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Hi there, Akron! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Akron’s new school board change meetings and money decisions?
  • Which Akron-connected authors should you add to your reading list next?
  • Is Akron’s downtown about to become a magnet for outside developers?

Today's riddle: I’m trying to think of a new cloud joke. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Periods of rain, with a high of 63 and low of 25 degrees.
  • Monday: Winds becoming strong, temps: high: 34, low: 18. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Tuesday: Very cold; a.m. snow showers, with a high of 25 and low of 19 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. New leadership, new members slated for Akron school board in 2026 (ideastream.org) — Akron residents will see major changes on the Akron Public Schools board in 2026, with three new members and a new president taking over after a tense year of split decisions. Newly elected members say they’ll focus on shorter, more effective meetings, rebuilding community trust, and tackling looming financial challenges as district reserve funds could run out by 2028–2029.
   

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2. Here are 8 great Akron-area authors to add to your library (signalakron.org) — Akron readers looking to support local talent get eight strong suggestions here, from an Akron-born U.S. Poet Laureate to University of Akron professors and Beacon Journal alumni. The piece highlights authors with deep Akron or Northeast Ohio ties, spanning children’s fantasy, queer historical romance, Rust Belt nonfiction, and award-winning poetry that grapples with history, identity, and current events.
   

3. Why Secondary Markets May Finally Pull Developers From Tier-One Cities (bakercityherald.com) — Downtown Akron could soon attract more outside real estate developers as prices in bigger Midwest cities push projects into more affordable secondary markets. Local development leaders say Akron’s relatively low building costs, growing residential demand, and hundreds of new units in the pipeline may position the city for a new wave of investment if current projects succeed.
   

4. Akron man deported after living in U.S. for 44 years (spectrumlocalnews.com) — An Akron family is reeling after longtime resident Sone Rassavong, a Laotian immigrant who’d lived in the U.S. for 44 years, was deported following years of supervision and work authorization. His daughter describes confusion over past legal paperwork, his sudden detention at a routine check-in, and the emotional toll on seven children and 13 grandchildren now separated from him.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • In researching for a friend, I came across this site for anyone facing an eviction, dealing with family court, or even looking to defend themselves in court.
    Maybe it might be useful for some. https://libguides.uakron.edu/legaladvice#:~:text=If (Nextdoor Hazel - Goodyear)
  • I know I'm a little late but I hope everyone had a great Christmas 🎁 Me and Trudy Gene just hung at the house all day and enjoyed the peace and quiet.....
    Also believe it or not Temu has all kinds of stuff for cats at really cheap prices from snacks to scratch post. That's where I buy all Trudy's things (Nextdoor Hazel - Goodyear)
  • O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Merchandiser/Stocker - Hub in Akron. Apply here.
  • P.F. Chang's China Bistro posted a job opening for Expeditor in Akron. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Akron here.

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