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Senate Passes ‘No Tax on Tips’ Act, Sparking Optimism Among Service Industry Advocates
In a rare display of bipartisan unity, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the “No Tax on Tips Act” on May 20, 2025, marking a significant step toward changing the financial landscape for millions of American service workers. The bill, which now heads to the House of Representatives, would exempt up to $25,000 in annual tip income from federal income tax for employees earning $160,000 or less.

Analese Hartford
May 273 min read


Ohio Petition to Abolish Property Taxes Gains Approval to Begin Signature Drive
A grassroots initiative to eliminate all property taxes in Ohio has received approval from the Ohio Ballot Board to begin gathering signatures in hopes of placing the constitutional amendment before voters in November. The proposal, spearheaded by Citizens for Property Tax Reform and the Committee to Eliminate Property Taxes in Ohio, would not only abolish existing taxes on real property but also prohibit any future property taxation.

Analese Hartford
May 163 min read


Sleep in the Trees at This Hidden Ohio Resort Just 90 Minutes from Cleveland
Just 90 minutes south of Cleveland, The Mohicans Treehouse Resort and Wedding Venue in Glenmont, Ohio, offers a distinctive blend of rustic charm and modern comfort. Situated on 77 acres of private woodland, the resort features ten unique treehouses, including the Old Pine Treehouse, designed for families seeking a tranquil retreat.

Jayda's Adventures
May 162 min read


Cleveland Kids to Explore Tech and Literacy Together in Hands-On Coding Event
The Genius Code, an organization focused on coding and tech education for underrepresented communities, is leading this initiative. The event precedes Collier’s scheduled appearance at the Google Blockly Summit in Seattle, where she will discuss how storytelling can bridge creativity, technology, and literacy. “I’ll be sharing how building stories with code can link tech with creativity and literacy, one block at a time,” Collier shared on LinkedIn.

David Jones
May 132 min read


Cuyahoga Falls to Host First NEO Adventure Festival Celebrating Outdoor Life and Inclusivity
The festival will include over 11 skill-building workshops ranging from wilderness first aid to foraging, knot-tying, and backpack packing. Attendees can also enjoy a reggae performance by Umojah Nation and presentations from speakers like Heather Ullinger, who will offer updates on the Gorge Dam removal, and Ian Koenig, known for setting the Fastest Known Time on the Buckeye Trail in 2024.

Jayda's Adventures
May 22 min read


Federal Government Confirms Plan to Sell Celebrezze Building in Downtown Cleveland
The U.S. General Services Administration has officially confirmed plans to sell the Anthony J. Celebrezze Federal Building in downtown Cleveland, a move that could relocate thousands of federal workers and reshape the city’s office real estate landscape. The 32-story, 1.2-million-square-foot tower, which currently houses around 4,000 employees from more than 30 federal agencies, is part of an initiative by the Trump administration to shrink the government’s real estate portfo

Cleveland13 Staff
May 23 min read


Ballet Excel Ohio Marks 50 Years with New Aladdin Production and Expanded Youth Outreach
Ballet Excel Ohio, one of the nation's pioneering youth ballet companies, will celebrate its 50th anniversary this summer with a new production of Aladdin, choreographed by Erich Yetter. The production will be staged at the Akron Civic Theatre from August 4 to 16.

Sandra Anderson
May 22 min read


Cleveland Mother Launches Empowering Children’s Book Celebrating Autism and Self-love
J’nay Blackwell, a Cleveland-based author and mother, has published her first children’s book inspired by her daughter’s experience with autism, aiming to offer representation and empowerment to children with similar journeys. The book, Journey’s Jewels: Journey and the Diamond of Self-Love, introduces readers to a six-year-old Black girl named Journey who learns to celebrate her neurodiversity through magical life lessons.

David Jones
May 12 min read


Splash Universe in Dundee Gets a Family-Friendly Review from Jayda’s Adventures
Families traveling through southeast Michigan are finding a child-friendly aquatic retreat at Splash Universe, an indoor water park in Dunde

Jayda's Adventures
Apr 22 min read


Medina to Celebrate Paul Revere’s Ride with Lantern Gathering and Historic Reenactments
In alignment with the "Two Lights for Tomorrow" initiative, Medina residents are encouraged to display two lights in their homes throughout

David Jones
Mar 272 min read


TikTok Drama Isn’t Over Yet As Trump Maintains He Holds Power Over Sale Decision
WCTU CLEVELAND 13 — The saga surrounding TikTok's operations in the United States has taken a new turn as the April 5 deadline for its...

Analese Hartford
Mar 132 min read


Trump and Zelensky Clash in Tense White House Meeting Over Ukraine War and Peace Deal
President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky faced off in a tense and dramatic meeting at the White House today, highli

Analese Hartford
Feb 283 min read


Tense Cuyahoga County Council Meeting Explodes as Pastor Is Carried Out by Deputies and Arrested
A Cuyahoga County Council meeting turned chaotic Tuesday night after the Rev. Evan Regis Bunch was forcibly removed from council chambers by

Cleveland13 Staff
Feb 133 min read


FBI Unveils ‘Lost’ JFK Assassination Files After 60 Years; What Do They Reveal? Will History Change?
The FBI has discovered approximately 2,400 previously unrecognized records related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy, a

Analese Hartford
Feb 123 min read


Picasso and Paper Exhibition Brings Nearly 300 Works to Cleveland for Exclusive North American Showcase
Among the notable pieces on display is "Women at Their Toilette" (1937–38), a large-scale collage made from cut wallpapers with gouache on p

Sandra Anderson
Feb 61 min read


Viral TikTok Explains Why Millennials and Gen Z Struggle Financially Despite Owning Luxuries
A viral TikTok video from creator @GenericArtDad, real name Chris Gad, is making waves with over 800,000 views and for good reason. It perfe

Cleveland13 Staff
Feb 52 min read


Jaden Smith Stuns Grammy Audience Wearing a Castle on His Head
At the 67th Annual Grammy Awards on February 2, 2025, Jaden Smith made a striking appearance that left attendees and viewers in awe. The 26-

Cleveland13 Staff
Feb 41 min read


Cleveland Clinic Doctor Discusses FDA Approval of New Non-Opioid Pain Medication
Dr. Jianguo Cheng, a pain management specialist at the Cleveland Clinic, was not involved in the drug's research but recognizes its potentia

Lauren Portier
Feb 31 min read


Mexico and U.S. Reach Agreement to Delay Tariffs Amid Global Trade Tensions
Despite this temporary reprieve for Mexico, tariffs on Canadian and Chinese imports are set to take effect as scheduled. The U.S. plans to i

Analese Hartford
Feb 31 min read


Cleveland’s Sold-Out Premiere of 'A Warrior’s Walk' Spotlights Cancer Survivors and Caregivers
Produced by LaunchArts Media, LLC, the documentary was filmed during the planning of the 3rd Annual Pretty in Pink Warrior Coronation Gala.

Lauren Portier
Jan 302 min read
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