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Union Miles: Part 3

This was my third section run of the Union Miles neighborhood and the final section of the former Corlett area. It featured a guest run with Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb through a section which included his childhood home. Map:   Run 1 , Run 2 , Run 3 , Run 4 Distance This Section: 13.7 miles Distance So Far: 800.8 miles As mentioned in the introduction, this run featured a trot with Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb who grew up in this home at the intersection of E. 121st & Dove Ave. His grandparents purchased the house in 1979 and he lived with them + his mother during his youth. His grandmother, Sarah, lived in the home until her passing in 2022 at the age of 93. The mayor has mentioned that one of the greatest joys in her life was living long enough to be able to cast a vote for her grandson as Mayor. Mayor Bibb held his swearing in ceremony at E. 131st Street Branch library (pictured behind him), a place in which he spent many days as a kid (photos of the event here ). The branch i