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Akron’s Time Traveler Records faces tough crossroads

Akron’s iconic Time Traveler Records, a local music haven for nearly half a century, is struggling to keep its doors open. Owner Scott Shepherd, who turned his vinyl collecting passion into a business, says these are the hardest times he’s seen in 46 years. Despite a national vinyl comeback—driven by Gen Z—streaming platforms and changing habits are making it tough for indie record shops to survive. Still, Scott’s regulars show up every Friday, proving there’s something special about flipping through records in person. What do you think keeps a place like this alive in today’s digital world? #Business #Akron #RecordStore