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Costco's Big Wage Boost and DEI Commitment Spark Praise and Controversy Across the Country
The timing of the announcement coincides with a tense labor standoff. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, which represents more than

Peter Lewis
Feb 34 min read


Chaos at Blinken’s Farewell Press Conference as Reporters Protest Gaza Genocide
Max Blumenthal of Grayzone News interrupted Blinken early in his remarks, condemning the U.S. government for supporting Israel's military ac

Toni Mathews
Jan 162 min read


Jimmy Carter Passes at 100: A Legacy of Compassion and Leadership
As we remember Jimmy Carter, we honor a man who believed in the power of people to make a difference in the world. His legacy will live on t

Analese Hartford
Dec 29, 20244 min read


Garfield Heights Veteran's Fight for Benefits Continues as Bill Stalls in Congress
Born in Garfield Heights, Ohio, Major Richard A. Star's story has become a symbol of the struggle faced by thousands of combat-injured veter

Toni Mathews
Oct 23, 20244 min read


Jewish and Palestinian Voices Come Together in Akron for Dialogue on Peace
The event, which is free and open to the public, aims to foster understanding and dialogue on the complex issues surrounding Palestinian lib

Analese Hartford
Oct 17, 20244 min read


Congresswoman Shontel Brown Condemns Trump’s Comments on Haitian Immigrants, Calls for Unity
Congresswoman Shontel Brown (D-OH) made a forceful statement during a House Committee on Agriculture hearing this week, addressing recent co

Analese Hartford
Sep 14, 20243 min read


Harvey Pekar's Partner and Comic Writer Joyce Brabner Dies After Battle with Cancer
Joyce Brabner, acclaimed comic book writer and wife of the late Harvey Pekar, died on August 1 at the age of 72 after a prolonged battle wit

Cleveland13 Staff
Aug 8, 20243 min read


80-Year-Old Local Activist Assaulted By East Cleveland Council President in Nearby Home Depot
Footage from 2019, showing Billings seemingly assaulting a woman at City Hall, has resurfaced. This, coupled with the fact that Billings was

Brooke Tamblin
Jun 26, 20244 min read


Langston Hughes's Extraordinary Journey From Cleveland to Harlem
literary giant celebrated for his evocative poetry, poignant plays, and thought-provoking novels, may have been born in Joplin, Missouri, bu

David Jones
Jun 17, 20243 min read


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

Guest Contributor
Apr 16, 20242 min read


Student Protests Surge Ahead of Kyle Rittenhouse Event at Kent State
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

Cleveland13 Staff
Apr 15, 20243 min read


Consumers Take on Grocery Giants Amid Soaring Prices, Including a Boycott of Kellogg's
The FTC's report and the ensuing consumer backlash highlight a broader critique of what has been termed "greedflation"—the notion that corpo

Peter Lewis
Mar 23, 20242 min read


Cleveland Radio Station Holds a Lock-In To Raise Money for Food Bank
The idea for the lock-in event originated during the pandemic, when a local Burger King was unable to continue a promotion that had previous

Cleveland13 Staff
Dec 6, 20233 min read
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