🌱 Public Square Plans For Upgrades + Marshals Arrest Murder Suspect

Hello, everybody! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Cleveland Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today.

But first, today's weather:

A little afternoon rain. High: 43 Low: 8.

Here are the top three stories today in Cleveland:

1. Cleveland's Public Square is set to undergo an upgrade in 2023. The project reached its $3.5 million fundraising goal with support from multiple organizations, including the City of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, and more. The planned upgrades include a permanent curb extension and new reserved bus lanes. (Spectrum News 1)
2. U.S. Marshals arrested a man wanted for murder in nearby East Cleveland on Wednesday morning. The police have been looking for Michael Sheppard, 43, for a murder that allegedly took place in September. (Cleveland 19 News)
3. Ahead of an expected winter storm Friday, Cleveland and Hopkins airport officials detailed their plans on preparing city streets and keeping the airport cleared and safe for travel. City crews will be pre-treating streets late Thursday night. The city encouraged residents to avoid parking on the streets as much as possible. (WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland)

Today in Cleveland:

• Kids Cafe (Kids Ages 18 And Younger) At The Garfield Heights Branch Library (3:00 PM)
• Holiday Tours At The Cleveland History Center (5:00 PM)
• 15 Mins Of Xmas Holiday Tour At CLE Urban Winery (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Census Bureau released its family and household income estimates this month. Check out how every Ohio city ranks, including Cleveland's average family income of $42,107. (cleveland.com)
• With the winter storm comes potential winter scams. The Cleveland Better Business Bureau offered insights for homeowners on how to avoid winter storm scams from scammers who target homes that suffer property damage. (WKYC.com)
• It's going to get cold out there over the next few days, and Cleveland is preparing for it. The city announced that it will offer extended hours at warming centers from Dec. 23-26 because of the upcoming freezing temperatures. (cleveland.com)

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— 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.