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Good morning to you Cleveland! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Red Line shutdowns change your Cleveland commute in 2027?
  • How one Cleveland mom forced her landlord to restore safe heat
  • Where Cleveland pet owners can actually save on vet bills in 2026

Also on today's calendar: Tanael Joachim - The Alien Everywhere Tour and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: After dinner, my parents asked if I could clear the table. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Fog in the morning, with a high of 53 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Friday: Breezy with rain and drizzle, temps: high: 59, low: 38.
  • Saturday: Periods of rain, with a high of 49 and low of 30 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. RTA's Red Line Overhaul Moves Into Construction Phase (clevelandmagazine.com) — Cleveland transit riders can expect major Red Line construction as GCRTA prepares to roll out its first new rapid transit railcars since 1985, starting with platform retrofits and facility upgrades. Work will bring short shutdowns in 2027 and long-term improvements, including standardized trains across all three rail lines and upgrades at several Cleveland stations and the Central Rail Maintenance Facility.
   

2. Cleveland mother of two celebrates heat after months-long battle with landlord (cleveland19.com) — A Cleveland mother of two finally has reliable heat after months of battling her landlord over a burned-out, hazardous boiler that left her home in the 50s and her kids staying with their grandmother. With a new furnace installed, heat flowing at 74 degrees, and a promise to cover past electric bills, she says standing up for her family was worth the stress.
   

3. How to cut veterinary costs in 2026: Ready Pet GO! (wkyc.com) — Cleveland pet owners facing tight 2026 budgets get a rundown of local low-cost clinics, spay/neuter programs, and vaccination resources to keep animals healthy without breaking the bank. The piece also explains how preventive care, pet insurance, payment plans, and upcoming virtual vet visits can help you manage surprise medical bills and avoid heartbreaking shelter surrenders.
   

4. East Cleveland City Schools celebrate 'We are EC Day' marking end of state oversight (news5cleveland.com) — East Cleveland students and staff are celebrating a major milestone: after nearly seven years under the state’s Academic Distress Commission, the district has regained full local control thanks to big gains on Ohio’s report card. With “We Are EC Day,” new hoodies, and congratulations that even included a Cleveland Browns player, leaders say the focus now shifts to boosting literacy and graduation rates even higher.
   

5. Girls basketball scoreboard and top performers for Jan. 7 (cleveland.com) — Cleveland-area girls basketball teams kicked off 2026 with a packed Wednesday slate, including 17 games featuring cleveland.com Top 25 programs. Standout performances included milestone 1,000-point careers for Tatiana Mason of Brush and Madyson Sokolowski of Keystone, plus key conference wins for Wadsworth, Mentor, and others.
   

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