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  • 2026 planning data book shows how Cuyahoga County compares to its peers

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    CUYAHOGA COUNTY, Ohio — The Cuyahoga County Planning Commission has put out their county planning data book for 2026, in which they examine the county and 10 others in the Midwest on a variety of categories.

    What You Need To Know

    • The Cuyahoga County Planning Commission’s county planning data book compares the county to several of its peers

    • It looks at a variety of categories, including economy, housing, health and more

    • The county performed well in some areas, such as the number of primary care physicians, and less so in others, such as air quality

    The categories within the data book include demographics, economy, housing, environment, transportation and health, and the 10 peer counties to which Cuyahoga is being compared are:

    • Allegheny County in Pennsylvania
    • Erie County in New York
    • Franklin County in Ohio
    • Hamilton County in Ohio
    • Hennepin County in Minnesota
    • Jefferson County in Kentucky
    • Marion County in Indiana
    • Milwaukee County in Wisconsin
    • Monroe County in New York
    • Wayne County in Michigan

    “This report provides a comprehensive overview of key indicators shaping the County’s future, where we have achieved success, and where we need to focus more attention,” said Mary Cierebiej, executive director of the planning commission, in a message inside the report. “This Data Book offers valuable insights into the planning and policy decisions needed to advance Cuyahoga County, building on the amazing work already underway in our communities.”

    Of the 11 counties being compared, Cuyahoga was the fourth most populous county in 2024, behind Hennepin (third), Franklin (second) and Wayne (first). The total population for Cuyahoga County was listed at more than 1.24 million.

    This is even as the report notes the county’s population has seen a decline of more than 36,000 people between 2015 and 2024. That’s nearly 3% of the current population total.

    Cuyahoga is at the bottom of the pack for population loss, though Milwaukee had a higher percentage change at -3.2%.

    Cuyahoga County’s median age also skews older than the peer counties, beaten only by Allegheny and Erie. The median age in Cuyahoga County is 40.4. The county with the youngest median age is Marion at 34.6.

    As far as race and ethnicity, the county is 55.8% white, 28.5% Black, 7.5% Hispanic, 4.1% multiracial, 3.6% Asian and .5% other.

    The gross domestic product (GDP) of Cuyahoga County was $104.36 billion as of 2023, landing it in fifth place among peer counties.

    As far as tracking the number of physical businesses that opened, the book includes data for 2022. In Cuyahoga County, they note that 2,774 establishments were created in 2022. That’s the fifth most when compared to the peer counties.

    In Cuyahoga County, the industry with the highest percentage of jobs was education and health services with 25.6%, followed by trade transportation utilities at 18.3%

    The county came in third for annual payroll amount in 2023, at $47.91 billion. It was beaten only by Hennepin and Allegheny. However, the median household income in the county for 2024 was among the lowest, at $65,974. The only county lower was Wayne at $59,294.

    Cuyahoga County’s unemployment rate left it in the middle of the pack, at 3.9%. The percentage of people living below the poverty level in 2024 was 14.7%. This number was 21.6% for children.

    For housing, Cuyahoga County ranked second for the total number of units at 615,292 in 2024, behind Wayne’s 810,469. However, Cuyahoga County was also one of the worst for vacancy rates, at 10.3%.

    The median year homes were built in the county is 1957.

    It’s not a good picture for air quality in Cuyahoga County, with only 33.1% of days being considered good, with an Air Quality Index of 0-50. A total of 64.7% of days were considered moderate (AQI 51-100) and 2.2% were considered unhealthy for sensitive groups (AQI 101-150).

    Cuyahoga County fell in the middle of the group for average commute time at 22.9 minutes. When it comes to public transit, the county earned a transit performance score of 5.5, the second highest. This comes from AllTransit from the Center for Neighborhood Technologies, using various metrics.

    The county rated second-worst for bridge conditions, with 67 deficient bridges out of a total 772 (8.7%).

    Perhaps unsurprisingly, given the number of medical facilities in the area, Cuyahoga County was second for the number of primary care physicians, with 1,390 in total and 111.3 per 100,000 people in 2022.

    The county’s life expectancy sits at 75.4, at seventh place in the list.

    “Understanding these trends is critical as we work together to strengthen economic opportunities, improve health outcomes, and ensure equitable access to housing and other resources,” Cierebiej said in the report. “We hope this report serves as a resource for informed decisionmaking and collaborative action at all levels and across a variety of entities.”

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  • Importance of exercise for heart disease patients

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    CLEVELAND — Exercise being good for your health is common knowledge, but for some, no amount of exercise can prevent heart disease.

    But doctors say that’s no reason to stop.

