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🌱 Ford's $1.5B Electric Vehicle Investment + Lakewood Summer Meltdown

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Carla Varner, Neighbor
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Hello, Lakewood! I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Hope you all have a great day. Keep scrolling for the scoop.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 69 Low: 61.

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Here are the top three stories in Lakewood today:

  1. Ford announced on Thursday its plans to invest $1.5 billion in the building of an all-electric commercial vehicle for contractors at the Ohio Assembly Plant. The project would create 1,800 union jobs. According to Sean McDonnell Ohio gave the company $200 million in incentives. (cleveland.com)
  2. Add to your calendar the "Lakewood Summer Meltdown" on Jul. 16 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Detroit Avenue in downtown Lakewood. The biggest block party in the city draws nearly 15,000 participants and features a 5K race, a 1 Mile Family Fun Run and Walk, plus a street festival, outdoor activities, games, food vendors, and more. (lakewoodalive.org)
  3. This 1905 Arts and Crafts style Dutch Colonial home in Lakewood boasts exquisite craftsmanship throughout and is on the market for $799,000. The one-of-a-kind period home was built by retired ship captain Samuel Degraw who named the house "Ineben," which means "religious devotion." Howard Hanna Listing agent Kim Crame noted that the current owner has been meticulous in restoring the home, staying in line with the character of the historic home. (cleveland.com)

Today in Lakewood:

  • Tai Chi Easy At Centering Space (9:00 AM)
  • Meet the Trucks At Lakewood Park (10:00 AM)
  • First Saturdays- Family Room Drop-in At Cove Community Center (11:00 AM)
  • Sally Ride - Women in History At Ohio Living Lake Vista (11:15 AM)

From my notebook:

  • Come out for Lakewood's Summer Solstice Celebration on Tuesday, June 21 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Lakewood Park. There will be food trucks, live music, and activity tables. (lakewoodoh.gov)
  • Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations is coming to the KeyBank State Theatre on Saturday, Jul. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Buy your tickets at Ticketmaster. (ticketmaster.com)

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That's it for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with your next update!

— Carla Varner

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