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A manufacturer will fill Clevelandâs I-X Center, but no one will say who or when
A manufacturer plans to take over the I-X Center, but the buildingâs owners remain silent on who and when.
https://www.cleveland.com/news/2025/12/a-manufacturer-will-fill-clevelands-i-x-center-but-no-one-will-say-who-or-when.html
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Myles Garrett and Denzel Ward were both selected Tuesday for the 2026 Pro Bowl Games, with Garrett being voted as a starter.
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2 Browns earn Pro Bowl honors, 4 others are alternates
Four Browns were selected as Pro Bowl alternates, with three of them coming from the star-studded 2025 rookie class.
https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2025/12/browns-myles-garrett-and-denzel-ward-earn-pro-bowl-honors-four-others-are-alternates.html
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Baseballâs integrity may be hanging in the balance, and the culprit might be the sportâs own leadership.
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âInviting the fox into the henhouseâ: Terry Pluto on whether MLBâs gambling partnerships are going to ruin baseball
Is MLB making a mistake partnering with online gambling sites?
https://www.cleveland.com/pluto/2025/12/inviting-the-fox-into-the-henhouse-terry-pluto-on-whether-mlbs-gambling-partnerships-are-going-to-ruin-baseball.html
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For years, it was a roadside mystery. Now, Lorainâs 75-year-old windmill on Kolbe Road is nearly ready for its next life as a short-term rental with 360° views:
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Cleveland EMS reports 30 assaults on paramedics since 2023. Officials say current laws offer limited protection compared with law enforcement.
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Cleveland paramedics seek protection as on-the-job assaults reach new high
With 13 assaults already in 2025, Cleveland EMS workers are exploring self-defense training and other strategies to prevent on-duty attacks.
https://www.cleveland.com/news/2025/12/cleveland-paramedics-seek-protection-as-on-the-job-assaults-reach-new-high.html
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Happy Saturday, Cleveland! Christmas may be over, but the twinkling holiday lights downtown are still worth a look (and share!) â¨â¤ď¸ Photo: gregsanderaphotography on Instagram
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Still feeling festive? Same. đđ¸ These 6 holiday cocktails are your excuse to keep the cheer going a little longer.
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6 festive cocktails to make before the end of the 2025 holiday season
Elevate your New Year's Eve party or Christmas gathering with these spirited drinks featuring mezcal, tequila, gin and more.
https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2025/12/6-festive-cocktails-to-make-before-the-end-of-the-2025-holiday-season.html
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Development over results. Thatâs how the Browns are viewing Shedeur Sandersâ performance.
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Shedeur Sanders took âa step in the right direction,â vs. Bills, Browns OC Tommy Rees says
Shedeur Sanders is taking steps in the right direction, Browns OC Tommy Rees says.
https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2025/12/shedeur-sanders-took-a-step-in-the-right-direction-vs-bills-browns-oc-tommy-rees-says.html
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The Cleveland-style pizza restaurant opens its third location with a soft opening this weekend, featuring 12-inch pies with rolled edges and honey for dipping.
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Edisonâs Pizza Kitchen returns to Tremont in former Lava Lounge building
https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2025/12/edisons-pizza-kitchen-returns-to-tremont-in-former-lava-lounge-building.html
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Seventy-five of Ohioâs 88 counties were designated as experiencing shortages in mental health care professionals as of July 2025, according to a policy brief released earlier this month by Health Policy Institute of Ohio.
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Ohio children face barriers to accessing mental health services, report finds
http://cleveland.com/open/2025/12/ohio-children-face-barriers-to-accessing-mental-health-services-report-finds.html
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đ Whoâs the top boys basketball player in the Class of 2029? See our Northeast Ohio freshman picks and vote for your favorite.
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Who are the top boys basketball players in the Class of 2029? Our picks, your votes
From Bob Da Silva to Paduaâs ninth-grade core, get to know the up-and-coming talents in this seasonâs freshman class.
https://www.cleveland.com/highschoolsports/2025/12/who-are-the-top-boys-basketball-players-in-the-class-of-2029-our-picks-your-votes.html
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Ohioans who own or lease certain Kia or Hyundai vehicles may be eligible for compensation or free anti-theft protection as part of a legal settlement with the carmakers.