    What You Need To Know

    • Exercise cannot always prevent disease but it’s still beneficial for those with heart disease

    • People who exercised before heart surgery have much better recovery

    • Two years after heart surgery, man is competing in state swim championship

    Duane Grassell has been swimming competitively since he was a teenager.

    “I got top 10 for the 200 fly when the year I turned 64,” he said.

    But that stopped three years ago when he started having chest discomfort in the pool. Grassell was starting to slow down, and he didn’t know why.

    “I was a heart attack waiting to happen,” Grassell said.

    He had clogged arteries and needed open heart surgery. He was told to stop swimming until it was fixed.

    “There are some things that are outside of your control… family history, your genetics is very strong,’’ Dr. Joseph Lahorra, cardiothoracic surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic.

    He performed a quintuple bypass on Grassell. He said for some, no amount of eating right, exercise or healthy lifestyle can prevent heart disease.

    He said even though exercise may not always prevent heart disease, it is still beneficial.

    “Patients who have a baseline of exercise, they bounce back much quicker. You do it to try to prevent these problems, but maybe as important, maybe more important is that when you do have this problem, you are fit and ready to go,” Lahorra said.

    Lahorra said exercise doesn’t have to be at a competitive level, even walking is sufficient. But that wasn’t enough for Grassell.

    “It was very depressing. Because I’m not a couch potato, but I had to become one for a few months,” Grassell said.

    It’s been two years since Grassell had heart surgery. He is now 68-years-old.

    “I don’t measure myself against other people. I measure against the clock,” said Grassell, who swims at least 40 laps every other day and will be competing in the U.S. masters state championship in March.

    His next goal is to compete at a national event at age 70.

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  • Feb 2026: A Black History Moment From ClevelandUrbanNews.Com: Barack Obama is the first Black President, and Michelle Obama the country’s first Black first lady..Kamala Harris is the first Black vice president of America…

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    By Kathy Wray Coleman, editor-in-chief, associate publisher. Coleman is a Black Cleveland activist, community organizer and digital and social media journalist who trained at the Call and Post Newspaper in Cleveland, Ohio for 17 years. Tel: (216) 659-0473 Email: editor@clevelandurbannews.com

    CLEVELAND URBAN NEWS.COM-CLEVELAND, Ohio- February 2026 is Black History Month, so let’s talk a little bit about Black history. Do we really know the true history of the plight of African Americans and their African ancestors?

    We know without reservation that former president Barack Obama is the first Black president of the United States of America and Michelle Obama is the first Black first lady. And we know that Former Vice President Kamala Harris is the first Black vice president in the U.S., Loyd Austin is the nation’s first Black secretary of defense and Ketanji Brown Jackson,a Biden appointee, is the first Black female U.S. Supreme Court justice.

    Closer to home, we recognize and remember some of the true greats that have touched the lives of Clevelanders. They include the late Carl B. Stokes, the first Black mayor of a major American city, whom Cleveland voters elected in 1967. Stokes later held the post under former president Bill Clinton of U.S. Ambassador to Seychelles and was a Cleveland Municipal Court judge. His older brother, the late Louis Stokes, was the first Black congressman from Ohio and led the 11th congressional district until his retirement in 1998.

    The late Stephanie Tubbs Jones, of Cleveland, was the first Black Cuyahoga County prosecutor. She followed Stokes to Congress and was the first Black woman in Congress from Ohio. But how much do we really know about Black history, particularly since eurocentric-curricula dominate teaching in elementary and secondary schools across the country, and in our institutions of higher learning?

    History reveals that Black people were enslaved initially by Black people in Africa and then sold to be brought to America for further slavery to work our fields and to perform other subservient measures. But remember that it was White men who brought our ancestors to America in chains.

    The aftermath of those chains still plagues the Black community in various ways, including through high unemployment, disproportionate incarcerations of Black men and women, and underfunded public school districts that serve majority Black and poor children, among other systemic problems.

    Blacks have long contributed to the greatness of America.

    The very first Black killed in a major American war was a Black man named Crispus Attucks, who died in the Revolutionary War. Hundreds of  Black soldiers were among the casualties at Bunker Hill.

    Blacks were at one time, if not even now in some situations, counted as 3/5 of a person. And while the slavery of Blacks is not mentioned in the Constitution, it is implicated under the fourth Amendment, which demands equal protection under the law for members of a protected class like Black people, and women.

    President Abraham Lincoln’s executive order of the Emancipation Proclamation did not start the American Civil War, but it help to end it. President Lincoln was a Republican, as was Civil Rights activist and historian Frederick Douglas.

    Jim Crow laws kept Blacks traditionally enslaved and the Ku Klux Klan was started in part because racist Whites wanted to keep former slaves in line and were angry that slavery had ended in the official sense. The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s served to stop the Jim Crow laws. King gave his life to better America, and the national holiday named in his honor, a holiday celebrated on the third Monday in January of each year, is well deserved.

