Good morning, Summit County. As spring's first tender shoots emerge from the soil at Akron Cooperative Farms, a vibrant community of Bhutanese immigrants is already harvesting mustard greens from their greenhouses. This 4-acre urban oasis, transformed from a forgotten baseball field into "garden therapy" for 140 local growers, represents the beautiful intersection of cultural heritage and community resilience that flourishes in our North Hill neighborhood.
While some Summit County residents nurture the earth, others are nurturing safety this St. Patrick's Day weekend. The "Arrive Alive" program's free Lyft rides (code SUMMITGREEN25) stand ready to shepherd revelers home safely through March 18—part of an initiative that's already protected over 5,500 celebrants. Meanwhile, local entrepreneurs receive their own form of protection through a $90,000 grant bringing free financial counseling to small business owners, reinforcing Mayor Malik's belief that these ventures truly are "the heart of our community."
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🌱 Immigrant gardeners bring vibrant community farm to life in Akron. At Akron Cooperative Farms, Bhutanese immigrants are already harvesting mustard greens from greenhouses as spring approaches. The 4-acre community garden, founded in 2019 on a former baseball field, serves 140 gardeners who can eat or sell their produce. This year, the farm is introducing vermicomposting—using worms to enrich the soil—and plans to sell produce at local Nepali markets and farmers markets. Executive Director Doug Wurtz created the space specifically as "garden therapy" for immigrants in the North Hill neighborhood.
🍀 Free Lyft rides keep St. Patrick's Day celebrations safe in Summit County. The "Arrive Alive" program offers rides up to $20 using code SUMMITGREEN25 through noon on March 18. Summit County officials launched this anti-drunk driving initiative to provide a safe alternative for holiday revelers. Sheriff Kandy Fatheree warned that law enforcement will be out "in full force" during the holiday. Since its 2018 launch, the program has helped 5,559 people get home safely during major holidays.
💼 Akron entrepreneurs get financial boost with $90,000 grant. The city will offer free financial counseling to small business owners through the Akron Financial Empowerment Center, operated by United Way of Summit and Medina. Funded by the Principal Foundation, the program aims to help entrepreneurs improve their personal finances to better access capital and achieve business goals. Akron is one of only seven U.S. cities selected for this Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund Small Business Boost initiative. Mayor Shammas Malik emphasized that supporting small businesses is crucial as they are "the heart of our community."
🏡 Real Estate Reveals
Versatile Tallmadge opportunity needs kitchen: Listed at $135,000, this Tallmadge property near the Circle offers versatile commercial-residential potential with multiple rooms, good parking, and two HVAC systems, though it's sold as-is with no full kitchen.
Golf view condo modern remodel: Priced at $199,000, this freshly remodeled 2-bedroom condo in Green offers golf course views, modern finishes, and a convenient location near shopping, dining, and highways for easy commuting.
Upgraded Falls Cape under 200k: Cape Cod in Cuyahoga Falls listed at $199,900 boasts recent upgrades including vinyl siding, granite countertops, updated HVAC, and refreshed bathroom, all within minutes of shopping at Portage Crossings.🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla
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