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Friday, September 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Akron. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Akron tenants facing eviction can get free lawyer help through the right-to-counsel pilot that will start on Sept. 15, and they can call 800-998-9454 or 211 for rental assistance and housing options—services available for families, veterans, and single mothers. Akron Beacon Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Breeze Airways launches flights from Akron-Canton Airport to Daytona Beach, Jacksonville, and West Palm Beach this week and will add routes to Key West, Fort Lauderdale, and Wilmington in coming months. iHeartMedia
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 43-year-old Akron man was arrested and charged with murder—plus felonious assault and domestic violence—after his 39-year-old partner died from blunt force trauma on Aug. 31 on Talbot Avenue, police said as investigators believe she may have been assaulted at a residence on West Dalton Street. Akron Beacon Journal
- ➤ Akron police said two men aged 36 and 37 were shot on Sept. 3rd in Ellet near Fulton Airport — both were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries while officers recovered over a dozen shell casings and noted damage to vehicles and a residence as they search for the suspect. Akron Beacon Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Akron Mayor Malik and community partners launched the Unified Early Learning System on September 4 to boost preschool readiness and support child care centers — the 12‑month pilot project will use nearly $950,000 in funds to train staff, improve quality, and link families to vital resources. Akron Beacon Journal
- ➤ Akron Public Schools previewed its state report card results on September 2, showing an expected improvement to a three-star rating with stronger math, science, and career readiness scores—though reading scores dipped and academic levels still have not reached pre-pandemic marks. Officials said the full report card, releasing on September 15, will also reveal that the Class of 2024 boasts the highest graduation rate in over 30 years. Akron Beacon Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Akron will launch a three-year pilot right-to-counsel program on Sept. 15—providing free attorneys to low-income tenants facing evictions. The city is using ARPA funds at $250,000 per year and has partnered with Community Legal Aid and United Way—tracking the program’s success to see if it becomes permanent. Akron Beacon Journal
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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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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.
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Retirement Planning Dinner Workshop
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Bricco West — Free entry — Gain essential retirement planning insights while enjoying a complimentary dinner.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mentallo & The Fixer Resurrection Tour 2025
7-10 p.m. — Musica — $15 online / $20 at the door — Experience an electrifying night with Mentallo & The Fixer alongside special guests Access to Concrete and HAREN & THORLA.
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