The city of Akron, OH, celebrates one of its own with great fanfare

Lawrence Allen Wwoope II, aka "Swoope," was celebrated by being honored with his own official "Swoope Day!" On April 20, 2024, Akron, Ohio, celebrated Swoope for his accomplishments and being a true representation of Akron. Check out the video for the full report.

Tiffany Tarpley, News5Cleveland.com, interviews Grammy Award-winning musician Allen Swoope