Community Corner
🌱 Cleveland Clinic Ranked #4 In US + 2019 Nader Indictment Unsealed
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Lakewood.
Hello, neighbors. It's Wednesday in Lakewood and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town.
First, today's weather:
Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm. High: 82 Low: 72.
Here are the top three stories today in Lakewood:
- U.S. News and World Report ranked the Cleveland Clinic hospital network as one of the best health care systems in the United States. The annual ranking placed the clinic at No. 4 in the country and No. 1 in Ohio. It was also recognized as the best hospital for cardiology and heart surgery, a placement the health care system has held for 28 consecutive years. (cleveland.com)
- An unsealed 2019 federal indictment on charges of tax evasion from 2013 to 2016 against Nakhle "Mike" Nader was unsealed by the FBI yesterday. During that time, Nader owned Bank Street Wine on West 6th Street in Cleveland, about six miles from Lakewood, and two other liquor stores in the area. It is believed that Nader is currently living in Lebanon. (Cleveland Scene)
- For the next few days, Lakewood residents should prepare for rain. A chance of showers and thunderstorms are expected today with temperatures back into the lower 80s. A slight chance of more showers is predicted for Thursday with highs around 80 degrees. (Cleveland.com)
Today in Lakewood:
- New Parent & Lactation Support At Cove Community Center (10:00 AM)
- Grayscale At Mahall's (7:00 PM)
- Personalized Cocktail Instruction - Crafting The Classic Mojito At Western Reserve Distillers, LLC (7:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- Scroll through the latest houses to hit the Lakewood area real estate market, including a five-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom for $300,000 on Elmwood Ave. (Lakewood Patch)
- The Front Porch Concert Series is bringing Ray Flanagan to the front steps of the Lakewood Public Library for a free, live performance this Friday, Jul. 29 at 7:00 p.m. Flanagan, a Cleveland-based songwriter, is one of the most sought-after guitarists in Northeast Ohio. (Lakewoodalive.org)
- Don't miss out on the Summer Soiree tomorrow at Nuevo Modern Mexican & Tequila Bar at 6:00 p.m. There will be live entertainment, dinner, drinks, an auction, and a raffle. (Google)
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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you around.
— Carla Varner