🏙️ Historic Akron building gets $31 million makeover to bridge campus-city divide. The University of Akron is transforming the iconic Polsky Building from an isolated campus structure into a vibrant connector between university and downtown life. The $31 million renovation project, half-funded by the Knight Foundation, will bring approximately 2,000 students, faculty, and staff into daily contact with Main Street. When completed in early 2027, the modernized building will feature upgraded labs, expanded E-Sports studios, art galleries, community services, and retail spaces. University President Robert Nemer emphasized the project's significance: "We don't see our success as a university as mutually exclusive with our city and our community."
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🏫 Two Ohio school districts seek voter approval for education funding. Streetsboro City Schools is asking voters to approve a 5-mill additional levy that would generate nearly $3.9 million annually starting in 2026. The district has been in deficit spending since last year, which officials warn will lead to negative cash balances by 2028 without new funding. Meanwhile, Windham Exempted Village Schools is seeking renewal of a 1.5-mill levy for permanent improvements like roof repairs and equipment replacement. Tallmadge and Springfield districts in neighboring Summit County also have levy requests on the November 4 ballot.
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🏊 Cleveland Heights residents finally regain access to Heights High pool. After years of delays, interim Mayor Tony Cuda is set to execute an agreement with the school district allowing community swimming time. The pool, part of a $157 million voter-approved renovation in 2013, will initially be available on weekday mornings from 6 to 7:30 AM. The agreement splits costs between Cleveland Heights (75%) and University Heights (25%), with the school district providing the facility at no charge. Recreation Center pass holders will swim for free, with others paying a small fee when the program begins in November.
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Spacious Colonial needs updating: Priced at $289,900, this spacious Colonial in Streetsboro offers 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and a four-season room on a 0.57-acre lot, with some areas ready for cosmetic updates to realize its full potential.
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