Over the past year, we didn’t just cover the news; we became part of the story. From courtroom steps to flooded neighborhoods, from business grand reopenings to moments of tragedy and healing, we were there. More importantly, you were there too.

The film, created by Marisa Guterman and Keith Gerchak, is rooted deeply in Cleveland’s culture, using real locations like Playhouse Square and the West Side Market to tell the interconnected stories of five strangers. The Terminal Tower lit up to celebrate opening weekend, and our own Cleveland 13 reporter Kayla Royko makes a special on-screen appearance. With Dennis Haysbert, June Squibb, and Stacy Keach in standout roles, the movie is already being called an instant classi

From Broadway energy lighting up Playhouse Square to Swensons burgers heading to Rocket Arena, this week was full of hometown highlights, big debuts, and community celebration. Here are the stories that got Cleveland clicking this week.

From a hometown hero poised to make baseball history to the return of a beloved bridge and a fan-favorite basketball giveaway, these are the stories that got people clicking this week. At 40, Akron’s Micaela Minner is proving age is just a number. The former softball standout is now in the running to be drafted into the Women’s Professional Baseball League, which kicks off in May 2026. If selected, she’ll be the oldest player ever drafted into the league