🌱 Patch AM: How did Cleveland Heights steady City Hall after a chaotic year?

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In today's newsletter:

• How did Cleveland Heights steady City Hall after a chaotic year?
• Did you spot your favorite Tigers in this hoops photo gallery?

Also on today's calendar: HOBBIT at Dobama Theatre and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one volcano say to the other volcano? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A.M. flurries; cloudy, chilly, with a high of 27 and low of 22 degrees.
• Monday: Cloudy and not as cold, temps: high: 40, low: 30.
• Tuesday: A little afternoon rain, with a high of 44 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Cleveland Heights finds calm after yearlong storm (cleveland.com) — Cleveland Heights has emerged from a year of political turmoil with a new mayor, a freshly passed budget, and progress on key projects like the Park Synagogue redevelopment and expanded pool access for residents. After former Mayor Kahlil Seren’s recall, interim Mayor Tony Cuda stabilized City Hall, rehired key staff, and set up a smooth handoff to Mayor Jim Petras, aiming to restore calm and trust in local government.
   

• PHOTOS: Mentor vs. Cleveland Heights girls basketball, Jan. 3, 2026 (news-herald.com) — Cleveland Heights girls basketball fans can relive the Jan. 3 matchup against Mentor through a large photo gallery from the game. Dozens of action shots highlight Tigers players on the court, offering families and supporters a close look at the team’s early-2026 form and energy.
   

📸 Around Cleveland Heights

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cleveland Heights

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Saturday January 3

• HOBBIT at Dobama Theatre
  Dobama Theatre , 2340 Lee Rd , Cleveland Heights
  7:30 pm

Sunday January 4

• HOBBIT at Dobama Theatre
  Dobama Theatre , 2340 Lee Rd , Cleveland Heights
  2:30 pm

Sunday January 11

• Vision in Focus: Affirming Intentions for 2026
  Carve Your Own Path Office , 840 Rothrock Road Suite 203 , Copley
  1:00 pm
• Sourdough Bread and Butter Making Workshop!
  Cafe Honeycomb , 28601 Chagrin Blvd , Woodmere
  3:00 pm

Wednesday January 14

• Untapped Potential: Leveraging Accessibility in the Workplace
  The Cleveland Foundation , 6601 Euclid Avenue , Cleveland
  8:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday January 4

• THE HOBBIT at Dobama Theatre
  Dobama Theatre , 2340 Lee Road , Cleveland Heights
  7:30 pm

Monday January 5

• Architectural Board of Review
  Shaker Heights, OH Calendar , 3400 Lee Road , Shaker Heights
• Students Return
  Franklin D. Roosevelt Cleveland, OH 44108
• Architectural Board of Review Meeting
  Beachwood, OH Calendar , 25325 Fairmount Blvd. , Beachwood
  4:30 pm
• Girls Basketball (Varsity) v. Trinity HS
  Beachwood HS
  6:45 pm
• City Council Organizational Meeting
  Shaker Heights, OH Calendar , City Hall - Council Chambers 3400 Lee Road , Shaker Heights
  7:00 pm
• City Council Meeting
  Beachwood, OH Calendar , 25325 Fairmount Blvd. , Beachwood
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Good Afternoon.
  My cat has been missing for about a week. I let him outside last week on a warmer day. He always comes back, especially when it gets really cold. He… (Nextdoor Cedar-Lee)
• There was a post on here not that long ago about someone missing a chicken and they were worried about their pet chicken being safe.
  I made a comment under the post saying I hope the chicken comes in from the cold soon. I just want to follow up with that, ask how the chicken is… (Nextdoor Monticello-Northampton)

• American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. posted a job opening for AE - Stock Associate - Evening (Off-Hours) in Beachwood. Apply here.
• Schwan's Company posted a job opening for Part-Time Merchandiser in Euclid. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cleveland Heights here.

🗞 Nearby News

East Cleveland

• East Cleveland City Schools released from state oversight (news5cleveland.com)

University Heights

• Michele Weiss and Justin Brasch mark milestones as first Orthodox Jewish mayors in their cities (clevelandjewishnews.com)

Shaker Heights

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-- The Patch AM Team

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