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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:

  • Which October Akron events should you add to your calendar now?
  • What Akron Metro's new six-year contract means for your bus service
  • Police investigate deadly overnight crash at West Market and South Highland

Also on today's calendar: FREE Summit County Home Expo, October 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 73 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Monday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 68, low: 56.
  • Tuesday: Pleasant with some sun, with a high of 74 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Calendar of Events: October 2026 (fallsfreepress.com) — October is packed with things to do in and around Akron, from Broadway sing-alongs at EJ Thomas Hall and spooky shows at the Civic Theatre to Ohio Mart and Halloween festivals at Stan Hywet and the Akron Zoo. You'll also find family trick-or-treats, craft workshops, concerts, and theater productions throughout the month, many just a short drive from any Akron neighborhood.
   

2. Transit workers ratify six-year contract with Akron Metro (cleveland19.com) — Akron Metro transit workers have approved a six-year contract that will boost a typical bus operator's pay from about $66,500 to $80,200 by 2030, with retroactive pay and a signing bonus. Union leaders say the deal came after workers rejected an earlier offer and prepared to strike, potentially averting major disruption to local bus service.
   

3. Pedestrian killed, 2 drivers hurt in multi-vehicle Akron crash; impairment suspected (cleveland19.com) — A pedestrian was killed and two drivers seriously injured in a high-speed, multi-vehicle crash early Saturday at West Market Street and South Highland Avenue in Akron. Police say a westbound Chrysler 300 struck a 35-year-old man crossing the street, then hit another car and parked vehicles, and investigators suspect speed and possible impairment played a role.
   

4. SpongeBob, boomboxes and block parties mark the 26.2 marathon miles through Akron (signalakron.org) — Thousands of runners and neighbors filled Akron streets for the FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, with block parties, music, and kid-friendly themes lining the 26.2-mile route from downtown to Northwest Akron. Residents turned Wiltshire, Fairfax, Highland Square, and Merriman Valley into cheering sections, highlighting how the race has become a major community tradition that showcases the city and brings families together.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • is someone missing this cute little girl?
    She was under the porch hungry. I can't keep her i have 4 boy cats. She's friendly, good with the other cats and our 2 dogs. She has a loud purr. Let… (Nextdoor Kenmore Hill)
  • Tomorrow morning is the Akron Marathon.
    Downtown and much of the west side will see road closings, (Nextdoor Fouse)
  • Akron Area YMCA posted a job opening for Resident Camp Director - Akron Rotary Camp for Special Needs in Akron. Apply here.
  • Restaurant Depot posted a job opening for Porter 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: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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