Friday, 05 April 2024 00:52

A Total Eclipse of The Heart of it All

Written by

See what I did there... with the title of this blog? You might put a palm to your face, but I think it's fun! 

We're talking about the upcoming total solar eclipse, of course, and I wanted to toss some information your way on how our area is anticipating handling the influx of visitors for the celestial celebration. 

First, here's a webpage with some general information and links. Between community centers and parks, we're expecting a whole lot of people coming out to public spaces to enjoy this momentous event, and Akron is doing its best to avoid being caught with unprepared its pants on the ground. 

 City of Akron Announces Plans for Solar Eclipse (akronohio.gov)

Next, here's a guide for experiencing the eclipse with some fun events.

 Your Guide to Experiencing the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse in Downtown Akron | Downtown Akron Partnership | Akron, OH

For those worried about traffic and congestion, check this out! 

 METRO RTA to Provide Free Fares on April 8 to Assist in Traffic Safety During Total Solar Eclipse | Downtown Akron Partnership | Akron, OH

Lastly, here's what the Beacon Journal thinks is important you know from a local perspective. 

Total eclipse in Ohio 2024: What Akronites need to know (beaconjournal.com) 

Read 220 times