Listen to this articleBy Amaya Gentry Religion is more accessible than ever in the age of social media. Apps can remind believers to pray, and search engines can answer religious questions more quickly than traditional reference methods. During and after the COVID-19 pandemic, pastors also found many online ways to keep congregants connected to the […]
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Higher travel costs change summer plans
Listen to this articleBy Marissa Valentine As summer begins, Clevelanders make travel plans, whether by road or by air. Travel across the United States is increasing across various modes of transportation. According to AAA’s fuel price site, gas prices for regular unleaded in the greater Cleveland area range from $3.82 to $4.85 per gallon, fluctuating […]
Posted inHealth, National
As cyclospora illnesses surge to a record, Michigan officials eye lettuce as a possible cause
Listen to this articleMIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Infections from the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora are surging, with state-level data suggesting that 2026 is already the nation’s worst year for reported cases. More than 30 states have reported infections this year, and current data from them shows the number of infections surpassing […]
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US home prices hit an all-time high as sales slow and mortgage rates rise
Listen to this articleBy ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed in June, but a key measure of home prices climbed to an all-time high, adding to affordability challenges for prospective homebuyers. Existing home sales fell 2.4% last month from May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.09 million […]
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Donovan Mitchell signs 4-year, $273M extension with Cavaliers, who await LeBron James’ decision
Listen to this articleBy Joe Reedy AP Sports Writer The Cleveland Cavaliers have achieved one of their primary aims of the offseason while the wait continues on whether LeBron James will return to the franchise for a third time. The team announced Thursday that Donovan Mitchell has signed his four-year, $273 million contract extension. The seven-time […]
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Ebola death toll in Congo reaches 600, as new cases suspected in previously unaffected provinces
Listen to this articleJEAN-YVES KAMALE and JUSTIN KABUMBA KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — New suspected cases of Ebola have been reported in parts of Congo that were previously unaffected, the government said Thursday, as the death toll in the country’s latest Ebola outbreak reached 600. According to the Congolese health ministry, suspected cases have now been recorded in […]
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Magnolia Clubhouse offers mental health support
Listen to this articleBy Brittany Ervin Clubhouse model and impact Magnolia Clubhouse in Cleveland offers adults living with mental illness a place to find community, daily structure and support beyond traditional clinical care, according to its executive director, Dr. Lori D’Angelo. Located at 11101 Magnolia Drive, the clubhouse serves adults 18 and older regardless of […]
Posted inDevelopment, National
Ohio property tax fight continues as abolition effort shifts to 2027
Listen to this articleBy Brooke Adams Ohio’s debate over property taxes remains one of the state’s most closely watched political issues, with competing proposals advancing as an effort to eliminate property taxes shifts to 2027. The Committee to Abolish Ohio Property Taxes announced on June 5 that it will no longer seek a spot on […]
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Warrensville Heights Tiger Tects make ACE history
Listen to this articleMarissa Valentine The Warrensville Heights Tiger Tects made history on May 12 at the ACE Mentor Program Championship. In the ACE Mentorship Program’s 33-year history, no school had won the championship two years in a row. Founded in 1994, the ACE Mentor Program of America, through its award-winning afterschool program, introduces students […]
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Can Cleveland build safer surveillance without losing public trust?
