Mark Oprea, Author at Cleveland Scene

Eyeing Easy Re-election, Chris Ronayne Promises Growth for Cuyahoga County in Second Term

“I’ve fought good fights. Some we win, some we lose,” Ronayne told Scene. “But I can always look at myself in the mirror and say I’m fighting for the people.”

by Mark Oprea February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

News & Views

Some Cleveland Rideshare Workers on Edge After Two Lyft Drivers Murdered in Two Days

Police say there’s no indication the incidents are related at this time. An arrest has been made in connection to one shooting.

by Mark Oprea February 11, 2026February 11, 2026

Music News

Brothers Lounge Drops All Future Hardcore and Punk Shows Following String of Damage

“Ninety-nine percent of those bands and their crowds are good people. But there are just more bad actors in that particular crowd,” said a manager citing recent incidents.

by Mark Oprea February 6, 2026February 9, 2026

News & Views

Burke Airport, Which Loses $1 Million a Year, Makes Most of Its Revenue From Parking

City Hall officials told City Council there’s both financial and moral reasons to shutter the airport.

by Mark Oprea February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

Cleveland News

Local ICE Awareness Trainings Gain Steam as Northeast Ohio Activists Brace For More Raids

“We’ve seen very, very clearly what trouble somebody can get into when holding a phone and helping somebody up off the sidewalk,” one activist said.

by Mark Oprea February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

News & Views

Cleveland City Council Passes Tanisha’s Law, Creating Community Crisis Response Department

Anderson’s family has for years pressed for a solution.

by Mark Oprea February 3, 2026February 4, 2026

News & Views

Hundreds of Clevelanders Protest ICE at Public Square on National Shutdown Day

“People are being shot down in the middle of the streets. We got to do what we have to do to make change,” said one attendee.

by Mark Oprea January 30, 2026February 11, 2026

Cleveland News

Cleveland Small Businesses Participate in National Shutdown Day With Closures, Donations, Messages of Solidarity

“What is going on today in this country is beyond disappointing – it’s heartbreaking.”

by Mark Oprea January 30, 2026January 30, 2026

News & Views

Cleveland’s Aggressively Going After More Nuisance Properties Thanks to New Laws, Officials Say

“The numbers speak for themselves. If you want to terrorize your neighbors, if you want to terrorize your street, there’s gonna be a price to pay,” said Mike Polensek.

by Mark Oprea January 29, 2026January 29, 2026