🌱 Violent Crimes Decreasing In Cleveland + City Poverty Rates

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with all the most important things happening these days in Cleveland.

But first, today's weather:

Breezy with a gusty thunderstorm. High: 86 Low: 62.

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Here are the top four stories today in Cleveland:

1. According to police data, violent crimes are on a downward trend in Cleveland. Cleveland Chief of Police Wayne Drummond said the department's strategic plan to lower violent crime appears to be getting results. (Cleveland 19 News)
2. Cleveland business owners, located on E. 105th Street in Glenville, plan to sue the city. The owners plan to sue for losses due to a construction project that stopped last year, but its orange construction barrels continue to block the road. "There's nowhere to park, one-way traffic," explained business owner Kimberly Carter. Cleveland Councilman Kevin Conwell said the contractors are demanding more money to get the job done, but the city's legal team is now involved. (Cleveland 19 News)
3. Cleveland police arrested a 51-year-old Rocky River man who is accused of throwing a water bottle that hit Browns owner Jimmy Haslam on Sunday, Sep. 18. He has been accused of assault, disorderly conduct, and failure to comply with a direct order. The Browns plan to ban the suspect. (Cleveland.com)
4. According to the new U.S. Census Bureau, the poverty rate in Cleveland has dropped from 32 percent the year before to 29.3 percent. However, the city remains among the highest poverty rates in the nation. (Cleveland.com)

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Today in Cleveland:

• Nourish Our Neighbors Donation Drive At Greater Cleveland Aquarium (10:00 AM)
• Little Shop Of Horrors At The Hanna Theatre (7:30 PM)
• American Mariachi At Allen Theatre: Playhouse Square (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service
  issued a public health alert due to possible E.coli concerns in ground-beef products in HelloFresh. (Cleveland.com)
• A federal grand jury charged 32-year-old Brandon Monteal Williams of Cleveland Heights with stealing packages from the mail and cash from the United States Postal Service. View the link to read the full article. (Department of Justice)
• Cleveland Museum of Art acquired a major abstract canvas by Delaney, named "Untitled," 1958. View the link to learn more. (Cleveland.com)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you around.

— Rose Mendez

About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!