    The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed by Democratic President Lyndon B. Johnson, with some saying he did so solely under threat of an override veto. Still, Johnson pushed the federal act  through Congress, with help from Dr. King, and a host of others including Civil Rights advocates and protesters, who were routinely beaten by police and brutally murdered.

    What will children in our schools be taught this month about Black history? Will it be that Michael Jackson was a great man? How do we define greatness? Do we forgive flaws? Yes we can. Pop singer Michael Jackson knew his craft, and was truly a great musician loved worldwide.

    Legendary singer Nat King Cole, boxing legend Muhammad Ali, poet Maya Angelou, Malcolm X, pop icon Michael Jackson, and the Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr. are also among Black notables, as are the following:

    -Native Clevelander Garrett A. Morgan invented the traffic light and gas mask

    -George Crum was the inventor of the potato chip

    -Frederick McKinley Jones invented the refrigeration unit for trucks

    -Dr. Patricia Bath invented laser eye surgery for cataract removal

    -Thomas L. Jennings invented dry-cleaning products

    -Hiram Revels (R-MS) was the first Black in Congress as a U.S. senator

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  • Cavaliers beat Hornets 118-113 for 7th straight victory

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    CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Donovan Mitchell scored 13 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter and the streaking Cleveland Cavaliers held off the Charlotte Hornets 118-113 on Friday night for their seventh straight victory and 12th win in 13 games.

    What You Need To Know

    • The Cleveland Cavaliers held off the Charlotte Hornets 118-113 for their seventh straight victory Friday night

    • Donovan Mitchell scored 13 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter

    • The Cavs will be at Oklahoma City on Sunday

    Jared Allen had 25 points and 14 rebounds and James Harden added 18 points and eight assists for the Cavaliers.

    Charlotte’s Kon Knueppel finished with 33 points on seven 3-pointers, giving him 193 made 3s for the season — the second most in NBA history by a rookie. Keegan Murray holds the record with 206 set in the 2022-23 season.

    LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller each had 18 points and rookie Ryan Kalkbrenner added 12 points and 13 rebounds for Charlotte.

    Miller’s and-one layup off a no-look feed from Ball cut Cleveland’s lead to four with a minute remaining, but Mitchell made a short jumper and four free throws in the final 40 seconds to seal the win.

    The Cavaliers built a 14-point lead in the second quarter and looked like they were preparing to break the game open, but Knueppel began to heat up, finishing with four 3s and 16 points in the first half to cut Cleveland’s lead in to six. Charlotte took the lead late in the third quarter behind three more Knueppel 3s.

    But Mitchell began to take over with his physical play. He got to the line 13 times and made 12 free throws.

    Charlotte played without suspended forwards Miles Bridges and Moussa Diabate and Grant Williams, who sat out with knee injury management forcing them to play younger, less experienced players in the frontcourt.

    The Cavaliers outscored the Hornets 50-28 in the paint.

    The Hornets have now lost three of their last four games after winning nine straight games just before the All-Star break.

    Up next

    Cavaliers: At Oklahoma City on Sunday.

    Hornets: At Washington on Sunday night.

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  • Cleveland Browns announce new coordinators

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    BEREA, Ohio — Late last month, the Cleveland Browns announced they hired Todd Monken as the new head coach, replacing Kevin Stefanski, who was fired on Jan. 5, the day after Cleveland finished a 5-12 season.

    But a football team is a lot more than just the head coach. Now, the team has announced its three coordinators for 2026.

    What You Need To Know

    • The Cleveland Browns have named three individuals as coordinators for 2026

    • They are Travis Switzer, Mike Rutenberg and Byron Storer

    • The team hired Todd Monken as the new head coach last month

    “You’re always looking for coaches that never forget that we have a job for our players,” Monken said. “That’s first and foremost, and our job is to maximize our players’ measurable skill set. I always say to aspire to be the best coach they’ve ever had.”

    For the position of offensive coordinator, they are bringing in Travis Switzer, who spent nine seasons with the Baltimore Ravens. Monken had spent his previous three seasons as the offensive coordinator with Baltimore.

    “He was our run game coordinator, and that’s where it all starts with your ability to run the football,” Monken said in the release. “So, he’s ready for this challenge. He’s intentional, he’s intelligent and he can teach.”

    For the position of defensive coordinator, they’re adding Mike Rutenberg, a coach with 14 years of experience in the league.

