Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 2nd of August.
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🎭 Culture
The Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival, now in its 52nd season, brought free dance shows to Akron parks when the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company performed on July 31 & Aug.
1 at Goodyear Heights Metro Park and Inlet Dance Theatre will perform on Aug. 7 & 8 at Firestone Park.
🎓 Education
The University of Akron will begin summer 2027 stage repairs in E.J.
Thomas Hall and roll out a $32 million facelift to its Polsky building with new study areas + restaurant spaces. Dorm renovations will join Bulger and Spanton Halls to update infrastructure and improve student privacy.
🏛️ Government
ODOT said the I-77 ramps near Ghent Road will close on Friday, Aug.
7 and Saturday, Aug. 8 for pavement work. The closures affect ramps in Fairlawn and Bath Township, and drivers should use detours via state Route 18 (West Market Street) and Cleveland-Massillon Road.
🏥 Health
Dr. Eva Szigethy from Akron Children’s explains SSRIs (a type of antidepressant) help treat depression, anxiety and OCD in children whose symptoms disrupt school, sleep and family time.
Parents are advised to watch for side effects like suicidal thoughts and coordinate care with doctors and therapists.
🏈 Sports
The Guardians traded catcher Bo Naylor and reliever Codi Heuer for right-handed relief pitcher Craig Yoho and switch-hitter outfielder Blake Perkins ahead of the MLB deadline on Monday, Aug.
3. Guardians officials said the move will add depth to the bullpen (and outfield) in the final stretch.
🎉 Akron Events
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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.
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