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It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
Cleveland State’s men’s and women’s teams made it to the Horizon League championship; the MAC tournament is at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse; Akron is second in their conference; and the Cavs, of course, are still third in theirs.
Give yourself a hand
Kudos to everyone turning out even though the presidential contests are already decided. If you’re voting tomorrow, read our guide to judicial races and know your options.
All about the ‘batements, baby
CMSD lost out on more than $200 million over six years due to tax abatements. Supporters of abatements say they’re necessary for the city’s growth. Meanwhile …
Cleveland rents soar
The median one-bedroom rental price rose 16% last year, to $1,270, per Axios — higher than anywhere else in Ohio. In a city that’s been losing population for 50 years.
A court of their own?
City Council approved $100,000 to partially finance an indoor court at 12400 Crossburn Ave. That should help with the lines at the few existing public courts for the fastest-growing sport-like activity in the U.S.
A span plan began
A federal grant will cover the cost of a feasibility study for re-opening the streetcar level for cyclists and pedestrians and as a venue for events.
The one about Fight Club
The blond brothers are brawling their way to celebrity status. Jake is scheduled to fight Mike Tyson in Vegas in July. Logan officially announced WWE’s Summerslam will take place at Cleveland Browns Stadium in August; he is expected to be part of the lineup.
Weather or not
Hotels are filling up, schools will close, folks are figuring out where they will watch. That distant laughter you hear is the lake gods planning the thickest cloud cover Cleveland has ever seen.
The heroes Cleveland needs
Little green hats off to everyone who started drinking before sunrise yesterday and still made it to work this morning. Training for next year begins Friday.
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