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Kia, Hyundai owners in Ohio eligible for theft protection settlement
The $500 million settlement addresses vulnerabilities exploited in the "Kia Challenge" or "Kia Boyz" while a separate lawsuit from Cleveland and other cities remains ongoing.
https://www.cleveland.com/open/2025/12/kia-hyundai-owners-in-ohio-eligible-for-theft-protection-settlement.html
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The holidays arenât over yet in Northeast Ohio! âď¸
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21 Things to do in Northeast Ohio this weekend
21 things to do around Northeast Ohio including holiday lights, Trans-Siberian Orchestra and more.
https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2025/12/21-things-to-do-in-northeast-ohio-this-weekend.html
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Wins were hard to come by in 2025, but the moments werenât. Here are our photographersâ best Browns photos of the year:
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Joel Bitonio made it clear where he stands on Kevin Stefanski. How much weight does his perspective carry?
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Joel Bitonio backs Kevin Stefanski amid Browns uncertainty: âThatâs a guy you can build aroundâ
Browns left guard Joel Bitonio backed Kevin Stefanski to remain as the team's head coach in 2026.
https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2025/12/joel-bitonio-backs-kevin-stefanski-amid-browns-uncertainty-thats-a-guy-you-build-around.html
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Browns TE Harold Fannin Jr. (groin) and QB Dillon Gabriel (shoulder) were both added to the injury report Friday as questionable.
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TE Harold Fannin Jr. and QB Dillon Gabriel added to the injury report Friday and are questionable
https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2025/12/te-harold-fannin-jr-and-qb-dillon-gabriel-added-to-the-injury-report-friday-and-are-questionable.html
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Cleveland may see a record 55 cruise ships in 2026, but American Cruise Linesâ American Patriot will start in Buffalo, not Cleveland, after the company couldnât secure a suitable docking location.
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Clevelandâs cruise boom faces new competition as American Cruise Lines moves to Buffalo
Labor dispute cited as cruise line opts for Buffalo instead, highlighting growing competition among Great Lakes ports seeking tourism dollars.
https://www.cleveland.com/travel/2025/12/clevelands-cruise-boom-faces-new-competition-as-american-cruise-lines-moves-to-buffalo.html
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Cleveland EMS has documented 30 reported assaults on workers since January 2023, according to Commander Jonathan Wearstler, who oversees EMS operations.
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Cleveland paramedics seek protection as on-the-job assaults reach new high
With 13 assaults already in 2025, Cleveland EMS workers are exploring self-defense training and other strategies to prevent on-duty attacks.
https://www.cleveland.com/news/2025/12/cleveland-paramedics-seek-protection-as-on-the-job-assaults-reach-new-high.html
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Ethan Sands: "Christmas Day may not have ended with a win, but it revealed a tool. And the Cavs would be wise to keep it close at hand."
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Lessons from Christmas loss: This bench trio could shift the Cavsâ playoff defense
Christmas Day may not have ended with a win, but Cleveland discovered a lineup with real postseason potential. Led by three bench players, this five-man group could reshape their approach in the playoffs, giving Kenny Atkinson a reliable tool for physical matchups without relying solely on the Core Four.
https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2025/12/lessons-from-christmas-loss-this-bench-trio-could-shift-the-cavs-playoff-defense.html
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The Cleveland man convicted in the 2024 death of 10-year-old Gracie Griffin is appealing his life sentence, contending that flawed jury instructions, blocked evidence, and misuse of his pre-arrest silence denied him a fair trial.
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Cleveland man convicted of killing 10-year-old girl appeals verdict after jury rejected self-defense claim
Juwone Deaver's appeal claims a judge undermined his self-defense case after he shot at an SUV he thought threatened his family's July 4 gathering.
https://www.cleveland.com/court-justice/2025/12/cleveland-man-convicted-of-killing-10-year-old-girl-appeals-verdict-after-jury-rejected-self-defense-claim.html
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RTAâs new rail cars, arriving in 2027, will finally allow trains from the East Side to travel directly to the airport and West Side Market without passengers having to switch at Tower City.
