🌱 Patch AM: What new rules could change who builds Akron’s new North High?

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In today's newsletter:

• What new rules could change who builds Akron's new North High?
• How Akron Children's new behavioral health unit changes care for local kids
• Which Akron schools and nonprofits just landed big GAR Foundation grants?

Also on today's calendar: Candlelight Open Air: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 79 and low of 63 degrees.
• Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 80, low: 61.
• Friday: Some sun with a shower or two, with a high of 77 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Akron school board adds rules to say who can build new North High (beaconjournal.com) — Akron's school board has tightened rules on who can work on the new North High School, requiring subcontractors to show strong training programs while some members worry about costs and delays. The board also promoted Stancy Sykes to a key district role and reviewed a forecast showing Akron Public Schools must keep cutting or raise revenue to avoid running out of cash by 2029.
   

• Akron Children's Hospital opens expanded in-patient behavioral health unit (cleveland.com) — Families in Akron now have access to a significantly expanded in‑patient behavioral health unit at Akron Children's Hospital, adding more beds and a new crisis stabilization option for short stays. The redesigned fifth‑floor space emphasizes safety, therapeutic design, and family involvement, and responds to rising behavioral health needs seen in local emergency and primary care visits.
   

• GAR Foundation approves over $2 million in grants. See list of groups (beaconjournal.com) — More than $2 million in new GAR Foundation grants are flowing to 27 Greater Akron nonprofits, including Akron Public Schools and the University of Akron, with a strong focus on literacy and community spaces. Local arts groups, social services, and neighborhood organizations across Akron will see operating support and multi‑year funding that could shape programs residents rely on.
   

📸 Around Akron

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Akron

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Thursday August 27
• First Day of School for Students Grades 1 - 12
  Resnik CLC K-5 Akron, OH 44308
• Kindergarten Phase-In
  Resnik CLC K-5 Akron, OH 44308
• 1st Day of School 1st Gr.-5th Gr.
  Harris - Jackson CLC K-5 Akron, OH 44308
• Project Learn GED Classes
  Maple Valley Branch Library - Community Room
  10:00 am
• KG Screenings (By Appointment)
  Harris - Jackson CLC K-5 Akron, OH 44308
  12:00 pm
• After-School Snack
  North Hill Branch Library - Conference Room
  3:00 pm
• Teen Bingo Club
  North Hill Branch Library - Teen Area
  3:00 pm
• English for Beginners: ESOL Classes
  North Hill Branch Library - Conference Room
  5:30 pm
Sunday September 13
• Candlelight Open Air: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac →
  Gervasi Vineyard, 1700 55th St NE, Canton, OH, 44721
  7:00 pm
• Candlelight Open Air: Tribute to Taylor Swift →
  Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa, 1700 55th St NE, Canton
  9:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday August 26
• 4790135 - Highland YMCA Before Care →
  Highland Elementary Highland - Gym ()
  7:00 am
• Chair Yoga July/August →
  Stow, OH Calendar, 5344 Fishcreek Road, Stow
  9:30 am
• Baby Storytime
  Akron-Summit County Public Library Main Library - Children's Library Programming Room
  10:30 am
• Summer Walking Tour Series
  Reed Memorial Library -
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• My dog has been found.
  Thank you so much everyone for your help and support. (Nextdoor Lane-Wooster)
• Wanted to set a name straight for you all .
  Jacks Happy Landing is still on the building on Massillon Road right behind Strickland. The new owner has renamed it B & R AT THE RUNWAY but will not… (Nextdoor Goodyear Park)

• EY posted a job opening for Studio+ Marketing Transformation - Sales and Delivery Lead - Senior Manager in Akron. Apply here.
• Donatos Pizza posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Akron. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Akron here.

🗞 Nearby News

Tallmadge

• Ohio Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Midday winning numbers for Aug. 24, 2026 (beaconjournal.com)
• West Geauga boys cross country: Ian Res eyeing the top step of the podium (news-herald.com)

Cuyahoga Falls

• Stand Strong Fencing of Akron Offers Fence Financing Through Wisetack (usatoday.com)
• Tony DeSare leads vibrant Cole Porter celebration at Blossom (review) (cleveland.com)
• Skull Session: Monday's Press Conference Shows Ryan Day's Personality, Marcus Fakatou Schedules Visit For Ohio State-Texas and Brian Hartline Has His QB at USF (elevenwarriors.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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