🌱 State Of The City Address Announced + Bridge Closures

Hello again, Cleveland! Important update: You all, as readers, have made the Cleveland Daily so successful that it is my honor to announce the next stage of the newsletter. Patch is looking for a local writer and entrepreneur to take the helm of the Cleveland Daily. Although I have loved getting to know this community, we want to pass the torch to someone truly local to write about Cleveland long term. So if you're interested in earning extra income while making this newsletter a more valuable resource for your neighbors, learn more and apply here.

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First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 39 Low: 29.

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Here are the top three stories in Cleveland today:

1. The Cleveland Orchestra is hosting "Music's Many Voices", the first live Education Concert for Cleveland students area music students in two years. These types of concerts were canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic concerns. The concerts will be held on Mar. 16 through Mar. 18 with student attendance ranging from 400 to 1,300 per concert. (cleveland.com)
2. The Cuyahoga County Bridge Inspection Division has closed parts of Saint Clair Avenue with impacts being made to Cleveland's Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Doan Brook bridges. The closures are reportedly due to a sinkhole and will last until further notice. Travelers are being advised to use detours. (cleveland.com)
3. Mayor Bibb's first State of the City Address will be on Apr. 13. The important speech will be held at the Maltz Performing Arts Center marking the end of Bibb's first 100 days in office. The audience will be able to ask questions after the speech but questions must be submitted before the event. (cleveland.com)

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Today in Cleveland:

• Take-and-Make: Sundial Craft At The Cleveland Public Library Main Branch Virtual Events (All Day)
• Origami Hour At The Cleveland Public Library Main Branch Virtual Events (4:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The Cleveland Cavaliers have completed their season sweep of the Pacers. The last time this happened was the 2007-2008 season. (Instagram)
• When does forgetfulness become a potential early sign of Alzheimer's? The Cleveland Clinic has the answers. Click to read more. (Facebook)
• Here is a list of seven foods that can quench your thirst. These foods are 95 percent water. (Facebook)

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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.