Good morning, Akron.

The 5th Annual Akron Pickle Fest will take place Sunday at Lock 3 in downtown Akron with a pickle 5k starting at 9 a.m., family-friendly contests, and live music by local bands including Acid Raincoat & Massive Hotdog Recall.

Tickets are available online.

Time Traveler Records has moved from West Hill and will open its new store at 1375 N.

Portage Path in the Merriman Valley on Aug. 8 + owner Scott Shepard is preparing the shop for its grand opening.

Akron’s 2026 PorchRokr music festival gathers over 100 musical acts on Aug.

15 at Highland Square, with performances starting hourly from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. & headliner Rent for Cheryl set to thrill at 7:30 p.m. Free Metro RTA rides begin at 6 a.m. from the APS Administrative Building.

Summit Artspace (140 E.

Market St.) is hosting Summer Exhibitions that showcase immersive installations by local artists. Meaghan Reed’s 'Light Remains' will be on view in the Welcome Gallery through Sept. 26, with an opening reception set for Aug. 13 from 5 to 8 p.m.

Tuscora Park Health and Wellness Foundation awarded 2026 nursing scholarships to eight students from six Ohio universities on July 23 in Barberton — the program honors local nursing legacies and supports eligible future healthcare workers from southern Summit, southern Medina, northern Stark and northern Wayne counties.

The Summit County Domestic Relations Court has launched a Children and Parents Empowered (CAPE) program to help children cope with family stress during divorce and custody disputes.

Certified child life specialist Gracie Nielsen will provide free services to eligible families to promote better child development and ease stress.

Ohio reported nearly 5,000 cyclosporiasis cases across 82 counties this year, including almost 1,000 new cases last week linked to recalled iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms in Mexico.

Health officials advise safe food-handling practices to lower the risk as the outbreak continues.

The American Heart Association installed blood pressure hubs at five ASCPL branches on July 10 to help residents check their numbers & improve health.

The hubs at Main Library, North Hill, Northwest Akron, Odom Boulevard & Portage Lakes offer AHA guides for reading and follow-up.

Angel Genao made his MLB debut on Aug.

6 and set a Cleveland record by hitting four singles, including a go-ahead RBI, in a game against the Mets. The 22-year-old, inspired by his brother (who first taught him to be a switch-hitter), finished 4-for-5 in a historic rookie performance.

Area high school football teams will open their 2026 season on Aug.

21 (7 p.m.) with home games in Barberton, Coventry, Green, Manchester, and Springfield; coaches are preparing to build on past records and overcome challenges from prior seasons.

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.