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RTA will finally be able to fix a big inconvenience for many taking the train to the airport
RTA's new rail cars will allow direct travel between the existing Red, Blue and Green lines.
https://www.cleveland.com/news/2025/12/rta-will-finally-be-able-to-fix-a-big-inconvenience-for-many-taking-the-train-to-the-airport.html
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Cleveland diners saw a little bit of everything in 2025, innovation, nostalgia, tough closures and exciting new openings. These were the biggest dining trends of the year:
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Cleveland dining scene 2025: Top trends that defined local restaurants this year
From value-focused dining to celebrity sightings, the city's culinary landscape evolved through economic challenges and innovative collaborations.
https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2025/12/cleveland-dining-scene-2025-top-trends-that-defined-local-restaurants-this-year.html
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 The Cleveland Museum of Natural History was named one of the worldâs most beautiful museums by the 2025 Prix Versailles World Ceremony thanks to its stunning $150M redesign. Photo: David Petkiewicz,
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An 18-year-old Cleveland man died after being shot on Christmas Eve on the city's East Side, authorities said.
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Authorities identify Cleveland 18-year-old who was fatally shot on Christmas Eve
https://www.cleveland.com/news/2025/12/authorities-identify-cleveland-18-year-old-who-was-fatally-shot-on-christmas-eve.html
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Chris Fedor: "It was the ideal stage â and day â to send a reminder of why they were viewed as a preseason conference co-favorite. And the Cavs ⌠blew it."
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Cavs blow chance to make a statement against the Knicks on Christmas Day: Chris Fedor
https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2025/12/cavs-blow-chance-to-make-statement-against-new-york-knicks-on-christmas-day.html
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A piece of equipment used by an Ohio Department of Transportation crew was struck early Wednesday, with authorities reporting that alcohol was a factor in the crash.
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ODOT equipment struck in I-77 crash in Cleveland; alcohol suspected as factor
A crash on Interstate 77 in Cleveland on Wednesday marks the 122nd time an ODOT crew has been hit in 2025.
https://www.cleveland.com/news/2025/12/odot-equipment-struck-in-i-77-crash-in-cleveland-alcohol-suspected-as-factor.html
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The Cavs got Evan Mobley back from injury but couldn't hold off the Knicks on a Christmas Day game at Madison Square Garden in New York.
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Cavs start fast, but canât hold off Knicks in 126-124 Christmas Day loss at Madison Square Garden
https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2025/12/cavs-start-fast-but-cant-hold-off-knicks-in-126-124-christmas-day-loss-at-madison-square-garden.html
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To begin the process, the cannabis advocates must first file at least 1,000 valid signatures from registered Ohio voters with Secretary of State Frank LaRose, who will verify and certify the petition.
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Ohio cannabis advocates aim for ballot: Referendum would cancel sweeping intoxicating hemp regulations
Ohioans for Cannabis Choice faces a 90-day deadline to collect roughly 250,000 signatures from across the state to block Senate Bill 56 signed by Gov. DeWine last week.
https://www.cleveland.com/news/2025/12/ohio-cannabis-advocates-aim-for-ballot-referendum-would-cancel-sweeping-intoxicating-hemp-regulations.html
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Terry Pluto: "I would not want to be Dillon Gabriel. I thought about that when the Browns' backup QB ran onto the field Sunday. In the second quarter. Buffalo had a 13-7 lead over the Browns."
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How do you think Dillon Gabriel feels right now? â Terry Pluto
When Dillon Gabriel entered Sunday's game, he was booed for simply stepping on the field.
https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2025/12/how-do-you-think-dillon-gabriel-feels-right-now-terry-pluto.html
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Happy Friday, CLE! We hope you have a great start to the weekend ⨠Photo: russ_lang_photography on Instagram
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The Transportation Security Administration is warning travelers that certain clothing choices could trigger airport security alarms and lead to extra screenings.
