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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

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

News & Views

After Bobby George Threatened to Sue Online Critics, CWRU’s First Amendment Clinic Stepped In

“Mr. George isn’t the only one with constitutional rights,” a First Amendment lawyer wrote in response to cease and desist letters from the TownHall owner’s attorney.

by Mark Oprea November 20, 2025November 21, 2025

Cleveland News

Cleveland Police Chief Says Officers ‘Actively Investigating’ Recent Rash of Car Break-Ins

“I haven’t seen it at this level in a very long time.” Ward 3 councilman Kerry McCormack told Scene “What’s left out of this conversation is my residents who deserve a safe place to live. Where is their peace?”

by Mark Oprea October 3, 2025October 3, 2025

News & Views

After Lawsuit, Cleveland Maintains It Had Right to Close Play Bar & Grill After September 7 Shooting

“Use every dept to shut this place down,” Mayor Bibb wrote in a text message September 7. “If we get sued, we get sued.”

by Mark Oprea October 2, 2025October 2, 2025

News & Views

Co-Owner of Flats Bar Boarded Up by Bibb Says Establishment Had Nothing to Do With Mass Shooting

“Mayor Justin Bibb made the decision [to close Play] without no investigation,” said co-owner David Hill

by Mark Oprea September 8, 2025September 9, 2025

News & Views

‘I’ll Fucking Kill You’: Joe Jones Accused of Threatening Coworker; City Council to Vote on Censure in September

“You should know that, but for the fact that you are an elected official, in any other workplace setting you would likely be let go,” Council President Blaine Griffin said

by Mark Oprea August 14, 2025August 22, 2025