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Akron
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Akron. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Communities in Summit County are holding Memorial Day events including parades, ceremonies, pancake breakfasts and car shows on Monday, May 25 to honor fallen armed service members. The events take place in cities like Bath, Cuyahoga Falls, and Twinsburg (each with its own schedule and location). Akron Beacon Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Northside Marketplace will remain open for 60 days under current manager Justin Lepley as it transitions to a vendor-led nonprofit, despite claims that he owes vendors $68,000, plus plans for a new real-time payment system are in place. Akron Beacon Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Rocket Car, a 28‐foot stainless steel ride originally flown at Euclid Beach Park in the 1930s, was converted into a functioning car in 1982 by Jen Heitman’s father and now rolls through Northeast Ohio events, including the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. News 5 Cleveland
- ➤ The Akron History Center & Akron Beacon Journal are celebrating the ‘Akron Sound,’ a music style born in local clubs during the 1970s that featured bands like Devo, with a monthly retrospective inviting community input on the city’s cultural impact. Akron Beacon Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Ohio drivers face high gas prices averaging about $4.72 per gallon as disruptions at key Midwest refineries and rising oil costs impact Memorial Day weekend travel. Experts note the BP refinery lockout and global tensions may add to the strain on fuel supplies. News 5 Cleveland
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dreams Academy in Akron will add third and fourth grades next school year after a strong first year raised enrollment from eight to 18 students. Founder Brandon Scarborough plans a summer staff trip to Virginia to learn new practices for the school. News 5 Cleveland
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Restaurant.com is offering never-expiring digital dining certificates (valid through May 31) that give Akron diners 20% off orders of $10 or more when using code FOOD20, letting them save on meals during Memorial Day weekend. Akron Beacon Journal
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The city plans to request new redevelopment proposals this summer for the former Akron Public Schools headquarters at 70 N. Broadway — after a boutique hotel project fell through — with officials aiming for a new call by the end of July. Akron Beacon Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The New York Knicks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-93 in Game 2 on Thursday at MSG, with Josh Hart scoring a career-best 26 points (his playoff high). Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 25 points, and Game 3 is set for Saturday in Cleveland on ABC. Cleveland 19 News
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Memorial Day Celebration
7 a.m.-3 p.m. — Veterans Memorial Park — Free entry — Enjoy a pancake breakfast, a parade, a ceremony, and a car show while honoring Memorial Day.
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DJ Dracula Returns
7-11 p.m. — Musica — Free entry — Enjoy classic alternative, new wave, and punk vinyl spun by DJ Dracula for a fun night out.
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Graveridden with Wasted Society and Dead Beat Horse
8-11 p.m. — Musica — $10 online / $12 at the door — Experience a night of live music with local rock bands.
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Mosaic Lamp Workshop in Akron
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Cambria Hotel Akron - Canton Airport — All materials included — Create a stunning Turkish mosaic lamp while enjoying traditional tea and treats.
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#inviteHER Golf Celebration at Firestone Country Club
2:30-8 p.m. — Firestone Country Club — Ticket includes golf or clinics and dinner — Celebrate women's golf with a fun afternoon of games and camaraderie.
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R&B Sing-Along at House Three Thirty
7:30-11 p.m. — House Three Thirty — General admission with VIP upgrades available — Enjoy a lively R&B sing-along with DJ Mr. King and exclusive seating options.
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Kids’ Pokémon Club
6-7 p.m. — Canal Fulton Public Library — Free registration required — Calling all Pokémon Trainers for a fun meet-up bringing cards and camaraderie.
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Sow and Grow Festival
10 a.m.-4 p.m. — Hale Farm & Village — $15 adults, $8 children — Experience a 19th-century farm with historic crafts, plant sales, and local artisan goods.
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