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.

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

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

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

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.

The bakery has been operating for just over a year and has steadily grown through community recommendations rather than traditional advertising. Coumos said she rarely participates in markets, instead relying on customers to spread the word. She recently handed out cookies, business cards, and coupons during the city's Flag Day parade, helping introduce more residents to the business. Flower Child Bakery is open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., while customers can also pl

The passenger identified herself as an aviation enthusiast and described watching a technician work on the aircraft while it was at the gate. According to the Reddit post, she noticed the maintenance worker appearing to injure himself during the repair. She wrote that she wanted to give him her number while he stood next to her seat, but he looked too busy at the time. She also noted that she didn’t see a wedding ring on his finger.

For more than a decade, Belinda Minor has been a familiar voice of resilience in Northeast Ohio, though her work has often happened away from the microphones. As the founder of the Shirellda Helen Terry Foundation, Minor has spent years turning personal tragedy into a resource for the Cleveland community. Now, that mission is moving to the digital airwaves through a new daily inspirational feature titled Still Standing with Belinda Minor. The program airs three times each wee

Shaker Heights native Molly Shannon was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on June 22, cementing her legacy in the entertainment industry. The actress and comedian received the 2,850th star in the television category during a ceremony attended by fans and collaborators at 6765 Hollywood Boulevard. The event featured remarks from fellow “Saturday Night Live” alumnus Will Ferrell and actr

Eighteen-year-old Kent native Ian Maynhart is preparing to shatter records with a 5.6-mile runway show through Manhattan—five times longer than the current world record. Inspired by Northeast Ohio’s industrial grit, his designs also support the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The event, set for June 28, could be a career-defining first for the young designer. Find out how Maynhart is using fashion for a cause.

Northeast Ohio’s Bigfoot obsession hits the big leagues as the Mahoning Valley Scrappers become the Grassmen for a special game, blending baseball and cryptid folklore. The latest Cleveland 13 roundup features world record Slinky runs, helicopter saws, and oddities from banana synthesizers to wasp cookies. Don’t miss the wildest stories and local legends—watch the full podcast at Cleveland13.com.

A 1993 race for Cleveland Heights Municipal Court came down to just six votes, putting 34-year-old Lynn Toler on the bench despite long odds. Years later, she became a familiar face on Divorce Court, drawing on lessons from a turbulent childhood and a career focused on rehabilitation. Her narrow victory survived a mandatory recount before it was finalized.

Cleveland 13 News has welcomed 6-year-old Karmella “Karmi” Brown as its newest affiliate, giving families a kid’s-eye view of local adventures and events. The move is believed to make her the world’s youngest accredited news reporter, as she spotlights family fun across Northern Ohio — from attractions to community happenings.

The display, located in a residential yard in Euclid, is rebuilt from scratch each year with a completely new design. Kaselak begins planning shortly after Christmas, sketching layouts, purchasing new inflatables, and carefully color-coordinating thousands of eggs. He spends the winter months assembling and stringing the decorations before installing everything roughly two weeks ahead of Easter.

Cleveland physician and educator Dr. Kwaku L. Carlisle Woods has been inducted into the Marquis Who’s Who biographical registry. The honor highlights a five-decade career spanning medicine, entrepreneurship and community mentorship, including work with youth football programs and Coach Sam Rutigliano’s Aiming Higher initiative. Woods also leads the Prometheus Reborn Universal Foundation.

For more than two decades, Strano was part of the fabric of Northeast Ohio mornings at WKYC. Viewers woke up to her forecasts, her energy and her steady presence before sunrise. She was not an outsider who landed in Cleveland for a job. She was born and raised here. A graduate of John Carroll University, she built her career from the ground up, launching weather segments at her campus radio station and helping found JCUTV while still a student. She secured her first televisio

Emma Lyons has a blunt name for the voice that tells so many women they are not enough. It is not intuition, she says. It is not protection. It is not even a misunderstood part of the self asking to be soothed. Lyons calls it the “inner narcissist,” a shame-driven internal voice that keeps women doubting themselves, shrinking themselves and, in many cases, mistaking self-punishment for self-awareness.

A rare calendar alignment will give 2026 the maximum three Friday the 13ths, including an unusual back-to-back pairing in February and March. Calendar math explains why the consecutive dates happen only under specific conditions, and why the pattern is uncommon but not extremely rare.

Ray R. Lautenschlager, president of Ohio Family Rights and a prominent family law reform advocate, died at home Feb. 9, according to friends and colleagues. Supporters say he was a relentless voice for parental rights and helped families navigate difficult custody battles. Online memorials are scheduled for Feb. 19 and Feb. 26.

Valentine’s Day is more than a holiday at The City Mission. Laura’s Home Women’s Crisis Center marks 23 years since opening, and on Feb. 14, 2026, Rothstein Village will reach its one-year milestone. The transitional housing community helps families move from emergency shelter toward lasting independence, offering a bridge past the “cliff effect” that can derail recovery.