Darla Brown, About magazine contributor

Letter from the Editor: It’s hard to say goodbye … | December 2013

December 1, 2013

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I remember the moment when I first accepted the position of About magazine editor six years ago. My boss gave me the job description, which I had taken home to review and consider. Thrilled, I walked into his office the next day and eagerly accepted the position.

Letter from the Editor: What comes first? Chicken or egg? | November 2013

Darla Brown

November 1, 2013

November '13, About Biz & Buzz, Letter from the Editor

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In this town, there’s a lot of talk about chickens and eggs. People will move downtown when there are services. Or the services will come if the people are there.

What’s going on downtown?

Darla Brown

November 1, 2013

November '13, About Features, About Arts & Entertainment, About Food & Dining

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Downtown Canton has come alive with community events over the last several years. These are among the events sparked by the Canton Development Partnership:

Exclusive Homes: Lake Cable Living (the past)

Darla Brown

October 1, 2013

October '13, About Features, Exclusive Homes, On the Cover

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Talk about hidden gems.One could easily argue that it’s tough to call the 150-acre Lake Cable hidden — indeed, it does rest near the heart of bustling Jackson Township. But this is one of those places that you can pass by every single day without realizing exactly how much of a gem it is.

Letter from the Editor: Lakefront living … in Stark County | October 2013

Darla Brown

October 1, 2013

October '13, About Biz & Buzz, Letter from the Editor

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As a landlocked county in the middle of Ohio, Stark County isn’t exactly the first place you think of when it comes to lakefront living. OK, not the second place either.

Letter from the Editor: Picking favorites | September 2013

Darla Brown

September 1, 2013

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People often ask me for recommendations for great dining and entertainment. My selections are always heavy on supporting the great local people, businesses and events in our community.

Last Look: And be one a traveler, long I stood

Darla Brown

September 1, 2013

September '13, About Biz & Buzz, Last Look

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As the editor of this magazine, I often scoff when I receive cell phone pictures. I’m not a photographer — by any stretch of the imagination — but I’m fortunate to work with a staff of photographers who shine at what they do and produce stunning images for this magazine every month.

Letter from the Editor: Amazing inspirations | August 2013

Darla Brown

August 1, 2013

August '13, About Biz & Buzz, Letter from the Editor

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“She’s been a fighter since the day she was born,” said Linda Butler, our cover girl’s grandmother. Eight-year-old Kaylyn Butler was sporting boxing gloves for her photo shoot — but that wasn’t what Linda was referencing.

Letter from the Editor: Pictures tell the story | July 2013

Darla Brown

July 1, 2013

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Nothing tells a story like a great photo. We rely on photos to tell much of Stark County’s story throughout each issue of About. So much can be gathered in just one well-captured moment.

Letter from the Editor: What’s your secret | June 2013

Darla Brown

June 1, 2013

June '13, About Biz & Buzz, Letter from the Editor

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Secrets? I’ve got a few. As the editor of this magazine, you might imagine that I would be privvy to hearing some of the county’s juiciest secrets. But those are the ones that I can’t print on these pages.

Author Darla Brown