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ODOT To Launch Major GoBus Expansion With Four New Ohio Intercity Routes
Ohio’s GoBus will double its footprint starting March 2, 2026, adding four new routes and 26 new stops across the state and into Pennsylvania. The expansion aims to better connect rural and underserved communities with major job centers, transit systems and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, with fares expected to range from $5 to $40.

Peter Lewis
2 hours ago2 min read


Laura’s Home Marks 23 Years of Serving Women and Children in Crisis This Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day is more than a holiday at The City Mission. Laura’s Home Women’s Crisis Center marks 23 years since opening, and on Feb. 14, 2026, Rothstein Village will reach its one-year milestone. The transitional housing community helps families move from emergency shelter toward lasting independence, offering a bridge past the “cliff effect” that can derail recovery.

Brooke Tamblin
4 hours ago2 min read


21 New Storefronts Opened Downtown Cleveland Last Year, Roundup Says
A DowntownCleveland.com roundup says 21 new storefront businesses opened in downtown Cleveland last year, from coffee and ice cream to pizza, entertainment and retail. The list spans Euclid Avenue, East 4th Street, Public Square and more, offering a look at new spots now open across the city’s urban core.

Peter Lewis
Jan 192 min read


Dave’s Markets Leader Burt Saltzman Dies at 88
Burt “Burt” Saltzman, the longtime chairman and leader of Dave’s Markets, died Jan. 13, 2026, at 88. Local nonprofits and community members credited him with years of support for hunger relief and other civic efforts, including the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, which recently named a space in his honor.

Sandra Anderson
Jan 172 min read


Sheetz Announces Death of Former CEO and Chairman Steve Sheetz at 77
Sheetz says former President, CEO and Board Chairman Steve Sheetz died the night of Jan. 4, 2026, at 77. The company credited him with helping launch Made-to-Order food, entering fuel sales and driving multi-state expansion, and noted philanthropic work with Penn State Altoona. Funeral arrangements were not included in the release.

Cleveland13 Staff
Jan 92 min read


Trump Orders Epstein Investigation, Which Could Block/Stop the Release of Documents to the Public
This move has raised sharp concerns from lawmakers, transparency advocates, and legal experts who question whether the timing and purpose of

Analese Hartford
Nov 15, 20253 min read


Trump’s $250M White House Ballroom Sparks Outrage as East Wing Faces Demolition
Construction crews began work at the East Wing’s main entrance, where guests traditionally arrive. While it remains unclear how much of the wing will be removed, early images show that the original corridor remains visible in renderings of the new ballroom design, suggesting the extension will expand outward from the existing structure. The East Wing, completed in its current form in 1942 under President Franklin D. Roosevelt, has historically housed the Office of the First L

Analese Hartford
Oct 21, 20253 min read


Amazon's Massive Outage Cripples the Internet, Even Local Schools Took a Hit Today
The incident exposed the fragility of digital systems heavily reliant on a small number of cloud providers. Despite being a regional fault centered on the US-EAST-1 data center, the disruption spread globally due to deeply integrated dependencies. AWS services like DynamoDB, essential for real-time data handling, were especially affected when endpoint resolution via DNS began to fail.

Cleveland13 Staff
Oct 20, 20252 min read


"I Tried Three Post Offices"; Americans Abroad Say Sending Mail to U.S. Is Now Nearly Impossible
One American living in France, who documented her experience on TikTok, said she was turned away at two separate La Poste locations when trying to send Halloween cards to her family in the United States. Both offices told her all mail, including letters, was barred from being sent due to new tariffs and customs rules. “They were so confident,” she said in a video posted on October 13. “They told me there was absolutely no way.”

Toni Mathews
Oct 14, 20253 min read


TSA Video Blaming Democrats Banned from Cleveland and Akron Airports
The message, delivered by U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and produced by the Department of Homeland Security and Transportation Security Administration, states, “Democrats in Congress refuse to fund the federal government.” The clip links the shutdown directly to TSA operations and highlights that many employees are working without pay. The explicit partisan blame in the video has drawn criticism and is the central reason multiple airports have refused to dis

Analese Hartford
Oct 14, 20252 min read


New Research Finds Protein Could Be the Secret to Slowing Memory Decline According to Cleveland Clinic Doctor
Other experts in the field echo her message. Research groups such as the PROT-AGE Study Group recommend similar levels for older adults, suggesting that increased protein can help preserve muscle and physical function. Studies from Harvard and other major institutions also suggest that diets higher in protein, particularly from lean meats, eggs, and legumes, are linked to slower cognitive decline over time.

