Tommy's Turns 50 + Heights Forecast + Adoptable Pets

Hello, people of Cleveland Heights! Happy Friday! Let's see what's happening around town.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and chilly. High: 32 Low: 18.

Here are the top stories today in Cleveland Heights:

1. If you're hoping to add a four-legged ball of love and affection to your life, you should check out these animal shelters in and around Cleveland Heights for a pet up for adoption. (Cleveland Heights Patch)
2. Tommy's is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The found said the restaurant's run has been "unbelievable." (Cleveland Jewish News)

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Today in Cleveland Heights:

• Preschool Story Time (ages 3 - 5) - Mount Pleasant Branch Library (12:30 PM)
• Friday Night DJ Skates - City of Shaker Heights - Parks & Recreation (7:45 PM)

From my notebook:

• Coventry Village: ""50 years ago this coming Friday, a gutsy 19-year-old hung a hand-painted sign above the door of his first restaurant. At the urging of his boss, Tommy Fello took over the 7-seat soda fountain on Coventry Road where he was working and ch..." (Facebook)
• Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District: "Boulevard Blast students had a delicious time learning about healthy snacking after school during this week’s lab with Dr. Jess (‘03) and Dr. Jen (‘03) of Hands-On Health! >> https://bit.ly/3Ga24id" (Facebook)

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— Chris Mosby

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