Daily editionFriday, October 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Westlake.
The 5AM Westlake Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of October.
Community
A local pet story spotlights Oregano (Regs), a kitten adopted from a shelter who quickly showed his spirit by alerting his owner when food was low.
Westlake residents are invited to share their pet tales and photos with Ann Norman.
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Culture
The Cleveland Philharmonic Orchestra is performing a concert series at the Westlake City Schools’ Performing Arts Center under local conductor Dean Buck, featuring violinist Konrad Kowal (tickets $10/$15).
The next show will be held Dec. 12.
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Thursday, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo opened its new Primate Forest after a two-year renovation of the former Rainforest exhibit.
The $70 million project features projection-mapping technology and outdoor enclosures for orangutans — reinforcing the zoo’s focus on conservation.
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Economy
Ohio drivers are still feeling the pinch at the pump even with a 90-day gas tax break that began Oct. 4 after Gov. Mike DeWine signed a bill — AAA said prices in the Cleveland area dropped to $4.00 last week before rising 12 cents to $4.12 this week.
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Sports
Jared Verse explained how the Browns will focus on a strong defense as they prepare for their Week 7 game against the Titans, emphasizing teamwork (a key strategy for success).
His remarks, made Oct. 22, come as the team gears up for a critical matchup.
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Cavs star Donovan Mitchell said his 10th season opener tonight feels like the first day of school, and he expects a fast start as the team visits Philadelphia at 7 p.m. on ESPN.
He added that building habits from the jump is key to driving success.
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Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson said during an exclusive interview that the team must prove critics wrong as they prepare for the 2026-27 season (he noted new overseas training and team bonding efforts).
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