? East Fourth Street Makeover + Bicyclist Injured In Hit And Run

Hello again, everybody! It's Tuesday in Cleveland and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 20 Low: 18.

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Here are the top three stories today in Cleveland:

1. East Fourth Street could become a hub for outdoor entertainment in the future. The owner of the location, Ari Maron, said he is working on plans for an outdoor refreshment area, valet, and swings and a canopy to make the space more inviting. "My goal is that we find ways to expand it throughout downtown if it?s successful. In other cities, every time one of these things is implemented, it has a really positive impact on the public realm and on the environment," Maron said. (Subscription: cleveland.com)
2. A bicyclist was seriously injured last week when they were hit by a vehicle on Warren Road. According to police, the bicyclist was riding in the curb lane around 10:00 p.m. when a car struck him from behind and continued driving near Triskett Avenue. The victim reportedly sustained serious injuries. (Trigger warning) A video of the incident was captured by a nearby Ring doorbell camera and is available at the link. (Cleveland 19 News)
3. A salmonella outbreak linked to a pet bearded dragon has made its way to Ohio. The recent health crisis caused by the bearded dragons was reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention started in 2022. The outbreak has been reported in a total of 20 states so far and is spread through the reptile's fecal excrement. (Spectrum News 1)

Today in Cleveland:

• Tasting Tuesdays At Forest City Brewery (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Bundle up, Cleveland! Temperatures are expected to be in the 20s today and the cold looks like it's here to stay this week. (WKYC.com)
• The City of Cleveland is holding its Budget Town Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 1. The meeting will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. at the Cleveland Music Hall. (City of Cleveland - City Hall)
• New items have been added to the Elvis Presley exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame from Graceland. Check out the sneak peek at the link! (Rock & Roll Hall of Fame via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

? Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.