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Thinking about wearing this to the airport? TSA says think again
https://www.cleveland.com/news/2025/12/thinking-about-wearing-this-to-the-airport-tsa-says-think-again.html
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Bill McVicker was about to give up on making a Christmas decoration for his grandfather in 1985 when divine inspiration struck, leading to a neighborhood tradition that would last decades.
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How a âlightning bolt from the cosmosâ created one of Ohioâs most magical Christmas displays in Fairview Park
https://www.cleveland.com/metro/2025/12/how-a-lightning-bolt-from-the-cosmos-created-one-of-ohios-most-magical-christmas-displays-in-fairview-park.html
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There's still plenty of time and places to grab a holiday drink in the Northeast Ohio area.
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15 holiday pop-up bars in Northeast Ohio you canât miss in 2025
From speakeasies to tiki lounges, Cleveland's holiday bar scene offers festive cocktails and themed experiences through December
https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2025/12/15-holiday-pop-up-bars-in-northeast-ohio-you-cant-miss-in-2025.html
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Akron police are investigating what led to a man being shot on Christmas Eve in the 800 block of West Market Street. Officers were called to the scene late Wednesday evening after reports of gunfire.
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Christmas Eve night shooting sparks investigation in Akron
Akron police are investigating a Christmas Eve shooting in the 800 block of West Market Street that left a 33âyearâold man hospitalized. Officers responded just after 8:26 p.m., and no arrests have been announced.
https://www.cleveland.com/news/2025/12/christmas-eve-night-shooting-sparks-investigation-in-akron.html
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We went on a holiday scavenger hunt to track down the iconic displays. Hereâs where to look đ
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Finding former Nela Park decorations around Cleveland (video)
I filmed the nostalgic Holiday decorations from NELA Park which have been donated to various sites around Cleveland.
https://www.cleveland.com/metro/2025/12/finding-former-nela-park-decorations-around-cleveland-video.html
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If Wild Winter Lights is still on your holiday to-do list, youâve got more time. The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is extending the popular display through Jan. 4.
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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo extends Wild Winter Lights exhibit
Three additional drive-through nights added to the holiday light show featuring 1.5 million lights across themed displays.
https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2025/12/cleveland-metroparks-zoo-extends-wild-winter-lights-exhibit.html
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đđď¸ From our newsroom to your home: Merry Christmas, Northeast Ohio! Wishing you peace, joy, and a little holiday magic today.
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Happy Thursday, Cleveland, and Merry Christmas to all those who celebrate đ We hope you have a wonderful, peaceful day â¤ď¸ Photo: gabewasylko on Instagram
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The two suspects forced their way into the building on West 25th St., stole items and ignited a fire. The fire did not cause extensive damage but destroyed food and other store items.
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2 suspects wanted in theft, arson of food mart on Clevelandâs West Side
Authorities are offering a $2,500 reward for tips connected to a break-in and arson at the Rite Shop Food Mart on Cleveland's West Side.
https://www.cleveland.com/news/2025/12/2-suspects-wanted-in-theft-arson-of-food-mart-on-clevelands-west-side.html
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The lawsuit seeking to prohibit the Browns from receiving $600 million in unclaimed funds for a new stadium accuses the legislature of corruption in how Jimmy and Dee Haslam won the public money.
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Lawsuit alleges corruption in Brownsâ stadium $600 million funding deal
Lawyers challenging the use of unclaimed funds for the Browns' news stadium allege a "pay-to-play" scheme.
https://www.cleveland.com/open/2025/12/lawsuit-alleges-corruption-in-browns-stadium-600-million-funding-deal.html
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"The oranges arrived every year, no matter what else changed â the toys we wished for, the pajamas we wore, the houses we lived in," writes Laura Johnston.
