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Every weekend, we’ll look back at the week in news at Beachwood Patch. We’re all busy, so this will be your chance to go back and look at stories you may have missed, or continue discussions that began this week.
Here's your Beachwood week in news: Beachwood High School hired a new football coach and a new girls soccer coach this week. Police released surveillance video of someone running from the scene of the stabbing of Beachwood nurse Aliza Sherman, and friends and supporters created a Facebook page to raise awareness and help police find her killer. A Cleveland pro football player was arrested in Beachwood in a prostitution sting.
Here's your Beachwood week in news: The Beachwood High School Library Club donated more than 2,800 books to the Michael White STEM School in Cleveland. An officer witnessed a strange sight on Richmond Road that led to a public indecency arrest. A Mirosoft retail store opened with a Kelly Clarkson concert in Beachwood. Check out the video.
Here's your Beachwood week in review: Kelly Clarkson visited the Beachwood Place Mall for a concert to celebrate the new Mircrosoft store. Check out the store opening here. More developments in the Andrea Sneiderman trial: prosecutors accused her of deleting texts between her and the man who killed her husband. Big coffee news this week: Caribou at La Place will be converted to a Peet's Coffee. A large reward has been offered for information leading to an indictment in the Aliza Sherman murder.
Here's your Beachwood week in review. Boys Basketball Coach Resigns: The Beachwood High School varsity boys basketball coach resigned this week after leading the Bison to its winningnest season ever. New Details Released in Sherman Stabbing: Find out what we learned about Beachwood woman who was stabbed to death in Cleveland. RTA Uppercut Driver Found Guilty: The RTA bus driver caught on video punching an unruly female passenger was found guilty of assault this week. City Launches New Site: Here's how to tailor the new website to your needs.
Here's your Beachwood week in news: Our community suffered a tragedy this week when a Beachwood nurse was stabbed to death in Cleveland. See all our coverage about the incident. Did you know we have all the spring sports schedules on Patch? Check out the Spring Sports 2013 hub, where you can find all the schedules in one place! A new rehabilitation center opened in Beachwood this week. Check out the new University Hospitals facility.
Here's your Beachwood Patch week in review. The Board of Education got an update on the high school renovations, and work is ahead of schedule. It's been a big week for the schools! Check out the students who got perfect ACT scores, who excelled at the state indoor track meet and don't forget to read about the district's top music program. A woman was arrested for how she treated her juvenile brother. Find out what she's accused of doing.
What a party! Over 250 people packed Nighttown in nearby Cleveland Heights for Patch's Presidential Debate Watch Party, and we're doing it again soon! See photos here. Tickets for the Taste of Beachwood are on sale now - click here for details. We started a new column this week - read about Bison football in the Gridiron Notebook. Don't forget to register to vote! The deadline is approaching fast. And if you're not sure if you're registered, it only takes a moment to check. More. A popular Beachwood restaurant closed its doors this week.
This week we announced a presidential debate watch party. Find out where and when you can join area Patch editors for drinks, food and Patch swag giveaways! Al Roker will be in Beachwood this week supporting a cause close to his own heart, and there are still spots available to see him. There were two new developments in the ongoing Andrea Sneiderman case this week, one regarding her attending synagogue and the other about her frozen assets. In response to an announcement that Beachwood City Schools may pull out of their role as administrator of the Beachwood Deaf and Hard of Hearing …
Beachwood's free Honkin' Haulin' Hands-On Trucks is today - don't miss it! And look for photos from the event on Monday — we'll even ask you to add your own. Don't forget to check your mailbox for your mail-in ballot for the November elections — they should have arrived this week. We were there at Family Fun Day last weekend — check out our photos from the event. Many more 20-somethings are living at home; we interviewed two local young people about the trend. Thursday night marked the end of the 2012 Democratic convention and we asked you: who do you think will win the Presidential election…
Andrea Sneiderman, the widow of slain Beachwood native Russell Sneiderman, posted bond this week and left jail. She's been charged in connection with Russell Sneiderman's murder. The CDC said this week that this has been the worst year ever for the West Nile virus. Learn how to prevent bites. We announced the results of our huge Readers' Choice contest this week. Find out who you voted for the best burgers, beer, playground and more. School starts next week in Beachwood — get some tips on preparing your kindergartener for their first days of school. Speaking of the schools, the state's report…
Mitt Romney chose a running mate for November Saturday morning — check out our story plus our roundup of reactions from around the web. Andrea Sneiderman was back in the news this week: following charges against her in slain Beachwood native Russell Sneiderman's death, prosecutors sued her for his life insurance money and froze her assets. Excedrin is coming back! Find out when you can expect to see it in stores. B Spot was named one of the top burger joints in the U.S. A man was arrested and charged with bringing weapons into a Westlake movie theater showing of The Dark Knight Rises.
