Who catches a court mistake before families live with the consequences? Cleveland 13’s expanding investigation examines records from three Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations cases involving Judge Colleen Ann Reali. An appeals court identified a legal error but upheld a protection order, another case contains conflicting accounts of who was protected, and a third shows substantial judicial revision. Together, they raise urgent questions about how court findings are checked and

People who knew Frank through different corners of Northeast Ohio have been telling us what that welcome meant. A former employee remembered Frank giving him his first bartending job. Neighbors remembered a friendly presence close at hand. People who sat behind him at Cavs games remembered the smile and the joy he brought to the arena. A man traveled across the state as soon as he learned Frank had died. When asked how he knew Frank, he answered, “Who doesn’t know Frank? Who

Police responded Friday to a shooting at Piada Italian Street Food on Mayfield Road, where a Cleveland 13 News reporter observed a large law enforcement presence, police tape, an ambulance leaving the scene and a crowd gathered outside the restaurant. The response centered on the Piada location at 6075 Mayfield Road in Mayfield Heights on Oct. 2. A Cleveland 13 News reporter was at the scene and recorded video as officers continued working around the restaurant. Multiple poli

Ohio is moving to end mandatory E-Check testing in seven Northeast Ohio counties after federal regulators found the Cleveland region now meets ozone standards. The catch: drivers are not off the hook yet. The state still needs U.S. EPA approval, meaning testing stations, kiosks and registration requirements remain in place for now.

The Cleveland Orchestra canceled its Thursday night performance after musicians and their union walked off the job, setting off a high-stakes labor standoff at one of America’s most prestigious orchestras. Salary demands remain at the center of the dispute, and at least one other performance has already been scrapped.

There is an expectation inside every courtroom that does not require much explanation. That people are expected to tell the truth. Witnesses swear to it, litigants sign affidavits under oath, attorneys can face serious consequences for knowingly misleading the court, and judges routinely determine whether someone’s explanation is credible by comparing their words against documents, recordings and testimony.

A viral trend claims puffiness, fatigue and weight gain mean your cortisol is out of control. Cleveland health experts say the reality is far more complicated and warn that influencers are turning hormone fears into a market for unregulated fixes. Here is what doctors say people should actually watch for before trusting the mirror or a TikTok diagnosis.

Hilary Duff is headed back to Northeast Ohio for the first time in nearly 20 years, bringing her expanded Lucky Me Tour to Rocket Arena. The Cleveland stop is part of a major global rollout after surging demand abroad, and fans hoping to score seats will face a tightly controlled presale process.

Official Cuyahoga County Board of Elections records show “Colleen Reali” signing into the Board of Elections at 1:21 p.m. that same afternoon, January 12th, and signing out at 1:33 p.m. The election records also show that January 12th was the day Reali filed her candidacy paperwork seeking another six-year term. The Board of Elections currently lists the November 3, 2026 general-election candidate information through its official candidate's page. Board of Election Sign-In Sh

Steam power, vintage tractors and 19th-century baseball are set to take over Sugarcreek as the Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum prepares for its Fall Steam Festival. With free admission, locomotive rides and popular roundhouse tours that often sell out, the weekend promises a rare step back in time.

A graduation ceremony at Cleveland’s Crossroads Men’s Crisis Center will spotlight men who completed a demanding residential program aimed at breaking homelessness. After months of sobriety, job training and mental health support, each graduate is leaving with a plan for housing and employment, turning a moment of crisis into a shot at lasting stability.

Smartwatches track everything from steps to stress, but which numbers actually matter for a longer, healthier life? A Cleveland exercise physiologist says many users are focusing on the wrong metrics and missing the trends that truly signal future health and independence.

A Cleveland 13 investigation into Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Court uncovers systemic questions of power, political influence, and unchecked discretion. Backed by insider whistleblowers, audio recordings, and court records, the findings reach far beyond one former judge. Join the Cuyahoga County Family Court Accountability Project rally outside the courthouse this October, followed by the premiere of our full investigative exposé. Read the evidence and decide for yours

BlueWater Chamber Orchestra is launching its 2026-27 season with an ambitious program that moves from Renaissance-inspired experimentation to a haunting World War II-era elegy. With flutist Anthony Trionfo featured and Daniel Meyer leading, the opening night at Church of the Covenant promises a striking blend of virtuosity, history and emotion.

About 500 motorcycles were registered in downtown Cleveland on Sunday, Sept. 13, for the 18th annual Cops Ride, bringing law enforcement officers, retirees, motorcycle groups and supporters together to honor four Ohio officers who died in the line of duty and to support the families they left behind. "It's a brotherhood. It's a camaraderie. We're here to support all those that gave the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty," Rick, a retired Solon police officer who served fo

Cleveland Heights is set to host its first Cleveland Frocktails event, bringing sewists, knitters, quilters and other makers together for an afternoon of handmade fashion, drinks and community. Organized by designer Dru Thompson, the event gives the region’s creative scene a new platform to connect in person and show off original work.

