🌱 42.6% Poverty In E. Cleveland + Siriano Designs Inn Of Chagrin

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First, today's weather:

Windy with a shower. High: 61 Low: 37.

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Here are the top three stories today in Cleveland:

1. The rate of poverty in East Cleveland is 42.6 percent, the third-highest rate across Ohio cities. Living in poverty is defined as an annual income of no more than $27,479 for a family of four (two adults and two children). Visit cleveland.com for statistics on child poverty and overall poverty in all 246 Ohio cities. (cleveland.com)
2. Fashion designer Christian Siriano, whose designs have been worn by the likes of Michelle Obama and Lady Gaga, will be leading a room redesign project at the Inn of Chagrin. The Project Runway winner's vision for the project is to celebrate the history of the inn, located in Cleveland's Chagrin Falls suburb while adding a fresh and modern twist. According to Molly Gebler, managing partner of the Inn of Chagrin, Siriano was sold on the project after discovering the history and charm of the property. (News 5 Cleveland WEWS)
3. A shipping container yard between Tremont and Cleveland's Central neighborhood could be the site of a new Cuyahoga County jail. The area is reportedly the preferred site for the estimated $550 million project, "provided it can be obtained on commercially reasonable terms." The other site being considered is the Cuyahoga Valley Industrial Center, located in Cleveland's Slavic Village neighborhood. (cleveland.com)

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Today in Cleveland:

• Addressing Historical Truth In A Divided 21st Century Society - Cleveland History Center (1:30 PM)
• Express Yourself Youth Art Workshops - Hough Branch Library (4:15 PM)
• Family Circle Time - Cleveland Public Library Main Branch (5:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Fresh off of his appearance at the Academy Awards ceremony, comedian Chris Rock announced the addition of a second show during his upcoming tour stop at Cleveland's Playhouse Square. (Cleveland 19 News)
• Need some space? Today on Giving Day, everyone who donates to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History will be entered for a chance to win a private planetarium show in the refreshed Shafran Planetarium when it opens later this year. (Facebook)
• The 46th Cleveland International Film Festival is officially underway through Apr. 9 at Playhouse Square! With hundreds of movies to choose from, as well as accompanying filmmaker Q&As, you won't want to miss one of Cleveland's most anticipated events of the year. (Facebook)

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— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a writer who loves using her creativity to fuel her passion for communication. She is an employee of content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.