    “He’d been in a similar system, but not the exact system because Jim (Schwartz) was unique,” Monken said in the release. “And they can say attacking style, but then there’s attacking style, which is what they’ve done here up front. And I think that background of being a four-down attacking style, but not exact, (and) to add some things that they had done before that I thought would mesh really well with the current staff, was a big part of that. And I thought his energy, his ability to teach, his juice, I mean, it popped. It was what I was looking for.”

    Finally, for special teams coordinator, the Browns will have Byron Storer. He’d been with the Green Bay Packers for four seasons and has 12 years coaching experience in the NFL.

    “First off, his journey – going to Cal, playing special teams little bit in the NFL, into coaching, out of coaching and into the business world, then back into coaching. Being with one of the best special teams to ever do it in Rich Bisaccia. Matt LaFleur just absolutely standing on the table for him was huge,” Monken said in the release. “Unbelievable presentation when we interviewed him, he was more than ready. It was obvious when I got done interviewing him that we had to have him here.”

    Earlier this month, Defensive Coordinator Jim Schwartz resigned from the position after three seasons.

    Schwartz has led one of the league’s top defenses over the past three seasons but was upset about being passed over for the head coach job, after many thought he was the favorite to replace Kevin Stefanski.

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  • Trump announces $10 million for economic recovery in East Palestine

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    EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — President Donald Trump, in a Thursday evening social media post, said his administration is providing $10 million, through the Economic Development Administration, toward economic recovery in East Palestine, Ohio.

    What You Need To Know

    • President Donald Trump made a social media post in which he said his administration is providing $10 million for economic recovery in East Palestine Ohio

    • He said the money is being provided through the Economic Development Administration

    • Republican Ohio Sen. Jon Husted shared the post on X, thanking the president

    The town was thrust into the national spotlight on Feb. 3, 2023, when a Norfolk Southern train derailed in the area.

    Fearing the chemicals inside these containers would explode, officials performed a “controlled burn,” sending a massive plume of smoke into the sky.

    In the aftermath, the town has received multiple presidential visits, including Trump and Former President Joe Biden.

    “We want to see East Palestine grow, flourish, and be able to take advantage of our now BOOMING Economy,” Trump’s post reads. “It was horrible what was allowed to happen there, and we are with you for the LONG HAUL. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”


    Republican Ohio Sen. Jon Husted shared the post on X, thanking the president.

    “Thank you, Mr. President, for not forgetting East Palestine,” he said. “I look forward to working with you to make sure this community is stronger than ever.”

    Spectrum News 1 has reached out to the Economic Development Administration for more information.

    You can view a timeline of the East Palestine train derailment and subsequent developments below:

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  • City of Cleveland, DOJ file joint motion to terminate consent decree

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    CLEVELAND, Ohio — Cleveland’s Consent Decree may finally come to an end 10 years after it was implemented in order to reform the Cleveland Division of Police (CDP) and ensure constitutional policing.

    The City of Cleveland and United States Department of Justice (DOJ) have jointly filed a motion to terminate the decree after what the city said in a press release has been 10 “years of sustained progress and commitment to constitutional policing in the Division of Police.”

    What You Need To Know

    • Cleveland and the U.S. Department of Justice are looking to terminate the Consent Decree that’s been in place since 2015

    • Both the city and DOJ said the department has made significant improvements in the intervening years

    • The city will provide updates as the process moves forward

    “Cleveland’s Consent Decree began during a painful time in our city’s history. Our community’s courage and persistence shaped this reform process, and its engagement made progress possible,” Mayor Justin Bibb said in the release. “Today, reforms in Cleveland are self-sustaining, compliance has become culture, accountability is locally embedded, and local oversight remains.”

    In a separate press release from the DOJ, it said the police department has resolved the issues it found back in 2014.

    The DOJ said an investigation, which began in 2013, found “structural and systemic deficiencies and practices” such as ineffective policies, inadequate training and more. It said these deficiencies “contributed to the use of unreasonable force by CDP officers, in violation of the Constitution and Federal law.”

    The city and the DOJ entered the decree in 2015 “with the goal of creating and implementing policies and practices to repair community trust and protect the constitutional rights of the people of Cleveland.”

    In their Thursday release, the DOJ said the police department has implemented relevant policies and training and highlighted assessments showing the department now polices constitutionally.

    “We are proud to stand by the men and women of CDP as we take this significant step to end federal oversight and return control of local law enforcement to the City of Cleveland,” said Harmeet K. Dhillon, assistant attorney general with the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, in the release. “We believe the City and CDP have demonstrated their commitment to constitutional policing, and it is time for Cleveland to fully utilize CDP’s resources to protect Clevelanders from crime.”

    U.S. Attorney David M. Toepfer for the Northern District of Ohio said assessments by the monitoring team have shown “tremendous strides” made by police in the intervening years, and he said that’s improved the community’s trust.

