Akron Beacon Journal

The NASCAR Cup Series race at North Wilkesboro (N.C.) Speedway is Sunday, July 19 at 7 p.m. ET. This guide explains how to buy tickets for this weekend's event, but also for every NASCAR Cup Series event remaining in 2026, along with crucial information about each race. The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season has drawn plenty of intrigue and produced riveting storylines thus far as the season heads into the summer months.

The 2026 U.S. Open will be held from August 30 to September 13 in Queens, New York. This tournament is the final Grand Slam of the year, featuring the world's top tennis players. Tickets for various rounds and stadium sessions are now available for purchase. Wimbledon 2026 has come to a close with Jannik Sinner winning back-to-back men's titles, while 21-year-old Linda Noskova won the women's title.

Applications for ArtsNow's 2026 Placemaking Project Grants program opens Aug. 1. The program, a partnership with the Summit County Land Bank, aims to support community-centered arts and culture projects. It provides support up to $10,000 for projects that use creative placemaking to "invest in and activate neighborhoods across Summit County," according to ArtsNow's website. Examples of projects include arts festivals, workshops, writing or visual art activities or musical therapy programming.

July 13, 2026, 1:44 p.m. ET Akron Mayor Shammas Malik has chosen a successor to former Chief City Prosecutor Craig Morgan. Effective July 13, Jessica Connell assumed the role vacated by Morgan following his appointment to public safety chief in January. Connell has served as a public defender, assistant prosecutor, police legal advisor and, most recently, as the city's domestic violence and community prosecutor, the city said in a July 13 press release.

Messy summer meals just got a little cheaper thanks to a fresh deal on Amazon. July 13, 2026, 1:42 p.m. ET Amazon is currently offering a deal on Bounty 200-Count Paper Napkins. The price is $2.69 when using a digital coupon and the Subscribe & Save option. This deal beats Walmart's current price for the same product. The article suggests this low price may not last long and could sell out quickly.

From skin and hair support to post-workout recovery, collagen peptides are having a major moment—here’s how to choose the right option for your routine. July 13, 2026, 1:30 p.m. ET Collagen peptides are a popular wellness supplement with benefits for skin, hair, nails, and joints. Great Lakes Wellness offers a range of collagen products, including powders and capsules. Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body and is a key component of connective tissue.

Summit County residents have the opportunity to support affordable housing initiatives by simply buying a new beverage at Kavé Coffee Bar in Barberton throughout July. Habitat for Humanity of Summit County partnered with the shop to create a special feature drink called "S'more Than A Home." Fifteen percent of all the drink's sales will be donated directly to the nonprofit to help build affordable housing, according to a news release.

July 13, 2026, 1:13 p.m. ET The heat has returned. The National Weather Service says unseasonably warm temperatures in the 90s are back in the Greater Akron forecast. The expected high on Tuesday is expected to be around 96 degrees with the so-called real feel temperature of 100 degrees or so. The high on Wednesday will be in the low 90s.

July 13, 2026, 12:42 p.m. ET Hilary Duff is currently on her massively successful "The Lucky Me Tour." Last-minute tickets are still available for her upcoming shows across the United States. The U.S. leg of the tour will conclude on Aug. 16 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Ticket prices vary by location, with some starting as low as $20. This is what dreams are made of— there are still last-minute tickets available to see Hilary Duff perform in her comeback era.

QVC just restocked Dyson’s sought-after portable fan—and new shoppers can get it for under $70 with this promo code. July 13, 2026, 12:26 p.m. ET Dyson has released a new portable cooling device, the Hushjet Mini Cool Handheld Fan. The popular fan, which has been selling out, is currently restocked at QVC. New QVC customers can get a $30 discount on the fan, reducing the price to $69.99. The fan features a bladeless design, a rechargeable battery, and a compact, lightweight build.