🌱 Ukraine Impact On OH Gas Prices +Cavaliers' Junkyard Dog Award

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and chilly. High: 34 Low: 33.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Cleveland:

1. Gas prices in Cleveland and across Ohio are on the rise after Russia's invasion of Ukraine last week, and experts predict prices will continue to rise as the war escalates and sanctions are imposed. According to data from AAA, the Buckeye State saw the largest week-to-week price increases at the pump, jumping from an average of $3.23 to approximately $3.33. Check out Patch's tips for how to save money on gas. (Cleveland Patch)
2. The Cleveland Museum of Art has created a new exhibit celebrating Black artists. The new exhibit is titled "Currents and Constellations: Black Art in Focus." The exhibit highlights the contributions given to the country's history by 20th and 21st-century Black artists during the country's racial divide. (cleveland.com)
3. The Cleveland Cavaliers unveiled their new Junkyard Dog Award, which they created to celebrate their come-from-behind win over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night. The award is a custom-made gold chain that was ceremoniously draped around Isaac Okoro's neck. The award reportedly commemorates the team's "hard-nosed, gritty, tough, and relentless" mentality that they believe has led to their recent rise. (cleveland.com)

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Today in Cleveland:

• Block Club Meeting At Auburn Lincoln Park (1:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The March issue of Emerald Necklace is available now. Click to download this magazine that celebrates Cleveland Metroparks. (Twitter)
• Cleveland's Ukrainian Cultural Garden shares the deep connection the city has with the European country. (Twitter)

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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.