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The Cavaliers' New Uniforms Haven't Exactly Been Well-Received

LeBron James officially modeled one of the Cavaliers' new uniforms earlier this week. And ever since photos of the fresh jerseys were introduced last month,...

By Brett Zelman Aug 18, 2017 3:22 pm

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MTV's Hit Series Catfish Comes to Cleveland

MTV's Catfish, a show dedicated to publicly exposing people for getting played via online dating, announced an upcoming trip to Cleveland: This hit series...

By Julie Ciotola Aug 18, 2017 1:03 pm

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Weary Polensek Grills Council, But November Q Deal Referendum Unlikely

Cleveland City Council met Wednesday afternoon. It was the legislative body's final meeting before September 18, but four councilpeople — Mike Polensek, Zack Reed, Jeff...

By Sam Allard Aug 18, 2017 12:48 pm

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You Can Now Help Name Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's New Baby Giraffe

After welcoming a new baby giraffe into the world last week, the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo announced today how the public can help pick his name....

By Julie Ciotola Aug 18, 2017 11:14 am

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71-year-old Nun Carjacked at Gunpoint in Cleveland

A nun was carjacked in the Collinwood neighborhood yesterday. The 71-year-old member of the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland had arrived home from the store and...

By Laura Morrison Aug 18, 2017 11:01 am

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With Final Approval, FirstEnergy to Continue Receiving More Than $600 Million in Subsidies

After several years of ongoing debate and a formal decision last fall, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has given final approval to more than...

By Eric Sandy Aug 18, 2017 9:21 am

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Red Panda Brothers Born at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Two red panda brothers were recently born at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, officials said today. The fuzzy pair remains cozy inside their exhibit's nesting box,...

By Laura Morrison Aug 17, 2017 4:12 pm

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Is the Football Team More Important than our Country? — The A to Z Podcast With Andre Knott and Zac Jackson

How should coaches respond to players who want to protest the National Anthem? How was Hue Jackson's response at a recent press conference? Dre and...

By Sam Allard Aug 17, 2017 3:26 pm

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Citing Charlottesville Violence, Group Backs Off Plans to Protest Confederate Flag Sales at Lorain County Fair

The Lorain County Fair Board has announced that it will not prohibit the sale of Confederate flags at the fair next week, raising concerned responses from...

By Eric Sandy Aug 17, 2017 2:07 pm

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Willoughby South High School Will Drop Confederate "Rebel" Mascot

Fox 8 has reported that the Willoughby-Eastlake School District has dropped its controversial "Rebel" mascot, or at least that the school will modify the way...

By Sam Allard Aug 17, 2017 12:21 pm

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Cleveland Clinic Says 2018 Gala Won't Be at Mar-a-Lago

The Cleveland Clinic has announced that the hospital's 2018 fundraiser gala will not take place at the Donald Trump-owned Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach,...

By Sam Allard Aug 17, 2017 11:56 am

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Robots Have Quietly Become Ohio’s Booming Workforce

Over the last decade or so, automated labor has grown as a robust presence throughout the state and its impact is starting to be more...

By Marcus Gilmer Aug 17, 2017 9:02 am

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Sylvester Stallone to Film New Action Movie at Ohio State Reformatory

The infamous Ohio State Reformatory, used during the filming of The Shawshank Redemption, will soon host Sylvester Stallone and crew for the making of Escape...

By Julie Ciotola Aug 16, 2017 4:18 pm

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Cedar Point Announces New Record-Breaking Hybrid Coaster for 2018

Goodbye, Mean Streak. Earlier today, Cedar Point announced a new roller coaster, Steel Vengeance, would take the Mean Streak's place at the park next...

By Zach Zelman Aug 16, 2017 3:07 pm

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Try This One Weird Trick to Get Your Friends and Family to Vote in Cleveland's Primaries

Cleveland is burbling with the excitement of an upcoming Mayoral election. Before the primaries on September 12, voters will have ample opportunity to see at...

By Sam Allard Aug 16, 2017 2:32 pm

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Backwards Swastikas Spray-Painted on Lakewood Resident's Driveway

A Lakewood man shared a photo this morning on Facebook of two swastikas spray-painted onto his neighbor's driveway. The symbols were painted backwards. Lakewood police...

By Eric Sandy Aug 16, 2017 11:24 am

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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Offers First Look At New Baby Giraffe

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo recently welcomed a new baby giraffe, who was hidden from public display to allow bonding time with his mother. Today, the zoo...

By Julie Ciotola Aug 16, 2017 11:03 am

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Let's Check In (Briefly) With the 2018 Ohio Governor's Race

This week's issue of Scene is on streets right this very moment, and you should indulge your senses in Sam Allard's compendium of Cleveland mayoral candidates...

By Eric Sandy Aug 16, 2017 10:52 am

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Candy Thieves Pepper Spray b.a. Sweetie Employees to Make Escape

Last Monday, a couple wandered into b.a. Sweetie Candy Company Inc. in need of candy. But rather than select their sweets and head to a...

By Laura Morrison Aug 15, 2017 8:12 pm

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(At Least) Three More Cleveland Mayoral Forums on Tap Before End of August

As the summer election season draws to its climax, and as early voting has begun, three events have been scheduled for the rest of August...

By Sam Allard Aug 15, 2017 1:11 pm

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Canton Man Loses His Mind After His McDonald's Order Took 'Too Long': Video

A Summit County woman captured incredible video of a man creating a fairly dangerous situation after his chicken sandwich order was taking too long at...

By Eric Sandy Aug 15, 2017 12:36 pm

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