This Week’s Top Clicks in Cleveland, From a Meteor Boom to FAN EXPO and a Major Festival Milestone

Each week, Cleveland 13 brings you a quick recap of the stories that had everyone talking. This is The Click Report with Emmy Award-winning News Reporter Denise Zarrella. Here’s what made headlines this week.

(WCTU) — From a shocking meteor airburst to a weekend filled with fandom, a major upgrade for local firefighters, and a milestone for Cleveland’s film scene, these are the stories that got people clicking this week.

Meteor Airburst Shakes Northeast Ohio

A loud boom that rattled homes across Northeast Ohio Tuesday morning has been confirmed as a meteor exploding high in the atmosphere. The daylight fireball was captured on dashcams and doorbell cameras, with experts estimating it was traveling more than 45,000 miles per hour before breaking apart 25 to 30 miles above the ground. The resulting shockwave spread across hundreds of miles, shaking homes but causing no damage.

Officials ruled out earthquakes, industrial incidents, and aircraft before confirming the rare astronomical event. See the full story here.

FAN EXPO Cleveland Draws Thousands Downtown

The Huntington Convention Center came alive as FAN EXPO Cleveland returned, bringing together fans, celebrities, and creators for a three-day celebration of pop culture.

Attendees met stars from major franchises, explored collectibles and art, and showed off elaborate cosplay. Cleveland 13 reporters were on the floor capturing everything; from celebrity interviews to spontaneous, unforgettable moments.

The event also highlighted community organizations like Superheroes to Kids in Ohio, showing how fandom can make a real-world impact. See the full story here.

Seven Hills Opens Renovated Fire Station

Seven Hills officially unveiled its newly upgraded fire station, designed with firefighter health in mind.

The renovation includes specialized sleep quarters created in partnership with University Hospitals sleep experts, aimed at improving recovery during long shifts. The project also added updated training spaces, locker rooms, and kitchen facilities.

City leaders say the improvements will help retain staff and maintain high-quality emergency services for residents. See the full story here.

Cleveland International Film Festival Marks 50 Years

The Cleveland International Film Festival is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a special retrospective series ahead of its April kickoff.

The “7x7+1=CIFF50” program highlights award-winning short films from the festival’s history, along with new content created just for this milestone year.

As one of the largest Academy-qualifying festivals in the country, CIFF continues to draw global filmmakers and audiences to Playhouse Square each year. Read the full story here.

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