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Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Akron. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Akron is hosting National Night Out events today in every ward with local venues scheduled between 4:00 and 8:30 p.m. + the events aim to build strong ties between the community and police and help deter crime. News 5 Cleveland
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Today, Pav's Creamery launches Lawson's Chip Dip Ice Cream at all locations with pre-packaged pints that include a bag of Gold'n Crisp chips for $8.50 each — each location will sell only 100 pints. The bold new flavor, inspired by a viral local trend, will be available for a limited time only. Akron Beacon Journal
- ➤ The City of Akron said small businesses in 13 Great Streets Neighborhood Business Districts may apply for two grants — one for business work and one for building improvements — with money provided by Community Development Block Grants. Applications must be sent by Sept. 30, and more than $2 million has been awarded since 2018. Signal Akron
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A preseason vote for the Akron-area's surprise high school football team of 2025 is open until 5 p.m. Aug. 7 — the poll features 11 teams and the winner will be announced on Aug. 8. Akron Beacon Journal
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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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Forgotten History Forum Series
6-8 p.m. — Akron-Summit County Public Library — Free admission — Discover the gripping history of the Mercury spacesuit crafted in Akron and its impact on space exploration.
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Stretch Social with Flo
6-7:30 p.m. — Lone Spruce Area for Sand Run Metro Park — Free entry — Unwind and reconnect with a gentle outdoor stretch session for all bodies.
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City of Invention Concert
7 PM - 1 AM — The Rialto Theatre — Tickets available — Experience heartfelt lyrics and soulful harmonies from local indie bands.
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LITFRANK Live in Akron, OH
7 PM – 12 AM — The Vortex — Meet & greets available — Experience an unforgettable night with LITFRANK and a lineup of rising stars in alt-rap and hip-hop.
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PorchROKR Music Festival
3-11 p.m. — Highland Square Neighborhood — Free entry — Experience a vibrant outdoor music festival with diverse regional talent and a lively atmosphere.
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Girls Volleyball Triple Header
4:30-9:38 p.m. — Akron Firestone — Support your local teams in an exciting evening of volleyball action.
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