Twenty-five years later, Jody Hagemann still remembers the name of the stranger who helped her get home from Cleveland: Bob Mengert. He had been sitting behind her on the plane, and the two still reach out to each other every September 11. Some people enter your life under circumstances so unusual that they never quite become strangers again. She remembers the hotel where they waited, the rental car, the frantic phone calls, the long drive west before they could finally turn

With its razor-thin forward canard wing and rear-mounted pusher propeller, Fowler’s bright yellow 1986 Rutan Long-EZ resembles a futuristic spacecraft far more than a typical show plane. Even sitting motionless on the tarmac, the machine tells a story. Before he straps into the cockpit, Fowler has to physically lift the craft from its nose, manhandling the front end into position just to manually extend the forward landing gear. The reason is pure center-of-gravity physics: w

Watching the Blue Angels execute a crisp break over Lake Erie is breathtaking, but from a medical standpoint, what is happening inside the cockpit is an absolute physiological battle against physics. When these pilots bank into high-performance maneuvers, they pull up to 7.5 positive Gs (+Gz). In practical terms, that means a 180-pound aviator instantaneously feels an effective downward load of 1,350 pounds crushing them into their seat. At that magnitude, the body’s normal c

Parma school leaders are warning families about a viral TikTok trend using edited and AI-generated content that can make threats look real. Officials say no credible danger has been found in the district, but some posts have triggered law enforcement investigations elsewhere. Parents are being urged to help students recognize fake content and report suspicious posts immediately.

A sweeping Ohio attendance law is changing how schools track missed class time, and even excused absences can now count toward chronic absenteeism thresholds. Families dealing with illness, grief or routine appointments could still see those hours added to a student’s total as districts roll out new intervention rules statewide.

A Cleveland resident-led campaign is set to protest CMSD's $600,000 annual contract with Flock Safety, arguing the district is prioritizing surveillance technology while schools close across the city. Demonstrations planned on the West and East sides aim to spotlight growing concerns over spending, privacy, and who benefits from the cameras.

More than 50 Cleveland students joined former Guardians ace Corey Kluber and local golf pros at the Washington Learning Center Golf Course for a mentorship clinic. Hosted by Bank of America, the event introduced kids to the sport and offered free Youth on Course memberships. The goal: break down barriers and build confidence for city youth, with a little help from one of Cleveland’s most celebrated athletes. Free enrollment runs through June 15.

A Brush High School junior traded the track for a patrol car this week, joining South Euclid police for a ride-along after a medal-winning weekend in track and field. Paige Walker also met with a Lyndhurst K-9 handler and her partner, Sonic, for a closer look at the path she hopes to pursue.

A touring flock of 12-foot-tall “Giant Quackers” rubber ducks begins rolling through Northeast Ohio on March 19, building buzz for the Ohio Rubber Duck Dash Festival in downtown Cuyahoga Falls, April 23-25. The multiday event features a six-story “World’s Largest Rubber Duck,” an All-City Art Walk, food vendors, and a Saturday dash with prizes.

More than 1,500 students are heading to downtown Cleveland as the 27th annual FIRST Buckeye Regional brings 42 robotics teams to the Wolstein Center. With alliances, rankings and a shot at the FIRST Championship in Houston on the line, the three-day competition highlights the region’s next generation of STEM talent.

Case Western Reserve University is now the fastest-growing research institution in the Association of American Universities, with R&D spending up 37.5% from 2022 to 2024, according to the National Science Foundation. The university reported $643 million in research spending in FY 2024 and plans to open a $300 million science and engineering building later this year.

As safety threats and lockdowns rise across northeast Ohio, Cornerstone of Hope is offering free crisis training for educators and community leaders. The April 2 seminar at the Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio will focus on preventing, intervening and recovering from school shootings and other traumatic events, with keynote speaker Jim Adams. Advance registration is required.

North Ridgeville High School student Jaina Cormack has been named Ohio’s 2026 nominee for the National 4-H Roth Scholars Program, a two-year pilot that emphasizes leadership and career-ready “soft skills.” As a nominee, she is expected to receive a stipend to research a community challenge and put her findings into action through 4-H.

Students at multiple Northeast Ohio school campuses walked out of classes Thursday afternoon to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions and federal immigration enforcement policies, joining a broader wave of youth‑led demonstrations that began earlier this week. Walk‑outs at Glenville High School, John Hay High School, the John Marshall Campus, Wickliffe High School, Cleveland School of the Arts, Cleveland Heights–University Heights schools, Facing History New Tec

The incident exposed the fragility of digital systems heavily reliant on a small number of cloud providers. Despite being a regional fault centered on the US-EAST-1 data center, the disruption spread globally due to deeply integrated dependencies. AWS services like DynamoDB, essential for real-time data handling, were especially affected when endpoint resolution via DNS began to fail.

