🌱 Police Seek Missing Teenage Girls + Best Italian Food In Cleveland

Welcome back, Cleveland. I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Intervals of clouds and sun. High: 31 Low: 25.

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Here are the top three stories today in Cleveland:

1. Cleveland Police are asking the public for help in a search for two missing teen girls. The two teens have been missing since Jan. 5. Tynaisha Perry, 15, was last seen at Garrett Morgan High School. Samari Ealom, 15, was last seen on West 54th Street. Authorities believe Perry and Morgan could be together and anyone with any information on their whereabouts should contact the authorities. (Cleveland 19 News)
2. Cleveland Clinic aired its Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Celebration on Friday. The annual event, which has been running for 31 years, honored the prolific Baptist preacher and social justice activist. The event featured speakers and live musical performances. You can watch the entire celebration at the link. (Cleveland Clinic Newsroom)
3. When it comes to good Italian food, Cleveland is hard to beat. The greater Cleveland area has fantastic Italian restaurants, from family-friendly pizza eateries to elegant restaurants perfect for date night. Don't forget the homemade desserts, hand-rolled pasta, and classic Italian dishes made in exciting new ways. The list at the link is a great way to set up your tour of Italian restaurants in Cleveland. (NewsBreak Original)

Today in Cleveland:

• This Way Out At Beachland Ballroom & Tavern (12:00 PM)
• Larchmere Arts Presents Comedy Workshop At Larchmere Arts (2:00 PM)
• Dave Hinrich At Welcome To The Farm (6:00 PM)
• Candlelight: A Tribute To Beyoncé At Maltz Performing Arts Center (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Meet Dotson, the sweetest and most chill 9-year-old pit bull mix you could adopt! He's excellent on a leash and ready to join your family! Contact FIDO's Companion Rescue Inc. to learn more. (FIDO's Companion Rescue Inc. via Facebook)
• Want to win a signed football from the Cleveland Browns? Check out the link for more details on how to win this rare prize. (Cleveland Browns via Facebook)
• The Orchids Forever Show at the Cleveland Botanical Garden is getting closer! Click the link for a sneak peek of the event. (Cleveland Botanical Garden via Facebook)

That's it for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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.