Futureland’s latest Media Day put Cleveland’s growing startup and creative economy front and center, building momentum for a free November takeover event aimed at connecting students, entrepreneurs and industry leaders. With thousands reached and millions deployed, the organization is positioning itself as a major force in the city’s evolving business landscape.

Shooters Cleveland is gearing up for a packed Halloween weekend with a three-night lineup featuring Mariah the Scientist, Quavo and jigitz. The West Bank venue is betting big on star power as it pushes to cement its place in Cleveland nightlife during one of the city’s busiest party weekends.

Another round of vehicle break-ins has rattled Cleveland’s West Side after multiple cars were damaged in an apartment complex parking lot. Residents say the cost of repairs is piling up, and the latest incident adds to a troubling pattern that has stretched across nearby neighborhoods for more than a year.

A hazardous chemical release at a Toledo transport facility forced nearly 1,000 residents from their homes and raised fresh concerns across northern Ohio. Officials say air monitoring remains critical as investigators work to stabilize the scene and determine what caused the leak.

Nestlé plans to close its Solon factory by the end of 2027, shifting production to South Carolina and impacting hundreds of workers. The move ends nearly 60 years of manufacturing at a site tied to one of Northeast Ohio’s best-known food businesses, while the company’s research and corporate operations in Solon remain in place.

A longtime Fairmount Circle favorite is shutting its doors. After more than 24 years, the locally operated Ben & Jerry’s in University Heights is closing, leaving behind decades of birthday parties, student traditions and family memories that turned a neighborhood ice cream shop into something much bigger.

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.