🌱 Anti-Theft Devices For UH Employees + Deadly Shooting At Sunoco

Hello, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this morning with all the most important things happening in Cleveland today.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy with a shower. High: 52 Low: 39.

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Here are the top three stories today in Cleveland:

1. University Hospitals are giving away anti-theft devices to their employees after a string of vehicle thefts of Kia and Hyundai cars. Six reported vehicle thefts in the area have taken place in parking lots at UH Cleveland Medical Center. University Hospitals said in a statement, "Like some cities have been doing, UH is being proactive and the UH Police Department will soon provide these steering locks to our employees who own Hyundai and Kia vehicles." (Cleveland 19 News)
2. A deadly shooting occurred early Monday morning around 5:00 a.m. at a Sunoco gas station. Police responded to the location on Buckeye Avenue where they say a man died from a gunshot wound. No other information was available as of Monday evening. (Cleveland 19 News)
3. Two Cleveland churches are part of 35 churches nationwide that received grants to help preserve their place in Civil Rights history. The African American Cultural Heritage Fund is providing a $20 million grant for these churches to address the needs of their physical structures to help preserve their history. Cleveland's Cory United Methodist Church and East Mount Zion Baptist Church will receive money from the grant. (Subscription: cleveland.com)

Today in Cleveland:

• United Black Fund Difference-Makers Days At Greater Cleveland Aquarium (10:00 AM)
• Tasting Tuesdays At Forest City Brewery (4:00 PM)
• Good Vibes (Pay What You Can) Yoga At The Elliot (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for farm-fresh produce? Check out the link to see where you can get it in the area. (Subscription: cleveland.com)
• Full- and part-time job opportunities are available in the Cleveland area. Available positions include branch sales associate, greeting card merchandiser, assistant project manager, and more. Click the link for more details about companies hiring in the area. (Cleveland Patch)
• Gas prices in our area are still above the national average of $3.28. As of Monday, the average price in Cleveland was $3.38 per gallon. (WKYC.com)

You're officially in the loop for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow 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.