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

Cleveland’s Clark-Fulton neighborhood is preparing for its first Boricua Block Party, a full-day celebration of Puerto Rican culture at Clark Field. Organizers say the event will bring live music, traditional food, dance performances, vendors and community pride together in one space, marking a major moment for local families and businesses.

Longtime airshow fans remember the legendary Eagles Aerobatic Team led by aviation icons Charlie Hillard, Tom Poberezny, and Gene Soucy, who flew together for more than two decades before making their final Cleveland appearance in 1995. Thirty-one years later, the NextGen Eagles have stepped into those iconic cockpits, flying the unmistakable, feather-feathered rainbow liveries of the Christen Eagle II. Originally engineered by Frank Christensen in the late 1970s as a high-pe

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

Stepping into a hangar along the flight line at Burke Lakefront Airport is always like walking into an active laboratory of aviation history, but every once in a while, timing delivers something truly poetic. Just a moment before our crew walked through the hangar doors to catch up with seasoned airshow pilot Susan Dacy, an original, stock World War II primary trainer taxied in and parked directly across from her iconic aircraft, "Big Red". In an instant, the open bay became

If you think the loudest, fastest machines at the Cleveland National Air Show only belong in the sky, you haven’t stood near the tarmac when Hayden Proffitt fires up his jet-powered beast. Long before the aircraft overhead begin their passes, a wall of heat, raw kerosene smoke, and earth-shaking thunder rolls across Burke Lakefront Airport from ground level. Strapped inside the cockpit of his flame-throwing jet truck, Proffitt commands an absurd amount of thrust designed to p

Down on the flight line at Burke Lakefront Airport, the air vibrates with jet exhaust, the sharp whistle of APU starts, and the unmistakable hum of ground-crew focus. Before the U.S. Navy Blue Angels ever launch into their signature low-altitude passes over Lake Erie, an army of elite maintainers owns the tarmac. Among them is Aviation Electronics Technician Second Class (AW) Courtney Thompson, who serves as a dedicated Crew Chief for Blue Angel Number 5; the team’s Lead Solo

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

If you’ve spent any time near downtown Cleveland this weekend, you haven’t just heard the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, you’ve felt them rattling your chest. That deep, thundering roar vibrating off the lakefront and echoing between the downtown skyscrapers is the unmistakable soundtrack to Labor Day weekend on the North Coast. Over the next three days, hundreds of thousands of spectators will line the shores of Lake Erie and pack Burke Lakefront Airport with their eyes locked firml

Cedar Point is turning its famous fries into a four-day spectacle. Happy Friar’s Fresh-Cut Fries Fest returns Sept. 10-13, 2026, with loaded fry specials, mascot photo ops and free single-day admission for guests whose last names match Fry or similar variations. The event also lines up with a HalloWeekends preview featuring four indoor haunted mazes.

A giant new mural is transforming Cleveland’s Warehouse District as globally known artist Eduardo Kobra creates an 11,000-square-foot tribute to rock and roll history. Backed by major arts and civic partners, the project is being hailed as a bold move to elevate the city’s street art scene and draw fresh attention downtown.

A Cleveland-rooted nonprofit is launching a major new support push for Ohio families facing a Down syndrome diagnosis. Awakening Angels plans to distribute $1.25 million through its Life Grant Program, offering $5,000 to each of 250 families to help cover urgent needs during a life-changing transition.

Giant Eagle is marking its 95th anniversary with a one-day promotion that could turn a routine grocery run into major savings at the pump. Shoppers who activate the offer and spend $100 or more on Sept. 5 can earn 9.5 times the usual rewards, all as the Pittsburgh grocer faces major corporate changes tied to its pending Kroger acquisition.

A Lake County trivia company is about to hit a major milestone. All About You Entertainment will celebrate its 2,500th trivia production Sept. 10 in Mentor with a special event, prizes and a nod to the venues and players who helped build its following. The night highlights how a local entertainment staple grew from bar trivia into a packed digital experience across Northeast Ohio.

A sensory-friendly celebration built for inclusion is coming to Mayfield. The Neurodiverse Culture Festival will showcase live music, dance, art and community activities in a setting designed to reduce overstimulation and open the door for connection. Organizers say the free event gives neurodivergent artists, vendors and families a welcoming space to shine.

The Cleveland Gaming Classic is heading back to the Huntington Convention Center with free-play arcade cabinets, pinball machines, esports tournaments and vintage PC gaming. Organizers say the family-friendly event will offer unlimited gameplay all weekend, with free admission for children 10 and under.

A Labor Day weekend tradition is returning to Richland County as the Ohio Buckeye Chapter opens its private claim for two days of public gold prospecting. With free admission, family activities and a chance to keep any Ohio gold found, the 30th annual event blends local history, hands-on fun and community support in Bellville.

Engage! Cleveland has unveiled the winners of its fifth annual Generation NEXT Awards, honoring 21 people and organizations helping attract and retain emerging talent across Northeast Ohio. From mentorship to company culture, the awards spotlight the leaders and programs shaping Cleveland’s workforce future ahead of a Sept. 23 ceremony.

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.

