🌱 Mayor Justin M. Bibb Sworn In + Center Street Bridge To Close

Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and not as cold. High: 39 Low: 36.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Cleveland today:

1. Just after midnight Monday at the East 131st Street Branch of the Cleveland Public Library, Justin M. Bibb was sworn in as the City of Cleveland's next mayor. He replaces Frank Jackson, who had held the position since 2006. For his first 100 days, Bibb plans to make city offices more efficient through the use of technology, as well as to add status "tracking" to issues brought to the mayor's office. (WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland)
2. Last week, a 14-year-old Cleveland boy was accused of 11 charges — including attempted murder — during a Little Italy shooting and carjacking incident. He has since pleaded not guilty to all charges; there is no next court date at this time. According to Cleveland police, the teen shot the woman on Dec. 27 at Mayfield and Random Roads, then stole her car. (Cleveland 19 News)
3. As of Monday, Center Street Bridge in the Flats will be closed for the next ten months. Construction crews will work on preserving the bridge by restoring the driving surface of the bridge and the sidewalks; they will also add new lighting. According to the Ohio Department of Transportation, the estimated cost of the project is over $5 million. (Cleveland 19 News)

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Today in Cleveland:

• Microsoft Excel Series - Cleveland Public Library Main Branch Virtual Events (3:15 PM)
• SBN Gamers Guild - Cleveland Public Library Main Branch Virtual Events (4:00 PM)
• New Year's Craft - Fleet Branch Library (4:00 PM)
• Create Your Own Bath Bombs - Cleveland Public Library Main Branch Virtual Events (4:00 PM)
• Hands-On Art: Happy New Year! - Langston Hughes Branch Library (4:00 PM)
• Express Yourself Youth Art Workshops - Hough Branch Library (4:15 PM)
• Pound Fit Class - Cleveland Public Library Main Branch Virtual Events (5:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Looking for a new job in Cleveland? Check out the area's newest job listings. (Cleveland Patch)
• After being sworn in himself, Cleveland's newest mayor Justin M. Bibb swore in members of his cabinet. (Facebook)
• This week, riders in downtown Cleveland can expect to see GCRTA's 16 new HealthLine buses along Euclid Avenue, featuring an updated design and technology. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.

— 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.