How would you describe Akron? How about doing it in one word?
In honor of the city’s bicentennial, the Akron Beacon Journal has been asking community members and city leaders to do just that.
Beacon Journal staff asked public officials, community leaders, residents and celebrities with Akron origins for their one-word descriptor. We also visited a variety of places to engage people from all walks of life in the discussion.
Participating residents were asked to write their word on a poster board using a permanent marker, then hold it up and get their picture taken.
Words have ranged from “funky” to “resilient.”
You can see the responses here.
Now, we want to hear from you. Fill out the short form below to submit your word to describe Akron for a future Beacon Journal story.
If in-person is more your style, visit our exhibit at the Akron History Center at 172 S. Main St. July 2-5 and July 9-12. There, the Beacon Journal will have a display with participants’ posters and a chance for visitors to submit their words on paper.
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: How would you describe Akron in one word? We want to hear from you
Reporting by Theresa Bennett, Akron Beacon Journal / Akron Beacon Journal
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