🌱 Lakewood Mayor Met With Biden Administration + $7M Home Sold + Bars

Hello and happy Thursday! I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening in Lakewood these days.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny; windy, cooler. High: 62 Low: 52.

Here are the top three stories today in Lakewood:

1. Earlier this month, the Lakewood mayor visited Washington, D.C. to meet with the Biden Administration. On Sep. 7, Mayor Meghan George joined other Buckeye State civic leaders who met with Biden Administration officials in Washington, D.C. as part of the “Communities in Action: Building a Better Ohio” forum. “I was excited and thrilled to be a part of the conversation with the Biden administration and other leaders around the state to talk about these federal dollars that are making a substantial impact on all of our communities,” George said. (cleveland.com)
2. A Lakewood home recently sold for $7 million. The home, located at 13476 Edgewater Drive, was called an “architectural masterpiece” by the selling firm Chestnut Hill Realty Inc. According to the firm, it "boasts breathtaking views of Lake Erie" and sits on two and a half acres. Click the link to view photos. (WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland)
3. A number of Lakewood spots were named the Best Bars and Clubs in Cleveland in 2022, according to Cleveland Scene readers. The list highlighted numerous spots around Lakewood, including Lakewood Truck Park which was named the Best Spot For Day Drinking. Georgetown made the list as the Best Happy Hour, along with Pins and Needles which won the title for Best New Bar. (Cleveland Scene)

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Today in Lakewood:

• Traditional/ Integrative Yoga Therapy, At Harmonic Journeys (5:30 PM)
• 5th Annual Women Honoring Women Event Hosted By The Lakewood Women's Club, At Georgetown | Vosh (6:00 PM)
• Stubborn Optimism: A TED Talk Discussion, At Centering Space (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you in the market for a new home? Click the link to see a list of homes with upcoming open houses in the area. We're excited about the 1,400 sq. ft, three-bedroom, and two-bathroom home on Wyandotte Ave listed for $239,000! (Lakewood Patch)
• Cleveland Clinic researchers identified sildenafil, a therapy commonly used for erectile dysfunction and pulmonary hypertension, as a candidate drug to help prevent and treat Alzheimer’s disease. (Cleveland Clinic via Instagram)
• There's lots of fun to be had at the library! Click the link to view some of the upcoming events taking place at the Lakewood Public Library. (Lakewood Observer)

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• Porch Leaner Trivia Night | Hocus Pocus (September 24)
• Movie Night in North Coast Harbor (September 24)
• The Savage Musical Evening (September 24)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update.

— 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.