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Breaking news, sports and entertainment from across Northeast Ohio.
In case you missed it: Cleveland will finally start its long-anticipated crackdown on short-term rentals found on platforms like Airbnb after years of deliberation.
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Cleveland approves Airbnb crackdown that could force some rentals to close
Cleveland will finally start its long-anticipated crackdown on short-term rentals
https://www.cleveland.com/news/2026/06/cleveland-approves-airbnb-crackdown-that-could-force-some-rentals-to-close.html
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Even without Myles Garrett by his side, Denzel Ward is still ten toes down for Cleveland. Video: Paris McGee Jr, Clevelanddotcom
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The departure of Garrett doesn’t just create a hole at the top; it shines a bright light on every player who has benefited from operating in his orbit.
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The massive hole Myles Garrett left in Cleveland and who has to fill it now
Jared Verse inherits the spotlight, but the Browns need more than one pass rusher to survive.
https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2026/06/the-massive-hole-myles-garrett-left-in-cleveland-and-who-has-to-fill-it-now.html
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Today (Saturday) is a BUSY one downtown, with the region's annual Pride in the CLE celebration and the Egypt-Brazil men's soccer match. Here's what to know:
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Heading downtown Cleveland this Saturday? Roads are closing and your car could get towed — here's what you need to know before you go
Because of anticipated crowds for Pride in the CLE and the Brazil-Egypt soccer match, roads will be closed and parking restrictions will be in place.
https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2026/06/road-closures-parking-restrictions-scheduled-for-downtown-cleveland.html
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Happy Saturday, Cleveland! Today is Pride in the CLE, so naturally we're showcasing Terminal Tower under the rainbow 🌈 Photo: John Kuntz,
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The Guardians failed to convert scoring chances in the early innings Friday night, and it came back to beat them at Globe Life Field.
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Guardians can’t produce early so they lose late, 3-2, to Texas
The Guardians fall to 10-9 in games decided by one run.
https://www.cleveland.com/guardians/2026/06/guardians-cant-produce-early-so-they-lose-late-3-2-to-texas.html
about 17 hours ago
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Should the sheriff be elected again, or stay appointed and answer to the county executive? Council is considering competing charter amendments for the November ballot.
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Cuyahoga County has cycled through 9 sheriffs in 15 years — now officials are fighting over whether voters should just pick the next one themselves
Cuyahoga County Council is considering charter amendments on sheriff oversight, legal authority, and government reform for the November ballot.
https://www.cleveland.com/news/2026/06/should-the-sheriff-be-elected-council-executive-push-competing-charter-amendments.html
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Should Hudson charge a bed tax on Airbnb rentals? Raise permit fees 400%? Limit the number of short-term rentals in each ward? City Council wants more time before making a decision.
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Hudson postpones decision on Airbnb, Vrbo regulations as officials seek more analysis
Hudson City Council postponed a final vote on short-term rental regulations until September to allow additional review of fees.
https://www.cleveland.com/summit-county/2026/06/hudson-postpones-decision-on-airbnb-vrbo-regulations-as-officials-seek-more-analysis.html
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Have you ever tried giving directions to someone navigating the University Circle area, or even explaining where the region’s cultural center begins and ends? And are the public outdoor spaces, including Wade Oval, really being used to their fullest potential?
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University Circle has a plan to fix what's broken — and it starts with big changes to Wade Oval and a bikeway that barely anyone knows how to use
10-year master plan tackles the "roadway spaghetti" and proposes big changes for Wade Oval and beyond around Cleveland's University Circle
https://www.cleveland.com/news/2026/06/wade-oval-pavilion-and-more-university-circle-dreams-of-big-changes-for-clevelands-cultural-center.html
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Busy weekend at Cedar Point: a new food and drink festival starts, comedy shows are back, and Cedar Point Shores finally opens after weather delays.
