Good morning, Akron.

The Summit County Fair in Tallmadge is adding extra security measures, including screening checkpoints, extra deputies + improved parking lot lighting, to help families and 4-H feel safe after last year's incident.

Fair events continue throughout the week, with drag racing scheduled for today.

Akron-based Swensons Drive-In was ranked sixth best regional fast food chain by Readers' Choice USA TODAY 10BEST awards on July 29 at 6:03 a.m. (Founded in 1934, it is known for its signature double cheeseburger and other classic treats.)

Hundreds of students will receive free backpacks and school supplies at the fourth annual Better Together Book Bag Giveaway at House Three Thirty on Aug.

6. The event runs from noon to 6 p.m. at 532 W. Market St - it also offers music, ice cream, and health checks for students.

On July 28, the Akron school board finished its annual evaluations of Superintendent Mary Outley and Treasurer Wayne Bowers, praising their strong leadership and management; the results will be approved at the meeting on Aug.

10 (and will become part of their personnel records).

Akron's Youth Climate Action Fund invites teens and young adults, ages 15 to 24, to apply for micro grants (up to $5,000) for climate action projects; applications open Aug.

3 through Sept. 14 and selected teams will receive funding and mentorship to lead local projects.

Starting next week, the Village of Peninsula will require payment for parking at 320 spaces using the PayByPhone app (available on Apple and Google), which notifies drivers when their time is nearly up.

Local officials say the fee aims to manage parking demand.

Akron is on pace for a record number of water main breaks with 345 stops reported so far—city crews and contractors work daily to repair aging infrastructure and adjust for increased pressure from reservoir demolition.

Officials plan further upgrades with a $4 million investment.

Ohio officials reported 2,576 confirmed cyclosporiasis cases (confirmed July 23) and said only Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce sold at Walmart has been linked to the outbreak.

Consumers are urged to throw away or return the recalled product and wash all other produce thoroughly.

Akron Children’s Hospital and Summa Health will host a free Mother, Baby and Family Health Fair in Akron Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event, at the Considine Professional Building (215 W.

Bowery St.), will feature healthcare experts and family-friendly entertainment.

Local gardening experts advise Akron residents to plant leafy greens, root vegetables, herbs, and brassicas in August to set up a bountiful fall harvest.

They stress checking your region's first frost date and refreshing garden beds with compost for the best yield.

Meadow Music Concert Series

6:00-8:30 p.m. — Crown Point Ecology Center — Free entry — Experience live music by Richfield Circus in a scenic outdoor setting.

Cleveland Orchestra - Schumann's Second Symphony

7-10 p.m. — Blossom Music Center — Tickets required — Experience the emotional depth of Schumann’s Second Symphony performed by the renowned Cleveland Orchestra.

Summer Parks 2026—Goodyear Metro

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Sledding Hill at Goodyear Heights Metro Park — Free entry — Experience the Akron Symphony Orchestra performing classic masterpieces under the stars.

Nike Basketball Camp at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — St. Vincent-St. Mary High School — $320 — Improve your basketball skills at this comprehensive skills camp led by experienced coaches.

Chicago and Styx Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Blossom Music Center — Ticket prices vary — Rock out to classic hits from Styx in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Happy Together Tour

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Hard Rock Cafe — Tickets vary — Relive classic 60s and 70s hits with renowned pop and rock acts in an unforgettable nostalgia concert.

Five Finger Death Punch Concert

6:00-8:15 PM — Blossom Music Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of heavy rock with Five Finger Death Punch alongside country star Cody Jinks and Eva Under Fire.

The Stray Cats Concert

7-10:30 p.m. — Northfield Park Racino — Cost info not specified — Experience the legendary rockabilly sounds of The Stray Cats in an unforgettable live performance.