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Cleveland Police Launch 'Ride Along Radio' Podcast to Share Real Stories from the Force
The Cleveland Division of Police officially launched its first podcast, Ride Along Radio, on July 18, offering residents a candid look at law enforcement and community issues. The debut episode featured Sergeant Freddy Diaz, Officer Mariah Rodriguez, and Officer Smith discussing their roles, experiences, and the goals of the new platform.

Cleveland13 Staff
Jul 233 min read


Churches Push to Endorse Candidates as Trump Administration Challenges Separation of Church and State
The Trump administration is backing a major reinterpretation of the Johnson Amendment, a 1954 federal law that restricts tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations, including churches, from endorsing or opposing political candidates. The development arises from a lawsuit, National Religious Broadcasters v. Werfel, filed in August 2024 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Two Texas churches and the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) argue the law violates t

Analese Hartford
Jul 233 min read


Florida Man on 5,500-Mile Pontoon Journey Stops in Cleveland to Support Families Receiving Lifesaving Care
Hayes’ route spans more than 20 states and thousands of waterways, with stops in cities and towns to engage local supporters, share stories of families helped by Ronald McDonald House Charities, and highlight the importance of the organization’s mission. He is documenting his trip across social media, offering real-time updates and personal stories of those impacted by RMHC.

Lauren Portier
Jul 212 min read


New River Access Launch Enhances Recreation in Cuyahoga Valley National Park
The site is part of a broader regional effort to improve river health and access. The Cuyahoga River received National Water Trail designation following decades of environmental restoration, including dam removals and habitat enhancements. Summit Metro Parks alone has restored nearly a mile of river habitat, including floodplain excavation and instream improvements that benefit aquatic life and water quality.

Sandra Anderson
Jul 102 min read


McDonald’s Snack Wrap Comeback Triggers Nostalgia, Frenzy and “Wrap Wars”
The Snack Wrap originally debuted in the U.S. in 2006 as a convenient, drive‑thru snack. It offered grilled or crispy chicken and various sauces, including ranch, honey mustard and salsa roja. By 2016, McDonald’s removed it from most kitchens due to low sales and prep complexity; some franchises continued offering it until simplifying operations during the pandemic era.

Cleveland13 Staff
Jul 105 min read


Student Loan Interest Freeze Ends for 7.7 Million Under SAVE Plan
WASHINGTON DC — The U.S. Department of Education announced on July 9 that interest will resume accruing on federal student loans enrolled...

Analese Hartford
Jul 102 min read


Trump Administration Shuts Down Epstein List Claims, Prompting Accusations of a Whitewash
According to the memo, federal investigators found no additional third parties implicated in criminal behavior beyond what has already been publicly acknowledged. The DOJ memo emphasized that all undisclosed records are sealed solely to protect the identities and privacy of Epstein's victims, who number over 1,000. The document reaffirms the official conclusion that Epstein died by suicide in his Manhattan jail cell on August 10, 2019.

Analese Hartford
Jul 103 min read


Mentor-on-the-Lake Officer Repairs Discarded Bike to Help Resident Commute to Work
Patrolman Gedeon learned during several conversations with the man that he had recently secured a job at a restaurant on Route 615 in Mentor and was walking over 90 minutes each way to get there. The man, who had previously interacted with the department, told the officer he hoped to eventually purchase a bike to make his commute easier.

D Heckman
Jul 22 min read


Cleveland Clinic Adding Massive Expansion to Avon Hospital campus with $340 Million Investment
Opened in 2016, Avon Hospital currently operates with 126 beds across five stories. Since 2017, the hospital has seen more than a 40 percent increase in surgeries and admissions, along with a nearly 75 percent rise in imaging services, according to Cleveland Clinic officials. The Avon site has become home to one of the busiest labs in the Clinic’s network and has outpaced initial expectations, driving the need for additional space and capacity.

Lauren Portier
Jun 263 min read


Kent State Closes Identity-Based Centers Following Passage of Ohio Senate Bill 1
Ohio Senate Bill 1, known as the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act, was signed into law by Governor Mike DeWine on March 28. The law bans DEI‑based hiring and enrollment, prohibits strikes by school faculty, imposes restrictions on how controversial topics can be taught, and requires colleges to provide civics education courses. Institutions that fail to comply risk losing state funding.