Breaking: The widow of slain Beachwood native Russell Sneiderman was arrested this week on murder charges. Read more. Discuss: Our stories about the Chick-Fil-A and gay marriage activism this week drew dozens of comments from our readers. Join the discussion: Beachwood Chick-Fil-A Attracts Gay Marriage OpponentsProtestors Stage Kiss-In at Cuyahoga Falls Chick-Fil-A. Elections: President Barack Obama visited Akron this week, and Libertarian VP candidate Jim Gray was in Westlake. Click the links to read about their visits. Vote: Tell us what you think of the new arrival and dismissal times at …
A new restaurant could be coming to Beachwood. Find out who's expanding, and what kind of food they'll serve! Beachwood had its first farmers market this week. Watch the video here! A children's store found bullets in a box of merchandise last week. The Beachwood Board of Education said Monday that some major changes it had proposed to the schools' schedules might not take place, after all. Find out where the district stands now. One of our most-recommended stories ever is this video of a dog's 18th birthday party. See why!
The most-read Beachwood article this week was one that's raised a lot of questions, too: Beachwood's cell phone law went into effect this week. We answered questions about the law in the comments of this story, and for extra help, we posted the full text of the ordinance here. A local valet was surprised at what a driver left in clear sight on the passenger seat of his car, and we were, too! Find out what he found waiting for him. Tragedy struck in Aurora, Co. this week. We've rounded up all the major stories around the movie theater shooting that left 12 dead, found out what action local …
You guys love Pics & Clips! We had more additions to the gallery this week then we've had in a while, and we love it! Check out the gallery to see an adorable thank-you note from a girl to a horse, and find out what a cow deer is. Keep the photos coming, Beachwood! We started reporting on a new trend in the suburbs: food trucks. See how Beachwood has reacted to the mobile bistros, and watch for more stories soon! A woman called police to report that a man was trying to attack her - but once they got things sorted out, it looks like the guy was really trying doing a pretty good deed. When I …
A proposal given at Monday's Beachwood Board of Education meeting could put middle and high school students on the same bus and lengthen Bryden's school day by an hour. Find out more here. We were invited to a very special neighborhood party in Beachwood. See photos from the Concert in the Driveway. Patch is hiring! Find out about our sales opening here. We published a 4th of July fireworks guide to help you decide which shows to attend! Information for more than 20 shows are listed. And, of course, it includes the closest display in neighboring Shaker Heights. A new principal was hired at …
We had a huge response for our summer songs playlist! Click to see what readers nominated as the best songs for summer. A road rage incident got out of control this week when one driver pulled a gun, a witness said. Read the blotter here. We were there for two clap-outs at Beachwood City Schools – at Bryden and Hilltop. Click the links to see some cute kids! Speaking of Beachwood City Schools, did you see this awesome photo gallery from the Beachwood High School graduation? Want to find out a little more about the man who will be leading Beachwood High School next year? We sat down with Ed …
Ah...Sunday. Grab a cup of joe, put your feet up and catch up on this week’s news. How are the Beachwood High School renovations going? We've got the latest from the school district. This local teen is appearing on a TV game show beginning this week. The investigation into the fire at Sherri Park has ended. Find out what the state fire marshal says caused the fire, and where residents are now. Police say this man left his toddler in the car while he was at the mall. A new restaurant will fill the space Melange left at La Place. Find out who's opening up shop in Beachwood.  
Ah...Sunday. Grab a cup of joe, put your feet up and catch up on this week’s news. The City of Beachwood took a big step toward its economic development goals this week when it hired James Doutt to head up its new department. Find out who Doutt is, and what he wants to accomplish first. Ever had a raccoon in your chimney? This woman did, and she took matters into her own hands. In police news, police say a birthday party at a local hotel ended in a 15-year-old getting punched.  For the first year, Beachwood will recognize Memorial Day. Here are the details. Students in Beachwood High School's…
We’ve been covering the trial of a Beachwood woman who is charged with trying to hire a man to kill her ex-husband all week. She took the stand Friday, and the trial will continue Tuesday. You can find all of our coverage of this trial here. You may be buried in snow today, but when you dig out, share your storm photos – neighbors digging out, cars driving through the white stuff, or just pretty shots – with us. The Beachwood Chamber of Commerce has been nominated for a networking award – find out how you could help them win! A poll about the Cleveland Aquarium’s temporary ban on strollers …

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