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April 7, 2025

Cleveland Afternoon Update

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Closings begin Monday at highway interchanges in Broadview Heights, Cleveland; more closings in Akron

Highway ramps are closing in Cleveland and Broadview Heights

By Rich Exner, cleveland.com

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Emilia Sykes urges Social Security to reverse overpayment recovery policy that slashes benefits

Sykes says withholding entire checks is "cruel and inhumane" for seniors on fixed incomes.

By Sabrina Eaton, cleveland.com

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Akron

Akron organizations seek volunteers for Earth Day clean-up events this month

The city of Akron, Keep Akron Beautiful and the Cuyahoga Valley National Park are hosting clean-up events throughout April in honor of Earth Day (April 22).

By Megan Becka, special to cleveland.com

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News

NFL team signs former Ohio U basketball player in ‘first foray into football’

The NFL's Carolina Panthers have signed Colin Granger, a 6-foot-9 forward for Coastal Carolina men's basketball, who began his collegiate career at Ohio University.

By Zach Mentz, cleveland.com

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Sports

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Blue Jays All-Star signs $500 million, 14-year extension: See details

Four-time MLB All-Star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a 14-year, $500 million contract extension, according to reports.

By Zach Mentz, cleveland.com

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Browns

Tennessee Titans cancel private workout with Shedeur Sanders: NFL Draft 2025 news, rumors

Signs further point to Tennessee taking Cam Ward with the No. 1 overall pick.

By Matt Goul, cleveland.com

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Sports 4 Cle

QB or not QB for the Browns? What to expect from the playoff Cavs: Monday’s Sports 4 CLE

Watch Sports 4 CLE live at 4 p.m. as host Dave Bacon is joined by Jeff Lloyd, Kenny Roda and Sam Amico.

By Ashley Bastock, cleveland.com

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Entertainment

Travel

Breeze Airways to restart West Palm Beach service from Akron-Canton Airport

The route will restart on Monday, Sept. 5, running every Monday and Friday.

By Susan Glaser, cleveland.com

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Music

Classic rock band’s founding drummer dies of cancer

Clem Burke, the drummer for Blondie and a founding member of the band, has died. Blondie founders Debbie Harry and Chris Stein praised their bandmate for influence and music contributions that spanned decades.

By Robert Higgs, cleveland.com

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Cleveland’s Hangry Brands adds Society Lounge to growing restaurant portfolio

The restaurant group plans to make "efficiency and vibe additions" to the speakeasy-style cocktail bar while maintaining its original concept.

By Alex Darus, cleveland.com

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