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Cleveland Schools Honor Indigenous Peoples Despite Federal Shift Back to Columbus Day
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.”

David Jones
Oct 143 min read


Unreleased Cyndi Lauper Photos Turn Up Just Before Rock Hall Honors Her in 2025 Induction
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at a landmark moment in pop culture history as part of its promotion for the upcoming 2025 induction ceremony. In a recent Facebook post, the Hall unveiled never-before-seen photos from Annie Leibovitz’s 1983 photoshoot with Cyndi Lauper, taken on Henderson Walk in Coney Island. The shoot was for the cover of Lauper’s debut album She’s So Unusual, which went on to become one of the most iconic album cove

Peter Lewis
Oct 132 min read


Inside the Cleveland Film Everyone Will Be Talking About This Holiday, and the Museum Exhibit That Proves It
The cast includes Martin Sheen, Dennis Haysbert, June Squibb, Stacy Keach, Loretta Devine, Liza Weil, Jon Lovitz, Jeff Hiller, Dot-Marie Jones, Mark L. Walberg and more. Since its debut at the Newport Beach Film Festival in October 2024, the movie has experienced a streak of sold-out screenings. It was the first film in the festival’s history to require a second showing due to high demand. When it screened at the Cleveland International Film Festival this spring, it shattered

Gremi
Oct 64 min read


McDonald’s Brings Back Monopoly Game with $471 Million in Prizes and Fraud-Proof Rules
The relaunch also reflects broader shifts in consumer behavior and brand engagement. By integrating the game into its mobile app, McDonald’s

Cleveland13 Staff
Oct 63 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 102 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 253 min read


Cleveland’s Forgotten Suspension Bridge and Its Place in Civil Rights History
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.

David Jones
Aug 62 min read


Celebrity Models, Vintage Glamour and Historic Auctions to Land at Burke Lakefront
Aviation history meets fashion at Cleveland’s Burke Lakefront Airport as the International Women’s Air & Space Museum hosts a vintage stewardess runway show during its Corks On The Concourse event, featuring Fox 8 News personalities, wine tasting, auctions and a tribute to Katherine Wright. Celebrate women in flight and bid on historic aviation items at this one-night-only event on August 22, 2025.

Jackie Bertolette
Aug 42 min read


Civil War Weekend Brings Battle of Sailor’s Creek to Hale Farm and Village
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

David Jones
Jul 232 min read


Trump Administration Orders Release of 230,000 Files on MLK Assassination Amid Family’s Plea for Respect
The Trump administration has released more than 230,000 pages of files related to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., making them available online for the first time in one centralized and digitized collection. The release, announced July 21, 2025, by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, follows Executive Order 14176, which was signed by former President Donald Trump on January 23 to declassify records tied to the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Ro

Analese Hartford
Jul 232 min read


Superman Soars into Cleveland as Fans Flock to Early Screening and Citywide Celebrations
Tuesday evening, futuristic nostalgia and hometown pride converged at the Phoenix Theater as Cleveland and Superman fans gathered for an advance screening of Superman, set to hit theaters Friday, July 11. The Dolby Encore sound system makes you feel like you are flying with Superman. The film opened with sweeping shots of Cleveland landmarks and featured action-packed scenes that captivated family audiences.

Jayda's Adventures
Jul 102 min read


Ancient Pyramid Sealed for 4,000 Years is Opened, Exposing Shocking Crime Scene Inside
British Egyptologist Dr. Chris Naunton, who led the excavation team, described the finding as “an ancient crime scene,” highlighting the contradiction of a sealed structure hiding the signs of internal disturbance. “The burial had already been disturbed before it was closed forever,” Dr. Naunton said. “The capstone was meant to protect the tomb, but it also ensured that the burial chamber was never checked again.”

David Jones
Jul 103 min read


Archaeologists Reconstruct Massive Roman Frescoes from Ancient Londinium Villa in Discovery Hailed as Unprecedented
The frescoes, made up of thousands of painted plaster fragments, were originally part of a grand residence built between 43 and 150 C.E. in what is now Southwark, London. The building was destroyed before 200 C.E., leaving only a debris pit of shattered wall pieces. Excavations conducted between 2021 and 2022 unearthed the fragments at “The Liberty of Southwark,” the future site of a mixed-use development.

David Jones
Jun 263 min read


Juneteenth 2025 in Northeast Ohio: Where to Celebrate Freedom and Culture This Year
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.

David Jones
Jun 42 min read


Steamship William G. Mather Celebrates 100 Years with Interactive Exhibit at Great Lakes Science Center
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

David Jones
May 272 min read


Researchers Say They Found Shafts and Chambers Below Egypt’s Khafre Pyramid
The researchers propose that this underground network could be linked to the legendary Hall of Records; a mythical repository of ancient kno

David Jones
Mar 282 min read


Medina to Celebrate Paul Revere’s Ride with Lantern Gathering and Historic Reenactments
In alignment with the "Two Lights for Tomorrow" initiative, Medina residents are encouraged to display two lights in their homes throughout

David Jones
Mar 272 min read


How Akron Became the Birthplace of Alcoholics Anonymous with the Help of Two Women
A recently published study based on eight years of research delves into the crucial roles Lois and Anne played in co-creating Alcoholics Ano

David Jones
Mar 133 min read


Ancient Discovery Beneath Lake Huron Reveals a Lost Civilization Older Than the Great Lakes
A remarkable underwater discovery in the depths of Lake Huron is shedding light on an ancient civilization that existed long before the Grea

David Jones
Feb 173 min read


Cleveland Black History Spotlight: How Stephanie Tubbs Jones Changed Cleveland and the Nation
Stephanie Tubbs Jones shattered barriers throughout her life, becoming a trailblazer in law, politics and advocacy. As the first Black woman

Cleveland13 Staff
Feb 44 min read
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