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New festival, comedy shows and waterpark opening highlight busy weekend at Cedar Point
The new Barrels & Bites festival opens Friday, with Cedar Point Shores opening Saturday.
https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2026/06/new-festival-comedy-shows-and-waterpark-opening-highlight-busy-weekend-at-cedar-point.html
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Did you know there are about 1,700 license plate readers across Cuyahoga County? We were talking about what that means on Today in Ohio:
https://l.cleveland.com/xhertr
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The world’s largest operating steam locomotive rolls through Northeast Ohio on Monday, with scheduled stops in Lorain and Euclid. 🚂 🔗:
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We don’t make the news, we just report it: a water-skiing squirrel is headed back to SouthPark Mall 🐿️💦 Twiggy returns June 18–21 for multiple daily shows in Strongsville. Details:
https://l.cleveland.com/5u8mta
Photo: Isaac Ritchey |
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A $100M Ohio State settlement involving hundreds of survivors of abuse by former doctor Richard Strauss is again raising questions about what was known at the time, and what wasn’t.
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Jim Jordan is loudly fighting phantom fraud while Ohio taxpayers quietly pay $100M for sex abuse he says he knew nothing about
As OSU pays out to 280 survivors of Dr. Richard Strauss's abuse, the wrestling coach who says he saw nothing keeps crusading about the cost of taxpayer fraud in Washington.
https://www.cleveland.com/news/2026/06/osus-100-million-sex-abuse-settlement-puts-jim-jordans-i-didnt-know-in-a-brutal-new-light.html
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Dave Chappelle’s in Cleveland on June 16 at Rocket Arena, and tickets are already out there and moving around. If anyone’s trying to go, we put together the best ticket deals while they last. Photo: AP
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Mansfield is getting a Buc-ee’s 🦫 so why not sing about it? The Northeast Ohio location will be one of the largest travel centers in the region when it opens in 2028 near I-71. More:
https://l.cleveland.com/19tmce
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If happy hour with a river view sounds like your thing, this is your spot 🍹⚓ Collision Bend in the Flats has dockside seating, $5 beers, $7 cocktails and one of the best patios in Cleveland. Full breakdown:
https://l.cleveland.com/pu8zxo
Photos: Alex Darus,
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A 31-year-old Cleveland woman died after her vehicle struck a construction truck on Interstate 71 southbound near in Middleburg Heights on Thursday.
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Woman dies after hitting construction vehicle on I-71 in Middleburg Heights
Christina Rivera of Cleveland died after her vehicle hit a work truck Thursday night on I-71 in Middleburg Heights, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
https://www.cleveland.com/news/2026/06/woman-dies-after-hitting-construction-vehicle-on-i-71-in-middleburg-heights.html
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Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 is scheduled to stop from 1:30 to 2 p.m. at the Chardon Road railroad crossing, north of Euclid Avenue. Expect crowds, road closures and plenty of cameras. Photo: Ryan Cohick |
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Would you ever even leave? This $1.2M modern storybook home in Avon features a stunning primary suite, golf course frontage and thoughtful details at every turn. See more of our House of the Week:
https://l.cleveland.com/w2jpnu
Photos: Cara Miller, The Agency Cleveland Northcoast
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How many license plate readers are in Cuyahoga County? Roughly 1,700, according to new reporting, and they’re spread across government and private networks. We dug into it on Today in Ohio:
https://l.cleveland.com/xhertr
Video: Laura Johnston,
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Enjoy the sunshine Friday while it lasts. Forecasters say strong to severe thunderstorms could develop across Northeast Ohio on Saturday afternoon, bringing the threat of damaging winds, large hail and possibly an isolated tornado.
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Damaging winds, hail possible as storms return to Northeast Ohio Saturday
Severe storms could develop in Northeast Ohio on Saturday after one more dry, summerlike day Friday. Damaging winds, hail and heavy downpours will be possible.
https://www.cleveland.com/weather/2026/06/damaging-winds-hail-possible-as-storms-return-to-northeast-ohio-saturday.html
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The campaign to abolish property taxes in Ohio says it won't have enough signatures to qualify for the 2026 ballot. Organizers are now targeting 2027 and hope to continue collecting signatures at fairs and public events across the state.
