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A Lake High School senior, Justin Landes, suffered a serious kidney laceration during a Friday football game against Hoover when he was injured in the third quarter—he was evaluated by medical staff and transported by EMS to Akron Children’s Hospital where he underwent surgery, and he remains hospitalized in stable condition as doctors plan his next steps.

Cilantro Thai and Sushi Restaurant in downtown Akron remains a local favorite by keeping its recipes consistent while adapting to new trends — owner Charlie Somtrakool said DoorDash now makes up nearly half the sales and ghost kitchens have been added in Cleveland and Columbus.

The restaurant uses local ingredients and has updated its menu with soups and poke bowls to meet changing eating habits.

Swensons Drive-In and the Cleveland Cavaliers will partner at Rocket Arena during the upcoming season—serving Akron favorites and offering fans a chance to redeem a food promotion when the opposing team misses two free throws.

The deal strengthens Swensons’ local presence as it continues to expand through Ohio.

In Akron gas prices went up as the average hit $2.98 after a 25.7-cent increase from last week—drivers in Cleveland now pay $2.95 per gallon while the national average dropped to $2.98 compared to last month, according to GasBuddy.

A beaver swam at Echo Pond off Cherry Lane Trail at Summit Metro Parks’ F.A.

Seiberling Nature Realm in Akron on an October morning—its visit shows local wildlife activity.

Swensons’ Galley Boy double cheeseburger, served with two signature sauces and a pimento olive garnish, draws loyal customers to its historic Wallhaven drive-in — the burger topped local best-of-city rankings that also featured contenders from Missing Falls Brewery and Ido Bar & Grille.

Signal Akron revealed its 2025 Best of the City winners with top local food and drink spots chosen by readers—two winners will be announced each weekday starting today covering 12 categories from best burger to best chain dining.

USA Today Network Ohio released the ninth in-season Super 25 Poll that ranked five Akron-area high school football teams as the OHSAA regular season entered Week 10—sports writers and editors across the state cast points and first-place votes to rank the teams.

Dueling Pianos Fundraiser

6-9 p.m. — EJ Thomas Hall — $40.00 – $75.00 — Enjoy a lively piano showdown where the audience dictates the playlist for a night of fun and music.

Akron Speed Dating for Singles in Their 40s and 50s

7-9 p.m. — BARMACY Bar & Grill — Ticket required — Experience an exciting evening of speed dating with potential matches in a friendly atmosphere.

Ohio & Erie Canal Cleanups

1-4 p.m. — Summit Lake Park — Free entry — Help keep the Ohio & Erie Canal natural spaces healthy while enjoying time outdoors.

5th Annual Haunted Forest Marathon

8 AM - 2 PM — St. Helena Heritage Park — Registration fee applies — Enjoy a festive marathon weekend with a spooky twist for the whole family.

Preview Party at Constance Fromagerie & Café

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Constance by West Side Charcuterie — 10% off pantry and retail items — Sample cheeses and charcuterie at Akron’s newest café and give feedback on your favorites.

5th Annual Halloween Party

9:00 PM – 2:30 AM — Mercedes Neighborhood Tavern — Cost info not provided — Celebrate Halloween with fun and festivities at this annual gathering.

Smells Like Snow Coffee Festival

12-7:30 p.m. — Lock 3 Park — Free entry — Celebrate the coffee culture with live music and exciting surprises at this year's festival.

Cleveland South Record Riot Vinyl Sale

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM — Woodside Event Center at St Michael's — Entry fee varies — Dig through a massive collection of over 15,000 vinyl records, LPs, and more in a vibrant community atmosphere.

Radian, Moontemple, Arctor and Temple Witch

7-10 p.m. — Musica — Concert tickets available — Enjoy an eclectic night of music featuring Temple Witch and more.

UMass Minutemen vs. Akron Zips Football Game

7:00-8:30 p.m. — InfoCision Stadium — Enjoy a thrilling college football matchup as UMass takes on Akron.