Recent Feature Stories
- Bipolar Butterfly Project Helping People Heal Through art
As we journey into the new year, many people are erasing the stigma surrounding mental health, and one local woman is changing people’s view of mental health issues through artwork. Kimmy Henderson, the creator of the Bipolar Butterfly Project joined us in studio to talk about how the project got started as well as how… Read more: Bipolar Butterfly Project Helping People Heal Through art - Ohio Entertainment Awards Showcasing Area’s Top performers
The 2024 Ohio Entertainment Awards is around the corner highlighting some of the state’s most talented up and coming actors and musicians. Akron native and actor Dreday Williams , co-founder of the event joined us at WAOH-TV to talk about this year’s awards ceremony along with other events going on the weekend of November 15-17.… Read more: Ohio Entertainment Awards Showcasing Area’s Top performers - Akron Dream Center Making Dreams Come True
One of the great non profits in the area is continuing to build relationships and support the community through their work and dedication to building people up. Caleb Yanno, Executive Director for the Akron Dream Center joined WAOH to talk about their mission as well as discuss their upcoming fundraiser gala on October 13. Caleb… Read more: Akron Dream Center Making Dreams Come True - “There’s No Place Like Home” Luncheon Sheds Light on Homelessness
Education was at the forefront in Highland Square as people gathered for lunch to addresshomelessness and how a community can do their part to help as well as raise awareness.This important discussion entitled “There’s No Place Like Home” took place at House ThreeThirty late Wednesday morning. Akron Snow Angels, a non-profit organization put the eventtogether… Read more: “There’s No Place Like Home” Luncheon Sheds Light on Homelessness - 2024 All-American Soap Box Derby World Championships
The 86th annual All-American Soap Box Derby wraps up its week-long event today with the World Championship races. Watch WAOH’s story on the 2024 AASBD World Championship here.