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Tapestry

The Tapestry of Akron

Published May 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM EDT

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Mariann Do

This week on Tapestry, we’re heading to the village of Akron, NY where stories of heart, heritage, and hustle shine through. First stop: White Whiskers Senior Dog Sanctuary, where founder Polla Milligan has created a peaceful haven for aging pups in need of love and comfort. Then we make our way to Cipollina Rustic Italian Kitchen, a family-run culinary gem tucked into Akron’s Main Street, where cousins—and co-owners—Chef Jerry Clementi and Laurie Bordonaro Mozée are blending family tradition with culinary flair. We close the episode on the wrestling mats at the Akron Wrestling Club with 10-year-old Honor Smoke, a rising athlete breaking boundaries in a sport still dominated by boys. Her talent and determination earned her the cover of Sports ReIllustrated in January 2025—and she’s just getting started.

Do you have a great story in Western New York we should consider for a future episode, email us: tapestry@btpm.org. We’d love to hear from you!

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