Lauren Portier
Oct 13, 20252 min read


MISSING PERSON ALERT: Have you seen Brianis Rivera Garcia?
The Cleveland Division of Police is asking for the public’s help in locating Brianis Rivera Garcia, a 15-year-old who has been reported missing and is considered endangered. Brianis was last seen on October 11, 2025, in the 3500 block of Library Avenue. She is described as 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing 113 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
At the time she went missing, Brianis was wearing a light blue hoodie with white letters, white pajama pants with tree branches, an

Cleveland13 Staff
Oct 13, 20251 min read


Fugitive Teen Murder Suspect Indicted After Shocking Execution at Local Deli, Still on the Run
The shooting occurred around 7:00 p.m. at or near the E 185th Deli on East 185th Street. Video released by the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office shows King driving a stolen vehicle to the deli, entering and walking through the aisles, then exiting. Meanwhile, Stegall is seen approaching the deli from the parking lot. The surveillance footage indicates the two met at the deli entrance, exchanged words, and then King turned and shot Stegall in the back of the head. King then

D Heckman
Oct 9, 20252 min read


Nate Bargatze Crushes Rocket Arena Record With Over 29,000 Tickets Sold Across Two Shows
The previous two-show ticket sales record at the downtown Cleveland venue was set in 2015 by Kevin Hart. Bargatze’s achievement comes just months after comedian Shane Gillis set the single-night comedy attendance record at Rocket Arena in April 2025, with over 19,000 tickets sold.

Sandra Anderson
Oct 8, 20252 min read


Ohio Activists Target Early Voting Sites to Push Property Tax Repeal Petition
Election officials interviewed across several counties confirmed that as of mid‑October 2025, they had not logged any formal complaints against petition circulators operating near BOE locations during early voting. Several said they monitor for potential encroachment on the 100‑foot zone, but that enforcement is largely reactive.

Analese Hartford
Oct 8, 20253 min read


Sandusky’s Lake Erie Fear Fest Returns with Bone-Chilling New Attractions
Guests start their night on the waters of Lake Erie, donning ponchos before boarding a haunted boat that offers both jump scares and unexpected splashes. The chilling journey continues through a series of themed haunts, each with its own immersive atmosphere. Visitors move from pitch-black corridors to elaborately staged sets where live actors deliver frights at every turn.

Jayda's Adventures
Oct 7, 20252 min read


CSU Shuts Down Student Radio Overnight, Hands Control to Ideastream
Cleveland State University on Oct. 3 ended nearly five decades of student- and volunteer-led programming on WCSB (89.3 FM) and entered a par

David Jones
Oct 6, 20252 min read


New Warnings from Top Doctors About Overscheduled Children
Free play, long recognized as vital to childhood development, is increasingly sidelined in favor of structured programming. Medical professi

Lauren Portier
Sep 30, 20253 min read


Cleveland Clinic Responds to Recent Tragedies, Says Violent Videos on Social Media Are Fueling Anxiety
Childs explained that it is normal to feel upset after watching a violent video and strongly advises against rewatching the same footage or seeking out similar content. Instead, she encourages people to take a break from social media and redirect their attention toward positive activities such as going outside, playing uplifting music, watching a favorite television show or spending time with friends and family.

Lauren Portier
Sep 12, 20252 min read


America’s Got Talent’s Greg Morton to Headline Hilarities in Cleveland This Month
Greg Morton, the Canadian-born comedian best known for his rapid-fire “Star Wars” impressions and a semifinalist run on Season 14 of America’s Got Talent, is returning to Cleveland for another high-energy set at Hilarities on 4th Street. His visit continues a long-standing relationship with the city, where he’s performed to sold-out crowds since the early 2000s.

Gremi
Sep 4, 20254 min read
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