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Popeye's Boxing Gym — located at 845 Crouse Street — is run by coaches Edward ‘Popeye’ Richardson and Craig Haines, who help build a family-like community through boxing and noncontact workouts.

The gym will host amateur boxing shows on Sept. 20 and Nov. 15 and offers fitness classes for about 80 local members.

Akron residents can look forward to many local events as the three-day Rubber City Jazz and Blues Festival soon features headliner Kirk Whalum, the Kent State Aeronautics & Engineering Expo runs on September 6, and the Akron Zoo Senior Safari offers animal encounters on September 5. Today, Olympic gold medalist Oksana Baiul speaks at the Akron Municipal Court’s National Recovery event at the Akron Art Museum — while new projects like Fairlawn’s Connected Vehicle corridor aim to improve traffic and safety.

Akron-Canton Airport is adding three new Breeze Airways routes to Florida this week.

The new flights include one to Daytona Beach that began on Sept. 3 with fares from $54, a Jacksonville service starting today with fares from $49, and West Palm Beach flights set to start on Sept. 5 — expanding Breeze’s service to 16 routes.

Byron Johnson was found guilty of murdering Darnell McGrady at his home on Wilbeth Road in Akron in 2024—he is sentenced to life in prison with eligibility for parole after 18 years.

Village Gardens Restaurant and Pub in Cuyahoga Falls serves Macedonian and American food made from scratch — its menu features bean soup, burgers, and chicken vlaki — and draws many local diners.

Owner Tom Metlovski, who opened the restaurant 38 years ago, will host live music on Sept. 5 and 26 — events that show he still shares his family recipes and warm service with the community.

Local reviewer Phil Masturzo sampled the 2024 Daou Chardonnay during an impromptu tasting in Canton and found it balanced with toasty, buttery flavors that work well for both appetizers and dessert—its hints of grilled pineapple, pear, and caramel highlight its versatility.

The Akron-Area High School Athlete of the Week vote is open for the Aug.

25-31 selection and will run until 5 p.m. Friday — readers choose one boy and one girl from nominees in sports like soccer, football, and tennis with winners to be announced Saturday morning.

Today, Akron-area high school football begins with Stow hosting Cleveland JFK at 7 p.m.—the schedule shows additional games on Friday and Saturday for Summit County teams playing their third match in the OHSAA season.

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.

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.

Acorn Run 5K and 1K Walk

8 AM — Summa Health Center Imaging-Green — Registration fees support local charity — Participate in a community run through scenic Uniontown for a great cause.

Retirement Planning Dinner Workshop

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Bricco West — Free entry — Gain essential retirement planning insights while enjoying a complimentary dinner.

Retro Rewind with The Unit Band

8:30-11 p.m. — House Three Thirty — Specialty food and drinks available — Experience live nostalgic hits in an intimate Cabaret setting.

Dave Banks Big Band Latin Jazz Night

8-11 p.m. — BLU Jazz+ — $10 cover — Experience the vibrant rhythms and melodies of Latin jazz performed by an exceptional big band.

Lunar Moth Concert

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Musica — $10 — Experience the grunge-infused sounds of Lunar Moth on their 'Even Stranger Tour' with local support acts.

Rookie to Rockstar Real Estate Event

11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Shady Hollow Lodge - Sand Run Metro Park — Light bites and refreshments served — Gain insights from top agents and elevate your real estate career.

Poetry Night at House Three Thirty

7:30-10 p.m. — House Three Thirty — Specialty food and beverages available — Immerse yourself in a night of poetic expression and community creativity at this open mic event.

Akron Marathon, Half Marathon & Team Relay

7 a.m. — Akron Art Museum — Registration fees apply — Experience a scenic run through Akron's historic landmarks and stunning parks.