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June 16, 2025

Cleveland Afternoon Update

News

National Park Service seeks informants to report disparaging remarks about Americans

Signs in National Parks ask visitors to report "negative" information about Americans.

By Peter Krouse, cleveland.com

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Ohio tax refunds could help fund pet spay and neuter programs

State income-tax filers would be offered the chance to donate all or part of their refund to help poorer Ohioans spay and neuter their pets.

By Jeremy Pelzer, cleveland.com

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Community News

Iconic plumbing business celebrates 90 years in business

Roto-Rooter kicked off its 90th Anniversary celebration this week, and the plumbing company with the iconic jingle wants folks to know that they’re here and available not just when trouble strikes, but for any plumbing and water need including a new-fangled approach at keeping water clean from the source.

By Rodger Roeser, special to cleveland.com

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Real Estate News

Bridgeworks project in Ohio City to begin construction with planned 2027 completion date

The $82.5 million mixed-use development will feature 219 apartments and retail space near Detroit-Superior Bridge.

By Megan Sims, cleveland.com

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Sports

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Competitive eating legend returning to Nathan’s Hot Dog Contest after hiatus

Joey Chestnut, the 16-time Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest champion, is returning to the annual event on July 4 following a one-year hiatus due to a sponsorship deal dispute, he announced Monday.

By Zach Mentz, cleveland.com

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Guardians

How the Mariners’ running game exposed a critical flaw in the Guardians’ defense

Seattle's six stolen bases against Cleveland, including three crucial thefts that directly led to runs, reveal a defensive vulnerability that future opponents will likely target.

By Cleveland Baseball Talk Podcast, cleveland.com

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Guardians

Guardians’ offensive woes reaching crisis levels after Seattle sweep

While José Ramírez continues his MVP-caliber season, Cleveland's lineup struggles have hit a breaking point.

By Cleveland Baseball Talk Podcast, cleveland.com

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Entertainment

Entertainment

Chicago returns to Northeast Ohio with November date at MGM

The enduring "brass rock" legends and Rock Hall inductees return to Northeast Ohio with a date at MGM Northfield Park in November.

By Peter Chakerian, cleveland.com

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Entertainment

The Wiggles bounce back to Cleveland with tour, new energy, classic fun for kids

After our chat with Simon Pryce of the kids entertainment juggernaut The Wiggles, we've got some earworms that we can't shake and a lot of admiration for a legacy that has molded generations of impressionable young people.

By Peter Chakerian, cleveland.com

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Entertainment

DANCECleveland to host free Community Dance Day and student showcase in July

The July 26 event at Playhouse Square offers classes in multiple dance styles for all ages, followed by a student showcase featuring 16 regional dance schools.

By Paris Wolfe, cleveland.com

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