By Tom Moore
Dec 16, 2020
(Akron) - The City of Akron changed in a big way on Tuesday when the Lebron James Family Foundation announced it had purchased the iconic Tangier Restaurant and Cabaret on West Market Street.
The charity is planning to renovate the building, with a sports complex, restaurants, shops, and more, going under the name of House 3-30. It will also house financial health resources for the families of children taking part in the I Promise program funded by the Foundation, and run by the Akron City Schools.
With this news also comes news that the once-popular entertainment venue is closing. Tangier opened in 1948, and over the years, hosted events, receptions, and entertainment by major performers, including Tina Turner, and The 4 Seasons.
Updated: 11:00 AM EST December 16, 2020
CLEVELAND As the Northeast region of the country is preparing for their first big snow storm of the season, meteorologist Hollie Strano broke down how the storm will impact Northeast Ohio.
“Basically this storm is just going to hit us with the very back edge,” Hollie explained during the On the GO! live aftershow on Facebook and YouTube. “In the scheme of things what that means is that we are going to see a lot less impact here.”
Hollie went on to say that most of the local snowfall will be in the southeast portion of Northeast Ohio. Those in Canton, Dover, New Philadelphia, Youngstown and Portage County will see more snow than areas of downtown Cleveland.
OHIO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
COVID-19 hospitalizations hit another record high on Tuesday. There are currently just under 5,300 patients who are hospitalized, and more than 1,300 of those patients are in the ICU.
Here are your morning headlines for Wednesday, December 16:
More than 400,000 vaccine doses to arrive by Christmas
COVID-19 hospitalizations hit another high
The LeBron James Family Foundation expands its Akron footprint by buying the Tangier
Cleveland caps percentage food delivery apps can charge local restaurants
Nina Turner makes bid for 11th Congressional District seat official
Akron, Summit County bars, restaurants encouraged to apply for $2,500
Akron Children s expanding to Lorain County
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previously reported, now in its second full year, the I PROMISE school continues to set high marks. Earlier this year it was announced that Kent State University had partnered with the LeBron James Family Foundation to offer free, four-year tuition to eligible students from the I Promise school. Students receiving the scholarships are also eligible to receive free room and board for one year.
House Three Thirty is scheduled to open in 2022. According to the release, the facility will help families develop business experience and build wealth.
“I’m excited to open a space that puts everything we want to offer them under one roof,” said the superstar athlete. “From getting them hands-on job training and financial guidance to having a space for important community events and safe physical activities, this is what we’ve learned our community needs. I can’t wait to see this come to life,” James added.