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Dabo Swinney once said passing on Deshaun Watson would be like passing on Michael Jordan, now he's watching Watson fight for a starting job
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Dabo Swinney once said passing on Deshaun Watson would be like passing on Michael Jordan — now he's watching Watson fight for a starting job
Dabo Swinney attended Browns OTA as Deshaun Watson competes for the starting QB job and the team finalized its preseason schedule.
https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2026/06/deshaun-watsons-clemson-coach-dabo-swinney-attends-browns-ota-no-9-preseason-schedule-set-takeaways.html
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A former Berkshire High School baseball coach accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl has been indicted on 12 felony charges, including five counts of rape, according to court records.
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Former Ohio high school baseball coach indicted on 12 charges involving 12-year-old
A former Berkshire High School baseball coach accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl has been indicted on 12 felony charges, including five counts of rape, according to court records.
https://www.cleveland.com/news/2026/06/former-ohio-high-school-baseball-coach-indicted-on-12-charges-including-rape.html
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The move comes even after the property owner provided a new appraisal valuing the site between $1.7 million and $2.2 million. Cleveland offered just $635,000 earlier this year.
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Lawmakers put eminent domain back on the table for controversial property
Cleveland City Council will soon face a close vote over whether to seize a vacant CVS
https://www.cleveland.com/news/2026/06/lawmakers-put-eminent-domain-back-on-the-table-for-controversial-property.html
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Should Ohio scrap party primaries and put every candidate on the same ballot? A new bipartisan-backed proposal would adopt California’s “top-two” election system and it’s already sparking debate. More:
https://l.cleveland.com/yygr7s
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New data shows the most-visited museums in the U.S. are still the big-name institutions in New York and Washington, D.C. The Met topped the list with 5.7 million visitors in 2024.
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These are the most-visited museums in the United States
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City topped the list with 5.7 million visitors.
https://www.cleveland.com/travel/2026/06/these-are-the-most-visited-museums-in-the-united-states.html
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Big upgrade for movie fans in Northeast Ohio: Phoenix Theatres at Great Northern Mall is debuting a 70mm film format with Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” this July.
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Northeast Ohio is getting a 70mm film auditorium. Here’s what that means for moviegoers.
Christopher Nolan's epic will launch Northeast Ohio's first 70mm film auditorium, bringing a rare large-format presentation known for its enhanced image quality and cinematic scale to local moviegoers.
https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2026/06/phoenix-theatres-great-northern-mall-to-debut-70mm-format-with-the-odyssey.html
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Buc-ee’s is officially coming to Northeast Ohio. Mansfield just approved a massive 74,000-square-foot travel center right off I-71, with opening expected in 2028.
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Buc-ee’s approved for Northeast Ohio location near I-71
Buc-ee's is planning its first Northeast Ohio location after receiving approval in Mansfield.
https://www.cleveland.com/news/2026/06/buc-ees-approved-for-northeast-ohio-location-near-i-71.html
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Near West Theatre is kicking off its summer plaza concert series with a free Juneteenth celebration in Gordon Square on June 12 featuring music, dance, spoken word and community events. Photo: John Benson,
cleveland.com
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Political blogger DJ Byrnes, also known by his online persona “The Rooster” was arrested in and held in jail this week, after a complaint from state Sen. Jerry Cirino, according to the Columbus Dispatch.
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Complaint from Ohio state Sen. Jerry Cirino leads to political blogger’s arrest, report says
DJ Byrnes, aka The Rooster, was arrested at the Statehouse Monday following a complaint filed by state senator Jerry Cirino.
https://www.cleveland.com/open/2026/06/complaint-from-ohio-state-sen-jerry-cirino-leads-to-political-bloggers-arrest-report-says.html
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Today in Ohio podcast hosts, who have pushed for rank choice voting as the best solution to the corrupted party primaries, said Thursday that Blessing’s proposal just might work.
