Fire Iron Golf in Shaker Heights has opened a new entertainment venue blending high-tech golf simulation with casual dining and family-friendly fun. Located at 20040 Van Aken Blvd., the facility offers Trackman golf simulator bays, high-speed swing cameras, and access to over 200 virtual golf courses.

This move has raised sharp concerns from lawmakers, transparency advocates, and legal experts who question whether the timing and purpose of

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Communities across Northeast Ohio observed Veterans Day on Tuesday with meaningful displays of remembrance and gratitude, as public institutions, local schools, and businesses took visible steps to honor those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. In several Cleveland-area Meijer grocery stores, a “Missing Man Table” stood prominently, offering shoppers a solemn reminder of service members who never returned home. Set up near the produce section, the tab

A Hillside Middle School student was struck by a vehicle Wednesday morning while crossing Pleasant Valley Road in front of Normandy High School, according to Normandy Principal Rachel Urban. The student was able to walk to the ambulance and communicate with staff following the incident, according to the statement sent to parents. School officials expressed gratitude for the actions of those who responded at the scene.

Unable to perform for live audiences during the early pandemic, Sinkovic brought together a diverse group of seasoned local musicians and began posting performance videos to YouTube. The videos quickly resonated, drawing over a million views and building a loyal international following, including a strong fan base in Manila, Philippines. “This group should be playing theatres all over Ohio. We are very big in Manila Philippines trying to tour there in 2026,” he said.

Based in Cleveland, Glover has built his label and presence in the local fashion scene, contributing to regional visibility for menswear and inclusive runway representation. He was recognized in 2019 at the Ohio Fashion Awards with a Rising Star honor. His work has featured on platforms promoting African-American designers and models, and he has leveraged social media channels such as @xalterzaughn to share his vision with a broader audience.

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

SNAP, formerly known as food stamps, is the federal program that helps low-income individuals and families purchase groceries. The average benefit in 2024 was approximately $190 per month, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The USDA has now warned that it is running out of funds to continue issuing those benefits due to the budget impasse in Congress.

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.

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Swensons Drive-In Restaurants announced a multiyear partnership today, that will bring the Akron-founded burger brand to Rocket Arena beginning with the 2025–26 NBA regular season, adding two new concession locations on the Street and Loudville Level concourses. “By welcoming Swensons to Rocket Arena, we’re adding a celebrated local favorite to our lineup and deepening our commitment to expanding our culinary offerings to continue creating an eleva

Evans said the initiative aimed to foster community through candid discussions of mental health challenges, particularly those that go unseen when individuals feel pressure to conceal suffering. Early in the event’s promotion, the organizers stated “Free entry *limited seats *donations appreciated,” signaling an open-to-all approach with a focus on accessibility.

The production description emphasizes that “the music, a mix of Keys’ classics and new songs written exclusively for the show, and exhilarating choreography bring to life a story that speaks to you no matter where you’re from, where you’ve been, or where you’re going.” Reviews from the Broadway version have praised the show’s riveting performances and the way the musical re‑interprets familiar songs. “If this show doesn’t bullet to Broadway, we should all give up,” wrote The

According to investigators, the individual entered the restaurant and placed a food order but quickly became irate over the service. The situation escalated when the person began shouting at employees and then discharged a chemical agent, believed to be pepper spray, at or near staff members on multiple occasions.

Authorities said they intend to charge the individuals involved with aggravated armed robbery, attempted child abduction, and felonious assault. The Geauga County Sheriff’s Office and Prosecutor Jim Flaiz are expected to release more details during a scheduled press conference.

Her words echo a message she has carried throughout her advocacy work: that justice for survivors should not end when a single perpetrator is punished, but must extend to every person complicit in abuse. Smart drew parallels between her own experience and other high-profile abuse cases, including that of Jeffrey Epstein, highlighting the persistent leniency shown toward female enablers. “Women can also play devastating roles in abuse,” she wrote. “They can manipulate, groom,

The U.S. Supreme Court began its new term with two contentious cases that could reshape the legal landscape for free speech, elections, and states’ rights. In its first week, the justices heard Chiles v. Salazar and Bost v. Illinois, both drawing national attention as indicators of how the court’s conservative majority may rule on politically charged issues ahead of the 2024 election cycle.

The U.S. Department of Education’s latest “Nation’s Report Card” shows that America’s education system is, in its own words, failing. The 2024 Education Report Card, compiled by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), found significant declines in student performance across nearly all grades and subjects, marking one of the worst national assessments since the program began in 1969.

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.”

The Cleveland Heights-University Heights School District took a public stand this week, reaffirming its commitment to honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day, even as former President Donald Trump reinstated Columbus Day as the sole national observance. The district shared a message stating, “Today, we honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day. We recognize and celebrate the cultures, histories, and contributions of Indigenous peoples, past, present, and future.”

Doctors at Cleveland Clinic say the study's findings reflect a troubling trend seen in clinical practice. “If you have heart disease, you can tell that, okay, I have chest pain, I need to go to the doctor,” said Dr. Peminda Cabandugama, an endocrinologist at Cleveland Clinic. “By the time people are diagnosed with diabetes, they have actually progressed to the point where they've already started, you know, feeling thirsty or peeing all the time. And so, because it's not one o