Listen to this articleBy Ron Calhoun As Cleveland weighs whether to expand or renew public safety surveillance technology, the debate has moved beyond whether cameras can help solve crimes. Residents, advocates, and security researchers are asking a harder question: What safeguards should exist before the city builds a larger public safety network? The issue began […]
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Republican Gov. Mike DeWine wants Ohio to abolish the death penalty, saying it is not a deterrent
Listen to this articleBy Julie Carr and Patrick Aftoora-Orsagos (AP) COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Gov. Mike DeWine, who has repeatedly postponed executions over the past seven years, said that Ohio should abolish the death penalty, confirming his change of heart on the policy he helped write as a state legislator 45 years ago. DeWine, 79, […]
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Growing community at Vel’s Purple Oasis
Listen to this articleBy S. A. Lewis As a lifelong Cleveland resident, it pains me to admit that I was unaware of Vel’s Purple Oasis, a community garden in the University Circle neighborhood located at 10835 Frank Ave. This nonprofit community garden serves 700 to 800 families annually. Recently, I met with Vel Scott, founder […]
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Opinion: How Black reality TV is shaping mental health — and reinforcing old stereotypes
Listen to this articleIn 2025, model and former reality star Eva Marcille asked the crowd at the Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans what reality television shows they were watching. She got some common responses. “Love Island,” “Love and Hip-Hop,” “The Real Housewives” and “Basketball Wives” are a few of the reality television shows […]
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Cuyahoga County Veterans Service Commission opens new headquarters, expands services
Listen to this articleCuyahoga County officials and veteran leaders marked the April 24 opening of the Veterans Service Commission’s new headquarters, highlighting expanded services and improved access for veterans. A colorful “Welcome Vets” mural greets visitors inside the new 30,000-square-foot facility at 3950 Chester Ave. The headquarters consolidates services in one location and adds a […]
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Care, not cuffs: Breaking the cycle of incarceration
Listen to this articleAcross Ohio, law enforcement is changing how officers respond to help people who are experiencing a mental health crisis to avoid tragedies like Eleanor Bumpurs, Deborah Danner, Daniel Prude, and Tanisha Anderson, who died after an escalated conflict with the police. Since 2000, through the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training program, law […]
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Traffic Survey
Cleveland Traffic Safety Survey Your response will be included in our upcoming report to City Council. 1. How safe do you feel driving or walking on Cleveland streets compared to three years ago? More safe About the same Significantly less safe 2. Would you support amending the City Charter to allow automated speed/red-light cameras ONLY […]
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Legal Aid: Using rent escrow for repairs
Listen to this articleMany tenants are unaware of their rights when a landlord fails to make repairs to their property to keep it livable and safe. One option is a rent deposit, also known as rent escrow. “A tenant can use rent escrow and pay their rent to the Clerk of Court to protect themselves […]
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Faith: The law of seedtime and harvest
Listen to this articleGenesis 8:22 in the New Living Translation says, “As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease.” Many who have planted a seed know that there are certain actions, along with the passage of time, that are required for it […]
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Debate over Bibb priorities on Nextdoor
Listen to this articleResidents on Nextdoor, a social network designed for neighborhoods, are sharply divided over Mayor Justin Bibb’s priorities, with debate centering on city spending, public safety and the future of Burke Lakefront Airport. To read the comments, join Nextdoor online. Posts reviewed for this article show a mix of frustration, support and skepticism […]
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Data shows many adults don’t get enough sleep
Listen to this articleBy Russell Zhang Cleveland ranks among the most sleep-deprived cities in the country as about 33% of U.S. adults do not get enough sleep, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and a report by WJW Fox 8 report. Lack of sleep negatively affects both mental and physical health and […]
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Ohio Aging Compass centralizes resources
Listen to this articleCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio officials launched a new online platform designed to simplify how older residents and their families find care, services, and data, after years of complaints from residents and caregivers that aging resources were hard to find. Gov. Mike DeWine made the announcement on May 1 at a news conference. […]
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Clevelanders share stories of starting over
Listen to this articleIn a culture that suggests adults should feel settled and fulfilled by their 30s or 40s, needing a reset can feel like a personal failure. But in a city shaped by reinvention and resilience, Clevelanders understand that starting over is rarely glamorous. More often, it is the gritty work of rebuilding after […]
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East 55th street Penn Square Norfolk Southern bridge mural conceptual approved
Listen to this articleCleveland’s Penn Square could soon become a brighter neighborhood gateway under a proposed mural project for the Norfolk Southern bridge. During a design review meeting, project representatives Joe Lanzilotta from Land Studio and Niraj Naik of MidTown presented plans to remove the deteriorated Health Tech Corridor mural, remediate the bridge and replace […]
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Missing Person Resources
Listen to this articleIf someone is missing, call 911 now. Then file a report with your local police. There is no waiting period to report a missing child. Immediate Actions Call 911 if there is any immediate danger. File a missing person report with local law enforcement. Request the case number and confirm entry into […]
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Kamron Bennifield launches his music career with debut single ‘Pretty Nice’
Listen to this articleKonner Hines Campus Creatives is a new series highlighting student artists, musicians, performers and other creatives across the greater Cleveland area who are building their craft inside and outside the classroom. This week’s featured artist is Kamron Bennifield, an acting major in Baldwin Wallace University’s acting program who is stepping into the […]