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Ohio's primary system lets a small group of party activists pick your November candidates — one lawmaker says it's time to end that
Bill Blessing's top-two primary proposal could hand millions of unaffiliated Ohio voters a real voice in elections for the first time — and Today in Ohio says the idea is worthy.
https://www.cleveland.com/news/2026/06/ohio-republican-wants-to-change-elections-ending-party-primaries-that-have-corrupted-politics.html
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As Ohio lawmakers prepare legislation aimed at the fast-growing data center industry, Microsoft is pledging greater transparency around its Ohio data center projects.
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Tech giants promise to do better as Ohio eyes data center legislation
Microsoft told an Ohio legislative committee Thursday that it will no longer require non-disclosure agreements with local governments or seek property tax abatements.
https://www.cleveland.com/news/2026/06/tech-giants-promise-to-do-better-as-ohio-eyes-data-center-legislation.html
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A Brunswick daycare is facing a lawsuit after one of its employees was accused of sexually abusing children in her care and then selling the videos online.
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Former Ohio daycare employee accused of selling child sex abuse videos online
A Brunswick daycare is facing a lawsuit after one of its former employees was charged with sex crimes involving six children.
https://www.cleveland.com/court-justice/2026/06/former-ohio-daycare-employee-accused-of-selling-child-sex-abuse-videos-online.html
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Former FirstEnergy CEO Chuck Jones and ex-lobbyist Michael Dowling were hit with new charges today after prosecutors say new evidence emerged from a civil lawsuit. Their first trial ended in a deadlocked jury. Retrial set for September.
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Cuyahoga County Sheriff Harold Pretel said on Thursday that the recent fatal shooting involving an off-duty Cleveland police officer may be among the reasons detectives want transfers out.
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Cuyahoga sheriff’s detectives want transfers. A probe of an off-duty cop shooting may be a reason.
As Cuyahoga County sheriff's detectives investigate a Cleveland cop's alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of Akili Hammond, five members of the unit have requested transfers.
https://www.cleveland.com/crime/2026/06/cuyahoga-sheriffs-detectives-want-transfers-a-probe-of-an-off-duty-cop-shooting-may-be-a-reason.html
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Cleveland Play House has unveiled its upcoming 2026-27 theatrical season. The four announced titles include “Private Lives,” “Annie,” “The Da Vinci Code” and “Working: a Musical.”
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Cleveland Play House just announced its 2026-27 season — and 'Annie,' 'The Da Vinci Code' and more are on the way
CPH's 111th opens in October with Noël Coward's "Private Lives" and ends with "Working: a Musical" in May.
https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2026/06/cleveland-play-houses-2026-27-season-features-annie-the-da-vinci-code-more.html
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Should Ohio scrap party primaries and put every candidate on the same ballot? A new bipartisan-backed proposal would adopt California’s “top-two” election system and it’s already sparking debate. More:
https://l.cleveland.com/yygr7s
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Not your average sandwich shop: Avon Lake’s new William Fine is serving wagyu pastrami, ice cream, and boozy milkshakes.
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William Fine Sandwich Shop opens in Avon Lake near Lake Road
William Fine Sandwich Shop features elevated sandwiches, locally made ice cream and a full bar, opening seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. this summer.
https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2026/06/edacious-owner-launches-william-fine-sandwich-ice-cream-shop-in-avon-lake.html
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Looks like one of those weekends where there's almost too much to do in Cleveland. Summer has officially arrived.
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Downtown Cleveland offers, Pride, pro soccer and more this weekend
Cleveland offers a vibrant weekend of Pride events, concerts, art fairs, sports, and family-friendly activities across the city.
https://www.cleveland.com/arts/2026/06/21-things-to-do-in-cleveland-this-weekend-from-pride-to-pro-soccer.html
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Some Ohio workers are reportedly turning down raises, not because they don’t want more money, but because earning more can actually mean losing benefits like food and childcare assistance. A Cleveland manufacturer wants to fix that.
