Software Glitch Causes Minor Disruptions in Akron City Services

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This Week's Highlights:

Upcoming Events:

7/23: Do you have the tools you need for a potential power outage? If not don’t fret, “Street Craftery” can put you in good hands as they will be hosting a lunchtime candle making event. You will learn how to construct your own candle and even add scents of your choice to it! This event will be Tuesday from 11am-12.

7/25-7/27: I Know it’s July but are you already starting to feel the Christmas spirit? If so, bring your holiday spirit down to “Northside Marketplace” Thursday to Saturday between 9am-9pm. There will be lots of holiday items to purchase and activities occurring!

7/26:If you didn’t already know, the mustill store museum provides free lunches every Friday from 11:30-1:00pm. All you have to do is bring yourself and you can indulge in a delicious meal and enjoy live music.

7/22-7/28 Weather

Mon 22, Cloudy, 82°/64°

Tue 23, Partly Cloudy, 85°/68°

Wed 24, Partly Cloudy, 85°/66°

Thu 25, AM Showers, 78°/60°

Fri 26, Mostly Sunny, 81°/59°

Sat 27, Sunny, 84°/61°

Sun 28, Mostly Sunny, 88°/66°

Fact Of The Day: First Police Car

The history of Akron's first police car is a pretty fascinating one. In 1899, the Akron Police Department introduced the first electric police car in the United States. This vehicle was built by the Collins Buggy Company, a local manufacturer known for its horse-drawn carriages. The electric police car was equipped with a stretcher, lights, and a gong, serving multiple purposes from transporting prisoners to rushing officers to crime scenes. This pioneer spirit of Akron went on to but set a precedent for the future use of motor vehicles in police work nationwide.

Story of the week: Software Glitch Causes Minor Disruptions in Akron City Services

Akron city staff discovered issues caused by a faulty software update issued July 18th by the US cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike. The firm has confirmed that this is not a security incident or cyberattack.

The outage affected some city devices and servers, though core city services remain operational. Critical functions, including 911 dispatch operations and water and wastewater services, continue to run smoothly without serious disruption.

IT personnel are working diligently to restore full functionality to other departments and systems. All city buildings remain open to the public, and employees are reporting to work as usual. However, some city services, including 311 website access, the Utilities Business Office, Income Tax, and city golf courses, may have experienced slight delays.

Mayor Malik expressed his gratitude for the residents' patience and understanding. “Our critical and core city functions and services are working as intended, and we expect to have all other functionality back up and running very soon. I want to express my sincere appreciation to our IT staff for their diligence in quickly catching these issues last night and their swift work in addressing the problems,” he stated.

Local Flavor: Nepali Kitchen

Papa Joe's Iacomini's in Akron, Ohio is a family-owned Italian restaurant known for its authentic cuisine. Located on Akron-Peninsula Road, it offers a menu that features things such as classic Italian dishes made from scratch like pasta, seafood, and meat entrees. The restaurant is praised for its flavorful food, friendly service, and cozy ambiance, making it a popular spot for both locals and visitors. With a history dating back to 1932, Papa Joe's Iacomini's continues to uphold its tradition of using family recipes passed down through generations. It has become a local favorite for those seeking a genuine taste of Italy in the heart of Akron.

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