    “The Division’s officers should be proud of what they have accomplished,” he said in the release. “As a valuable law enforcement partner, the U.S. Attorney’s Office will continue to work closely with CDP to reduce gun violence and drug trafficking, and to keep dangerous gang activity off the streets. We appreciate the dedication of these men and women in uniform and the hard work they do each day in their mission keep the people of Cleveland safe.”

    During those monitoring team assessments, the city said it had received 144 upgrades. A post on their website notes that 75 had to do with use of force, 24 with crisis intervention, eight with search and seizure, nine with recruitment and hiring, three with staffing, six with equipment and resources and 19 with training.

    “The progress achieved over more than a decade was not accidental —it was the result of sustained work, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to constitutional policing and strengthening community trust,” Cleveland Police Chief Dorothy Todd said in the release. “I extend my appreciation to the U.S. Department of Justice, Mayor Bibb, the Monitoring Team and the Police Accountability Team for their guidance and oversight throughout this process. I also share this achievement with the members of our Division of Police, whose resilience, professionalism, and dedication to serving our city made this progress possible.”

    The city said officials will provide updates as this process moves forward to the court and U.S. District Court Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr.

    “In seeking to transfer oversight functions from federal to local control, this joint motion reflects years of sustained, measurable progress, and an unwavering commitment to constitutional policing and increasing public trust in the City of Cleveland,” said Dr. Leigh Anderson, Executive Director of the Mayor’s Police Accountability Team. “Through comprehensive policy reform, strengthened accountability systems, enhanced training, improved data collection, and meaningful engagement, durable structures have been reformed to live successfully beyond federal oversight. Through progress evidenced by assessments completed by the Independent Federal Monitoring Team in such areas as Use of Force, Crisis Intervention, Search and Seizure and Training, we are confident that the systems in place are institutionalized and designed to ensure enduring accountability and continuous improvement in the area of public safety reform.”

    You can read the full amended consent decree below:

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  • Local Human Trafficking Investigation Leads to Bust of Local Teacher

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    Source: General / Radio One

    A local human trafficking investigation leads to bust of nine people in Norwalk, including a teacher.

    The HEAL Human Trafficking Task Force led the operation. Officers worked with multiple police departments across several counties.

    Investigators conducted undercover operations targeting prostitution and trafficking activity. Law enforcement arrested suspects during the coordinated sting.

    Authorities said some suspects carried weapons during the operation. Officers secured evidence as part of the investigation.

    The task force includes agencies from Huron, Erie, Ashland, and Lorain counties. Norwalk, Perkins Township, and Willard police assisted in the arrests.

    Officials have not released all names or formal charges. Prosecutors will review evidence before filing charges.

    Anyone with information can contact the HEAL tip line. Victims seeking help can reach statewide support services.

    The local human trafficking investigation leads to bust efforts that authorities say will continue across the region.

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  • 10 Cavs Questions That Need Answers Before the Playoffs

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    The Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t tiptoe into the trade deadline. They pushed their chips to the center of the table. Adding James Harden, Dennis Schröder, and Keon Ellis signaled one thing: this franchise believes the window is open right now.

    Talent was never the issue. Fit, flexibility, and postseason toughness were.

    Now the spotlight shifts from transactions to execution.

    How quickly can new pieces blend with an established core? Can the offense evolve without losing its identity? Will defensive intensity travel when the pace slows in a seven-game series? And how will Kenny Atkinson manage expectations, rotations, and late-game decisions under playoff pressure?

    The Cavs have the star power. They have depth. They have experience.

    What they don’t have yet are answers.

    1. How does James Harden change the offense?

    Harden brings elite playmaking and isolation scoring. But does the ball stick too much? Or does his vision unlock easier looks for everyone?

    Cleveland must find the balance between rhythm and reliance.

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    2. Where does Dennis Schröder fit in crunch time?

    Schröder gives the Cavs another downhill guard who can defend and create. But is he a closing lineup lock? Or matchup dependent?

    His role late in games could swing a playoff series.

    3. Is this the moment Evan Mobley becomes more than a defensive star?

    Evan Mobley has anchored Cleveland’s defense. He protects the rim, switches onto guards, and changes games without scoring 30.

    But many fans expected another leap offensively by now.

    Can Mobley demand the ball in playoff possessions? Can he punish mismatches on the block?

    If Mobley becomes a consistent scoring threat, the Cavs become layered and unpredictable.

    If he stays primarily a defensive force, Cleveland may lean too heavily on its guards when it matters most.

    4. Will Kenny Atkinson tighten the rotation early?

    Playoff basketball demands clarity. Atkinson must define roles before Game 1.

    Does he ride veterans? Trust the hot hand? Or lean into defense first?

