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Preview: City Centric, Akron

Preview: 9/1/2023 | 30s

Learn about a city with a rich history and a bright future.

Akron-centric individuals are Tony Troppe, economic developer; Jenn Kidd, executive director of The Nightlight movie theater; Tiffany Roper, CEO of Eat Speak Love and OH SNAP Photo Lab; Margo Sommerville, Akron City Council president; Curtis Minter Jr., director of operations at The Well CDC; and Bronlynn Thurman, philanthropic developer and artist.

09/01/2023

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City Centric is a local public television program presented by PBS Western Reserve

Spotlight: Bronlynn Thurman

Hear from Akron-centric Bronlynn Thurman, philanthropic developer and artist. (4m 29s)

Spotlight: Curtis Minter

Hear from Akron-centric Curtis Minter, director of operations at The Well CDC. (4m 21s)

Spotlight: Jenn Kidd

Hear from Akron-centric Jenn Kidd, executive director of The Nightlight movie theater. (4m 5s)

Spotlight: Margo Sommerville

Hear from Akron-centric Margo Sommerville, Akron City Council president. (4m 20s)

Spotlight: Tiffany Roper

Hear from Akron-centric Tiffany Roper, CEO of Eat Speak Love and OH SNAP Photo Lab. (4m 14s)

Spotlight: Tony Troppe

Hear from Akron-centric Tony Troppe, economic developer. (4m 12s)

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