The Devil Strip

We’re a nakedly pro-Akron arts and culture magazine hellbent on building and serving community by telling the story of who we are and who we can become. This is how serious we are about our mission: The Devil Strip has become a community-owned local media cooperative which means our readers own a piece of the organization and get a real vote on important issues that shape our future.

We think Akron’s creative community, from our artists and musicians to our small businesses and emerging tech sector, has been overlooked too long. Overlooked by outsiders, insiders and the West-/East-/South-/North-siders. But just as we try to highlight all the cool folks and the cool stuff they’re doing, we are committed to shining a light on the things we think might hold Akron back.