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Why Santa left oranges in our stockings every Christmas: Our Best Life
Oma and Opa each left a big, tight-knit family in the southern Netherlands. But in Canada they built their own branch of their family tree, and at Christmas Santa brought us oranges.
https://www.cleveland.com/news/2025/12/why-santa-left-oranges-in-our-stockings-every-christmas-our-best-life.html
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Tower City has had plenty of ups & downs since December 1990, when the hotel first opened, as has downtown. But through it all, the Ritz-Carlton has been welcoming the cityâs most well-heeled visitors to town, acting on its long-standing motto, âladies and gentlemen serving ladies and gentlemen.â
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How the Ritz-Carlton helped redefine downtown Cleveland
The hotel brought unprecedented luxury to Ohio in 1990 and remains the lodging choice for celebrities visiting the city.
https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2025/12/how-the-ritz-carlton-helped-redefine-downtown-cleveland.html
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COLUMN: "This is not to say that no white person has ever been affected by their race. If we are truthful in discussing how creating racial diversity looks, it looks like considering race. One cannot achieve racial diversity (or remedy racial discrimination) without considering it."
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No apologies from those who denigrate U.S. diversity efforts: Eric Foster
The evidence is clear: In America, the person who holds the most powerful political office, the one who writes the supreme laws of the land, the one who decides winners and losers in entire business industries, the one who treats your sickness, the one who represents you in court (and the one who decides judgment), and the one who teaches your children are all more likely than not to be white, writes Eric Foster in his column today.
https://www.cleveland.com/opinion/2025/12/no-apologies-from-those-who-denigrate-us-diversity-efforts-eric-foster.html
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The district had been under state oversight since 2018. Low test results have persisted for much longer.Â
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East Cleveland schools released from state oversight after academic gains
East Cleveland schools are free of academic distress status after making academic improvements in recent years.
https://www.cleveland.com/news/2025/12/east-cleveland-schools-released-from-state-oversight-after-academic-gains.html
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âIf I order a Guinness and the bartender doesnât do a two-part pour, I'm not drinking it," Brendan Bowers, a bartender/server at Sullyâs Irish Pub in Medina, said.
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Is it the pour, the pubâŚor just the plane ride? The Guinness debate on tap
Guinness is going to taste better in a pub in Ireland than in a sports bar in downtown Cleveland. But not everyone agrees.
https://www.cleveland.com/travel/2025/12/is-it-the-pour-the-pubor-just-the-plane-ride-the-guinness-debate-on-tap.html
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The quarterback who many wrote off after last season, has quietly reinvented himself as an indispensable presence in the quarterback room. Listen to the latest episode of the "Orange and Brown Talk" podcast:
https://l.cleveland.com/5n5qht
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As the song says, âThese are a few of our favorite things.â Here are nearly two dozen bites and sips that made our trio of food reporters' lip-smacking list:
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Nearly four years ago, Clevelandâs Promise opened a door into Mrs. Sharon Lenahanâs fourth-grade classroom at Almira Elementary School and invited readers inside. Now, those children are teenagers preparing to enter high school next fall.
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Four years later, the children of Clevelandâs Promise prepare to head to high school
For two years, two reporters documented the realities shaping the studentsâ livesâ the housing insecurity and trauma they had experienced, the learning disabilities and language barriers â and how one school fought to help students overcome them all.
https://www.cleveland.com/news/2025/12/four-years-later-the-children-of-clevelands-promise-prepare-to-head-to-high-school.html
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It may seem counterintuitive, but Mayor Justin Bibb believes higher rates and enforcement into nights and weekends will make downtown parking easier to find and help businesses â not hurt them.
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City believes more expensive, restrictive parking rules will help businesses, not hurt them
Mayor Justin Bibb believes higher rates and enforcement into nights and weekends will make downtown parking easier to find and help businesses.
https://www.cleveland.com/news/2025/12/city-believes-more-expensive-restrictive-parking-rules-will-help-businesses-not-hurt-them.html
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When Kenneth Jarrett, 57, underwent amputation surgery earlier this year, he feared he would have to recuperate while living on the streets. Instead, he entered Joseph and Maryâs Home, where medical caregivers and social workers helped him heal, find an apartment and paid his rent for a year.
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âSafe to heal:â Mary and Joseph Home is Clevelandâs only medical respite facility for homeless adults
Joseph's Home, which serves men experiencing homelessness with medical needs, moved to a more accessible one-story space alongside Mary's Home, with residents expected to move in by end of 2025.
https://www.cleveland.com/metro/2025/12/cleveland-respite-care-facility-for-homeless-completes-24-million-renovation.html
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