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May 23, 2025

Cleveland Afternoon Update

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‘I am not your Negro’: Cleveland Heights mayor attacks City Council amid accusations of antisemitism

“You are not your overseer; I am not your negro,” Mayor Kahlil Seren, who is Black, said to the five council members who were present.

By Cory Shaffer, cleveland.com

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Find your purr-fect match: Cleveland APL offering half-off cat adoptions this weekend

The Cleveland APL is offering 50% off adult cat adoptions May 24–25 to help find loving homes for its many feline residents, including long-term and special-needs cats.

By Maura Zurick, cleveland.com

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Music

Music legend reveals brain disorder, cancels 17-concert tour

Billy Joel will be undergoing physical therapy for normal pressure hydrocephalus, which has affected his hearing, vision, and balance. On Friday he announced the cancellation of 17 shows in North America and Europe.

By Robert Higgs, cleveland.com

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Entertainment

A CLE birthday card: Steamship William G. Mather turns 100 years old today!

The William G. Mather turns 100 years old today!

By Peter Chakerian, cleveland.com

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Professional boxer, youth gold medalist dies at 25

British professional boxer Georgia O'Connor died Thursday, about four months after she announced her cancer diagnosis in January. She was 25.

By Zach Mentz, cleveland.com

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Guardians pitcher Cade Smith explains why he stays so calm in baseball’s most stressful moments

Guardians reliever Cade Smith doesn't scream or pump his fist on the mound. He just takes a deep breath and gets batters out.

By Paul Hoynes, cleveland.com

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Guardians

Chaos rising: Inside the wild ninth inning that broke open a Guardians win in Detroit

Cleveland's relentless pressure created a four-run outburst that sealed a dominant shutout win against the Tigers.

By Cleveland Baseball Talk Podcast, cleveland.com

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Attention Hoka fans: Arahi 7 now $29 off, plus more amazing deals!

Hoka is giving you 20% off the Arahi 7, plus major discounts on other top shoe styles like the Challenger 7, Mach 6, and Clifton 9.

By Ashley Palya, cleveland.com

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Owala tumblers 30% off now for Memorial Day: Insulated drinks as low as $21

Owala has a great Memorial Day sale. Choose between two sizes at a 30% discount for your hydration needs.

By Ashley Palya, cleveland.com

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Metro

New glass bridge opens at Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park

The first of its kind for an Ohio State Park, this unique glass walkway will transform the way visitors experience the beauty of Nelson-Kennedy Ledges.

By John Pana, cleveland.com

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