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09/10/2025

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09/10/2025

The statewide water conservation program H2Ohio funded wetlands restoration projects across northwest Ohio. But with less funds, some conservationists worry progress will stall.

The statewide water conservation program H2Ohio funded wetlands restoration projects across northwest Ohio. But with less funds, some conservationists worry progress will stall.

09/10/2025

Cleveland’s theater district might not exist today if Oliver “Pudge” Henkel hadn't discovered a legal loophole to delay demolition of the State and Ohio theaters in the early 1970s. He spent the next five decades championing the city's theater district.

The prominent attorney fought to keep the lights on in Playhouse Square. He died on August 25.

09/10/2025

The Cleveland Browns are once again facing questions at kicker. Rookie Andre Szmyt missed two crucial kicks in his NFL debut; an extra point that would have tied the game, and a 36-yard field goal that could have won it. The Browns ended up losing their season opener to Cincinnati, 17–16.

Commentator Terry Pluto talks about the Browns' continued kicking struggles after rookie Andre Szmyt missed two kicks in the season opener.

09/10/2025

Cleveland Metropolitan School District CEO Warren Morgan said Tuesday a decision might not come until early next year, or beyond, on which schools the district will move to close and consolidate with others as the district faces major pressures around enrollment and finances.

It's still not clear exactly when the Cleveland Metropolitan School District will make a decision on which schools to close and consolidate, but it might not happen until 2026 or beyond.

09/10/2025

The Ohio Legislature is inching closer to its first deadline for Congressional redistricting, at the end of the month, and the majority caucus has mostly been mum. But Democratic lawmakers, who hold superminorities in the Ohio House and Senate, unveiled their own redrawn map Tuesday morning.

The Ohio Legislature is inching closer to its first deadline for Congressional redistricting at the end of the month, and the majority caucuses have mostly been mum.

09/10/2025

Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb is warning that Cuyahoga County’s safety-net hospital, MetroHealth System, could “go out of business” if federal Medicaid cuts go through. MetroHealth System spokesperson Rita Andolsen said she had no comment on Bibb's interview, but that the system has no plans to close.

Mayor Justin Bibb shared his concerns in an interview with Politico.

09/10/2025

Conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ people is now banned in Cuyahoga County after council unanimously passed the measure, becoming the first county in Ohio to do so. LGBTQ+ advocates say conversion therapy, the practice of attempting to alter a person's sexual orientation or gender identity, is harmful to youth.

Cuyahoga is now the first county in Ohio to ban conversion therapy.

09/10/2025

Cleveland Heights residents on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to recall Mayor Kahlil Seren, the first elected mayor in the city’s history.

Cleveland Heights residents voted overwhelmingly to recall Mayor Kahlil Seren in Tuesday's primary.

09/10/2025

Morgan was appointed interim mayor following former Mayor Brandon King's indictment on theft in office and other charges. Shabazz was appointed mayor following King's conviction.

Morgan received 78% of the vote in her first electoral campaign.

09/10/2025

Incumbents handily secured their spots in the November general election after a Tuesday's primary with few surprises. Voters whittled down the candidate pool to two per ward.

Cleveland City Council incumbents, including the recently reprimanded Joe Jones, handily secured their spots in the November general election after Tuesday's primary election. Jones nearly doubled the vote of his general election opponent, Juanita Brent.