As firefighters responded to the three-alarm blaze, they heard a “popping” sound from inside the company, which recycles metal. That popping sound was of bullets exploding, officials said.

Beth Hammack describes persistent economic challenges for working families across the Ohio region while expressing caution about easing monetary restrictions too quickly.

Cleveland Hopkins director Bryant Francis has completed his six-person leadership team to oversee airport operations and plan the $1.6B new terminal.

The city has recorded 76 homicides so far this year.

Jewish New Year begins tonight (Monday) at sundown and continues through sundown Wednesday. Shana Tova, Northeast Ohio! 🍎🍯

🔗: https://l.cleveland.com/5x1k78  U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno has called on all Ohio’s 14 public universities to establish comprehensive plans to combat campus antisemitism. Photo: Sabrina Eaton, cleveland.com

Every baseball season is a series of highs and lows. Rarely does a 162-game schedule unfold as smoothly as a sheet of ice.

Not the type of headline one expects to see on a Monday afternoon.

🔗: https://l.cleveland.com/wdt0z0  Hot dog! 🌭 The iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is making stops in Northeast Ohio this week. Don’t miss your chance to ketchup with it. Photo: Getty Images

Nosrat focused on rituals, building community and not sweating the small stuff with her second book, “Good Things: Recipes and Rituals to Share with People You Love,” which released Sept. 16. Nosrat’s event in Northeast Ohio Sunday was part of her ongoing book tour.

Ohio property taxes are hitting an inflection point. Frustrated homeowners are demanding relief. Republican leaders, despite their supermajorities in the state House and Senate, are divided over how to bring bills down. And one group is pushing a ballot measure to eliminate property taxes entirely.

Deion, the Hall of Fame cornerback and multi-purpose star, questioned those who ripped Shedeur for not wanting to languish behind the two-time NFL MVP quarterback for the next decade.

Newsome says the bandwagon’s coming. Will you join? 👀 Picture: Joshua Gunter, Cleveland.com

The city’s beloved midwinter music and arts festival — which has long made its home in the Flats — will make a major move in 2026, landing in the heart of the Waterloo Arts District on Saturday, Feb. 21.

St. Edward fell from its perch since last week after Friday’s 21-14 loss at Massillon, which makes a big jump. See who's now in the top spot: https://l.cleveland.com/bg48ga

Deputies will not launch independent immigration investigations or participate in ICE raids at businesses, schools, or neighborhoods unless specifically requested for high-risk warrants involving violent offenders or cartel members, Sheriff Frank Leonbruno said.

🔗: https://l.cleveland.com/k5qz2b  Browns offensive tackle Dawand Jones, who started Sunday’s 13-10 win over the Packers, suffered a season-ending knee injury on the fourth play of the game and will undergo surgery. Picture: Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com

Just awful. Officials said the fire originated from the porch, but they are still investigating how it started. Authorities believe hoarding was a factor in the fire.

Key to the Ohio Department of Transportation’s decision to reverse course and approve the height of the Browns new stadium near Cleveland Hopkins Airport was an independent consultant’s report that shot down concerns raised by the city.

Great Lakes Science Center is dialing up the thrills for its fall DOME Movies After Dark series, presenting a trio of films sure to get the adrenaline pumping 🎞️

Do you agree with our Facebook audience’s grades of Stefanski’s coaching in the Browns’ nail-biting win vs. Green Bay? Picture: Getty Images

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, starts at sundown today (Monday). Most dishes and ingredients eaten today – whether it's honey cake or apples and honey – are sweet to symbolize wishing for a sweet, prosperous new year 🍯🍎

What was it Grant Delpit told us Sun Tzu said? Opportunities multiply? The Browns lived it on Sunday and will try to make their opportunities multiply again next week.

OPINION: "DeWine is demanding the impossible from our institutions of higher learning — to recruit more students to thinner, more constrained campuses. And when enrollment softens, he’ll blame 'failing universities' rather than the law that kneecapped them," writes columnist Leila Atassi.