The production description emphasizes that “the music, a mix of Keys’ classics and new songs written exclusively for the show, and exhilarating choreography bring to life a story that speaks to you no matter where you’re from, where you’ve been, or where you’re going.” Reviews from the Broadway version have praised the show’s riveting performances and the way the musical re‑interprets familiar songs. “If this show doesn’t bullet to Broadway, we should all give up,” wrote The

Her words echo a message she has carried throughout her advocacy work: that justice for survivors should not end when a single perpetrator is punished, but must extend to every person complicit in abuse. Smart drew parallels between her own experience and other high-profile abuse cases, including that of Jeffrey Epstein, highlighting the persistent leniency shown toward female enablers. “Women can also play devastating roles in abuse,” she wrote. “They can manipulate, groom,

The U.S. Department of Education’s latest “Nation’s Report Card” shows that America’s education system is, in its own words, failing. The 2024 Education Report Card, compiled by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), found significant declines in student performance across nearly all grades and subjects, marking one of the worst national assessments since the program began in 1969.

The Cleveland Heights-University Heights School District took a public stand this week, reaffirming its commitment to honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day, even as former President Donald Trump reinstated Columbus Day as the sole national observance. The district shared a message stating, “Today, we honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day. We recognize and celebrate the cultures, histories, and contributions of Indigenous peoples, past, present, and future.”

According to court filings, the pair are charged with wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering, and conspiracy to commit money laundering. The criminal complaint alleges they collected cash in person from elderly victims after scammers, operating mostly remotely, convinced those victims they owed money to government agencies or needed to “correct” fraudulent charges or refund errors.

Minner first gained national attention as a softball player at the University of Missouri, where she helped lead her team to the 2009 Women’s College World Series. Recognized as a Team Offensive MVP and All-American nominee, she built a reputation as one of the program’s most reliable hitters.

Drawing on insights from interviews with more than 80 individuals, including celebrities, CEOs, and everyday people, Quinn examines the psychological and emotional barriers that prevent people from asking for what they truly want. He focuses on how upbringing, societal expectations, and internalized fear often stop individuals from pursuing honest communication and self-fulfillment.

CVSR operates along 26 miles of track between Independence and Akron, offering vintage rail excursions year-round through the heart of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Riders can board at three primary stations; Rockside in Independence, Peninsula Depot, and Akron Northside; with free parking and a recommendation to arrive 45 minutes early.

In late September, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced the results of 'Operation Next Door', a coordinated statewide law enforcement sting targeting human trafficking and prostitution. The multiagency operation, involving more than 100 local, state, and federal entities, resulted in the arrest of 135 individuals on charges ranging from solicitation to more serious offenses like promoting prostitution and seeking sex with minors.

Cleveland State University on Oct. 3 ended nearly five decades of student- and volunteer-led programming on WCSB (89.3 FM) and entered a par

More than 20 states and dozens of localities across the U.S. raised their minimum wages this year, while the federal minimum wage remains

Free play, long recognized as vital to childhood development, is increasingly sidelined in favor of structured programming. Medical professi

Mentor Schools shut down all district buildings on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, citing a wave of last-minute transportation staff absences t

During the pandemic, Novack fulfilled a lifelong dream by writing her first book, a historical fiction novel based loosely on her father's life. Her father, a Holocaust survivor, endured significant trauma, including being raped as a child while living in a brothel before immigrating to the United States. She drew on that legacy to create her debut novel, which received mostly five-star reviews. “I wrote without an outline. I just wrote every day,” she said.

Several Cleveland-area charter schools are being recognized for outstanding academic progress in the 2024–2025 Ohio Department of Education report card released on September 15. Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy (CASSA) emerged as one of the top performers, earning a Performance Index score of 92.8, ranking seventh among all charter schools in Ohio and second in Cuyahoga County. The school also received a 5-star Progress rating for the third consecutive year.

Healy describes his condition as a mixed blessing. On one hand, he never needs to consult a calendar, and he vividly recalls pleasant experiences. On the other, he also relives the emotional weight of negative memories. “I now only remember my first kiss. I remember everyone,” he says, underscoring the persistence of emotional detail in his recollections.

Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb is urging NASA to redirect spacecraft toward interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, which continues to defy explanation months after discovery. With its strange glow, precise trajectory, and potential to be an alien probe, the object has reignited debate over extraterrestrial life. Scientists are calling for urgent imaging as public interest and disclosure speculation grow ahead of its December 19 flyby.

Plan the perfect budget-friendly family getaway to Lansing, MI, packed with free museums, science centers, kayaking, planetarium shows, and more. Discover fun for all ages just in time to soak up the last days of summer without breaking the bank.

Maxwell Ivey, “The Blind Blogger,” shares how accessibility goes far beyond compliance. From teaching himself HTML when the web was barely accessible, to coaching and advising as an inclusion expert, Ivey’s journey shows how communication, creativity, and small changes can open doors for people with disabilities and everyone around them.

Join one of the world’s top Irish dance schools for a rare two-day “Try It Out” camp in Parma, Aug. 23–24, 2025. Open to beginners ages 5–7, this exclusive event offers hands-on training from globally acclaimed instructors, including coaches to world champions. Learn Irish dance basics, high-energy routines, and experience the culture behind the art. Limited spots available. Register now to step into the spotlight.

