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Some of us like to settle down with a blanket and a book to enjoy winter from the comfort of a warm house. Then there are those who grab a coat and gloves and head outside, embracing the cold, crisp weather. If you're in the second category, take a look at what's happening in downtown Akron this winter. Fire pits, igloos, ice skating and more await those who don't mind the season's chill. ...

If you're years (or decades) away from your school days, The University of Akron is making it easy to get back to class. And the best part? It's free. Registration starts next week for folks who want to brush up on art history, economics or dozens of other subjects. ...

If you are in a relationship, but not married, have been married more than once, have children by more than one partner, or have beneficiaries who cannot manage funds for one reason or another, then it's more important to do estate planning. And your planning cannot be plain vanilla. Here are a few tips to consider. ...

The same questions arise every year: Is the turkey done? How long can the stuffing and gravy sit on the counter while we're eating a second piece of pumpkin pie? And what about those leftovers? Should they stay or should they go? We've got your answers here. Happy and safe Thanksgiving, everyone! ...

Picturing Motherhood Now brings together work by 33 diverse contemporary artists who interpret motherhood as a term with many meanings. The exhibition focuses on art created in the past two decades. ...

One out of every 20 older adults in the U.S. is a victim of financial exploitation, losing an average of $80,000 to $186,000. Nearly half of these crimes are committed by someone the older adult knows and trusts, like a relative or caregiver. See why it’s critical to protect older adults from financial exploitation. ...

We have two opportunities this fall to dive into the works of Vincent van Gogh close to home; one is quietly conventional, the other flashy and high tech. Why not try both and learn more about this artist? Both opportunities to experience van Gogh promise to be interesting ways to learn more about the artist. Taking inspiration from the world around him, Van Gogh preferred depicting nature and capturing aspects of everyday life. Although largely unrecognized and commercially unsuccessful during his lifetime, Van Gogh gained critical recognition after his death and became the subject of popular novels and movies. Born in the Netherlands, van Gogh decided to become an artist at the age of 27. He moved to Paris in 1886 and produced many of his mature works while living in southern France. The good news is that you don't have to travel far to enjoy van Gogh, just make your way to downtown Cleveland. ...

The Department of Aging invites Ohioans to help take 10 Million Steps to Prevent Falls during September's Falls Prevention Awareness Month. The statewide campaign touts walking as one of the many strategies to prevent older adults from falling. ...