Good morning, Cuyahoga County. Superman isn't the only character making headlines in Cleveland this week. While the Man of Steel soars across local landmarks-turned-Metropolis in the new blockbuster opening Friday, authorities are searching for a real-life figure with a much less heroic reputation. Michael "Westside Shoota" Cullen, whose distinctive face tattoos make him considerably easier to spot than Clark Kent, is wanted on illegal firearm charges with Crime Stoppers offering up to $5,000 for information leading to his capture.
On a brighter note, Cleveland continues its transformation beyond the silver screen with the ambitious "Cleveland Moves" initiative. The plan tackles the city's troubling traffic safety record with 50 miles of protected bike lanes planned over the next three years, starting with recent additions in the Gateway District. The long-term vision would put every Cleveland household within a five-minute walk of safe cycling infrastructure—giving residents their own super-powered commuting options without needing to leap tall buildings.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🔫 Face tattoo betrays fugitive "Westside Shoota" on gun charges. Michael Cullen, a Cleveland man with distinctive facial ink, is wanted for illegal firearm possession as a convicted felon. Standing 6'3" and weighing 200 pounds, Cullen has a criminal history dating back to 2014, including a 2018 guilty plea for attempted felony assault with a firearm. Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for tips leading to his arrest, with callers remaining anonymous. His forehead tattoo ironically advertises the very crime for which he's now sought.
🦸♂️ Cleveland transforms into Superman's Metropolis in new blockbuster film. The movie, starring David Corenswet as the Man of Steel, features numerous Cleveland landmarks doubling as iconic Metropolis locations. From PNC Plaza and Public Square to Progressive Field and the historic Arcade, the city serves as backdrop for key scenes including Superman's battles with villains and his romantic moments with Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan). The production spent weeks filming throughout downtown Cleveland in summer 2023, capturing everything from explosive action sequences to the film's most emotional moments. "Superman" opens in theaters Friday, bringing Cleveland's skyline to global audiences.
🚲 Cleveland tackles deadly roads with ambitious bike safety plan. Since 2020, Ohio has seen nearly 20,000 crashes involving pedestrians or cyclists, with almost half occurring in just three counties. The city's new "Cleveland Moves" initiative aims to eliminate all traffic fatalities through speed tables, improved crosswalks, and 50 miles of protected bike lanes over the next three years. Downtown recently added its first protected bike lanes in the Gateway District, with plans to add more on East 55th Street. The long-term vision includes 250 miles of "high comfort bikeways" to put every Cleveland household within a 5-minute walk of safe cycling infrastructure.
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