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Hey there, Cleveland! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a $2.5M grant could transform care for Cleveland's unhoused
  • What Donovan Mitchell's new Adidas deal means for Cavs fans' closets
  • Former county prosecutor faces obstruction charges while under GPS monitoring

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

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Cooler; a little morning rain, with a high of 64 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 66, low: 52.
  • Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 67 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. MetroHealth awarded $2.5M federal grant to expand street medicine training in Cleveland (cleveland19.com) — A new $2.5 million federal grant will help MetroHealth train doctors to bring medical care directly to Cleveland's unhoused residents on streets, in encampments, and at local shelters. Over the next five years, teams will expand weekly outreach across downtown and city neighborhoods, using portable diagnostic tools and community input to improve trust, access, and emergency room overcrowding.
   

2. Donovan Mitchell Extends Adidas Deal, Securing at Least 10 Signature Shoes (sneakerscartel.com) — Cleveland basketball fans can look forward to plenty more Donovan Mitchell sneakers, as the Cavaliers All-Star has extended his deal with Adidas to guarantee at least 10 signature D.O.N. models. The partnership, which began when he entered the NBA, will keep new colorways and future editions rolling out through upcoming seasons.
   

3. Former Cuyahoga County assistant prosecutor charged with obstruction (cleveland.com) — From Cleveland, officials report that former Cuyahoga County assistant prosecutor Carl Sullivan has been secretly indicted on two obstruction of justice charges and has pleaded not guilty. Now a private defense attorney based in Rocky River, he's free on bond with GPS monitoring while Summit County prosecutors handle the case to avoid local conflicts of interest.
   

4. Powerball jackpot at $440 million; Thursday's Ohio Lottery results (cleveland.com) — Cleveland lottery players eye a $440 million Powerball jackpot in Saturday's drawing, with Mega Millions and Classic Lotto also offering sizable prizes this weekend. The piece lists Thursday's Ohio Lottery winning numbers and explains jackpots, drawing times, and odds for popular games so you can decide where to try your luck next.
   

5. Erie County nursing home shooting leaves 2 dead (cleveland.com) — Northeast Ohio readers should know that a husband and wife died in a suspected murder-suicide Thursday at The Meadows at Osborn Park nursing home in Erie County, in a case reported from Cleveland. Authorities say the husband brought in a concealed firearm, staff heard two shots, and both later died from gunshot wounds.
   

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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: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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