Laura Smiley, Director of Sales at The Summit FM, brought joy to second-grade scholars at King Community Learning Center during a special reading session featuring the book "My First Dog." Laughter and shared personal experiences united the room around the universal topic of pets and the responsibilities of caring for puppies, older dogs, cats, or […]
Read MoreBy Summit FM General Manager Tommy Bruno Stepping into my mother's house is like entering a sensory sanctuary. The space vibrates with life— healthy plants stretch toward sunlight, bowls of fresh fruit offer bursts of color, and, always, there's music dancing through the air. She's mastered the art of perfect volume: loud enough to recognize […]
Read MoreBy Sarah Swirsky, MSW, LISW, Summit Wellness Coordinator When I listen to Allison Russell’s music, I feel inspired, soothed, and deeply connected—to her story, to the beauty of resilience, and to the healing power of song. Having followed her journey, I’m continually amazed by the joy she radiates on stage, a testament to her resilience […]
Read MoreBy Summit FM Contrinbutor Dr. Tom Olbrych Our sense of self is often driven by expectations: expectations placed on us by parents, teachers, employers, society, professional and personal partners, and ourselves. Additionally, our perception of the world may be tainted by these expectations. Life is grand, as long as these expectations are met to our […]
Read MoreBy Sarah Swirsky, MSW, LISW, Summit Wellness Coordinator Mid-winter is here, bringing crisp air, twinkling frost, and shorter days that invite us to slow down. While the cold and darkness can sometimes leave us feeling drained, nature is giving us a gentle nudge to rest, recharge, and embrace a different rhythm. This seasonal slowdown—often called wintering—is […]
Read MoreBy Matt Anthony - Summit FM Digital Media Specialist “Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.” Voltaire We could hardly see. The snow piled up, and the roads were noticeably worse since we arrived for Mass an hour earlier. Leaving St. Peter’s, my father, though, […]
Read MoreBy Sarah Swirsky, MSW, LSW, Summit Wellness Coordinator As we settle into the heart of winter with freezing temperatures, it’s natural to feel a shift in energy and mood. Tress have shed their leaves, animals hibernate, and the pace of life slows down. Just as nature adapts, we too are wired to embrace this quieter […]
Read MoreBy Sarah Swirsky - Summit FM Wellness Coordinator The holiday season is a time of celebration, but it can also bring stress, overwhelm, and emotional exhaustion. Between endless to-do lists, financial pressures, and complex family dynamics, it’s easy to feel like the joy of the season is slipping away. One often-overlooked tool for managing holiday […]
Read MoreJoin us for a meaningful, sober-friendly New Year's Eve afternoon celebration at House 330 at 532 W. Market St. in Akron. The day will kick off with music from The Summit FM and delicious offerings from House 330 vendors, including Secret Pizza and Taco Tuesday specials. At 2:30 p.m., Marc Lee Shannon will host a […]
Read MoreBy Matt Anthony - Summit FM Digital Media Specialist Click. Click. Click. The dashboard lit up, and the 2012 Hyundai wanted to kick over. But it wouldn’t. I tried an Our Father and a Hail Mary. I tried a meditation technique to try to stay calm. I even inserted the key into the ignition after rotating it three times […]
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