Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 11th of August.
Good morning, Akron.
🎭 Culture
Rent for Cheryl, a Northeast Ohio band, will headline the annual PorchRokr music festival in Highland Square Saturday (Aug.
15), marking their first time as headliners at the event. The band rehearsed a 90-minute set at a member's home to ensure a high-energy performance for the 20,000 expected attendees.
Akron native Jaron M.
Legrair (assistant professor at Oberlin Conservatory) earned the Nicest Niche recognition on Aug. 10 in the Akron-Canton Top Content Creator competition and has gained over 1.3M followers with his social media videos analyzing vocal techniques.
Social media creator Cat Grega earned top reader votes in the Akron-Canton Top Content Creator competition on Aug.
10; she built her Facebook group (Lady Business with Cat) into a network for women to share advice and support.
Stewart’s Caring Place in Fairlawn now shows Holding Light, an exhibit featuring work by Northeast Ohio artists Care Hanson, Dee Fairweather and Megan Frankenfield through the end of September.
The gallery is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and by appointment on Saturdays (3501 Ridge Park Drive).
🎓 Education
Akron Public Schools and Akron Zoo are hosting the APS Backpack Adventure — a free event for K-5 students offering free zoo admission, backpacks with supplies, and kindergarten registration help.
It runs today and Wednesday, 4-8 p.m., with two free guest admissions and $3 tickets for extras.
🌲 Environment
Photos by a 3News viewer document storm damage in Bath Township on Aug.
10, capturing scenes of local impact in northeast Ohio.
🎉 Akron Events
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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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