A special prom in Parma brought students with special needs from across Northeast Ohio together for a night built around inclusion and celebration. With the Cleveland Cavaliers Dance Team, beloved local mascots like Moondog and Chomps, and artist Michael Gezze drawing caricatures, the event turned Valley Forge High School into an unforgettable community spotlight.

Chef Antonia Eddie is redefining the Cleveland dinner reservation with Frequencies Supper Club, a sensory-driven series where themed multicourse menus, curated playlists and immersive decor blur the line between fine dining and performance art. After its debut season, In Bloom, the project is gearing up for its summer installment, Heatwave, with limited ticket releases.

Cleveland Heights residents lined up May 7 for the city’s third annual equipment exchange, trading gas mowers and, for the first time, leaf blowers for battery-powered DeWalt replacements at no cost. Officials cite small-engine pollution and local asthma concerns, with a NOPEC grant covering 100% of the equipment.

Gas near $6? Giant Eagle and GetGo are rolling out a weekend-only myPerks multiplier that can stack major cents-off-per-gallon discounts based on how much shoppers spend. The rewards can be used immediately and stay valid for 12 months, giving families a potential break at the pump long after the weekend ends.

Little Caesars’ Love Kitchen is pulling into East Cleveland this week to hand out free pizza at the Salvation Army’s Doan Avenue center. The mobile restaurant will begin serving at 12:30 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis, with about 300 slices available. Organizers say the visit will supplement the corps’ ongoing meal programs.

A new DOT-backed reality series featuring Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and his family is drawing sharp ethics questions in Washington. The show’s corporate sponsors include companies regulated by the department, and critics say the timing is tone-deaf as gas prices rise. Duffy says ethics officials approved it and no one was paid. The series is set to debut on YouTube in June.

President Trump is signaling support for suspending the federal gas tax to ease pain at the pump, but he cannot do it by executive order. Any “gas tax holiday” would require Congress and could drain the Highway Trust Fund that pays for highways and transit. Sen. Josh Hawley says he plans to introduce a bill, but key details remain unclear.

Cleveland’s creative scene packed the Flats for the Threads Streetwear Fashion Show, hosted by media personality Chrissy Cavotta. With more than a dozen independent designers featured, the night blended bold collections, high-energy music and lighting, and a networking vibe many say helps keep local talent from leaving for bigger fashion hubs.

A major new exhibit is rolling into Cleveland. Starting May 8, 2026, the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum will debut “Keep On Truckin’: Rise of the Great American Truck,” a featured stop on the America 250-Ohio Transportation Trail. From early modified “horseless carriages” to today’s luxury pickups, the show traces how trucks transformed commerce, culture and Cleveland’s industrial legacy.

The Headlands Birding Festival is returning to Lake Erie’s shores Sept. 18-20, 2026, with guided walks, a Lake Erie boat trip, vendors and food trucks, and live bird-banding demonstrations. Organizers say Lake County’s geography creates a major fall migration corridor, with 352 species recorded locally. Registration is set to open July 1.

Giant Eagle is recalling several prepared roasted turkey items sold in five states after metal fragments were discovered during a routine inspection at a supplier facility. The affected products include oven-roasted turkey breast, turkey meals and pot pies with Best By dates May 10-12, 2026. Customers are urged not to eat them and can seek refunds with receipts.

Best Buddies International is launching Eunie’s Buddies in Cleveland, a new program offering mentor-parent support and practical resources for families after an intellectual and developmental disability diagnosis. The initiative focuses on the critical years from pregnancy through age 8 and aims to build lasting community for parents and caregivers across Northeast Ohio.

Northeast Ohio billboard icon Tim Misny is taking his brand to the page with the launch of “The Misny Method.” A two-day tour starts Friday with a West Side Market event billed as a landmark “takeover,” plus multiple Barnes & Noble signings. Organizers say a portion of proceeds will benefit the City Mission of Cleveland.

Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, is set to travel through Ohio this summer on a national tour celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. The historic engine will make multiple stops for public viewing, including whistle stops and a free display in Fostoria, with more dates planned in July.

CBD products are now a staple across Northeast Ohio, and a federal push to reclassify cannabis is raising new questions about daily use. This guide explains how CBD works in the body, what the FDA evidence shows, why product quality varies, and the key safety issues shoppers should watch for, including drug interactions, full-spectrum THC and workplace testing.

Tony Award-winning Best Musical “The Outsiders” is headed to Cleveland’s Playhouse Square. The acclaimed Broadway hit will play the Connor Palace from April 28 to May 17, 2026, bringing Ponyboy Curtis and the Greasers’ story of friendship, conflict and belonging to Northeast Ohio.

Spirit Airlines’ final commercial flight landed in Dallas-Fort Worth before the carrier abruptly shut down operations, leaving an estimated 600,000 ticketed passengers stranded. A last-ditch deal fell apart as creditors rejected a loan-for-equity offer, with fuel costs surging in the background. Now, liquidation begins as workers and travelers scramble for options.

Monster Jam is set to return to Cleveland, taking over Huntington Bank Field on May 2, 2026. Fans can catch free truck displays across the area April 30, then head to the Pit Party and Trackside events before the 5 p.m. main show. Tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster and the stadium box office.

The State Department says it is rolling out a special-edition U.S. passport for America’s 250th birthday, featuring President Donald Trump’s likeness inside the book. Mock-ups show his portrait on the ID page with a gold-printed signature and a 1777-style flag on the back cover. The limited release is expected to begin this summer, subject to availability.

A Saturday afternoon shooting outside the Strongsville Costco left one person dead and a suspect in custody, police said. Shoppers and employees described a chaotic rush to evacuate as officers flooded the busy Royalton Road store. Authorities have not released identities or a motive as the investigation continues.