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Cuyahoga County’s Controversial Downtown Safety Patrol Unit Gets New Name, Expanded Countywide Focus

The changes come along with a new chase policy following the deaths of two innocent bystanders in recent months.

by Mark Oprea November 7, 2025November 7, 2025

Cleveland News

A Vacant CVS Drew Nikki Hudson’s Ire as a Resident. Now, She’ll Pick Up the Fight as a Councilmember

With ongoing legal battles and updated plans for the site, Hudson still doesn’t want a gas station. She prefers a fire station, while Tanmay Shah hopes for a grocery store.

by Mark Oprea November 7, 2025November 7, 2025

Cleveland News

“They Don’t Want to See This Type of Change at City Hall”: Tanmay Shah On Verge of City Council Upset

The Democratic socialist leads by just seven votes after Tueday’s election in his bid to unseat incumbent Danny Kelly.

by Mark Oprea November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

Cleveland News

Austin Davis, Nikki Hudson Join Incumbents in City Council Election Wins; Tanmay Shah Leading Danny Kelly in Race Too Close to Call

Mike Polensek and Richard Starr survived in the two incumbent-on-incumbent races.

by Vince Grzegorek November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

Cleveland News

Amidst Feelings of Betrayal and Hope, Cleveland’s Leather Annual Weekend (CLAW) Leaves Its Namesake City

CLAW announced that the 2026 event was moving to Columbus after they were unable to book a contract with any Cleveland-area hotels or venues.

by Ken Schneck, The Buckeye Flame November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

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Here Are Pantries Where You Can Find Food in Cleveland During the SNAP Freeze

Trump has promised to reinstate “partial” food stamp payouts this month. Here’s where you can grab groceries in the meantime.

by Mark Oprea November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

Cleveland News

Trumbull County Sheriff Will Now Lead Investigation Into Cleveland Woman’s Restraint Death

Amid criticism by the family of Tasha Grant and calls for an independent probe, the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department changed its stance

by Brittany Hailer, The Marshall Project, Mark Puente, The Marshall Project and Doug Livingston, The Marshall Project - Cleveland November 3, 2025November 3, 2025

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Northeast Ohio Coalition Pledges $650,000 in Food Funding With SNAP Benefits Still Up in Air

But it’s a drop in the bucket compared to the $37 million a month the federal government spends on benefits in Cuyahoga County.

by Mark Oprea October 31, 2025October 31, 2025

News & Views

With SNAP Benefit Freeze, Clevelanders Face Question of How to Feed Themselves, and Their Pets

Pet pantries told Scene they’re already giving out more donations in 2025 than in 2024. Many owners have already and will soon turn to animal shelters and say, “I can’t afford my pet anymore.”

by Mark Oprea October 31, 2025October 31, 2025

Cleveland News

The Case Against the Case Against Rebecca Maurer

City Council leadership, the political establishment, and Cleveland.com have conspired to rob the city of its most effective local legislator.

by Sam Allard October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

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Former WCSB DJs Get a Showcase at Happy Dog Every Friday in November After Station Shutdown

“Save College Radio”, a weekly DJ series, will act as a landing pad for program hosts cut off by Cleveland State’s decision earlier this month.

by Mark Oprea October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

Cleveland News

Cleveland Approves Speed Reduction on Lake Avenue to 30 MPH

“Every 5 mph increase in speed can be deadly. Even just that 5 mph reduction in speed can have a significant outcome,” said Ward 15 Councilwoman Jenny Spencer.

by Mark Oprea October 29, 2025October 29, 2025

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Cuyahoga County’s Controversial Downtown Safety Patrol Unit Gets New Name, Expanded Countywide Focus

A Vacant CVS Drew Nikki Hudson’s Ire as a Resident. Now, She’ll Pick Up the Fight as a Councilmember

“They Don’t Want to See This Type of Change at City Hall”: Tanmay Shah On Verge of City Council Upset

Austin Davis, Nikki Hudson Join Incumbents in City Council Election Wins; Tanmay Shah Leading Danny Kelly in Race Too Close to Call

Amidst Feelings of Betrayal and Hope, Cleveland’s Leather Annual Weekend (CLAW) Leaves Its Namesake City

Here Are Pantries Where You Can Find Food in Cleveland During the SNAP Freeze

Trumbull County Sheriff Will Now Lead Investigation Into Cleveland Woman’s Restraint Death

Northeast Ohio Coalition Pledges $650,000 in Food Funding With SNAP Benefits Still Up in Air

With SNAP Benefit Freeze, Clevelanders Face Question of How to Feed Themselves, and Their Pets

The Case Against the Case Against Rebecca Maurer

Former WCSB DJs Get a Showcase at Happy Dog Every Friday in November After Station Shutdown

Cleveland Approves Speed Reduction on Lake Avenue to 30 MPH

Photos: The Kurents Chased Away Winter at the 2026 Cleveland Kurentovanje

Photos: Clevelanders Streaked Around Huntington Bank Field at the 2026 Cupid’s Undie Run

Photos From the New Year’s Eve 2026 Celebration at Windows on the River

Photos From Rec2Connect’s 11th Annual Celebrity Bartending Fundraiser at Collison Bend Brewery