    5. Are the Cavs ready to take the next step — or repeat the past?

    Cleveland’s offense has taken a leap since the Harden trade. The ball moves better. The spacing looks cleaner. The scoring comes easier.

    But regular-season growth means nothing without postseason proof.

    The past few years ended abruptly. Early exits. Stalled possessions. Momentum swings that never swung back. So this is about more than numbers.

    Have the Cavs matured enough to respond when a series turns physical? When adjustments pile up? When pressure tightens?

    6. Who sacrifices touches?

    More creators means fewer shots for someone. Is it the role players? The bigs? Does the offense stagger stars effectively?

    Buy-in will matter more than talent.

    7. Can Cleveland win ugly?

    Playoff games slow down. Whistles change. Possessions tighten.

    When shots stop falling, can this group grind?

    8. How will the frontcourt hold up physically?

    The Cavs rely on size and interior presence. That advantage must show in rebounding and rim protection.

    If the paint dominance fades, so does their identity.

    9. Is this roster built for a seven-game chess match?

    Opponents will hunt mismatches. They will force switches. They will test depth.

    Does Cleveland have counters for every adjustment?

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  • Summit Metro Parks unveils restored 1928 Model AA truck

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    SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio — Summit Metro Parks is embracing history this year as its 1928 Model AA truck hits the road again. 

    What You Need To Know

    • The park’s truck faced a variety of mechanical problems, leading to it being undrivable and in need of professional work

    • Summit Metro Parks said its Model AA was purchased in 2001 by Friends of the Metro Parks and gifted

    • Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum in Cleveland stepped up to help repair the truck

    The park’s truck faced a variety of mechanical problems, leading to it be undrivable and in need of professional work. Through a grant from the Summit Metro Parks Foundation and working with Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum volunteers, the piece of history is ready to hit the road once more.

    Summit Metro Parks said its Model AA was gifted in 2001 and purchased by Friends of the Metro Parks. It has been featured in parades and on display at events such as the annual Touch-a-Truck. 

    “The truck symbolizes the more than 100-year history of the park district and is used in community parades and historical events county-wide,” the park said in a news release. “Even with good upkeep, the vintage vehicle needed some more involved repairs. However, finding a 100-year-old mechanic who had a shop full of specific parts was a no-go.”

    Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum in Cleveland stepped in, starting the work almost immediately while other shops had quoted a three-year wait. Summit Metro Parks said it offered to donate its time and labor, so long as the parts were prepaid.

    “After a full inspection, the incredibly knowledgeable museum volunteers got to work,” Summit Metro Parks said in a release. “There was a lot to be done, and they collaborated with other vintage car experts on the finer details.”

    Work completed included: 

    • Building a replacement engine
    • Rebuilding the transmission
    • Rebuilding carburetor
    • Replaced radiator
    • Swapped out the generator for alternator
    • Steering box, steering column and steering wheel were all replaced and rebuilt
    • Braking system was fixed
    • New muffler installed
    • The seat bottom received padding and replacement springs
    • Various parts were cleaned and repainted
    • Tires and inner tubes were replaced
    • New lights with an original-looking LED bulb assembles
    • The horn was rebuilt and installed

    “The 1928 Model AA is now back in action,” Summit Metro Parks said in a release. “Watch for it in local parades or at car shows and community events.”

    The truck will also be on display at the park’s annual Touch-a-Truck in August.

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  • ‘Bent, but not broken’: Congresswoman Shontel Brown reflects on a chaotic 2025

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    CLEVELAND — Democratic Congresswoman Shontel Brown reflected on what she calls a chaotic year in Washington, D.C. during her State of Ohio’s 11th Congressional District Address.

    What You Need To Know

    • Democratic Congresswoman Shontel Brown reflected on what she calls a chaotic year in Washington, D.C. DC during her State of Ohio’s 11th Congressional District Address

    • Brown says her district is facing pressure because of many of President Donald Trump’s priorities, including the tax and spending policy he calls the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”

    • Brown vowed to use every tool she has to dismantle ICE, saying she would not vote to approve giving the agency even one more cent of funding

    “Our communities are being terrorized by ICE,” she said. “Our health care is being cut. Our food assistance is being slashed. Our schools and our local programs are being defunded by Washington. Our pocketbooks are being stretched thin by Trump’s reckless tariffs.”

    Brown says her district is facing pressure because of many of President Donald Trump’s priorities, including the tax and spending policy he calls the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.”

    “But I like to call it the Big Ugly Law,” Brown said.

    The law extends tax cuts and cuts spending on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and health care programs Medicare and Medicaid, reduces spending on clean energy tax credits and significantly increases spending for ICE. 

