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? Rabbi Pleads Guilty To Sex Sting Felony Charges + John Mayer Show

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Hello again, friends. It's Friday in Cleveland and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in the community.


But first, today's weather:

A snow shower in the morning. High: 36 Low: 33.

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Here are the top three stories today in Cleveland:

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  1. Yesterday, Rabbi Stephen Weiss pled guilty to felony charges involving an underage sex sting. Weiss, 61, had preached at B?nai Jeshurun for 20 years until his April arrest. He pleaded guilty to attempted unlawful sexual contact with a minor and possessing criminal tools. As a result, he must register as a sex offender every six months for the next 25 years. (Subscription: cleveland.com)
  2. John Mayer fans, mark your calendars! John Mayer is bringing his solo acoustic tour to Cleveland. Tickets for his solo acoustic show at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Saturday, Mar. 25 go on sale next week! Presale starts Feb. 1 at 9:00 a.m.; show tickets start at $49.50. (Subscription: cleveland.com)
  3. Cold and snowy weather makes the perfect backdrop for winter activities near Cleveland this weekend. The Cleveland Foundation Skating Rink is open on select days through Feb. 20 and offers free staking lessons to kids on Saturdays between 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Or, visit Cleveland Metroparks for hundreds of miles of hiking trails, snowshoeing, sledding, and more. (WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland)

Today in Cleveland:

  • Kevin Conaway At House Of Blues (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Get a sneak peek of the Cleveland Museum of Art's upcoming exhibition. The exhibition, "The Tudors: Art and Majesty in Renaissance England," includes six books from the Renaissance era. A sneak peek of one of the books is on the museum's Instagram. (Cleveland Museum of Art via Instagram)
  • New pets are available for adoption in the Cleveland area! New dogs and cats are looking for their fur-ever homes, including Ramen, an adult male Domestic Short Hair cat, and Bingo, an adult male mixed-breed terrier. (Cleveland Patch)
  • Police need the community's help locating a missing and endangered female juvenile. Doralie Morales is a Hispanic female, age 11, four-feet seven-inches tall, 105 pounds, with blonde braids and brown eyes. Her photo is at the link. (Second District Community Relations Committee via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next 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.

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