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🌱 Patch AM: How North Hill will celebrate International Day of Peace this Saturday

Coming up: Dave Banks Big Band Featuring Scott Brotherton on the Akron Patch calendar

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What's up Akron! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How North Hill will celebrate International Day of Peace this Saturday
  • What Ilene Shapiro says is ahead for Summit County residents
  • New classical Christian school launching soon for Akron families

Also on today's calendar: Dave Banks Big Band Featuring Scott Brotherton and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 77, low: 56.
  • Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 77 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• International Day of Peace celebration to feature live performances, diverse cuisine in Akron's North Hill neighborhood (cleveland.com) — Akron's North Hill neighborhood will host a free International Day of Peace celebration this Saturday, Sept. 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at People's Park. Residents can enjoy a community walk, live music, dance, Qi Gong, diverse international food, cultural storytelling, and the True North Awards honoring people and organizations improving North Hill.
   

• 2026 State of the County address warns of 'significant headwinds' (signalakron.org) — Summit County's State of the County address in downtown Akron highlighted new health, safety, and community empowerment funds drawn from opioid settlements, along with major fiber and housing investments. Officials also warned of federal cuts to food aid and staffing, growing housing pressures, and rapid technological change, while showcasing new AI tools and legal aid efforts serving Akron-area residents.
   

• We've planted 25 Christian schools, another 30 on the way! (ccv.org) — A new Christian school, St. Gregory Classical Academy, is opening in Akron as part of a broader effort to plant church-based schools across Ohio and the country. Organizers say the school will offer a Scripture-centered, classical education using existing church space to keep costs down. Several other new Christian schools are also launching in nearby Ohio communities.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Cats came back**9/16
    Our downstairs neighbor passed away about a week ago. Well she had outdoor cats that the population just got out of control . A very kind neighbor… (Nextdoor West Exchane)
  • Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
    Found on September 15, 2026 in Akron, OH 44310 near North Hill Branch Library Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the… (Nextdoor Chapel Hill)
  • The Cleveland Clinic posted a job opening for Health Unit Clerk – Labor and Delivery in Akron. Apply here.
  • Papa John's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Akron. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Akron here.

🗞 Nearby News

Tallmadge

  • 100 years in Tallmadge! Lifelong resident says it's the best place (beaconjournal.com)
  • Akron area schools see report card improvement, literacy a challenge (kentucky.com)
  • Ad wars heat up in Ohio's US Senate race. The price tag is high (beaconjournal.com)

Cuyahoga Falls

  • Get to know Campus Ministry outreach coordinator Rev. Nick Albin, S.J. (marquette.edu)

Ok Akron! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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