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🌱 Patch AM: Where Akron residents can cool down during this week’s dangerous heat
Also, don't miss Candlelight Open Air: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac on the Akron Patch calendar
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:
- Where Akron residents can cool down during this week's dangerous heat
- How Akron's new pre-approved house plans could reshape your block
- See which Akron schools and nonprofits just landed major GAR grants
Also on today's calendar: Candlelight Open Air: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A thunderstorm or two, with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 82, low: 67.
- Saturday: Rain, then a shower, with a high of 79 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Heat advisory in effect across Northeast Ohio: Here's where to find a cooling center (ideastream.org) — Akron residents facing this week's dangerous heat can cool off at multiple city community centers, which are open to the public during regular business hours even though no dedicated cooling centers were activated. The article lists each Akron site, address, and schedule, and also explains heat illness symptoms and first-aid steps so you can recognize trouble and respond quickly. 
2. Ready-to-build housing plans are available for use in Akron (signalakron.org) — Developers and residents in Akron now have access to pre-approved "Made in Akron" housing designs and a new pattern book that speed up construction and cut costs for infill homes. City planners hope the ready-to-build plans will fill vacant lots, respect neighborhood character, and improve walkability while expanding quality housing options across Akron's older neighborhoods.
3. Where GAR Foundation is investing $2 million in Greater Akron (signalakron.org) — Akron-area residents will see more support for local arts, schools, literacy programs, and social services as GAR Foundation awards $2 million to 27 organizations, including Akron Public Schools, Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, and the Akron Symphony. The grants back everything from teacher training and housing support to downtown arts spaces and youth programs across Greater Akron.
4. 1913-2027 Ohio Edison Dam on Cuyahoga River at Akron, OH (blogspot.com) — A long-debated Ohio Edison Dam on the Cuyahoga River at Akron is highlighted for its history as a 1913 hydroelectric plant and its impact on local whitewater and geology. The piece notes soaring cost estimates for removing the now-defunct structure, framing arguments for why the dam should ultimately come down.
📸 Around Akron
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Akron
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
- Seasonal Recipes Cooking Demonstration
Odom Boulevard Branch Library - Community Room
6:30 pm - Sistas Knit 2
Maple Valley Branch Library - Conference Room
6:30 pm - NO SCHOOL - Labor Day
Resnik CLC K-5 Akron, OH 44308 - NEO Jazz Orchestra
Ellet High School Akron, OH 44308
6:00 pm - i-Ready Begins
Resnik CLC K-5 Akron, OH 44308 - Family Storytime
Odom Boulevard Branch Library - Community Room
10:30 am - Mental Health Drop-In
Maple Valley Branch Library -
11:00 am - Get Tech Help with a Technology Trainer
Firestone Park Branch Library -
1:00 pm - 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 - January 100 in 48 Hours (In Ohio) →
F A Seiberling Nature Realm 1828 Smith Road Akron OH 44313
7:00 pm - Dave Banks Big Band Featuring Scott Brotherton →
BLU Jazz+, 47 E Market St, Akron
8:00 pm
Thursday September 3
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Sunday September 13
Wednesday September 16
Saturday September 19
📣 Akron Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Where can I take a mom cat and 5 newborn kittens.
I don't feel like they are in a safe environment being outside. (Nextdoor Green/Springfield) - Need a plumber for a project in 44301 and for a project in 44109.
We are overwhelming our current guy with projects! These are flips and rentals so investor friendly is a must. Hit me up if you're interested! (Nextdoor West Akron)
- The Cleveland Clinic posted a job opening for Inventory Processor in Akron. Apply here.
- The Babcock & Wilcox Company posted a job opening for Expanding Markets Director in Akron. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Akron here.
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: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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