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Good morning Cleveland! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Federal indictment alleges Cleveland advisor stole workers' 401(k) and investor funds
  • How Browns players brought comfort to cancer patients in University Circle
  • How Gorillaz turned Rocket Arena into a 100-minute animated fever dream

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 73 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 69, low: 55.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Cleveland man indicted for stealing his employee's 401(k) funds and client investments (cleveland19.com) — A Cleveland investment advisor has been federally indicted on charges that he stole employees' 401(k) contributions and ran alleged Ponzi and mortgage fraud schemes affecting people across Northeast Ohio. Prosecutors say he diverted retirement funds and investor money to personal expenses and debt payments; authorities urge anyone who suspects they're a victim to contact the FBI's Cleveland office. He remains presumed innocent.
   

2. Browns players serve dinner to local cancer patients, families: 'Give a little bit of hope' (fox8.com) — Cleveland Browns players recently spent an evening serving dinner to cancer patients and families staying at the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge in University Circle, offering comfort to those receiving treatment at Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals. The visit, inspired by players' personal losses to breast cancer, highlighted the Lodge's free housing and support services that many patients say make Cleveland feel like a second home during treatment.
   

3. Gorillaz Performed Its First-Ever Cleveland Concert, and It Was Great: Review (clevelandmagazine.com) — Gorillaz finally brought their genre-bending live show to Downtown Cleveland, packing Rocket Arena on Tuesday for the band's first-ever concert in the city and in Ohio. Over 100 minutes, Damon Albarn and guests mixed new material from "The Mountain" with fan favorites like "Feel Good Inc." while animations filled the arena, giving Cleveland fans a long-awaited, immersive experience.
   

4. 1 word to describe 'Todd Monken Browns culture'; Remembering 'Sudden Sam'; Guardians on the brink: Terry's Talkin' podcast (cleveland.com) — Cleveland sports fans can dive into this week's Terry's Talkin' podcast, where Terry Pluto and David Campbell break down the Guardians' 0-2 playoff hole and the Browns' culture shift under Todd Monken. They also examine Deshaun Watson's progress, Denzel Ward's strong season, key rookies, and remember former Indians great-turned-counselor "Sudden" Sam McDowell.
   

5. Cleveland resident killed in Lorain County crash: OSHP (fox8.com) — A 20-year-old Cleveland resident was killed Tuesday evening when her car crossed the median on State Route 10 in Eaton Township and was struck by another vehicle, according to state troopers. The other driver, from Oberlin, suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center. Route 10 was closed for about 90 minutes while crews investigated and cleared the scene.
   

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  • Neighbors: Here is an invitation to start your day tomorrow with a positive outlook: "Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations...
    I can look up, see their beauty, believe in them and try to follow where they lead."---Louisa May Alcott (Nextdoor Puritas/ W. 150th)
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Ok Cleveland! 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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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