Alliance High School alum Quintin Banks scored a hometown win in a creator basketball showcase that packed the Friga Facility and pulled more than 100,000 live pay-per-view viewers. The night also brought a surprise twist when a highly anticipated matchup with streetball icon The Professor was called off after an injury, but not before Banks earned major praise.

More than 400 people packed Cain Park as the Workmen’s Circle Educational Center of Ohio celebrated its 44th Annual Free Yiddish Concert in the Park. With Klezmer music, dancing, prizes and a powerful show of community spirit, the event turned a summer afternoon into a vibrant cultural celebration that organizers say is only getting bigger.

A 26-year-old Beachwood woman was sentenced Thursday morning to life without parole, the maximum sentence available, for raping a 12-month-old child who was in her care while she worked as a nanny in Geauga County in 2024. Judge Matthew Rambo sentenced Molly E. Duncan on one count of rape of a child under 10 years old, according to the Geauga County Prosecutor's Office. Geauga County Prosecutor Jim Flaiz said, “This Defendant violated a position of trust and victimized a chi

The Akron Art Museum is set to reopen its historic 1899 Building after a $12.5 million renovation, the most significant transformation since 2007. The revamped space features new galleries, interactive art experiences, and immersive exhibitions, including works by Dalí, Miró, and Magritte. Special events and free admission days will mark the reopening, inviting the community to experience the museum's modern vision.

Slick City Action Park has launched at The Shoppes at Parma, offering high-speed dry slides, dodgeball, and dedicated zones for kids and families—all without water or swimsuits. Staff-built and community-focused, the venue is attracting families with unique slides like the Avalanche and Mega Launch. Full services, memberships, and party bookings are now available as Slick City continues its nationwide expansion.

A new randomized trial reveals that adults with overweight or obesity who consumed three servings of full-fat dairy daily for 12 weeks saw no significant changes in weight, body fat, waist size, or cholesterol. Does this mean full-fat dairy is better? Not so fast—experts say the full story is more complex, and saturated fat still matters. Discover what this study really means for your health and why nutrition science is evolving.

Professional women’s basketball is officially back in Northeast Ohio with the unveiling of the Cleveland Sirens, the city’s first WNBA team since 2003. The new franchise aims to honor Cleveland’s lakefront heritage and the city’s basketball legacy. With huge momentum in women’s sports and fan excitement at an all-time high, the Sirens are set to make waves when their inaugural season tips off. Ticket deposits are available now.

Cleveland’s fashion scene took center stage at the Port Royale Fashion Show, hosted by Chrissy Cavotta along the Lake Erie waterfront. Local designers, models, and photographers came together for a night of swimwear, resort looks, and creative flair. Guests enjoyed music, food, and the vibrant atmosphere, celebrating the city’s rising role as a hub for fashion innovation and collaboration.

Decades, a popular bar in Cleveland's Flats, is leaving its location after a heated dispute with building management. Owner Bryan Dall says the business won't reopen at the current spot but plans to relocate. The move follows weeks of uncertainty, legal wrangling, and accusations over security and lease terms. Details on the new location remain unannounced as Decades works to secure a fresh start.

Porsha Renae Hall, newly crowned Miss Ohio for America Strong, is preparing to represent Ohio at the national competition. With a focus on authenticity and advocacy for women’s health and addiction awareness, Hall draws on her deep Cleveland roots and personal story to inspire others. Her journey highlights the importance of representation and intentional leadership, especially for young Black women.

Cleveland celebrated its 230th anniversary with citywide events, reflecting on its journey from a small riverside outpost to a hub of industry, innovation, and global healthcare. The milestone highlights dramatic population shifts, environmental challenges, and cultural reinvestment—showcasing a city that continues to evolve while honoring its storied past. Discover how Cleveland marked this historic occasion and what lies ahead.

A sudden county infrastructure project on Warrensville Center Road has ignited a heated battle in University Heights. Local merchants allege a communication blackout under Mayor Michele Weiss, doubled licensing fees, and intrusive data demands, while first responders warn that concrete barriers threaten emergency response times. Despite the mayor's defense, fearful business owners are demanding transparency and competent local governance.

Rahim Mason, known as S.T. Maverick, is redefining Cleveland’s literary scene by crafting children’s stories in the rare moments between two jobs and fatherhood. With grassroots marketing and a commitment to youth education, Mason’s works blend fantasy, suspense, and cultural lessons. Discover how his journey from childhood storytelling to published author inspires the next generation to value their creative skills.

Bedford’s Rotary Club celebrates a century of service by hosting the 44th Annual Ribfest on Historic Downtown Bedford Square, July 17–19. The free, three-day festival features headline concerts, local food vendors, family activities, and charitable events—plus a special performance by Labronn Conner Jr. Explore how this iconic event supports community programs and honors a century of giving in Bedford.

Cleveland’s local businesses are thriving as a new wave of digital creators, led by Cidney Moorer of CiddyLand and Herbalciddy, spotlight unique experiences and fresh destinations across Northeast Ohio. By documenting events and supporting fellow entrepreneurs, these influencers turn social media buzz into real-world foot traffic—changing the way residents discover the region’s hidden gems.