🌱 Woman Rescued From House Fire + RTA Free Fare Update

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First, today's weather:

Episodes of sunshine. High: 53 Low: 42.

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Here are the top three stories today in Cleveland:

1. Cleveland Fire Department crews rescued a woman from a house fire on the city's West Side on Sunday. The crews responded to the 2000 block of West 104 Street where a blaze ignited in a home's attic. The Red Cross is currently assisting four residents who were displaced by the blaze. (Cleveland 19 News)
2. An agreement has been reached between union projectionists and Playhouse Square for this year's Cleveland International Film Festival. The agreement's joint statement is scheduled to be released later today. The agreement reportedly includes having three union projectionists on the festival staff to provide technical help. (cleveland.com)
3. The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority's CEO and General Manager says free public transit fares will not happen. According to India Birdsong, it will be difficult to handle squatters, joyriders, increased demand, and budget issues that free fare will create. A recent study reports that free fares will cost RTA at least $40 million a year. (cleveland.com)

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Today in Cleveland:

• Take-and-Make: Springtime Mobile At Cleveland Public Library Main Branch (All Day)

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From my notebook:

• Cleveland Clinic shares the story of Cindi's journey with colorectal cancer. Click to read the full story. (Facebook)
• Cleveland Botanical Garden opens the Ron and Lydia Harrington Perennial Playspace to the public. Click to see how you can enjoy the new exhibit. (Facebook)
• World Water Day is on Saturday, Mar. 26 hosted by Cleveland Metroparks. Click to see the festivities. (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.