    The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities estimates nearly 100,000 Ohioans will lose out on SNAP food benefits because of the Republican-backed spending bill. Brown said her district has the highest percentage of people relying on SNAP in the state. While she fights to protect and restore those benefits, she said Republicans invested $75 billion into ICE. 

    “I am going to introduce legislation in the coming weeks that would repeal that funding and put it right back into the SNAP program,” she said.

    Brown vowed to use every tool she has to dismantle ICE, saying she would not vote to approve giving the agency even one more cent of funding. 

    She said House Democrats will continue using their leverage to secure wins despite being in the minority, pointing to the release of the Epstein files as a win.

    Constituent Terreia Whitsett said she’d like to see Brown continue to press that issue.

    “The biggest issue is that the attorney general is not interviewing the victims,” Whitsett said. “And I think that’s very important. When you’re a victim of something, you want to be heard and you want to know that people really feel what you’re going through. And I just think she’s deflecting a lot.”

    Through all the chaos of 2025, Browns said her community banded together, protesting ICE’s crackdown, raising money to make up for frozen federal benefits and taking care of each other.

    “We know our strength and we know our power,” she said. “We’ve been tested, but not defeated. Battered, but not beaten. Bent, but not broken.”

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  • Best Romantic Restaurants in Cleveland for Valentine’s Day

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    Valentine’s Day always fills Cleveland’s top restaurants fast. Whether you’re searching for candlelight, great food, or the right atmosphere, our city offers no shortage of options.

    Some restaurants lean upscale and elegant. Others create intimacy with low lighting and cozy seating. Each spot below delivers an experience beyond just dinner.

    If you’ve been here for a while, you know how the weather can complicate February plans in Northeast Ohio. That makes picking the right restaurant even more important. A warm, inviting space can turn a cold night into a memorable one.

    Whether you want fine dining, waterfront views, or a hidden neighborhood gem, Cleveland definitely delivers. These romantic restaurants set the mood for Valentine’s Day and help you focus on what matters most.

    Best Romantic Restaurants in Cleveland for Valentine’s Day

    1. Pier W
    12700 Lake Ave., Lakewood, OH 44107
    (216) 228-2250
    Pier W delivers stunning Lake Erie views and classic fine dining. Floor-to-ceiling windows create instant ambiance. Seafood and steak anchor the menu. Reserve early for sunset seating.

    2. The Marble Room
    623 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44114
    (216) 523-7000
    The Marble Room offers dramatic architecture and upscale energy. High ceilings and chandeliers set the tone. Prime steaks and seafood headline the experience.

    3. Dante
    2247 Professor Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113
    (216) 274-1200
    Dante provides refined plates in an intimate Tremont setting. Chef-driven menus change seasonally. The cozy dining room works perfectly for date night.

    4. Giovanni’s
    25550 Chagrin Blvd., Beachwood, OH 44122
    (216) 831-8625
    Giovanni’s remains a Cleveland classic. White tablecloth service and Italian staples define the mood. It feels timeless and polished.

    5. L’Albatros
    11401 Bellflower Rd., Cleveland, OH 44106
    (216) 791-7880
    L’Albatros blends French comfort with romantic lighting. The courtyard adds charm when weather allows. Cheese boards and wine selections impress.

    6. Strip Steakhouse
    36840 Detroit Rd., Avon, OH 44011
    (440) 937-7333
    Strip Steakhouse pairs moody lighting with a modern interior. The menu focuses on premium cuts and craft cocktails.

    7. Blue Point Grille
    700 W. St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113
    (216) 875-7827
    Blue Point Grille delivers fresh seafood and a classic downtown feel. Soft lighting and polished service elevate the evening.

    8. Il Venetian
    100 St. Clair Ave. NE, Cleveland, OH 44114
    (216) 230-7480
    Il Venetian offers contemporary Italian elegance. Plush seating and warm tones create intimacy. Handmade pasta and wine pairings shine.

    9. Rosewood Grill
    2033 Crocker Rd., Westlake, OH 44145
    (440) 835-9500
    Rosewood Grill balances comfort and refinement. Dim lighting and leather seating set a relaxed tone.

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  • Arrest Made in Fatal Shooting of Lyft Driver in Cleveland

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    Cleveland police arrested a 20-year-old man from Garfield Heights in the fatal shooting of a Lyft driver Sunday night, authorities said.

    Charges are pending against the suspect in the death of 56-year-old Antoine Latham, who was shot while working as a rideshare driver.

    Officers responded shortly before 9:50 p.m. Sunday to a call near East 103rd Street and Rosehill Avenue. When first responders arrived, they found Latham inside his vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. He was taken to a hospital but later died.

    Police executed a search warrant on Wednesday and took the 20-year-old into custody. Multiple firearms were recovered, according to authorities.

