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Tuesday, March 24th, 2026
Good morning! Welcome to The Tradesman, a 5-minute newsletter tailored just for America’s tradesmen.
It’s National Cheesesteak Day (and National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day, but who cares?) Here at The Tradesman, we are firmly on the side of a great cheesesteak deal, so be sure to scroll down for a promo code to help you celebrate!
Also, free movies are coming next month, so keep reading for the full list!
Blue Collar Values That Last a Lifetime
We found an interesting story about a woman who grew up in a working-class family. She says the lessons she learned from her parents are ones she still uses every day.
Watching her dad head off to hard physical work, and her mom stretch every dollar taught her to keep her promises and not give up when life gets tough – you know, American values.
Still on Mom and Dad's Phone Plan? It's Time to Grow Up
If you are old enough to vote, drive, and complain about taxes, the odds are you are old enough to pay your own cell phone bill.
Most Americans say ditching the family plan is a sign of being a real adult, but millions of fully grown people are still letting mom and dad foot that bill well into their twenties and beyond.
Parents might want to help their kids and consider cutting the cord. Read more on growing up here.
Today is National Cheesesteak Day – Enjoy!
Today is the perfect excuse to treat yourself to one of the messiest sandwiches ever invented, and Penn Station is making it easy with a s $4.99 special when you use code STEAK26 online.
While Penn Station is a solid choice, Yelp says the top cheesesteaks in Central Ohio are at Warios, Marlow's, and A Matter of Steak – now, go somewhere and celebrate!
Morning Meme
You Have to Go to Work, but Congress Can't Seem to Show Up
Speaker Mike Johnson can barely get enough members of Congress to show up (to work) and vote, because they are too busy campaigning.
With almost no room for error, one empty seat could sink a major bill, but apparently, winning the next election matters more than showing up to work.
Read more here.
Ohio is Hitting the Big Screen in April with Free Movies!
Ohio is hosting a massive free movie event in April, with dozens of screenings across the state, featuring films connected to famous Ohioans like Paul Newman, Clark Gable, and even the guys who made The Goonies.
From drive-ins to libraries, there is something for everyone, so grab your popcorn and find a screening near you!
Find the whole list here.
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