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Happy weekend, Akron!
In today’s happening-today edition: Record $21 million zoo expansion, a maple sugar festival and pancake breakfast, an Oscar-themed murder mystery dinner, and more. + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Record-setting plans take shape: Akron Zoo plans a $21 million expansion with habitats for giraffes, wildebeests, and ostriches, plus a ride, the largest in its 73-year history, with construction set to start this summer — see what’s planned and when.
A decade of artistic growth: Akron Soul Train has launched its anniversary season with Together, Here featuring alumni artists, plus a solo installation by Maddie McSweeney. The opening reception is today, March 13 — get all the details.
Local voices step forward: Sixty-five Akron residents were chosen through a civic lottery to join Unify Akron’s first assembly. The University of Akron hosts a ceremony today to kick off community housing efforts — read the full story.
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Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Fries worth a detour: At The Lockview, hand-cut fries nail the crispy-outside, fluffy-inside sweet spot. Get a basket, or upgrade them next to a grilled cheese or the Lockview Burger. Salt, dip, repeat, turning an ordinary weeknight into a small, snacky win.
Skin upgrade, stat: If your winter face needs a pep talk, Modern Vitality Medical Spa delivers fixes that last, with thoughtful injectables, microneedling, and laser refreshes, all from a friendly, highly trained local team. Step into spring looking well-rested and fresh.
Dial in your drives: At Silver Creek Metro Park, an 18-hole disc golf course threads wide fairways and sneaky elevation, serving up a satisfying grind without the crowds. Expect birdies, the occasional mulligan, and that irresistible “one more hole” pull that keeps rounds rolling.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
✂ Paper/Document Shredding @ Summit e-Waste Recycling Solutions | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 AM – If your file cabinet is a time capsule, bring it to free paper shredding on Saturday mornings and watch the past become confetti. It is weekly, it is public, and there is a one file box per person limit, so protect privacy, not clutter.
📚 Spring Book Sale @ North Hill Branch Library | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Summer’s creeping in, so stock your porch-reading stack at Friends of the North Hill Branch Library’s semi-annual, full-day sale. Think rows of books, puzzles, and unexpectedly great finds, all priced for guilt-free binge reading. Bring a tote, and your best treasure-hunting patience.
♻ Ohio & Erie Canal Cleanup @ Summit Lake Park | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Pitch in at Summit Lake Park to keep the canal, Towpath Trail, and Connector Trails the kind of place we actually brag about. They bring gloves, grabbers, snacks, and haul-away, you bring sturdy shoes and good humor, and together we outmuscle several tons of trash.
🐣 Easter Egg Hunt and Carnival @ Cuyahoga Falls Church of the Nazarene | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Round up the kiddos, infants through 5th grade, for an Easter egg hunt and carnival that burns energy and delivers grins. Parents can supervise, claim a modest candy tax, and chat with neighbors, and if the weather misbehaves, it all moves inside the church.
💉 24th Annual Battle of the Bikers Blood Drive @ Hall of Fame Harley-Davidson (Cuyahoga Falls) | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – Pick your Harley shop, roll up a sleeve, and help Akron bragging rights land with the right crew. Your pint helps patients, nudges your dealer toward the trophy, and scores you a T-shirt, maybe even a shot at ten grand.
🥞 Maple Sugar Festival & Pancake Breakfast @ Hale Farm & Village | Sunday (3/15) at 10:00 AM – Spring’s first real win: the Maple Sugar Festival and Pancake Breakfast returns for three sweet March weekends. Watch the sap run, smell the steam, then tackle a proper stack with real-deal syrup, coffee, and neighborly chatter. Elastic waistbands, deeply encouraged.
🕵 Murder Mystery Dinner – Oscar Madness @ BLU-Tique, Akron, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel | Sunday (3/15) at 4:00 PM – At the BLU-Tique in the historic United Building downtown, it’s an Oscar-themed murder mystery dinner where you wield a ballot and a magnifying glass. Think red carpet vibes, cheeky suspects, solid cocktails, and the only acceptance speech is you nailing the culprit.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Akron report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 45°F – Low: 36°F – Precip: 3%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Northwest wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. East wind 2 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 68°F – Low: 44°F – Precip: 14%
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Southeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Later: A chance of rain after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 20 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
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