🌱 Cleveland Patch: What's Happening Today (Wed, Jan 25)

Hello, friends! It's Wednesday in Cleveland and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community, including news on:

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But first, today's weather:

Rain and snow, 2-4 in. High: 44 Low: 34.

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Here are the top stories today in Cleveland:

1. Cleveland chef heads to Ukraine to help feed residents, troops (Cleveland 19 News)
2. Are wedding expos helpful? For me, no. Here’s why. (cleveland.com)
3. Cleveland man found guilty of murder outside pizza restaurant, 2nd shooting (Cleveland 19 News)
4. Here Are the 2023 James Beard Awards Restaurant and Chef ... (Eater)
5. Cleveland police: Do you recognize this B&E, theft suspect? (Cleveland 19 News)
6. Kenny’s landed in a tropical paradise at Cleveland Botanical Garden (WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland)
7. Boeing Quarterly Loss Narrows (SME)
8. Battling breast cancer while pregnant, West Park mom shares brave journey and road to recovery (News 5 Cleveland WEWS)
9. Ohio Senate bill would prohibit state fund investments for environmental, social or environmental purposes: C (cleveland.com)
10. Cleveland Water planning future water main replacement projects in Parma (cleveland.com)
11. Northeast Ohio school closings for Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023 (cleveland.com)
12. Lakewood City Council ponders ‘Pay to Stay’ eviction law (cleveland.com)
13. NE Ohio chef remembers his cousin, the late big-leaguer Sal Bando (cleveland.com)
14. ‘Scrubs’ creator discusses new Apple TV+ show ‘Shrinking,’ working with Harrison Ford and ‘Ted Lasso’s’ final (cleveland.com)
15. Progressive Field renovations are necessary to attract today's fans (ideastream)
16. LIVE UPDATES | Wintry weather impacts Northeast Ohio: Traffic updates, school closings and more (WKYC.com)
17. Surreal Brewing Co. bringing non-alcoholic beers to Ohio (cleveland.com)
18. When does Ohio State football’s spring practice schedule begin? (cleveland.com)
19. Lanning’s Restaurant, aeroponics gardening, Burns Night make our WTAM 5-minute food-drinks chat (cleveland.com)
20. Northeast Ohio commute could be a challenge with heavy snow ... (msnNOW)
21. Northeast Ohio school closings (list) (Cleveland 19 News)
22. Failure to Launch: As the Cavs push toward new heights, the ... (cleveland.com)
23. With Browns out of contention which team should fans cheer for in playoffs? Crowquill (cleveland.com)
24. Northeast Ohio parking bans (list) (Cleveland 19 News)
25. Akron Public Schools among hundreds closed due to weather (WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland)
26. Tansy Rice Obituary (1934 - 2023) (Legacy.com)
27. James Baron | Obituary (Salem News)
28. Delories Brooks Williams Obituary (1938 - 2023) - Warren, OH ... (Legacy.com)
29. Elizabeth Twaddell Obituary (1919 - 2023) (Legacy.com)
30. Rosalie Palumbo Obituary (2023) - Cleveland, OH - The Plain Dealer (The Plain Dealer Obituaries)

Today in Cleveland:

From my notebook:

• Cleveland Browns: "run it back ⏪ take a look at some of our top rushes of the season 🏃‍♂️💨 watch more highlights on browns.com" (Cleveland Browns via Instagram)
• Cleveland Cavaliers: "Live from New York, it’s walk-ins! #LetEmKnow" (Cleveland Cavaliers via Instagram)
• Cleveland Clinic: "DJ is our youngest patient to undergo a rare heart procedure where surgeons rerouted his arteries to establish healthy blood flow. He just turned 2 and celebrated his first birthday at home! 🥳 We're loving that cake! 🎂" (Cleveland Clinic via Instagram)
• Cleveland Cavaliers: "Spida making his presence KNOWN. FirstEnergy Corp. | #LetEmKnow" (Cleveland Cavaliers via Facebook)
• Cleveland Animal Protective League: "Tiny Tim, otherwise known as Cuddly Timmy, has been described as the cuddliest cat ever! He was previously in an amazing foster home that allowed him to come out of his shell to be the affectionate kitty he is today. They have shared tha..." (Cleveland Animal Protective League via Facebook)
• Rachel Vadaj: "Cheering for the Beavers ➡️ Cheering for the Browns" (Rachel Vadaj via Facebook)
• Cleveland Clinic: "No matter the situation, you should always know about the best foods to stockpile in case of future emergencies! Keep healthy foods on hand, like tuna packets, canned veggies and fruits, and beans and rice." (Cleveland Clinic via Instagram)
• Cleveland Clinic: "DJ is our youngest patient to undergo a rare heart procedure where surgeons rerouted his arteries to establish healthy blood flow. He just turned 2 and celebrated his first birthday at home! 🥳 We're loving that cake! 🎂 DJ's heart journey:" (Cleveland Clinic via Facebook)
• Cleveland Museum of Art: "This week, we’re celebrating CMA’s Open Access anniversary, highlighting ways to engage with the CMA’s collection. Did you know you can download high-res images of #OpenAccess artworks from CMA’s collection online? NEW in 2023, Over 4 ..." (Cleveland Museum of Art via Instagram)
• Rachel Vadaj: "The Browns season may be over, but there’s always next beer! 🏈" (Rachel Vadaj via Facebook)
• Cleveland Museum of Art: "Do you remember seeing Portrait of a Woman as Saint Catherine, c. 1560 recently featured in the Stories from Storage exhibition? #CMAConservation has been working on treating this 16th-century Italian panel, currently attributed to Pier..." (Cleveland Museum of Art via Instagram)
• Cleveland Cavaliers: "Spida has been breathing life into the Cavs offense in the second half with some crucial 3 pointers. Donovan Mitchell | 24 PTS, 8 ASTS, 7 REBS" (Cleveland Cavaliers via Facebook)
• Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: "Remembering 1993 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee #EttaJames on her birthday." (Rock & Roll Hall of Fame via Facebook)
• City Dogs Cleveland: "Plucky Darby is ready to be your gal pal for a day out (and a night in!) Darby had a great time on a recent hike with a volunteer and made for great company. Here are some highlights: 🚗 A+ passenger— peacefully looked out the window & s..." (City Dogs Cleveland via Facebook)
• Danita Harris - WEWS: "Good morning:) When you stay in something past its expiration date, just like food, eventually it will spoil. If consumed in its “spoiled state”, it will make you sick. Some of our emotional sickness is caused from consuming behaviors fr..." (Danita Harris - WEWS via Facebook)
• Cleveland Botanical Garden: "Tune in this morning to KickinitwithKenny to talk about all things orchids! He’s helping us set up for the show that starts on Saturday, January 28th!" (Cleveland Botanical Garden via Facebook)
• Cleveland Scene Magazine: "The dough is made daily onsite and goes through a multi-stage process that includes a 30-minute autolyze, room-temperature bulk fermentation and 48-hour cold fermentation. The doughs are hand-stretched in front of a large picture window ..." (Cleveland Scene Magazine via Facebook)
• City of Cleveland - City Hall: "⚠️ Winter Weather Alert: Snow is expected overnight, impacting the road conditions and the morning commute. Drive safely!" (City of Cleveland - City Hall via Facebook)
• Second District Community Relations Committee: "On 1-19-23, a male entered Old Navy at Steelyard Commons and grabbed over 20 pairs of jeans and walked out without paying. If anyone recognizes the male in the attached photos, please contact Detective Murphy at 216-623-5217." (Second District Community Relations Committee via Facebook)
• Danita Harris - WEWS: "HILARIOUS!! Will Meteorologist Trent Magill ever pay attention to the NEWS!!!???!!😂" (Danita Harris - WEWS via Facebook)
• Cleveland Botanical Garden: "We are only FOUR days away from the opening of Orchids Forever 2023! Just about everywhere you turn, there are hundreds of orchids of all different shapes, sizes, and colors filling the garden right now. Here is a little sneak peak of wh..." (Cleveland Botanical Garden via Facebook)
• Cleveland Clinic: "Coffee really can get you going in the morning — and we’re not talking about an energy boost. A hot cup of joe can increase your urge to poop. A gastroenterologist explains why." (Cleveland Clinic via Facebook)
• Dawgs By Nature: For Cleveland Browns Fans: "Enjoy this video of big runs by the team this year. Not all of them are Nick Chubb and a few fun ones to remember from the season: " (Dawgs By Nature: For Cleveland Browns Fans via Facebook)
