🌱 Nonstop Flights To Dublin + New MetroHealth System President & CEO

Good morning, everybody! It's Friday in Lakewood and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in our community.

But first, today's weather:

Cool with periods of sun. High: 60 Low: 50.

Here are the top three stories in Lakewood today:

1. Cuyahoga County will likely contribute to an incentive package that will attract Irish airline Aer Lingus to Cleveland. The package is part of a larger incentive program coordinated by Team NEO to support economic development in the region. The airline will be providing nonstop service from Cleveland to Dublin, Ireland. The flights will likely launch in May 2023 if the deal goes through. (Cleveland.com)
2. The next president and CEO of Cuyahoga County's public MetroHealth System will be Airica Steed. She is currently the chief operating officer of Sinai Chicago Health System and president of Mount Sinai and Sinai Children's Hospital. She is credited with improving the system's finances during the COVID-19 pandemic and is a nationally recognized healthcare leader. (Cleveland 19 News)
3. Cuyahoga County has lost millions in an "unbalanced deal" with Cleveland on inmate housing. The estimate of the loss is currently $5 million, according to the county's Public Safety and Justice Affairs Committee. The city is compensating the county $99 per day to house an inmate. The actual cost of each inmate is roughly $165 per day.(Subscription: Cleveland.com)

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Today in Lakewood:

• Opening Reception for Fall 2022 Cultural Heritage Visual Arts Exhibition At Beck Center for the Arts (6:00 PM)
• Buyer & Cellar At Beck Center for the Arts (7:30 PM)
• The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (Play) At Beck Center for the Arts (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Calling all prospective pet parents: Here's an updated list of adoption-ready pets in the Lakewood area that are searching for a forever home. (Lakewood Patch)
• Are you searching for a bar that offers activities and games? Click for a list of 23 Cleveland area bars that offer games of pinball, shuffleboard, bowling, and more. (Scene)
• If you’re on the hunt for your new dream home, check out the list of the latest Lakewood properties to hit the market. (Lakewood Patch)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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.