🌱 Lakewood Officials Work On Zoning + Lakewood Litter Pick-Up

Morning, Lakewood! I'm back with your new copy of the Lakewood Patch newsletter. Let's get this day started off right with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's going on these days in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Periods of rain and a thunderstorm. High: 57 Low: 35.
• Friday: Cloudy, a shower; cooler. High: 42 Low: 39.

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Here are the top three stories in Lakewood today:

1. Lakewood city officials are looking to modernize the city's zoning codes to encourage affordable housing and shared living spaces and allow senior citizens to age in place. The City Council talked about Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), which can mean in-law suites, detached dwellings over a garage, or tiny houses. Ward 2 City Councilman Jason Shachner said ADUs would "add diversity to our housing stock, create more opportunities for seniors to age in place, and support intergenerational living." The council is currently working on removing a restriction so that anyone with R-2 zoning can add another unit to their property. (Subscription: Cleveland.com)
2. Help the local community and simultaneously meet others by picking up litter at Lakewood's "Pop Up, Pick Up" on Mar. 29! The event will start at 6 p.m. at City Center Park, in front of Marc's Plaza. Bags, vests, gloves, and litter tongs will be provided to participants. (City of Lakewood via Twitter)
3. Yelp compiled a list of the top eggs Benedict in every state for National Brunch Month. According to Yelp, Lakewood's Borderline Cafe has the best eggs Benedict in Ohio! (Yelp.com)

Today and tomorrow in Lakewood:

Thursday, March 23

• BVH Vegan Night At Melt Bar & Grilled (5:00 PM)

Friday, March 24

• St. James Fabulous Fish Fry At St. James Catholic Church (5:30 PM)
• Daisychain At Mahall's Apartment (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Lakewood Fire Department won first place in the Honor Guard category at the St. Patrick's Day Parade in downtown Cleveland! (City of Lakewood via Twitter)
• Congratulations to Sophia Kowalski, a junior in the West Shore Culinary Arts program! Sophia qualified for the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America State Competition in the Baking and Pastry Arts Event after earning a 98.5 percent at Regionals. (Lakewood City Schools via Facebook)
• Finding your next home shouldn't be a headache! Check out the latest homes for sale in the Lakewood area, including a four-bedroom on Woodward Avenue for $360,000. (Lakewood Patch)

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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.