Middlefield’s library staff faced an unexpected mountain of work after a single-day closure led to thousands of books flooding the return room. The surprising overflow sparked community reactions, from praise for the town’s love of reading to calls for recognition of staff efforts. See the viral photo and the story behind this massive book return that has readers talking.

The historic Sidaway Bridge in Cleveland, closed since 1966 after racial unrest, remains a powerful symbol of segregation. Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2022, it stands untouched despite calls for restoration. This article explores the bridge’s architectural legacy, its role in civil rights history, and future redevelopment plans aimed at reconnecting long-divided communities in Cleveland.

Cleveland’s EJ Kovacic Rec Center hosted its 2nd annual community event, bringing together residents, local organizations, and small businesses for a day of unity, outreach, and empowerment. Despite rainy weather, groups like The Foundry, Workmen’s Circle, Teen Enterprise, and local entrepreneurs provided resources, support, and inspiration. The renovated historic facility served as a vibrant hub for celebrating neighborhood pride and connection.

When Congress voted to slash $1.1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), pulling the plug on federal support for NPR and PBS, the headlines read like an obituary. For decades, these institutions were the “safe” places for truth, an alternative to the screaming matches of cable news and the clickbait-driven chaos of corporate media. But if we’re honest, public broadcasting has always had a quiet vulnerability: funds come with strings. When you rely on the

Eight children in the United Kingdom are thriving after being conceived through a pioneering reproductive technique designed to prevent the transmission of mitochondrial diseases, researchers announced Wednesday. The results, published in The New England Journal of Medicine, are the first detailed reports on the health outcomes of children born through mitochondrial donation, commonly known as three-parent IVF.

The immersive event, which draws reenactors from across the country, will highlight both military and civilian life during the Civil War era. Highlights include a full-scale reenactment of the Battle of Sailor’s Creek, cavalry demonstrations, appearances by President Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd Lincoln, and live period music from Camp Chase Fifes and Drums. “This event brings history to life in a way that people can see, hear, and feel,” said a spokesperson for the Western

Ohio has enacted sweeping legislative changes in 2025, with new laws affecting higher education, parental rights, police transparency, transgender students, and public safety. Among the most significant, Senate Bill 1, the “Advance Ohio Higher Education Act,” took effect June 27, 2025, banning Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices and programs at public colleges and universities.

Students attend group training to develop teamwork and leadership on the court. One‑on‑one sessions target individual skills and build confidence. After‑school programs offer structured environments with mentors and positive activities. Case management and behavioral health specialists help youth build resilience and coping skills. The organization also offers babysitting and inflatable rentals for community events.

WASHINGTON DC — The U.S. Department of Education announced on July 9 that interest will resume accruing on federal student loans enrolled...

In a moving and revealing conversation, Cleveland 13 reporter Denise Zarrella spoke about the everyday realities of raising a child with special needs while juggling a career, family, and self-care. The discussion, featured in the first episode of Your Purpose, Your Pride, Your Power: A Journey to Authenticity, offered an unfiltered look at Zarrella’s life as a mother, journalist, realtor, and advocate.

Ohio Senate Bill 1, known as the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act, was signed into law by Governor Mike DeWine on March 28. The law bans DEI‑based hiring and enrollment, prohibits strikes by school faculty, imposes restrictions on how controversial topics can be taught, and requires colleges to provide civics education courses. Institutions that fail to comply risk losing state funding.

As Juneteenth 2025 approaches, communities across Northeast Ohio are coming together to honor the historic day that marked the end of slavery in the United States. From vibrant festivals and concerts to educational walking tours and soulful food experiences, there are dozens of events planned that highlight Black history, resilience, creativity, and joy.

To honor the centennial, the museum unveiled “Steam and Steel: Propelling the Future of the Great Lakes,” a hands-on exhibit designed to engage visitors of all ages with the maritime technologies that defined the Great Lakes shipping industry. “We’re excited about the Mather’s centennial birthday, so we created ‘Steam & Steel: Propelling the Future of the Great Lakes,’” said William Katzman, vice president of exhibits at the Great Lakes Science Center. “This exhibition looks

Leopold’s journey to this milestone is built on a lifetime of travel, service, and resilience. She attended the 1968 Summer Olympics and the 1970 World Cup, traveled solo to a remote Taiwanese village in 1977 using only a photograph to find her parents’ home, and has survived a heart attack. Her commitment to humanitarian work includes more than a dozen medical mission trips to Nicaragua and Guatemala, the most recent just weeks ago.

A grassroots initiative to eliminate all property taxes in Ohio has received approval from the Ohio Ballot Board to begin gathering signatures in hopes of placing the constitutional amendment before voters in November. The proposal, spearheaded by Citizens for Property Tax Reform and the Committee to Eliminate Property Taxes in Ohio, would not only abolish existing taxes on real property but also prohibit any future property taxation.