Akron Beacon Journal

Transitional weather always leads to one big wardrobe question: What shoes actually work for it? One day you're grabbing coffee in the morning chill, the next you're removing all your layers while running weekend errands. Fall calls for footwear that's comfortable enough for long days on your feet but versatile enough to pair with everything from leggings and oversized sweaters to denim and flannels. That's exactly why the Skechers Arch Fit Arcade collection has been trending for fall.

Parents of Numberblocks fans may want to shop early. This educational Advent Calendar delivers nearly a month of counting, building and holiday fun. Sept. 9, 2026, 9:10 a.m. ET The Numberblocks Advent Calendar is a popular holiday item for young children learning to count. It contains 24 surprises, including character pieces and a fold-out game board. Popular advent calendars often sell out before the peak holiday season begins.

Sept. 9, 2026, 9:00 a.m. ET BEREA ― The Browns players had Sept. 8 off as the usual Tuesday day off. Now, as Sept. 9 arrives, it's back to work, full-speed-ahead toward the Jacksonville Jaguars. This day marks the official shift completely into regular-season mode for all involved, including the media.

Updated Sept. 9, 2026, 8:51 a.m. ET Browns cornerback Denzel Ward is teaming up with the Guardians, at least in the owner's suite. Ward, a five-time Pro Bowler who attended Nordonia High School before playing at Ohio State, has joined the Guardians' ownership group as a minority investor, a team source has confirmed to the Beacon Journal. Ward also joins Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce as recently-announced minority investors in the ownership group, led by Paul Dolan and David Blitzer.

Sept. 9, 2026, 6:57 a.m. ET The Miami Dolphins' season opener is just days away, and fans still have time to turn the first road game of the year into an epic last-minute Las Vegas getaway. The Dolphins begin the regular season against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13. It marks the start of the first regular season under new head coach Jeff Hafley and quarterback Malik Willis.

Chef Dave Russo talks about the future of his Cuyhoga Falls restaurant Chef Dave Russo talks about the future of his Cuyahoga Falls restaurant Russo's including who will take over for him

The Akron Society of Artists is celebrating its 95th anniversary with a special display at the Akron History Center. The society was founded in 1931 and has included notable members like Mercury spacesuit designer Russell Colley. The group holds weekly meetings, drawing sessions and plein air events that are open to the public. Talk about mixed media. These artists have excelled in drawings, watercolors, oils, pastels, sculptures … and spacesuits?!?!?

The women's wellness brand is expanding beyond vaginal and hormonal health with a once-daily supplement aimed at hair thinning, shedding and volume concerns. Sept. 9, 2026, 6:08 a.m. ET O Positiv expands beyond women's wellness with a new hair growth supplement O Positiv Health is adding a new category to its growing women's wellness portfolio.

Akron Beacon Journal Sept. 9, 2026, 6:05 a.m. ET It may be hard to believe that it's been 25 years since the horrific attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City on Sept. 11, 2001, changed life as we know it as Americans. It remains the deadliest terrorist attack in history, tragically ending the lives of more than 2,900 people, including hundreds of firefighters and law enforcement personnel.

Sept. 9, 2026, 6:04 a.m. ET Hudson’s Sianez Johnson named assistant high school principal of the year Sianez Johnson, unit principal at Hudson High School, has been named Ohio High School Assistant Principal of the Year by the Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators.