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March 19, 2025

Cleveland Afternoon Update

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Cleveland Mayor to Haslams: Brook Park stadium ‘scheme’ will benefit billionaires at expense of taxpayers

After the Cleveland Browns doubled down on their idea for a Brook Park stadium Tuesday and criticized Cleveland, Mayor Justin Bibb responded, calling the Haslam’s proposal a “scheme."

By Sean McDonnell, cleveland.com

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Weather

Northeast Ohio Thursday weather forecast: Chance for snow

Northeast Ohio's forecast for Thursday calls for rain during the day with a chance for snow Thursday night.

By Mike Rose, cleveland.com

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Entertainment

Beachland Ballroom at 25: Building cultural community in Cleveland, one show at a time

We sit down with Cindy Barber and Mark Leddy of the Beachland Ballroom to reflect on 25 years. The celebration includes a weekend of music, arts and heartfelt gratitude - no redactions necessary.

By Peter Chakerian, cleveland.com

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News

Suspect accused of shooting Akron police officers remains at large

Authorities continue to search for a suspect who shot at Akron police officers during a traffic stop early Tuesday morning. The man fled in a Ford F-150 pickup truck.

By Olivia Mitchell, cleveland.com

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Sports

Breaking down Browns QB options; Cavs' back-to-back losses: Wednesday’s Sports 4 CLE

Watch Sports 4 CLE live at 4 p.m. as host Dave Bacon is joined by Garrett Bush, Damon Wolfe and Ethan Sands.

By Ashley Bastock, cleveland.com

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Ohio State

How Ohio State’s five-star freshman quarterback is adjusting to life as a Buckeye

Ohio State freshman quarterback Tavien St. Clair is joining the mix in a competition.

By Andrew Gillis, cleveland.com

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Guardians

Shocker? Not quite. Guardians name opening day starter

The Guardians have finally named a starter for their season opener against the Royals on March 27 at Kauffman Stadium.

By Paul Hoynes, cleveland.com

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Entertainment

Entertainment

Tijuana Brass reboot fills Herb Alpert with delights

As he nears his 90th birthday, trumpet-playing music legend Herb Alpert has launched a new incarnation of the Tijuana Brass, the band that made him a star during the '60s. The troupe, including Alpert's wife Lani Hall on vocals, performs Wednesday. March 26, at the Goodyear Theater in Akron.

By Gary Graff, special to cleveland.com

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Entertainment

‘Lost 80s Live’ concert brings retro pop hits to MGM Northfield Park

A Flock of Seagulls, General Public and other iconic '80s bands are set to perform Aug. 8, featuring one-hit wonders and nostalgic tunes.

By Malcolm X Abram, cleveland.com

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Travel

Vietnam in 2 weeks: A first-timer’s guide to Hanoi, Halong Bay and Hoi An

Vietnam was never on my bucket list of places to visit until my husband’s cousin married a Vietnamese woman. The idea of traveling to this exotic land with someone who knew it well was too enticing to pass up.

By Susan Glaser, cleveland.com

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