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Morning Fairlawn! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What's moving into Fairlawn's old Skyway spot soon?
  • See how much Fairlawn homes sold for earlier this year.
  • When can you visit the Fairlawn Rotary Observatory this fall?

Also on today's calendar: Cars & Coffee | Annual Cruise-In and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 80, low: 64.
  • Friday: Some sun; nice, less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Dutch Bros Coffee coming to former Stow-Glen, Fitworks moving to site (beaconjournal.com) — Fairlawn is slated to get a new Dutch Bros Coffee drive-thru in the former Skyway location, marking one of the chain's first Northeast Ohio spots. Alongside a new Stow location and other nearby retail additions, residents can expect more options for coffee, snacks, and quick stops in the coming months.
   

• Real estate transfers in Greater Akron for early February 2026 (kentucky.com) — Several Fairlawn homes changed hands in early February, including properties on Chestnut Lane, Stanley Road, Corunna Avenue and Morewood Road, with prices ranging from the low $200,000s to nearly $800,000. The broader report also highlights top sales across Summit, Portage and Medina counties, offering a snapshot of how active and competitive the regional housing market remains.
   

• Terrific Twilight: Fairlawn Rotary Observatory (akronlife.com) — Fairlawn residents helped make the Bath Nature Preserve's Rotary Observatory a reality, and it's now hosting regular public stargazing nights just a short drive away. The volunteer-run facility offers accessible telescopes, educational programs, and special events like International Observe the Moon Night on Sept. 19 and a meet-and-greet with a telescope raffle on Oct. 3.
   

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  • Akron photo quiz: Can you identify this breakfast spot? (signalakron.org)
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Ok Fairlawn! 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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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