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Handwriting Expert Destroys Trump’s Defense in Epstein Birthday Book Scandal
One of the most controversial items is a photograph of Epstein holding a novelty check for $22,500, purportedly signed by Donald Trump. A handwritten caption beneath the image reads, “Jeffrey showing early talents with money + women! Sells ‘fully depreciated’ [redacted] to Donald Trump for $22,500. Showed early ‘people skills’ too. Even though I handled the deal I didn’t get any of the money or the girl!” The White House has denied the authenticity of the signature, calling i

Analese Hartford
Sep 10, 20253 min read


Cleveland Heights Mayor Recalled and Booted from Office in Massive 82% Vote After Controversial Term as First Elected Mayor of the City
Cleveland Heights voters overwhelmingly recalled Mayor Kahlil Seren in a Sept. 9 primary election, removing the city’s first directly elected mayor less than four years into his term. Unofficial totals showed 6,829 residents, or 82.2 percent, voted in favor of recall, while 1,478 voted against, according to Ballotpedia. About 24 percent of registered voters participated, a turnout far higher than in other Cuyahoga County cities with primaries the same day.

Analese Hartford
Sep 10, 20253 min read


Classic 70mm Movies Coming to Cleveland in Big-Screen Revival This Fall at Phoenix Theatres in North Olmsted
Phoenix Theatres will use two historic Century Model JJ reel to reel projectors equipped with an R-31 E Magnetic Sound Penthouse and Dolby CP-200 sound processor with six-track magnetic sound capability. The system includes precision German-engineered lenses and high-intensity xenon lighting to produce sharp and bright images on a 42-foot-wide screen. It also features support for 70mm DTS and Dolby Digital sound on digitally encoded 35mm films.

Brooke Tamblin
Sep 10, 20252 min read


Historic Willoughby Estate Reborn as Luxury Destination with New Manager
Willoughby House, a boutique inn and fine dining destination located just two blocks from historic downtown Willoughby, has appointed Cody Cook as its new hotel manager as of June 25th. The announcement comes as the estate continues to build on its reputation for upscale hospitality in Lake County.

Joan Elloway-Nash
Sep 10, 20252 min read


Cleveland Clinic Allergist Explains Key Differences Between Fall Allergies and the Common Cold This Fall
Dr. Hong explained that allergies are typically chronic and tend to flare up with seasonal triggers such as ragweed and mold. Common symptoms include sneezing, nasal congestion, a runny nose, and itchy, watery eyes. These reactions tend to occur suddenly, often within minutes of exposure to allergens, and persist as long as the individual remains exposed. Unlike colds, allergies are not contagious and do not involve fever or body aches.

Lauren Portier
Sep 10, 20252 min read


“I Thought I Was Dying”: CEO's Wake-Up Call Came from Beyond the Grave. A Conversation with Sara Byers
Sara Byers spent more than 20 years as a CEO, juggling leadership roles on multiple boards, community initiatives, and motherhood, all while hiding a lifelong battle with anxiety. Her transformation from corporate executive to a spiritually guided writer and podcaster began in 2021 after an unexpected and deeply personal experience forced her to confront what she had long ignored: herself.

Karen Moss-Hale
Sep 9, 20253 min read


Heights Music Hop Returns for 13th Year to Unleash a Soundstorm Across Cleveland Heights This Month
The festival begins Friday in the Cedar-Fairmount district with performances starting in the afternoon and running into the evening. On Saturday, the event moves to Noble Road Library and the Cedar Lee district with music starting in the morning and continuing into the night. The celebration concludes Sunday in Coventry Village, with family-friendly activities beginning in the morning and live music scheduled from noon until 6 p.m.

Sandra Anderson
Sep 9, 20252 min read


University Heights Parking Fine Controversy Deepens as Mayor, Council Spar Over Process and Policy
A debate over parking enforcement in University Heights has ignited a broader discussion on governance, infrastructure, and how city leaders communicate with residents. While the recent hike in parking fines has drawn strong reactions from both Mayor Michael Dylan Brennan and members of City Council, it is clear that all sides share a common goal: addressing the city’s ongoing parking problems. Where they differ is in their approach and interpretation of how best to serve res

Analese Hartford
Sep 9, 20255 min read


Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire Roars into Cleveland This Weekend
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire roars into Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse this Friday, Sept. 5 and Saturday, Sept. 6 with three explosive performances featuring Mega Wrex, Tiger Shark, HW 5-Alarm, Bone Shaker, Bigfoot, Gunkster and the all-new Skelesaurus. The schedule includes shows at 7:30 p.m. Friday, and 12:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

Jayda's Adventures
Sep 5, 20252 min read


America’s Got Talent’s Greg Morton to Headline Hilarities in Cleveland This Month
Greg Morton, the Canadian-born comedian best known for his rapid-fire “Star Wars” impressions and a semifinalist run on Season 14 of America’s Got Talent, is returning to Cleveland for another high-energy set at Hilarities on 4th Street. His visit continues a long-standing relationship with the city, where he’s performed to sold-out crowds since the early 2000s.

