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July 4, 2025

Cleveland Afternoon Update

Travel

Countdown to America’s 250th: Ohio finalizes semiquincentennial plans

From tree plantings to film festivals, the Buckeye State has planned hundreds of activities across all 88 counties to commemorate the nation's 250th birthday next year.

By Susan Glaser, cleveland.com

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News

Metro

Cedar Point’s Siren’s Curse roller coaster gets stuck twice in first week

Riders were left suspended facing straight down for 10 minutes during the first incident, while the second required staff to help passengers off the stalled ride.

By Adam Ferrise, cleveland.com

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Advice

Asking Eric: I do not get along with my sister-in-law

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who is not interested in restoring a relationship with their sister-in-law.

By R. Eric Thomas

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Entertainment

Blossom Festival Band spotlights new and old favorites in ‘Salute to America’

The Blossom Festival Band presented “Salute to America,” a memorable take on the annual Fourth of July program that favored some lesser-known selections without ignoring the classics.

By Stephanie Manning | ClevelandClassical.com

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Sports

Guardians

How the sports gambling virus can infect players – Terry Pluto

Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz is being invested by MLB for taking part in sports gambling.

By Terry Pluto, cleveland.com

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Ohio State

Five-star offensive tackle commits to Texas Tech over Ohio State and Texas

Ohio State lost out to a five-star tackle in a recruiting stunner on July 4.

By Andrew Gillis, cleveland.com

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Ohio State

Three-star defensive tackle from Cleveland flips from Florida and commits to Ohio State football

Defensive tackle Jamir Perez decommitted from Florida and will head to Ohio State instead.

By Andrew Gillis, cleveland.com

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Entertainment

Entertainment

Today’s famous birthdays list for July 4, 2025 features celebrities Geraldo Rivera, Becki Newton

Geraldo Rivera and Becki Newton share a birthday today. Check out our photo slideshow of celebrities and other famous people with birthdays on July 4, 2025 and find out a fun fact about each person.

By Mike Rose, cleveland.com

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Entertainment

The Friar’s Table in downtown Cleveland to host special feast

The five-course wine-pairing event celebrates monastic traditions with communal seating.

By Marc Bona, cleveland.com

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Shopping

Get poolside ready with JBL wireless earbuds on sale for under $40

With 40 hours of playback and Smart Ambient technology, the JBL Vibe Flex 2 offers high-end features at a budget-friendly price point.

By Ashley Palya, cleveland.com

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