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A Cleveland CEO went to Washington to explain why his workers are afraid of getting a raise — and the answer says a lot about how broken the system is
A Cleveland manufacturer told a Senate committee that the federal benefit cliff is quietly undermining efforts to reward workers who learn new skills.
https://www.cleveland.com/news/2026/06/why-some-ohio-workers-are-secretly-turning-down-raises-and-what-one-cleveland-business-wants-congress-to-do-about-it.html
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The Guardians had a chance to sweep the Yankees in New York for just the second time since 2009, but Ryan McMahon's seventh-inning RBI single gave the Yankees a 2-1 win and prevented the sweep.
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Guardians can’t complete sweep; lose to Yankees, 2-1
The Guardians were trying to sweep the Yankees at Yankee Stadium for the first time since 2017.
https://www.cleveland.com/guardians/2026/06/guardians-cant-complete-sweep-lose-to-yankees-2-1.html
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Former FirstEnergy CEO Chuck Jones and ex-lobbyist Michael Dowling were hit with new charges today after prosecutors say new evidence emerged from a civil lawsuit. Their first trial ended in a deadlocked jury. Retrial set for September.
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Steve Shirilla was placed on administrative leave from Mary Queen of Peace School shortly after Netflix released "The Crash," a documentary about his daughter's 2022 crash into a building in Strongsville.
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Mackenzie Shirilla's father is out at his Cleveland Catholic school — and he says the way it was handled revealed the school's 'true colors'
https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2026/06/mackenzie-shirillas-father-wont-return-to-teaching-job-after-being-placed-on-leave-by-cleveland-school.html
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Who do you think was Ohio's top boys lacrosse midfielder this year? Cast your vote.
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Vote: Who is the best midfielder in Ohio high school boys lacrosse in 2026?
Which middie has been the best of the best in Ohio high school boys lacrosse this spring?
https://www.cleveland.com/highschoolsports/2026/06/vote-who-is-the-best-midfielder-in-ohio-high-school-boys-lacrosse-in-2026.html
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Two food trucks have been running neck and neck at the top of the leaderboard, making this one of the closest competitions we’ve seen. Voting remains open until 5 p.m. on June 8.
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30,000 Votes Cast as Northeast Ohio’s Best Food Truck Race Tightens
More than 30,000 votes have been cast in the search for the Best Food Truck in Northeast Ohio. With two trucks locked in a close battle for first place, every vote counts as the competition heads toward the finish line.
https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2026/06/30000-votes-cast-as-northeast-ohios-best-food-truck-race-tightens.html
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Summer heat is kicking in across Northeast Ohio, but so is storm potential. Forecasters say Saturday could bring strong to severe thunderstorms after highs climb into the 80s Friday.
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Severe storms possible Saturday as Northeast Ohio turns warmer, more humid
Northeast Ohio will stay warm and dry through Friday before showers and thunderstorms return Saturday, with some storms possibly becoming strong to severe.
https://www.cleveland.com/weather/2026/06/severe-storms-possible-saturday-as-northeast-ohio-turns-warmer-more-humid.html
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Browns pass rusher Alex Wright had a similar reaction to the Myles Garrett trade as a lot of fans: "Yeah, let me go get a drink right quick.’”
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The Browns lost Myles Garrett, but Alex Wright says the standard he set isn't going anywhere
Browns pass rusher Myles Garrett didn't believe the Myles Garrett trade at first, but now he's processing his emotions and ready to uphold the standards Garrett set.
https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2026/06/alex-wright-was-shocked-the-browns-traded-myles-garrett-but-vows-to-uphold-standard-he-set.html
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Mike Gansey is heading to Philadelphia to run the 76ers’ basketball operations and he leaves Cleveland after 15 years with a heartfelt message about the city, the Cavs, and the 2016 title run. Photo: The Plain Dealer
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