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In today's newsletter:

  • How Burke's future could ground Cleveland's beloved Labor Day air show
  • How a 101-year-old learner reshaped a Cleveland Jewish nursing home
  • Why Stephen Vogt was tossed despite a dramatic Guardians extra-innings win

Also on today's calendar: Candlelight: Tribute to Bad Bunny and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 74 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 76, low: 61.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 82 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. National Air Show takes over Cleveland skies (fox8.com) — Cleveland's National Air Show is filling the skies over Burke Lakefront Airport this Labor Day weekend, with the Blue Angels headlining and classic warbirds sharing the stage. Beyond the spectacle, organizers stress Burke's crucial role for the city and region, warning the show can't continue if the airport closes, putting a beloved Cleveland tradition's future in doubt.
   

2. 101-Year-Old Jewish Resident Completes Bava Batra For First Time At Cleveland Nursing Home (vinnews.com) — At a Jewish nursing home in Cleveland, a 101-year-old resident recently completed the demanding Talmud tractate Bava Batra, capping years of daily study. The siyum drew local rabbis, families, and community members, highlighting how the historic facility has been reshaped into a hub of traditional Jewish learning and spiritual life for Cleveland's seniors.
   

3. MLB Ejection 114 - Manny Gonzalez (2; Stephen Vogt) (closecallsports.com) — Cleveland baseball fans saw manager Stephen Vogt ejected over a disputed pitch-clock violation on catcher Austin Hedges during Friday's Guardians-Tigers game, though the team rallied to win 4–3 in extra innings. The report notes this was Cleveland's second ejection of the 2026 season and breaks down how a missed clock reset led to the controversial call.
   

4. WWE: Johnny Gargano on 'No More Laying Down. SmackDown Was The Beginning, Not The End', Adriana Rizzo Issues Statement on Her WWE Departure, Royce Keys Reveals Name For His New Group With OTM, Backsta (tpww.net subscription) — WWE SmackDown's recent stop in Cleveland saw hometown favorite Johnny Gargano challenge CM Punk for the Undisputed Championship, a moment he later called the start of a new chapter. While most of the report covers broader WWE contract news and roster changes, Cleveland fans get a rare spotlight as Gargano thanks the city for standing behind him.
   

5. WWE SmackDown Review: Sami Zayn Seizes his Title Opportunity (bleedingcool.com) — Fans in Cleveland just hosted a WWE SmackDown taping where hometown favorite Johnny Gargano fell short in a chaotic title match against CM Punk, setting up Sami Zayn's championship shot next week. The show at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse featured Cleveland-focused storylines, a Miz promo burying his former city, and major women's and tag division developments heading into Mexico City.
   

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