Alex Hall

A couple weeks ago, I shelled out $80 (I know, I know) to head to MGM Northfield Park for a live performance from the now cult-famous Toto in the Center […]

Two slices of fresh baked pizza from DiCarlo's, a recent addition for pizza in the Cuyahoga Falls area. Photo by Alex Hall

Not Your Average ‘Za: DiCarlo’s Pizza

March 31, 2020October 13, 2020 Alex Hall

When asked what she thought of the DiCarlo’s pizza we picked up on March 14th to eat at home as the pandemic loomed, my five-year-old daughter said it was “so […]

Falls Free Press Podcast Vol. 3 – Downtown Cuyahoga Falls Partnership

March 20, 2020June 8, 2020 Alex Hall

In the midst of a global pandemic, the Falls Free Press sought to shine a light on the success of Downtown Cuyahoga Falls since Front Street was reopened to vehicular traffic in […]

Cast members of Wandering Aesthetics' The Velveteen Rabbit in performance: (L to R) Freya Morrison, Theodore Martin, Cambria Scarborough, Aurora Reynolds, and Estelle Messina. --Photo provided by Wandering Aesthetic

Wandering Aesthetics’ The Velveteen Rabbit Showcases “Real” Youth Acting

February 8, 2020October 13, 2020 Alex Hall

Wandering Aesthetics’ production of Margery Williams’ The Velveteen Rabbit showcases the Akron-based theatre company’s ability to cultivate the talent of young actors through performance. These actors-in-training range from 7-12 years of age […]

City Law Director Russ Balthis, left, will leave his position as of January 28th, with his Deputy Director, Janet Ciotola, right, likely to succeed him. --Photo provided by the City of Cuyahoga Falls NECCO office.

Law Director to Leave Jan. 28th, Deputy to Take Over

January 15, 2020October 13, 2020 Alex Hall

According to a press release issued Monday evening, Cuyahoga Falls Director of Law Russ Balthis will exit his job after six years as of January 28th in order to accept […]

Mayor Don Walters swears in council members for the 2020 session. --Photo by Stephen Mulé

Cuyahoga Falls Council Sworn In

January 8, 2020October 13, 2020 Alex Hall

The new Cuyahoga Falls City Council was sworn in Monday at the start of its regular committee meeting. Re-elected Councilman Jerry James (D-7) was named the temporary chair, bringing the […]

The view of the new Leo's Italian Social on Front Street in Cuyahoga Falls. --Photo by Stephen Mulé

Leo’s Italian Social to Open Thursday

September 4, 2019October 13, 2020 Alex Hall

The newest addition to the Cuyahoga Falls restaurant scene, Leo’s Italian Social (2251 Front Street), plans to officially open its doors at 10:45am on Thursday, September 5th. A ribbon cutting […]

Ohio Brewing Company Readies to Open its Doors

July 25, 2019February 29, 2020 Alex Hall

Ohio Brewing Company might be one of the most anticipated new businesses in downtown Cuyahoga Falls, and after nearly a year and a half, the doors are now set to […]

Hawk (Jacob Bertrand), Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka), and Miguel (Xolo Maridueña) don their Cobra Kai dojo gi for the YouTube series continuing The Karate Kid saga. --Guy D'Alema / YouTube

Cobra Kai Waxes (On and Off) Nostalgic

June 4, 2019October 13, 2020 Alex Hall

In the summer of 1984, moviegoers were introduced to a young everyman by the name of Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) in The Karate Kid. LaRusso, having moved from the east to […]

The front of El Papa's Mexican Bistro on Howe Ave. --Photo by Alex Hall.

El Papa’s Mexican Bistro

April 15, 2019October 13, 2020 Alex Hall

While a lot of new businesses are opening and thriving on Front Street since the pedestrian mall was reopened to traffic last winter, there are still many businesses with increasing […]

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Toto Brings “Africa” & More to MGM Northfield Park