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.

Organizers say next year’s event will again be free and, for the first time, professionally filmed for remote audiences, even as the legal dispute with the Jewish Federation over the withheld principal continues. Workmen’s Circle Chairman Neal Grossman and Yiddish Concert co-chair Amy Roth extended their thanks to the community, performers, Cain Park staff, volunteers, and the city of Cleveland Heights.

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.

The refusal comes despite the city’s prior release of two surveillance videos — both silent — that captured segments of the same incident. Those videos omit any audio of the verbal altercation allegedly instigated by McDaniel. According to Sgt. Jason Moze’s incident report, McDaniel, in a “panic state,” entered City Hall yelling, demanding to know the mayor’s location, and proceeded to scream at staff and berate officers, reportedly shouting about Moze being a “giant white ma

J’nay Blackwell, a Cleveland-based author and mother, has published her first children’s book inspired by her daughter’s experience with autism, aiming to offer representation and empowerment to children with similar journeys. The book, Journey’s Jewels: Journey and the Diamond of Self-Love, introduces readers to a six-year-old Black girl named Journey who learns to celebrate her neurodiversity through magical life lessons.

A Cuyahoga County Council meeting turned chaotic Tuesday night after the Rev. Evan Regis Bunch was forcibly removed from council chambers by

The timing of the announcement coincides with a tense labor standoff. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, which represents more than

February brings a variety of events across Northeast Ohio celebrating Black history, culture, and contributions. From educational workshops

Physical usability labs, like the one at Progressive Insurance, headquartered in the Cleveland suburb of Mayfield Village, Ohio, provide con

Special exhibitions will include Solidarity Now! 1968 Poor People's Campaign, which explores the grassroots movement launched by Dr. King an

The bill, known as the "Protect All Students Act," is sponsored by Sen. Jerry Cirino (R-Kirtland), who has voiced concerns about privacy and

The event, which is free and open to the public, aims to foster understanding and dialogue on the complex issues surrounding Palestinian lib

As American Women’s Business Day approaches on September 22, Tower City, located in downtown Cleveland, shines a spotlight on the entreprene

Congresswoman Shontel Brown (D-OH) made a forceful statement during a House Committee on Agriculture hearing this week, addressing recent co

Premiered at the 48th Oscar-Qualifying Cleveland International Film Festival. This film is available to watch on Omeleto

For those who might not be familiar with Nikkie's remarkable journey, she is much more than just a reporter for Cleveland 13 News. Nikkie is

Tensions flared at Kent State University on Tuesday, as Kyle Rittenhouse, known for his acquittal after the 2020 Kenosha shootings, spoke at

The choice of Rittenhouse as a speaker at Kent State is laden with irony and pain, given the university's history. Nearly 54 years ago, the

it was a vibrant celebration of young talent, diversity, and community engagement, drawing a who's who from the national and international f