Transportation
METRO board approves union agreement, ending strike threat
A September 29 board vote accepted an agreement with Transit Workers Union Local #1, keeping service running for Summit County riders.
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Community
Downtown Fall Fest brings Halloween activities to Main Street
The fifth annual family event is scheduled for October 17, with trick-or-treat stops, crafts and entertainment across downtown.
Arts & Culture
Outdoor painting competition chooses Akron for 2026 and 2027
The Ohio Plein Air Society announced a move to Summit Artspace, with artists painting around Summit County and a public display of their work.
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