🌱 President Biden Visits Cleveland + Skyline Chili Cans Recall

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First, today's weather:

An a.m. flurry, then very cold. High: 26 Low: 21.

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Here are the top three stories in Cleveland today:

1. President Joe Biden visited Cleveland on Thursday to discuss his $1 trillion infrastructure bill. Part of that bill includes a $1 billion investment in restoring and cleaning the Great Lakes. Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb greeted the President after he touched down in Cleveland at 11:00 AM and discussed Ohio's structurally deficient bridges. (Cleveland Patch)
2. A recall for cans of Skyline Chili was issued on Thursday by the United States Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service. According to officials, the cans of chili did not disclose possible allergens such as milk, wheat, and soy. The recalled items are 10.5-ounce cans of "Skyline Chili Original Chili," with lot code L2121, product code CHC8T UPY, and a best-by date of Dec. 21, 2023. (cleveland.com)
3. Cleveland's FirstEnergy is looking to settle lawsuits against the company related to the House Bill 6 scandal. The energy company has set aside $37.5 million to pay for damages. On Wednesday, the company announced to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission that they will likely suffer "a loss in connection with the resolution of these lawsuits." (Free: Newsbreak; Subscription: cleveland.com)

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Today in Cleveland:

• Preschool Story Time (ages 3 - 5) At The Cleveland Public Library Main Branch Virtual Events (10:30 AM)
• Varsity Swim Districts At Cleveland State (2:00 PM)
• Friday Night DJ Skates At The Parks & Recreation Department (7:45 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Cleveland Metroparks Zoo reveals the name of Cleveland's first native-born gorilla: Kayembe. Click to learn more about this "extraordinary" gorilla. (Cleveland Patch)
• In honor of Black History Month, The Cleveland Clinic recognized the contributions of Dr. C. Martin Harris, who became the Clinic's first Chief Information Officer in 1993. (Instagram)
• On Wednesday, The Ohio House passed two bills relating to what the law considers to be "riots": one that would create new penalties (and stiffen preexisting ones) for people engaged in riots, and another revoking a current police power to limit the transfer of guns and weapons during a riot. (Cleveland Patch)

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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.