• Cleveland Scene Magazine: "Participating breweries are all located within 30 miles of Public Square." (Cleveland Scene Magazine via Facebook)
• Cleveland Animal Protective League: "On this #WishlistWednesday, will you help by donating items our Clinic team needs to care for animals at the APL? Our clinic is in need of chicken baby food for ICU patients, pet warming pads for surgery, and green pill pockets. Visit ou..." (Cleveland Animal Protective League via Facebook)
• Cleveland VA Medical Center: "The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System provides compassionate care for Veterans making their final transition. Sherry tells her story about the excellent transitional care offered by the hospice service here to her father, and why she b..." (Cleveland VA Medical Center via Facebook)
• Dawgs By Nature: For Cleveland Browns Fans: "Surprising name noted as key Browns free agent: " (Dawgs By Nature: For Cleveland Browns Fans via Facebook)
• The Cleveland Museum of Art: "Do you remember seeing Portrait of a Woman as Saint Catherine, c. 1560 recently featured in the Stories from Storage exhibition? #CMAConservation has been working on treating this 16th-century Italian panel, currently attributed to Pier ..." (The Cleveland Museum of Art via Facebook)
• University Circle Inc.: "Not only are the institutions in the Circle phenomenal on the inside, but they're also pretty great on the outside. ❄️ #UniversityCircle #InTheCircle #WinterInOhio #ThisIsCle" (University Circle Inc. via Facebook)
• Cuyahoga County Sheriff: "TOMORROW!! We look forward to seeing you 😊👮‍♀️👮" (Cuyahoga County Sheriff via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Lorain-Denison: "Looking into a class action against United Healthcare. - Anyone else have issues with their bill pay? First it was 11 days. Then they changed it to 3 weeks. Now they are saying 4 weeks to get a bill paid. In the meantime, the money I usu..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Mayfield/Lander: "Could anyone recommend a great seamstress? - Looking to have my wedding dress hemmed....I want to make sure I have a trustworthy business with something like this!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Tremont: "Neither the old man nor the old woman had been intimate in years. - They fell in love and decided to have sex after a few months of knowing each other. As they start getting undressed the old woman says “I should warn you, I have acute a..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, West Hill Colony: "Not receiving mail from USPS - Since all the roadworks in shaker blvd they have moved my mailbox and lots of other peoples. I am now not receiving any mail but often get other peoples. If anyone is receiving mail for 31339 shaker blv..." (Nextdoor)
• Public Relations, City of Cleveland Heights: "Blood Drive at the Community Center - Did you know that every 2 seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood? The American Red Cross is hosting a #ClevelandHeights Blood Drive at the Community Center on Wednesday, January 25 from 9 AM-3 PM! ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Big Creek at Snow/Pearl: "Lonely mom - So sad to see this momma and not have her family around wonder why???" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Slavic Vil.: "Does anyone have a Family member in a Nursing Home they would recommend to others? - Looking for Dementia care professionals. A Medicaid accepted facility. Thank you. 💕" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Old Brooklyn-South Border: "I will be out shoveling tomorrow. - I do the driveways, sidewalks,walkways, and trash cans. Try to do a better job than the plows. Offer reasonable prices. Can message me on here or text/call me 567-314-2077 thanks. Might not be able to ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, West 80s: "Puppy for sale, He’s a pit born Christmas Eve, SUPER SWEET AND CALM already has shots and is almost fully potty trained. - We call him Kyng ! He’s marble brown with a white belly. If interest I’ll send pictures. $150" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Rolling Ranchlands: "plumbinig advice... - Kohler toilet worked fine till the handle broke & replaced with universal handle. Two days later it started occasionally not shutting off. Tightened everything & bought universal flapper Has Korky fill valve from..." (Nextdoor)
• Press Secretary Matt Bruning, Ohio Department of Transportation: "5:30AM UPDATE: - The heaviest snow seems to be along and north of I-70 right now. This is the view from one of our OHGO.com cameras on US 33 in Union County. More than 1,100 crews are out, statewide, but this morning's commute will be ch..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Union Miles: "Is there a cell phone outage? - In CLE" (Nextdoor)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you around!

— Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel

About me: The original Pirate Queen and QA engineer for Patch. Did you know that this week I have worked at least two fourteen hour days? This sprint has been nuts and the engineering team has been keeping me hopping non-stop. I'm exhausted and very close to needing a vacation.

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