Sandra Anderson
Jun 123 min read


McDonald's Snack Wrap Returns Nationwide, by Popular Demand, After Nearly a Decade Off Menus
McDonald's confirmed Tuesday that its once-discontinued Snack Wrap will return to U.S. menus starting July 10, marking the end of a n

Cleveland13 Staff
Jun 33 min read


Elon Musk Breaks with Trump Over Massive Spending in 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act'
While the tax provisions grant temporary relief, the bill offsets its cost through deep cuts to major social programs. Medicaid faces projected reductions of $700 billion, including the implementation of work requirements for able-bodied adults under 65 and a $1 million cap on home equity eligibility for long-term care. SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) is set to lose $300 billion over ten years, a shift expected to disproportionately affect low-income househol

Analese Hartford
May 283 min read


Trump Pardons Reality TV Stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, Sparking National Debate
The announcement was made during a phone call from President Trump to their daughter, Savannah Chrisley, which she shared on social media. Savannah, a vocal supporter of President Trump, had actively campaigned for their release, including speaking at the 2024 Republican National Convention. In a video posted online, she expressed her disbelief and gratitude, stating, "The president called me personally as I was walking into Sam's Club and notified me that he was signing pard

Analese Hartford
May 284 min read


Historic U.S. Credit Downgrade Raises Alarm on Rising Interest and Debt
The downgrade follows similar decisions by S&P in 2011 and Fitch in 2023. Together, these actions reflect growing skepticism among global financial observers about the U.S. government's ability to sustainably manage its finances. Moody’s cited recent fiscal proposals under consideration, such as large-scale tax cuts and expansive spending bills, as contributing to the downgrade. These initiatives, the agency said, demonstrate a continued trajectory of budgetary deterioration

Analese Hartford
May 253 min read


Joe Biden Diagnosed with Aggressive Prostate Cancer That Has Spread to Bones
The diagnosis followed a medical evaluation prompted by increasing urinary symptoms. A prostate nodule was identified, and subsequent testin

Analese Hartford
May 183 min read


Maggie Smith's Final Film, 'The Miracle Club', Now Streaming on Netflix
The film marks Smith's final acting role before her passing in September 2024. In honor of her legacy, the upcoming Downton Abbey film, titled The Grand Finale, will include a tribute to her character, Violet Crawley. Executive producer Gareth Neame remarked, "The fact that Dame Maggie herself has now passed away since that time, I do think has given a real added poignancy to a story that we would have planned anyway".

Toni Mathews
May 162 min read


Cleveland to Host National Public Art Exhibit Featuring Local Artists This Summer
A national public art exhibition titled "The Stories of Us" will debut in Cleveland this summer, showcasing 20 large-scale sculptures created by artists from Cleveland and Detroit. The exhibition, a collaboration between real estate developer Bedrock and nonprofit organization The Stories of Us, will be displayed at two downtown locations: Skylight Park at Tower City Center starting May 30, and Mall C beginning June 14.

Sandra Anderson
May 162 min read


Birthright Citizenship Dispute Triggers Major Supreme Court Review of Judicial Power
The immediate legal question before the Court is not the constitutionality of the executive order itself but whether individual federal judges possess the authority to issue nationwide injunctions that block such presidential actions. Federal judges in Maryland, Massachusetts, and Washington have already issued such injunctions, preventing the enforcement of the order across the country.

Analese Hartford
May 162 min read


Basketball Hall of Famer Janice Lawrence Braxton to Mentor Cleveland Girls Team Ahead of Youth Outreach Event
Braxton's visit is part of Exciting Ministries' broader initiative to combat bullying and prevent youth suicide in Cleveland. According to the Ohio Department of Health, suicide is now the second leading cause of death among children and young adults in the state .

Cleveland13 Staff
May 132 min read


Llamas on the Loose Again at Cedar Point as PETA Demands Federal Probe
Cedar Point spokesperson Tony Clark confirmed the pen at The Barnyard petting zoo was unintentionally left unlocked during routine cleaning by a third-party operator, Honey Hill Farm. “As anyone who has ever had a pet knows, animals just get loose sometimes,” said Megan Powell-Larkin, Honey Hill Farm’s director of operations. “Our pet llamas — Skye, Gandalf and Dante — took advantage of a rare set of circumstances to explore the grassy area behind their enclosure before being

Cleveland13 Staff
May 133 min read
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