🌱 Patch AM: How will the $24 million Lee Road overhaul affect your neighborhood?

Good morning Shaker Heights! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How will the $24 million Lee Road overhaul affect your neighborhood?
• See how Shaker Heights school enrollment stacks up across Cuyahoga County

Also on today's calendar: CASA Informational Session and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 78 and low of 69 degrees.
• Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 76, low: 64.
• Friday: Sunshine and less humid, with a high of 73 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Shaker Heights Development Corp. helps mobilize the Lee Road Action Plan (cleveland.com) — Shaker Heights is moving ahead with the $24 million Lee Road Action Plan, with the Shaker Heights Development Corp. buying key properties and preparing support grants for affected businesses. City leaders say the long-planned project will transform the southern gateway, boost economic activity to ease tax pressures, and add sustainability features like trees, green infrastructure, and potential LEED-certified redevelopment.
   

• There were 6,178 students enrolled in Alternative Education Academy during 2024-25 school year in Cuyahoga County (clevelandreporter.com) — New state data show Alternative Education Academy topping Cuyahoga County enrollment, while Shaker Heights schools remain among the county's larger campuses, including Shaker Heights High, Shaker Heights Middle, and several elementary schools. For local families, the report offers a snapshot of how Shaker Heights' student numbers compare countywide amid statewide enrollment declines and lingering academic recovery from the pandemic.
   

📸 Around Shaker Heights

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shaker Heights

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 17
• Summer Farmers Market at Van Aken District →
  The Van Aken District Turf Area, 3441 Tuttle Rd., Shaker Heights
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 17
• North Union Farmers Market at The Van Aken District →
  3441 Tuttle Road, Shaker Heights
  4:00 pm
• Culture and Engagement Committee →
  Conference Room B, Shaker Heights
  7:00 pm
• GCC Judicial Candidate Action focusing on Pretrial Justice →
  Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland, 21600 Shaker Blvd, Shaker Heights
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• 2026 UH APP Conference →
  UH Management Services Center, 3605 Warrensville Center Road, Shaker Heights
• Hazardous Waste Round-Up →
  Shaker Heights Service Center, 15600 Chagrin Blvd., Shaker Heights
  8:00 am
• Ohio Open Doors Warrensville West Cemetery Tour →
  3451 Lee Road (adjacent to Heinen's), Shaker Heights
  10:30 am
Sunday September 20
• Hazardous Waste Round-Up →
  Shaker Heights Service Center, 15600 Chagrin Blvd., Shaker Heights
  8:00 am
Monday September 21
• Senior Monday Movies →
  Stephanie Tubbs Jones Community Building, 3450 Lee Rd., Shaker Heights
  1:30 pm
Tuesday September 22
• Architectural Board of Review →
  3400 Lee Road, Shaker Heights
  8:00 am
• Finance Committee →
  Shaker Heights City Hall, Shaker Heights
  8:00 am
Thursday September 24
• CASA Informational Session →
  6996 Powers Blvd, Parma
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Found Pet Alert: Looking to Reunite Dog with Owner
  This dog was picked up as a stray and is located at the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter (CCAS) and is looking for its owner. Please contact us… (Nextdoor )
• Found Pet Alert: Looking to Reunite Dog with Owner
  This dog was picked up as a stray and is located at the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter (CCAS) and is looking for its owner. Please contact us… (Nextdoor )

🗞 Nearby News

University Heights

• University Heights honors 9/11 victims and first responders (heightsobserver.org)
• SCOTUS agrees to hear case of a city barring a minyan in a private home (sdjewishworld.com)

Beachwood

• New ranking reveals top Ohio ZIP codes for unclaimed funds (spectrumnews1.com)
• 18325 Newell Rd #3E, Beachwood, OH 44122 (zillow.com)
• Abercrombie & Fitch, Herman Miller opening soon at Pinecrest (cleveland.com)

Ok Shaker Heights! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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