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New Store in Acorn Alley

New Store in Acorn Alley

Anchor Intro: For years Kent has gotten a reputation as a college town, but in an effort to break that mold businesses have been added downtown left and right. And coming this Summer, one business will be bringing something new to the city. TV2 reporter Max Fleck has what makes this new business so unique. [bbrvideo]BBR_Fleck_S7_Cheese[/bbrvideo] Coming this June, the City of Kent will be seeing a new business downtown that will bring something different to what’s become known as a…

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Parking Garage is a Success

Parking Garage is a Success

Downtown Kent has little room for parking options. However, PARTA has built a parking garage that could be the solution to the parking problem. TV2’s Zachary Downes tells us more… [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S7_DOWNES_SUCCESS[/bbrvideo] The City of Kent is growing in many different ways. Downtown has grown dramatically and received a face lift over the last few years. With the downtown area growing, the amount of parking is slowly diminishing. Many parking lots require a permit during certain hours. The City of…

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Tradition generates exposure

Tradition generates exposure

Kent Main Street held it’s 7th annual Trick or Treat, a great time for kids to satisfy their sweet tooths, but also a time for downtown shops to display themselves. Tyler Trill has more [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S4_Trill_Acorn[/bbrvideo] Acorn Alley’s noise level rose above regular levels Friday. Kent Main Street hosted its seventh annual Family Friendly Trick or Treat event. Thirty four businesses participated, handing out treats to the local children dressed as their favorite superheroes and princesses. Heather Malarcik, Executive Director…

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