🎶 Take me out to the ball game 🎶 That's what Guardians manager Stephen Vogt is hoping to hear from you this week! The three-game series vs. Detroit starts Tuesday. More: https://l.cleveland.com/68au67 Photo: AP

Our Facebook audience weighed in on Joe Flacco’s performance in Cleveland’s hard-fought win over Green Bay. Do you agree? Picture: Joshua Gunter, Cleveland.com 

🔗: https://l.cleveland.com/7wmgw9 Hi cutie! The male rhino calf was born Sept. 13, according to the zoo. Today (Monday) is World Rhino Day, making the announcement extra special 🦏 Photo courtesy Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

“A piece of you, there’s always that inner battle,” Flacco said about the Browns' underwhelming offensive performance Sunday. “You’re a little embarrassed and that piece of you that wants to just put your head down and hide, you can’t do that. You have to be able to hold your head up and take it."

Leaf-peepers, take note: The leaves will likely turn this year depending on which type of tree they're on and how drought-resistant the species is 🍁

In Szmyt’s eyes, there have been signs from his mom throughout his improbable journey to becoming the Browns’ kicker — including the fact that he’s here and on the roster at all.

Cool nights and crisp mornings have teased Northeast Ohio with “false fall” for weeks, but the real thing has finally arrived. The official autumn equinox – making today (Monday) the first day of fall – happens at about 2:20 p.m. 🍂

Happy Monday, Cleveland! There's some change in the air – literally. The autumnal equinox happens this afternoon, meaning fall is arriving! 🍂 Photo: gabewasylko on Instagram

Proud coach. Clutch kick. Storybook moment for Szmyt. 👏 Picture: Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com 

Flacco didn’t run up the scoreboard, but he led the Browns to the W. Grade his outing, Cleveland! Picture: Joshua Gunter, Clevelanddotcom

The Browns’ win over the Packers was anything but easy. Video: Paris McGee Jr, Clevelanddotcom

On our “Today in Ohio” podcast, the episode's four hosts called out the hypocrisy, connecting Husted’s attack to a broader Republican strategy of undermining public health that began during Donald Trump’s first term and continues today.

Grant Delpit’s interception, Andre Szmyt’s game-winning field goal, or Shelby Harris’ blocked punt — who was your most clutch player of the game, Cleveland? Pictures: Joshua Gunter, Cleveland.com 

Terry Pluto: "There are moments in a young kicker’s life when he finally feels like he’s a part of the team."

Win locked in, focus locked tighter. Stefanski keeps the Browns moving forward. Video: Paris McGee Jr, Cleveland.com

Cleveland, how do you grade Stefanski’s gritty win over the Packers? Picture: Getty Images

Dan Labbe: "The defense delivered on everything it believes it is this year and it finally paid off, even if the offense did the minimal amount of lifting."

Ashley Bastock: "What we saw on Sunday has been the story of Cleveland’s defense so far. The Browns’ defense is real. The line has a legitimate argument of being the best in the league."

Cleveland, SOUND OFF! How does this win over the Packers have you feeling? Picture: Getty Images

Mary Kay: "Kevin Stefanski had his players complimenting each other all week to inspire them to play complementary football. It worked like a charm."

The Browns finally snap their 8-game losing streak! A nail-biting win over the Packers on Sunday gives Cleveland its first victory of the season. Picture: Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com 

Holiday cheer is right around the corner 🎅 Tickets go on sale to the general public in a couple weeks!

The Founders of the Dawg Pound are in the house! Hanford Dixon and Frank Minnifield brought the energy as today’s guitar smashers for the matchup with the Packers. 🎸💥 Video: Paris McGee Jr, cleveland.com

The Browns held a moment of silence for Charlie Kirk before kickoff vs. the Packers. Video: Paris McGee Jr, Cleveland.com

Share your game day location! 📍 Picture: Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com 

Will we see Dillon Gabriel take the field against Green Bay today? 👀 Video: Paris McGee Jr, Cleveland.com