Hudson Life

The Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study is updating its public participation plan, or "3P." As the Greater Akron area's federally designated metropolitan planning organization, AMATS needs public participation as it plans for future improvements to the region's transportation network. The 3P identifies the strategies that the agency uses to engage the public throughout the regional […]

Nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, but many don't even know they have it, according to the American Heart Association. It is called the "silent killer" because high blood pressure often doesn't have symptoms and can go undetected until serious health issues like heart disease or stroke arise. To allow people to […]

The Hudson Genealogical Study Group has been meeting in Hudson for 40 years and will celebrate its anniversary with a dinner in September. The group originally met at the old library on East Main Street and Aurora Road, where monthly speakers discussed researching family history and members and the public could use the basement archives […]

Submitted by First Serve Organizers of the First Serve Day of Service are preparing to welcome hundreds of volunteers to the North Hill neighborhood of Akron on Sunday, Sept. 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., for a day of hands-on projects for all ages and abilities, cultural immersion experiences and getting to know neighbors […]

by Michele Collins Celebrated pianist Irwin Shung headlines Sept. 27 concert Music from the Western Reserve will once again bring a steady slate of talented Northeast Ohio musicians to Hudson for its 44th season, but this time it will do so for free. MFTWR hosts its annual concert series at Christ Church Episcopal's sanctuary, 21 […]

Around 2010, seven Rwandan teenagers orphaned by the 1994 genocide arrived in the U.S. and were welcomed by five local families. From those initial bonds, new homes and educational opportunities, Friends of Rwandan Education took root. Today, the nonprofit, guided largely by Hudson residents, remains committed to empowering Rwandan youth through school support, business training […]

by Noell Wolfgram Evans Everyone knows where they were on Sept. 11, 2001. The question is: Where will you be this Sept. 11, the 25th anniversary of that tragic day? The Hudson Military Veterans Commission and the Hudson City School District invite the community to participate in the 2026 9/11 Stair Climb at Hudson Memorial […]

by Charles Cassady For Hudson life coach and caregiver Shannon Speaks, a quote by meditation teacher Jack Kornfield – "If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete" – didn't just resonate. It became a guiding philosophy for her practice. That adage also shaped Speaks' debut book Lil Grace, a manual of self-compassion – […]

by Patty Reiman Members of the local Hudson chapter of the Philanthropic Educational Organization (l-r) Ann Perlmutter, Patti Whitaker, Leslie Nutt, Patricia Slotter, Cindy Miller, Pat Hoag, Nancy Ginsburg, Linda Frontino, Barb Woodward, Joan Seldon, Arlene Grohl, Diane Krizman, Ann Kirk, Jackie Murphy, Connie Chakford and Ellen Ostoich Photos submitted.  While many of us continue […]

by Noell Wolfgram Evans A resident who really needed a towel, a hot car, a grandma's WWE audition and an "it's always the last place you look" case kept the Hudson police busy in July. An expensive slow-cooked meal There was a slight panic in one resident's call to the Hudson Police Department, but it […]

Do you enjoy crafting? So do we! We are the Hudson Handicrafters, a small club made up of local residents. Our club has been in existence since 1954. We are looking to grow our membership with individuals who enjoy crafting as much as we do. Each month, we make a different craft such as jewelry, […]

Hudson Senior Network will host its Lunch and Learn on Wednesday, Sept. 9, with a presentation on "The Real Eliot Ness." The Snack and Refreshment event on Wednesday, Sept. 23, will feature "Our lower GI: What you need to know about poop." These events are free and open to seniors from Hudson and the surrounding […]

submitted by The Rotary Club of Hudson The Rotary Club of Hudson held its annual awards and leadership transition dinner on June 24. Outgoing President Keith Viers presented an overview of the 2025–2026 fiscal year, noting the implementation of a revised strategic plan focused on member engagement, fundraising and local service initiatives. Keith Viers (l), […]

The Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m. Members and interested public are invited to attend in the Willow Room of the Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Blvd. The meeting topic will be "Dust in Time: Prevention Care for the Year Ahead" presented by Holly Witchery […]

Are you interested in giving back to the community while making new friends? Women in Touch with Akron's Needs is looking for civic-minded ladies to join the dynamic group. It is an all-volunteer organization founded in 1943 by a group of seven women in the Akron area who had several goals in mind. The first […]

The Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m. Members and interested public are invited to attend in the Willow Room of the Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Blvd. The meeting topic will be "Dust in Time: Prevention Care for the Year Ahead" presented by Holly Witchery […]