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Monday, July 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Akron. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ As Akron celebrates its bicentennial—marking two centuries of local milestones—a surveyor completed a plat map in 1825, authorities warned of arson and safecrackers in 1875 and 1925, and Lone Star Fraternity damaged a house in 1975. In 2000, Mayor Plusquellic’s aide Joel Bailey left City Hall to join FirstEnergy Corp as a federal lobbyist. Akron Beacon Journal
- ➤ Last month during the Akron Bicentennial Signature Celebration Week, community members and visitors at the Akron History Center and online shared one-word descriptions of Akron that ranged from positive terms like 'innovative' and 'aspiring' to negative words such as 'unsafe' and 'scary.' Local police data from the first quarter shows a drop in violent crime (a trend explained by the online disinhibition effect), even as some residents voice ongoing safety concerns. Akron Beacon Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Crystal Idley began her food truck business in June 2020 and now serves 24 flavors of sherbet shakes, over 40 flavors of shaved ice, and hearty meals from a second truck at 2088 Copley Road in Akron—tips support a local foundation offering free music and art lessons to youth at Copley High School. Signal Akron
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Akron Police Detective Natalie Tassone resigned last month after she was accused of having a sexual relationship with a criminal informant arrested near Summit Lake—her resignation ended a six-week internal affairs investigation. Signal Akron
- ➤ A teenager was shot Saturday night at the Summit County Fairgrounds parking lot when a man fired multiple shots into an occupied vehicle—a 17 year old victim was hospitalized with non life-threatening injuries while police investigate the shooting and describe the suspect as a black male wearing a Nike t-shirt with dreadlock-style hair and a tattoo on his neck who fled in an unknown vehicle. FOX 8
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The History Channel will air an episode titled 'Tire Trailblazers' on Aug. 3 at 9 p.m. that explores Akron's tire industry and features the Seiberling brothers & Harvey Firestone. The episode coincides with Akron’s bicentennial celebration and marks Goodyear’s blimp 100th anniversary & shows how the city's rubber legacy shaped its growth. Akron Beacon Journal
- ➤ At its July 9 meeting, the Akron Public Art Commission discussed using unspent fiscal year funds for new murals, traffic control box art and freestanding artworks. Commissioners emphasized a transparent process—focusing on under-recognized neighborhoods—and will review these options further at an Aug. 13 meeting. Signal Akron
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Euchre Game Night
12:30-1:30 p.m. — Kenmore Community Center — Free entry — A friendly afternoon of card-playing excitement awaits enthusiasts of all skill levels.
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Twins Days Festival
9 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Glenn Chamberlin Park — Check official website for entry fees — Celebrate the joy of twins with a fun-filled festival featuring highlights from past events.
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Summit County Amateur Championship
Aug 2-3 — J. E Good Park Golf Course — Entry via registration — Compete in a prestigious amateur golf championship held annually since 1974.
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Summer Parks Concert by the Akron Symphony Orchestra
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Firestone Park Community Center — Free entry — Experience beautiful music in the great outdoors of Akron at this beloved community event.
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Nelly, Ja Rule & Eve Concert
12:00 PM - 7:59 PM — Blossom Music Center — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate 25 years of hip-hop with Nelly, Ja Rule, and Eve at an unforgettable concert experience.
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Cuyahoga County Fair
12-11 PM — Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds RV Park — Admission fees may apply — Celebrate agriculture, livestock, music, and food while enjoying family and community activities.
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All the Many
7-9 p.m. — Mercedes Neighborhood Tavern — Free entry — Discover a new band performing a diverse arrangement of music.
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Live Music with Ben Clark
6:30-9:00 p.m. — Maize Valley Winery & Craft Brewery — Wine and beer available — Enjoy live music outdoors while sipping on refreshing drinks.
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FREE Summer Parks Concert at Lock 3
7:30-9 p.m. — Lock 3 Park — Free entry — Enjoy a night of beautiful music performed by the Akron Symphony Orchestra in the heart of Akron's great outdoors.
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Afternoon Ninja Activity
12:30-4 p.m. — Super Ninja World — Pricing info not specified — Engage in super fun ninja activities designed for ages 6-14.
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