Akron Life Magazine

Hi it’s Erin again. I’m back and want to tell you a little about my passion for my field. Being the Art Director for Akron Life Magazine has been the greatest journey of my career. I went to school for graphic design and photography at and decided to make this city my home. Being a designer for many Akron firms has led me to a company that fits me like a glove. I get to design not only , but , , and so many more publications, photograph so many unique places and interesting people like Keith Kennedy and interact with so many friendly clients and connected co-workers. I am very lucky that I get to showcase the place I love at our Best of the City event in September! 🌃📸

Here’s me photographing Morning Star Bakery and Cafe for our Best of the City edition, my Canton Living cover featuring Canton Importing and me photographing Maddalena’s

The new NorthShore park, at Summit Lake, boasts a pedestrian bridge, 2.25-mile lake loop trail, fire pits, lakeside swings, Adirondack chairs, an accessible fishing pier and more. Read more about it here: https://tinyurl.com/3ucpame5

Photos by Erin Gulling

Artist Carol Adams takes you to her favorite Peninsula-area spots, including Peninsula Art Academy and the Peninsula Library & Historical Society, in our article, available here: https://tinyurl.com/5n8drdm3

Photos by Natalia Griffiths and Erin Gulling

Musician Ben Gage loves living in the North Hill area. In our article, he takes you to some of his favorite spots, including Family Vansa Ghar Restaurant & Bar and Nepali Kitchen. Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/ytfraj6z

Photos by Erin Gulling

At Second April Studios, spaces for events, galleries and retail combine to form a unique home for the arts in Canton. Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/ensut2hh

Photos by Erin Gulling

Opened in December 2025, The Atley — a Twinsburg pub serving up smash burgers, cocktails and more — already boasts regulars. "When Jess and I walk in here, almost the whole line down the bar is familiar faces,” co-owner Scott Reid says. Read more about what the Atley has to offer here: https://tinyurl.com/4r65ns75

Photos by Erin Gulling

Hello, we are the staff of Akron Life Magazine. Many of you know us as Akron Life & Leisure, which was our name when we started in 2002. This week get to know our team members and what it takes to publish a local magazine that covers Akron and The 330, including Kent, Canton and Medina areas. Follow us as we report our September Best of the City edition and plan our inaugural Best of City party Sept. 23 at House Three Thirty. / Pictures 2 to 4 - Our sponsors and influencers joined us for our latest event meeting at House Three Thirty and we went on a short tour. Check out the renovated spaces of the former storied Tangier space.