Gremi
Sep 4, 20254 min read


Jet Speed, Inverted Flight, and Zero Room for Error as Cleveland 13 Talks with Major Jeff
The power of the jet, the silence in the cockpit, the rush of inverted flight at 500 miles per hour, Major Jeff Downie lives it every time he takes to the skies as Thunderbird No. 5. During this year’s Cleveland National Air Show, Cleveland 13’s Gremi got exclusive access to the pilot behind one of the most adrenaline-fueled roles in aerial demonstration.

Cleveland13 Staff
Aug 31, 20253 min read


Helicopter Goes Full Inverted Over Cleveland in Death-Defying Stunts at Cleveland National Air Show
Before taking off, Fitzgerald met with Cleveland 13’s Gremi at the Red Bull helicopter for an exclusive pre-show look. He opened the chopper for a full tour, giving viewers a glimpse inside the aircraft engineered to perform extreme maneuvers. “It’s an incredible machine,” Gremi said after getting inside. “The way Aaron controls it in the sky is something you have to see to believe.”

Gremi
Aug 31, 20252 min read


Behind the Scenes with Kim Dell, the Woman Who Brings Cleveland’s Skies to Life for the Cleveland Air Show
For Executive Director Kim Dell, Cleveland’s premier Labor Day weekend event is not just a job, it’s a year-round mission. As the force behind the Cleveland National Air Show, Dell orchestrates one of the most complex and thrilling spectacles in the region, all while juggling planning, logistics, marketing, and coordination with the world’s top aviation talent.

Gremi
Aug 31, 20252 min read


Cleveland Reporter Goes Airborne to Bring Viewers Inside the Action at the 2025 Cleveland Air Show
Thanks to unprecedented access, Cleveland 13 was embedded with the teams, performers, organizers, and aircraft that brought Labor Day weekend to life in one of the most thrilling air shows in the country. This wasn't just a show, it was a behind-the-scenes pass into what it takes to defy gravity, command the skies, and deliver a performance packed with speed, skill, and spectacle.

Cleve-It To Us
Aug 31, 20253 min read


Driver Hits Teen Near Mentor High, Student Dragged Under Vehicle
In the hours following the incident, community members voiced strong concerns online, pointing to the heavy foot traffic in the area and a long-standing frustration over insufficient pedestrian protections. Several residents emphasized that students have repeatedly been placed at risk during their commute to school and called for changes to road infrastructure or crossing enforcement. One local resident said, “We’ve been talking about student safety in that area for years.”

D Heckman
Aug 27, 20252 min read


Big Comfy Couch Explodes Back into Pop Culture With 30th Anniversary Drop
Alyson Court, who played Loonette, continues to be both an ambassador and a guardian of the show’s memory. In a recent interview, she shared that she owns one of the original couches from the touring mall shows, though it does not fit in her home and is currently in storage. She elaborated “When people see that, I would say about 40 percent will end up in tears. They don’t even know why they’re having this emotional moment. They’re like ‘I’m just having this childhood thing r

Cleveland13 Staff
Aug 27, 20252 min read


Akron Filmmaker’s Documentary on Alfred McMoore Featured in Upcoming Museum Exhibition
Todd, who works at NASA in Cleveland as a video producer, animator, and illustrator, said the project began when his friend Chuck Auerbach approached him during the production of his TV show Arts Quest, which aired on Time Warner’s NEON network. “Chuck reached out to me while I was producing my TV show Arts Quest, which used to air on Time Warner’s NEON network, thinking Alfred’s story would make for an excellent feature,” Todd said. “After we got to talking, I realized this

Peter Lewis
Aug 25, 20252 min read


Stock Market Explodes as Fed Chair Confirms What Many Feared; Tariffs Are Already Raising Your Bills
Powell also addressed the economic impact of tariffs, saying the costs are being borne by U.S. consumers and businesses rather than foreign countries. “The effects of tariffs on consumer prices are now clearly visible,” he said. “We expect those effects to accumulate over coming months, with high uncertainty about both timing and amounts.” He explained that tariffs take time to move through supply chains, meaning Americans may see higher costs gradually rather than all at onc

Analese Hartford
Aug 25, 20252 min read


Ghislaine Maxwell Denies Epstein Client List and Defends Trump and Clinton in Secret DOJ Tapes
The two-day interview in Florida was conducted by then–Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, who also previously served as Donald Trump’s personal lawyer. Blanche pressed Maxwell on whether Epstein maintained what has often been referred to as a “black book” of associates. “There is no list. We’ll start with that,” Maxwell said. Blanche underscored the point, stating, “There is no list, there is no client list, nothing like that,” with Maxwell replying, “There’s nothing.”

Analese Hartford
Aug 25, 20253 min read


Models Took Over the Runway at Burke Lakefront Airport to Save a Dress the Wright Brothers Wouldn’t Fly Without
A unique blend of vintage runway fashion and aviation heritage lit up Burke Lakefront Airport on Friday, Aug. 22, as 'Corks on the Concourse' returned with its “Glory Days of Aviation” theme to benefit the International Women’s Air & Space Museum. The event, held just ahead of the Cleveland National Air Show, spotlighted women’s contributions to aviation while raising funds to restore a historic artifact once worn by Katharine Wright, sister to the famed Wright brothers.

Gremi
Aug 25, 20253 min read
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