Morning Akron! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
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Also on today's calendar: Candlelight Open Air: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Top Doctors 2026 (akronlife.com) — If you're looking for medical care in or around Akron, this comprehensive Top Doctors 2026 list highlights specialists across dozens of fields, many at Akron Children's, Summa, Cleveland Clinic Akron General and Western Reserve. From pediatrics and cardiology to orthopedics and mental health, it offers names, practices and phone numbers to help you find local care that fits your needs.
2. Akron, Summit County Land Bank unveil free residential home designs (cleveland.com) — Akron is rolling out free, pre-approved home designs to cut costs and speed up new residential construction across city neighborhoods. The "Made in Akron" plans and pattern book are meant to reflect existing neighborhood character while expanding housing options, supporting builders, and advancing Mayor Shammas Malik's broader push to boost the city's housing supply.
3. 'Please be careful': Akron woman's car swallowed by sinkhole after water main break (news5cleveland.com) — An Akron driver's car was swallowed by a sinkhole on Spicer Street after a water main break, highlighting safety concerns on city roads. She escaped with help from neighbors and is urging fellow residents to be extra cautious as officials acknowledge Akron is on pace for a record year of water main breaks due to aging pipes.
4. Coventry staff recognized for service to the district (akron.com) — Coventry Local Schools, just south of Akron, recently honored long-serving staff and approved several key agreements for the 2026-27 year, including a school resource officer contract with the Summit County Sheriff's Office. The board also renewed digital learning tools, set bus routes and continued the districtwide breakfast program, with its next public meeting Sept. 16 at Coventry High School.
5. Goodyear Towpath Trek fall hike/bike challenge underway: how to participate (cleveland.com) — Akron-area walkers and cyclists can take on the Goodyear Towpath Trek this fall by completing four designated sections of the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail by Nov. 30. Finishers can pick up a commemorative pin at the Richard Howe House on West Exchange Street in Akron or have it mailed, making the challenge a flexible way to explore nearby parks and history.
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