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Monday, August 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Akron. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 25th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cleveland Clinic Children's has a new garden at 676 S. Broadway St. in Akron where patients and residents learn about gardening and healthy eating while Dr. Maureen Ahmann shows kids how to pick and enjoy free fruits and vegetables — the garden is open to all community members. Akron Beacon Journal
- ➤ At a free laundry event held at West Side Laundromat in West Akron on August 14, the city provided free washing and drying for up to three loads per household while over five tons of laundry were processed and firefighters served hotdogs and hamburgers. Tameka Thornton—a community volunteer who works at United Purpose Mortgage—said the event eases household burdens + supports local residents with donated detergent from D-A Speciality Co. Signal Akron
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A freshman football player on the Tuscarawas Valley High School team was paralyzed after a collision during the Trojans’ first game at Waynedale Friday night—he fractured his C4 vertebra, had surgery at Akron Children’s Hospital Saturday, and the school plans a white-out tribute on Aug. 29. FOX 8
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Akron Pride—started in Hardesty Park in 2017—took over downtown on August 23 as the event celebrated a 'United as One' theme. The parade along Main Street featured DJs, drag performers, musician David Archuleta, local officials, and faith groups marching to show love and acceptance. Akron Beacon Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Summit County will hold a property tax program and veteran ID clinic on Sept. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kenmore Community Center (880 Kenmore Blvd) where Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise and County Council members Brandon Ford and Bethany McKenney will help homeowners and veterans with tax programs and ID issuance. Akron Beacon Journal
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The new owners of Quaker Square plan to redevelop the historic property into a mix of housing, retail, and event spaces while keeping the original design charms intact—using ideas like a hotel reopening and community events to revive downtown Akron. They are working with Philadelphia design firm WRT and expect the project to cost at least $50 million as they map out future steps. Signal Akron
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Akron Speed Dating for Singles in Their 40s and 50s
7-9 p.m. — P.F. Chang's — Ticket required — Make meaningful connections with local singles through fast-paced, fun conversations.
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Nature Rx | Mindfulness Walk
8-9 a.m. — Hardesty Park — Free entry — Start your day with a gentle mindfulness walk and connect with nature in Akron's beautiful park.
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Live Music with Aaron Stanley
6:30 – 9:00 PM — Maize Valley Winery & Craft Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy outdoor live music and refreshing drinks at the winery's backyard bar.
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Akron's Bearded Gang Fundraiser for Youth Basketball
3:00 PM — Mercedes Neighborhood Tavern — $10 at the door — Help support West Akron youth basketball with a special performance by Melrose Eve!
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3rd Annual Live. Love. Thrive. 5K Run & 2.5K Walk
12:30-2:30 p.m. — 521 S River Rd, Munroe Falls, OH — Registration fees apply — Participate in a community-focused run and walk on Labor Day to support healthy living.
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Irish Jam Session
6:30-9:00 p.m. — The Rialto Theatre — Free entry — Experience an evening filled with Irish music and camaraderie at Akron's premier live music venue.
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The Wallhavens Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Old 97 — Free entry — Experience an unforgettable night of live music with The Wallhavens as they get you dancing and singing along.
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Classic Bike Show & Swap Meet
9 AM – 5 PM — Hartville MarketPlace & Flea Market — $10 for vendor spaces — Explore antique and classic bikes while enjoying a community atmosphere.
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Cole Swindell: Happy Hour Sad Tour
7-8:30 p.m. — Canton Memorial Civic Center — Tickets from $39.50 — Experience multi-platinum artist Cole Swindell with special guests Priscilla Block and Logan Crosby on his Happy Hour Sad Tour.
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Family Renaissance Fair
10:30 a.m. — Massillon Public Library — Registration required — Experience a day of family fun with jousting, ax throwing, and wand making.
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