nursing major Delcy Eskridge receives Robinson Memorial Hospital scholarship

Fire Chief Plans to Retire in 2012

James Williams to retire after 16 years as head of Kent Fire Department

Roosevelt Senior Finalist for National 'Rudy Award'

Ryan Anderson is among 12 finalists for football scholarship named after Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger

Kent State Students Want Voice on Kent Council

Members of Undergraduate Student Government ask for student appointment to upcoming vacancy

VIDEO: New Pedestrian Signals Designed to Improve Safety

Upgrades part of S.R. 59 traffic signal coordination project

Movember: Before and After

Kent architecture firm David Sommers & Associates grows, cuts facial hair for a cause

Week in Review: Election Recount, Courthouse Settlement and More

Each weekend Kent Patch reviews the week's big headlines

Building Permits: New Rec Center, Acorn Alley Improvements and More

All information is provided by the Kent Community Development Department

Police Blotter: Kent Man Arrested for Stealing 30 foot Steel Trusses

The following arrest information was provided by the Kent Police Department. It does not indicate conviction.

Officials Float Plan for 2 Roundabouts on Summit Street

Construction would begin in 2014.

Traffic Down on Crain Ave. After New Bridge Opens

Goal of new Fairchild Avenue Bridge to reduce cut-through traffic in Crain Avenue neighborhood

Fashion Show Benefits Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity of Portage County is teaming up with the Kent State University’s School of Fashion and Design for “Hard Hats & Heels Fashion Show.”

Business Consulting Group Gets $35,000 from City

Kent Regional Business Alliance gets financial support to continue small-business counseling

Sex Offender Talk Prompts Task Force Creation

City plans to work with schools to educate community about sex offenders

New Marathon Coming to Kent in Spring 2012

'On My Own 2 Feet' Marathon to raise money for Portage County Safer Futures, Cleveland Domestic Violence and Child Advocacy Center

Deck Your House and Win $100,000 for Kent Schools

Get out the lights and holly. Your decorating could net $100,000 to our schools. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to win a $100,000 gift to the Kent City Schools.

Lane Closures Continue for South Water Downtown

Work expected to continue until Friday, Dec. 16

Students Premiere "Research: The Musical" Tonight on Kent State Campus

Film is second full-length feature produced by Kent State students

Letter: Don't Ignore Potential of Fracking Industry

Letters to the editor may be emailed to Matt.Fredmonsky@Patch.com

Roundabouts Discussed for 2 Kent Intersections

Summit Street at Ted Boyd Drive and Risman Drive could become roundabout intersections as part of Summit Street project

New Parking Lot for Downtown Development Project Approved by Planning Commission

122 parking spaces will be enclosed by new retail, commercial development

Letter: Approach Providing Services to Fracking with Caution

Letters to the editor can be emailed to Matt.Fredmonsky@Patch.com

Police Academy to Help 'Fill a Cruiser"

Members to help with police department's annual holiday toy drive

State Group Recognizes Kent for Downtown Development Work

Ohio Economic Development Association names Kent among best redevelopment projects statewide

Kent State Student Dies in Weekend Car Crash

Candlelight vigil for Katherine Iarussi set for Saturday night

Settlement Reached in Jimmy John's Eviction Case

Restaurant will stay put until June

UPDATE: Settlement in Eviction Case Gives Jimmy John's Until June to Move

Restaurant will be demolished next summer to make way for Kent's new courthouse