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LOCAL PRODUCTION

City Centric
Season 2

Fridays at 8:30 PM beginning Aug. 30

26:48
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Experience an inviting city with a vibrant future

Cuyahoga Falls guests include Patty Guinto, children’s librarian at Cuyahoga Falls Library; Abishak Gajmer, a visionary Cuyahoga Falls High School alumnus; Jason Pullin, recreation program manager; Sunny Park, motivational speaker; Jodie Oates-Owen, co-owner of the Jenks Building; and Kay Phelps, owner of Up Front Art Space.

PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / (WEAO 49.1)

Friday, Aug. 30, at 8:30 PM
Saturday, Aug. 31, at 1:30 AM and 6 PM

 

Fusion (WNEO 45.2 / (WEAO 49.2)

Thursday, Sept. 5, at 7 PM

EDUCATOR

Patty Guinto

At Cuyahoga Falls Library, librarian Patty Guinto is integrating foreign language books into the children's section.

VISIONARY

Abishak Gajmer

Abishak Gajmer is a recent Cuyahoga Falls High School alumnus who organized the school’s first culture fair. The fair gave people the chance to showcase their heritage and educate others about their culture. 

REVITALIZER

Jason Pullin 

Jason Pullin, recreation program manager for the city of Cuyahoga Falls, was integral in the process of stocking the Cuyahoga River with trout for recreational fishing and educational opportunities. 

ARTIST

Kay Phelps 

Kay Phelps is the owner of Up Front Art Space, which offers custom framing and photo restoration and recovery services. 

HUMANITARIAN

Sunny Park

Sunny Park is a motivational speaker who focuses on topics of diversity, inclusion and anti-racism. 

BUSINESS LEADER

Jodie Oates-Owen 

Jodie Oates-Owen is a co-owner of the Jenks, a general store that doubles as a creative hub for upcycled arts and retail. She aims for members of the community to connect and find something they are passionate about at the Jenks. 

About Cuyahoga Falls

Cuyahoga Falls is a city in Summit County, OH. The second-largest city in Summit County, it is located directly north of Akron and is a suburb of the Akron metropolitan area. The city was founded in 1812 by William Wetmore and was originally named Manchester, but renamed for the Cuyahoga River and the series of waterfalls that run along the southern boundary of the city. — Wikipedia 

Founded in 1812

Incorporated: 1836 

Population: 51,114 (2020) 

Mayor: Don Walters 

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