🌱 Mayor Bibb Switches To SUV + Commute City List

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First, today's weather:

Mild with clouds and sun. High: 63 Low: 48.

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Here are the top three stories in Cleveland today:

1. City Hall officials announce that Mayor Bibb will switch to using an SUV in order to hold meetings while traveling. In the past, the Cleveland mayor would be transported in a Ford Crown Victoria; however, the current mayor will use a Chevy Tahoe transferred from the city's Department of Safety. On the campaign trail, Mayor Bibb touted public transportation and green alternatives to driving. (WKYC.com)
2. Do you know which city employees have the longest average commute in Ohio? A list compiled by Stacker answers that question with data obtained through a 2019 survey. Click the link to view the full list that contains multiple cities in Cuyahoga County. (cleveland.com)
3. According to a Cleveland fire official, no one was injured in the sudden car fire that occurred outside of the Justice Center on Wednesday. The car reportedly overheated around 10:25 AM on Ontario Street with fire crews extinguishing the blaze within four minutes. Investigators have not yet identified the cause of the car fire. (cleveland.com)

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Today in Cleveland:

• Origami Hour At Cleveland Public Library Main Branch (4:00 AM)
• Young Scholars' Academy: Beginner At Cleveland Public Library Main Branch (10:30 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The St. Patrick's Day Parade returns to downtown Cleveland today. The event starts around 1:00 PM from Superior Avenue. Make sure you arrive early and familiarize yourself with the planned street closures beforehand. (Twitter)
• Greater Cleveland RTA reminds travelers that you must wear a mask if you want to catch a ride to the St. Patrick's Day Parade. An all-day pass will be $5. (Twitter)
• What does freedom mean to you? Minda Harts answers that question while speaking at Cleveland's Main Library. Click to watch. (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.