Good morning, Akron.

Owner Rachel Balko named Constance Fromagerie & Café in Pilgrim Square after her grandmother as a tribute; the European-style venue at 2299 W.

Market St. serves seasonal dishes plus popular grilled cheese and tomato soup. The café opened in November and now offers a cozy dining spot in Northwest Akron.

Tennessee folk trio Garrett Boys released their new song 'Back to Akron' (a humorous tribute inspired by lead singer Stephen Garrett’s food poisoning during a 2024 funeral and his grandfather’s 1950s Firestone work) after a strong Cleveland show Aug.

13 and a radio interview in Akron.

Saffron Patch in the Valley, a longtime favorite serving 28 years in Merriman Valley, won Best of City 2026 for ethnic/international food and offers family-style dining, catering and weekend buffets.

The restaurant serves popular dishes like butter chicken and vegetable samosas to area families.

Beacon Journal readers have shared warm memories of Peck Road after a recent column prompted them to recall childhood adventures on Clay Mountain near Cuyahoga Street.

Their recollections include family visits + school hazing events that helped shape the Cascade Valley community.

Akron families can choose between enrolling in APS, community, private, or homeschooling for the 2026-27 school year.

Enrollment requires residency proofs, immunization records, and other documents and is available via the APS engagement center on weekdays while kindergarten now requires children be 5 by Aug. 31.

Spotted lanternflies are now active in Ohio as mating season nears and the state remains under quarantine; officials advise residents to crush the insects and treat egg masses to protect gardens and crops.

Crews will begin construction on Cleveland-Massillon Road from Route 18 to Springside Drive on Tuesday, Aug.

25, performing milling, pavement repairs and resurfacing; lane closures and possible delays are expected for about one week (weather permitting).

Saturday night, the Guardians beat the Rockies 4-3 with Jo Adell’s homer and Tanner Bibee throwing six quality innings as the win moved Cleveland into a wild card tie while Jose Ramirez reached 1,752 career hits (fifth in team history).

UA’s College of Business is overseeing the Offensive Coordinator of the Game contest — using a random Excel draw to fairly select one of nine finalists to shape the team’s opening possession on Sept.

12 at InfoCision Stadium; the winner will be revealed on Tuesday, Aug. 25.