A sudden county infrastructure project on Warrensville Center Road has ignited a heated battle in University Heights. Local merchants allege a communication blackout under Mayor Michele Weiss, doubled licensing fees, and intrusive data demands, while first responders warn that concrete barriers threaten emergency response times. Despite the mayor's defense, fearful business owners are demanding transparency and competent local governance.

A surge of black bear sightings has Greater Cleveland suburbs on alert, with security cameras capturing bears in residential driveways and officials warning locals to secure their homes. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources reports record bear activity, as adolescent males and even breeding females move through the region. Police urge residents to remove attractants and report sightings online to help track the growing bear population.

Shaker Heights native Molly Shannon was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on June 22, cementing her legacy in the entertainment industry. The actress and comedian received the 2,850th star in the television category during a ceremony attended by fans and collaborators at 6765 Hollywood Boulevard. The event featured remarks from fellow “Saturday Night Live” alumnus Will Ferrell and actr

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.

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.

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.

Tired of endless swiping? Date Unscripted is bringing romance back to the real world with its “Dirty Thirties” live dating game show at Great Lakes Brewing Co.’s Tasting Room. Contestants chat behind a curtain, the crowd plays wingman and winners score sponsored dates. A pop-up market and after-party keep the night going.

Euclid and Cleveland’s Collinwood neighborhood are gearing up for The Big Clean, a friendly Earth Day competition to clear litter from streets and waterways. With Euclid defending its bag-count title, volunteers will pick zones, clean up the border area and then head to an eco fair at C.E. Orr Ice Arena, where the city will launch a new food-waste recycling program.

Production is underway in Northeast Ohio on “Fractured,” a psychological thriller filming at recognizable Cleveland-area locations. Jon Abrahams leads the cast alongside horror veterans Felissa Rose and Lew Temple, with former Cuyahoga County Commissioner Peter Lawson Jones also appearing. Residents may see brief parking and sidewalk restrictions near filming sites.

Mentor’s Natural Resources Division is gearing up for its annual Earth Day celebration April 19 at Springbrook Gardens Park. The free event runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and features guided wildlife and plant walks, trivia and bingo, a tree planting dedication, a kids scavenger hunt, vendor booths, live steel drum music and food for purchase.