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**Mayor Malik Highlights Community Events and Milestones in Weekly Newsletter**

Mayor Malik of Akron, Ohio, shared updates with residents through his weekly newsletter released this week. Several topics were highlighted, focusing on community engagement and celebrations:

- **Summit Fresh Mobile Market**: The market made a visit to the city, continuing to provide fresh produce and resources to Akron residents.

- **Battle of the Badges Halftime Game**: This friendly competition took place during a University of Akron game, as part of ongoing community-building efforts.

- **Celebrating Akron’s Centenarians**: The city recognized and celebrated its centenarians, honoring their contributions and long-standing presence in the community.

Citizens are encouraged to stay informed about future events and updates by subscribing to the newsletter at akronohio.gov/signup.

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