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Cleveland Public Library Employees Vote to Approve Strike

Union members have been without a new contract since January and are seeking raises, staffing improvements and safety measures from CPL leadership.

by Mark Oprea July 14, 2026July 14, 2026

Cleveland News

The Failed Promises of Gateway

As Cuyahoga County considers raising the sales tax to fund maintenance at Progressive Field and Rocket Arena, a look back at the economic projections behind Gateway’s initial push.

by Roldo Bartimole July 14, 2026July 14, 2026

News & Views

City Club of Cleveland Hosts Fervid Flock Safety Debate Days Before Final Council Vote

Flock’s Joshua Thomas and cybersecurity expert Jen Golbeck debated the public value of Flock’s license plate readers in a particularly heated conversation on Friday.

by Mark Oprea July 13, 2026July 13, 2026

News & Views

Ohio City Neighbors Lament Greenwood Pool Closure as Hot Summer Continues

Amid city efforts to expand pubic pool access, maintenance issues have kept Greenwood and others closed during sweltering season.

by Mark Oprea July 10, 2026July 10, 2026

Cleveland News

RTA Likely to Put Sales Tax Levy Before Cuyahoga County Voters in May 2027

Some board members argued the November 2026 election would be too soon to mount a campaign and others argued RTA can’t wait until November 2027.

by Mark Oprea July 9, 2026July 9, 2026

Cleveland News

Cleveland City Council Safety Committee Gives Green Light to Flock Renewal in Change of Course

Activists argued their case against renewal while cops and Prosecutor Mike O’Malley claimed Flock was essential for solving crimes.

by Mark Oprea July 8, 2026July 8, 2026

Cleveland News

Payne Avenue Will Be First Downtown Cleveland Corridor With Protected Bike Lanes

Cleveland aims to build 50 miles of protected lanes by 2028.

by Mark Oprea July 6, 2026July 6, 2026

Cleveland News

Lakeland Commons Residents Evacuate as Euclid Condemns Troubled Apartment Complex

Crumbling balconies, holes in ceilings and leaking roofs led the city to condemn Lakeland Commons last Tuesday, giving tenants just a week to find another place to live.

by Mark Oprea July 1, 2026July 1, 2026

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Cleveland News

The Best of Cleveland 2026

And the winners are…

by Scene Staff July 1, 2026July 1, 2026

News & Views

B.A. Sweetie Candy Company is Now Employee Owned

After 75 years in business in Northeast Ohio, the country’s largest candy shop is restructuring.

by Mark Oprea June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

Food & Drink

After Shock Closing of Heinen’s Downtown, City Leaders Say They’ll Work Quickly to Secure Replacement Grocery Store

“Downtown is a great market,” said Downtown Cleveland Inc. President Michael Deemer. “I’m fully confident we’re going to be able to find the right operator in the right space who can provide affordable, convenient grocery options for residents, workers and visitors.”

by Mark Oprea June 29, 2026June 29, 2026

Cleveland News

Heinen’s Closing Downtown Cleveland Location

“Despite ongoing adjustments, the store did not reach the level of long-term sustainability needed to continue operating,” said co-president Jeff Heinen.

by Vince Grzegorek June 26, 2026June 26, 2026

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Cleveland Public Library Employees Vote to Approve Strike

The Failed Promises of Gateway

City Club of Cleveland Hosts Fervid Flock Safety Debate Days Before Final Council Vote

Ohio City Neighbors Lament Greenwood Pool Closure as Hot Summer Continues

RTA Likely to Put Sales Tax Levy Before Cuyahoga County Voters in May 2027

Cleveland City Council Safety Committee Gives Green Light to Flock Renewal in Change of Course

Payne Avenue Will Be First Downtown Cleveland Corridor With Protected Bike Lanes

Lakeland Commons Residents Evacuate as Euclid Condemns Troubled Apartment Complex

The Best of Cleveland 2026

B.A. Sweetie Candy Company is Now Employee Owned

After Shock Closing of Heinen’s Downtown, City Leaders Say They’ll Work Quickly to Secure Replacement Grocery Store

Heinen’s Closing Downtown Cleveland Location

Photos: Thousands of People Filled Downtown Cleveland for the 2026 Pride in the CLE March and Festival

Photos From Cleveland Public Library’s “Senior” Prom at the Addison Branch

Photos From Cleveland Magazine’s Best of the East Party at Landerhaven

Photos: The Cavaliers Opened Their 2026 NBA Playoffs with a Win Against the Raptors