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Ohio Gubernatorial Candidate Rich Cordray's Social Media Campaign is Crushing It

Political campaigns are notoriously nasty and downright cruel. Often times, rather than focusing on what positive changes a candidate can bring to his or...

By BJ Colangelo Aug 21, 2018 12:38 pm

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Nickelodeon's 'Double Dare Live' is Coming to Cleveland to Make All Your Childhood Dreams Come True

We're not sure how much green slime is set to be involved with the live iteration of Nickelodeon's family-friendly game show classic Double Dare, but...

By Laura Morrison Aug 21, 2018 12:20 pm

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Rock Hall Now Offers Sensory-Friendly Resources for Patrons on the Autism Spectrum

Alabama Non-profit organization KultureCity, has made incredible strides for acceptance of those living on the Autism Spectrum, having provided inclusive resources for some of...

By BJ Colangelo Aug 21, 2018 11:17 am

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Bird Pulls Scooters From Cleveland as Talks Between City and Company Continue

Bird announced earlier today that it has voluntarily pulled all of its scooters out of Cleveland, a city not only unaccustomed to nice things,...

By Vince Grzegorek Aug 21, 2018 10:18 am

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American History Comedy Podcast 'The Dollop' is Coming to Cleveland Sept. 14

"Youuuuuu're listening to The Dollop," the bi-weekly American History Podcast begins. Every week, Dave Anthony reads a story to his friend Gareth Reynolds, who...

By BJ Colangelo Aug 20, 2018 4:52 pm

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More Drowning Deaths in Lake Erie Than Any Other Great Lake in 2018

So far this year 23 people have drowned in Lake Erie, the most of any of the Great Lakes. The latest incident occurred Friday...

By Laura Morrison Aug 20, 2018 3:24 pm

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The Truly Outrageous JemCon Invades Cleveland This Weekend

JemCon, the annual convention that celebrates the truly outrageous icon, Jem and the Holograms, invades Cleveland this weekend. The fashion dolls-turned-cartoon may have aired more than...

By BJ Colangelo Aug 20, 2018 2:29 pm

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Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Just Bought Four Vintage California Zephyr Railcars

Last week, the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad announced that it had acquired four vintage railcars from the original California Zephyr fleet. The purchase was...

By Sam Allard Aug 20, 2018 1:57 pm

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Netflix's 'Mindhunter' to Host an Open Casting Call at Beachland Ballroom Sept. 2

True crime junkies can rejoice, as the smash-hit Netflix show Mindhunter is coming to Cleveland looking for background extras for their second season filming. Set in...

By BJ Colangelo Aug 20, 2018 12:38 pm

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Video: Kevin Love Opens Up to Carson Daly About Mental Health on Today Show

This morning, Cleveland Cavalier Kevin Love appeared on the Today show speaking with former MTV VJ Carson Daly about his struggle with anxiety. Love...

By Laura Morrison Aug 20, 2018 11:19 am

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Speeding Driver High on Heroin Kills Woman in Downtown Cleveland — BAN ALL SCOOTERS NOW!!!

In one of the more flagrant misunderstandings of a news story in recent months, Cleveland.com and other local outlets have pounced upon a drug-induced...

By Sam Allard Aug 20, 2018 10:56 am

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Ohio Department of Transportation Reveals Distracted Driving Violations are Up 320 Percent

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has implemented a series of signs — about 50 in total — along the high-accident portions of a 17-mile...

By BJ Colangelo Aug 20, 2018 10:09 am

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New Approach Aims to Empower Ohio Foster Children, Create Stability

COLUMBUS, Ohio - The lives of some foster children in Ohio are becoming more stable, with a new approach to establishing permanency. Thirteen counties...

By Mary Kuhlman, Ohio News Service Aug 20, 2018 8:46 am

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Ohio State, Josh Gordon and "Culture" — The A to Z Podcast With Andre Knott and Zac Jackson

Andre and Zac discuss the impending Urban Meyer decision, the return* of Josh Gordon and the importance of culture in pro sports. Subscribe to...

By Vince Grzegorek Aug 20, 2018 8:43 am

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Cedar Lee Theatre is Playing 'The Blues Brothers' on Wednesday in Honor of Aretha Franklin

As we reported yesterday, "Queen of Soul," Aretha Franklin passed away at the age of 76. While her legacy will be remembered with a...

By BJ Colangelo Aug 17, 2018 3:47 pm

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With Pictures of Overdose Victims, Where Some See Awareness, Others Warn Against Public Shaming

Forty-three-year-old construction worker Eric Asher was driving through a parking lot in Canton last Friday when he noticed a man and a woman passed...

By BJ Colangelo Aug 17, 2018 2:31 pm

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Unmotivated Talent Don't Do Shit — The A to Z Podcast with Andre Knott and Zac Jackson

Andre and Zac dissect "Hard Knocks" and discuss the state of the Browns as they inch closer to the regular season. Subscribe to A...

By Vince Grzegorek Aug 17, 2018 1:39 pm

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The CleCast With Special Guest Jill Vedaa

Dan & Brian had the chance to sit down with the chef, co-owner, and co-founder of Salt+, Jill Vedaa. We talked with Jill about her...

By Vince Grzegorek Aug 17, 2018 1:26 pm

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Lorain is Basically Pawnee, At Least When It Comes to Raccoons

The New York Times has a good deep dive this morning on how the state of Ohio has squirreled away some $2.7 billion in its...

By Vince Grzegorek Aug 17, 2018 11:37 am

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You Can Tour the Veteran’s Memorial Bridge and Subway This Weekend

The Cuyahoga County’s Public Works Department department is once again hosting its one-day-a-year public tour of the Veteran’s Memorial Bridge and Subway station. This Saturday,...

By Laura Morrison Aug 17, 2018 11:34 am

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Thousands of Sticky Fingers to Invade Lakewood Saturday with the Return of Wing Crawl

Pillars of Lakewood is again dominating downtown Lakewood with its 12th Annual Wing Crawl this Saturday, shuttling wing enthusiasts across the city to taste...

By BJ Colangelo Aug 17, 2018 10:56 am

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