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Angelica George opened Tangier West on Aug.

25 at 3150 W. Market St. (across from Summit Mall) in Fairlawn; the 12,000 sqft venue now houses Isabella’s Cocktail Lounge and a 200-person ballroom for weddings and private events.

Ayr Wellness opened its first state-licensed cannabis dispensary in Akron’s Ellet area at 10 Canton Road.

The store offers local products from brands like Galenas and Klutch and keeps its drive+thru lane from its Wendy’s days, drawing 100 to 150 customers daily.

Akron Public Schools today is expanding its school-based health program by embedding nurse practitioners from Akron Children's Hospital in schools to reduce chronic absenteeism by providing on-site care that cuts waiting time on off-site doctor’s visits+ saves students’ class time.

Ohio's leaves will start changing color by early October, with low hues showing as early as Sept.

30 in the northeast and peak colors arriving mid-October statewide; Stark County expects its best display from Oct. 29 until Nov. 4 (per Explore Fall and the Old Farmer’s Almanac).

Applications for Akron’s Mayor’s Youth Leadership Council are open for high school students in grades 10 to 12 who can join a yearlong program linking them with city government and community organizations; applications are accepted until 11:59 p.m. on Sept.

14 (minimum GPA of 2.5 required).

Akron Children’s Hospital opened an expanded in-patient behavioral health unit on the fifth floor of Kay Jewelers Pavilion, adding 30 beds and a crisis stabilization unit where parents can join care.

The facility features natural light (gym, multimedia, sensory rooms) and outdoor space to meet growing pediatric needs.

The city of Akron announced Tuesday a new program called Akron Dreams that gives first-time homebuyers up to $7,500 in forgivable loans from a $300K HUD allocation to help about 35 families overcome downpayment barriers.

Akron Dreams, a new down payment assistance program, launched Tuesday to give first time homebuyers up to $7,500 toward buying a home.

The program — funded with $300,000 from HUD and managed by East Akron Neighborhood Development — will help 35 families turn renting into owning.

Akron men's soccer played to a 0-0 draw with Army on Aug.

24 at home; coach Jared Embick shared his thoughts after the match.

Akron’s contest to name an 'Offensive Coordinator of the Game' drove 23 million social media views and boosted season ticket sales, with local season ticket-holder Marty Whims II set to call one series during the Zips’ home opener on Sept.

12, turning the idea into viral success.

The PGA Tour has partnered with the LeBron James Family Foundation to host the inaugural Invitational at Firestone Country Club in Akron from July 6‑7, 2027.

It will feature PGA Tour amateurs and professionals from the Pro-Bound Five program and offer mentorship via the I Promise program.