🌱 Iconic Ferris Wheel Removal + 'B' On Cleveland Fiscal Health

Hello, neighbors! Danielle Fallon here with today's Cleveland Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Very cold; a little a.m. snow. High: 16 Low: 7.

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Here are the top three stories today in Cleveland:

1. Cleveland has been named one of the best cities for those in the film industry to live and work. MovieMaker magazine compiled the list meant for those in the art and craft of making movies. Cleveland saw $140 million being spent on film productions in the area last year with an additional $25 million being spent on television productions. (Spectrum News 1)
2. Cleveland receives a 'B' grade for fiscal health. The grade was determined using data compiled by the Truth in Accounting nonprofit. Cleveland reportedly has $3.8 million in surplus after paying $1.9 billion in bills. The surplus works out to be $29 per taxpayer in Cleveland. (Truth in Accounting)
3. Cleveland's I-X Center plans to remove its iconic Ferris wheel. After standing for thirty years, the fixture will be taken down because it does not fit into the new event space footprint, according to officials with the Center. Plans have been proposed to find the Ferris wheel a new home and for it to not be demolished. (WKYC.com)

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Today in Cleveland:

• Superhero Project Exhibit At The Cleveland Public Library Main Branch Virtual Events (All Day)
• FREE Online Tutoring At The Cleveland Public Library Main Branch Virtual Events (3:45 AM)
• GED/HSE Class At The Garfield Heights Branch Library (9:00 AM)
• Preschool Storytime At The Cleveland Public Library Main Branch Virtual Events (10:30 AM)
• LegalWorks At The Cleveland Public Library (12:00 PM)
• Wednesday Word Games At The Cleveland Public Library Main Branch Virtual Events (4:00 PM)
• CLC Open House At The Cleveland Leadership Center (5:30 PM)
• High School Choice Fair At The Cleveland Municipal (5:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Cleveland Cavaliers celebrates Kevin Love and his "Cavalanche" in the third. (Instagram)
• Cleveland Metroparks shares information about the great horned owls in the metro parks. (Facebook)
• Cleveland Police celebrate a Cleveland Public Safety family with the pinning of EMT Janae Laird by her sister Officer Tierra Laird. (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.