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April 5, 2024

Cleveland Afternoon Update

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Ohio officials propose major child care changes, including replacing state’s 5-star rating system

Proposed state rule changes would jettison the state’s 5-star Step Up To Quality rating system and change how much facilities get in state money.

By Jeremy Pelzer, cleveland.com

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Cleveland Orchestra, Apple Music Classical launch partnership around Prokofiev Symphony No. 6

A new partnership between Apple Music Classical and the world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra begins today (Friday, April 5) with an exclusive Prokofiev symphonic release.

By Peter Chakerian, cleveland.com

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“Pack your patience”: DeWine, state officials offer tips for staying safe – and sane – during Monday’s eclipse

Hundreds of thousands of eclipse tourists could come to the state.

By Laura Hancock, cleveland.com

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Man and woman get into altercation after celebrating their divorce from each other: Richmond Heights Police Blotter

Officers responded at 3:30 a.m. March 30 to a home after a woman called 911 to report her ex-husband was abusing her. They explained that they had gone out earlier to celebrate their divorce but argued after the woman lost her wallet and blamed the man, 56.

By Andy Attina / cleveland.com

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Women’s Final Four predictions: Who will win Friday night’s games?

Here are cleveland.com's picks for Friday night's national semifinal games at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

By Dan Labbe, cleveland.com and Robert Fenbers, special to cleveland.com

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LeBron’s son Bronny James declares for 2024 NBA Draft, transfer portal

USC basketball freshman guard Bronny James, the elder son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, is declaring for the 2024 NBA Draft while also entering the NCAA transfer portal, he announced Friday on Instagram.

By Zach Mentz, cleveland.com

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Sports 4 Cle

Should Browns add more at wide receiver this offseason? Friday’s Sports 4 CLE

Watch Sports 4 CLE live at 4 p.m. as host Dave Bacon is joined by Garrett Bush, Brad Ward and Lance Reisland.

By Ashley Bastock, cleveland.com

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Shopping

HOKA marked-down colors for Bondi 8, Mach 5 sneakers: Buy before your favorite sells out

HOKA has marked down the price of some colors of the popular Bondi 8 and Mach 5 race sneakers. See which colors are on sale and buy before they sell out.

By Kaylee Remington, cleveland.com

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The Black Keys Cleveland tickets: Where to buy cheapest seats for Oct. 12 concert

The Black Keys will perform on Saturday, Oct. 12 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Tickets are available on major third-party websites.

By Kaylee Remington, cleveland.com

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Akron-Summit County Public Library plans events to highlight housing inequities

Events planned include book discussions, a housing legal clinic, a documentary screening and panel discussion, and an authors’ talk.

By Megan Becka, special to cleveland.com

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