🌱 Deshaun Watson Back In NFL + Holly-Jolly-Trolley Pulls Into Town

Morning, everybody! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Cleveland Daily. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Breezy and not as cool. High: 57 Low: 47.

Here are the top three stories in Cleveland today:

1. Deshaun Watson has been reinstated to the NFL. The Cleveland Browns quarterback is expected to start playing on Sunday, where he will face off against his former team, The Texans. This will be Watson's first regular season game in 700 days. He was suspended for 11 games after the NFL found him guilty of sexually harassing several massage therapists. (The Spun)
2. The driver accused of killing a Cleveland firefighter in a hit and run is now facing additional charges. Leander Bissel, 40, is charged with crashing and then fleeing the scene of an accident in the eastbound lanes near Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. on Nov. 19. Johnny Tetrick, 51, was reportedly struck by Bissel's vehicle, and later died from his injuries. He had been with the Cleveland Division of Fire for 27 years. (Cleveland 19 News)
3. The holiday trains have arrived in Cleveland, and they're bringing along plenty of fun. Santa, Mrs. Claus, the Elf, and even Rudolph will be in attendance with the Holly-Jolly-Trolley! This is just one of the ways the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority is celebrating the holidays. The trolley will appear at the Cleveland Public Library, Northwest Neighborhood CDC, and Wade Oval Park. (Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority via Facebook)

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Today in Cleveland:

• Pippin at Near West Theatre (12:00 AM)
• Skyforce at Wolstein Center (1:00 PM)
• The Plot In You at Beachland Ballroom (6:00 PM)
• Ali Gatie at House of Blues Cleveland (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• A ton of amazing dogs got adopted from City Dogs Cleveland last week! But there are still tons of loving dogs out there in need of rescuing - so consider adopting a new member of the family. (City Dogs Cleveland via Facebook)
• The Cleveland Cavaliers continue to win big! They beat out the Raptors at their last game. (Cleveland Cavaliers via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with 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.