The Akron Zoo will be introducing several new species as renovations and updates to its "Legends of the Wild" area are completed. Learn about the new animals that will make their debut on Saturday, May 16. 

This free, open-to-all event is designed especially for families with children ages 3–13 and offers a chance to explore, play and connect. The afternoon is designed to get kids moving, learning and enjoying time outdoors.

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If it feels like siblings can go from laughing to arguing in seconds, often over something that seems insignificant, it’s not unusual. In fact, what looks like “annoying for no reason” is usually part of normal childhood development.

Between managing schedules, remembering school forms, coordinating meals and keeping track of everyone else’s needs, modern motherhood often comes with an invisible checklist that never really turns off. For a growing number of moms, self-care isn’t about occasional pampering — it’s about finding creative, sometimes unexpected ways to make daily life more sustainable.

This month we provide ways for moms to think outside the box when it comes to self-care. We also highlight local mom and author Abby Dosen, who knows firsthand how easy it is for mothers to lose themselves in the daily demands of raising children. Plus, learn about how AI can impact children's mental health, celebrate area teachers, prepare for a summer of learning fun, and more!

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 The Maltz Museum announced the winners of the 2026 Stop the Hate Youth Speak Out and Youth Sing Out Contest. Each year, the contest awards $100,000 to Northeast Ohio middle and high school students, teachers, and schools who take a stand against hate and discrimination.