    Investigators said this shooting is part of two fatal incidents involving Lyft drivers within about 27 hours, but they are currently treating them as separate investigations. The second victim, 27-year-old Vasyl Shvets of Parma, was found shot early Tuesday morning and later pronounced dead. Police have made no arrest in that case.

    Police asked anyone with information about either incident to contact the Homicide Unit.

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  • Cavs secure 132-126 victory over Sacramento

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    SACRAMENTO, Calif. — James Harden scored 23 points in his Cavaliers debut and Donovan Mitchell had 35, including a free throw that sealed the win with 35 seconds remaining, in Cleveland’s 132-126 victory over Sacramento on Saturday night that sent the Kings to their 12th straight loss.

    What You Need To Know

    • The Cavs secured a 132-126 victory over Sacramento Saturday night

    • James Harden scores 23 points in his Cavaliers debut

    • Cavaliers are at Denver on Monday night

    Harden was acquired by Cleveland from the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday for Darius Garland and a second-round draft pick. He shot 7 for 13, including 5 for 8 from 3-point range, and had eight assists.

    Jarrett Allen had 29 points and 10 rebounds for the Cavaliers, who won for the eighth time in nine games.

    Nique Clifford scored 30 points to lead Sacramento, which hasn’t won since beating Washington at home on Jan. 16. Russell Westbrook added 21 points and nine assists for the Kings, who have lost six straight at home.

    The Cavaliers went into halftime leading 57-55, but the Kings took the lead in the third quarter at 96-93. Mitchell scored 29 points of his points in the second half for the Cavaliers.

    Up next

    Cavaliers: At Denver on Monday night.

    Kings: At New Orleans on Monday night.

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  • Water main break affecting services at Cleveland Clinic Akron General

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    AKRON — A water main break is affecting services at Cleveland Clinic Akron General.

    In a statement, Akron General said its emergency department is currently on diversion to ambulances and all outpatient cardiac, radiation oncology and radiology appointments at the downtown campus are canceled for Saturday.

    “Akron General is closed to general visitation with exceptions,” the statement reads. “All hospitalized patients continue to receive care, and the Emergency Department is open for patients. Emergency Departments at Akron General’s health and wellness centers in Bath, Green and Stow are open as well.”

    Stephanie Marsh, director of communications for the City of Akron, confirmed the water main break occurred just before 4 a.m. Saturday morning on a 12-inch line in front of the emergency room.

    She confirmed crews were on site and helping pump water out of the hospital facilities.

    “Currently, it appears the main hospital building is the only building impacted,” she said. “We are seeing no other problems around downtown. We are not issuing a boil advisory as there was plenty of pressure in the area.”

    According to Marsh, the estimated repair time will be another four to six hours. A contractor is currently on the scene and excavating, she said.

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  • A look at Donovan Mitchell’s emotional week

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    CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell was already in store for an emotional week.

    The Cleveland Cavaliers guard was selected to the NBA All-Star Game for the seventh straight season and will watch his fiancée, Coco Jones, sing “Lift Every Voice and Sing” before Super Bowl 60 on Sunday.

    What You Need To Know

    • Donovan Mitchell is having an emotional week

    • The Cleveland Cavaliers guard has been selected for his seventh NBA All-Star Game

    • His fiancée, Coco Jones, will sing at the Super Bowl 60 pregame ceremonies on Sunday
    • Things changed on Wednesday when the Cavaliers traded Darius Garland for James Harden

    Things took an unexpected turn on Wednesday when the Cavaliers traded Darius Garland to the Los Angeles Clippers for James Harden.

    “It’s been a lot. There’s just so much going on,” Mitchell said after Cleveland’s 124-91 victory over the Clippers on Wednesday night.

    The Cavaliers are on their longest road trip of the season and face the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night. Mitchell will then travel three hours to Santa Clara, California, to watch Jones perform before rejoining the Cavaliers in Denver for Monday’s game against the Nuggets.

    Mitchell and the Grammy-winning singer announced their engagement last July after two years of dating. When the Cavaliers were eliminated in five games by the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference semifinals last year, Mitchell said he was taking time off and “going on tour with good music.”

    Jones was on tour last summer after releasing her debut studio album.

    “I’m excited for her. It’s just great to see the success she’s having in her own right. She deserves this,” Mitchell said last week before the Cavaliers started their six-game road trip. “It’s something that is new for me to kind of just watch it. As much as I am her fiancée, I’m a fan of her work and her work ethic. And to see it on the biggest stage, it’s special.”

    Mitchell, in his ninth season, is sixth in the NBA in scoring and averaging a career-high 28.8 points. He also leads the NBA with 178 made 3-pointers.

    The Harden trade moves Mitchell back to full-time shooting guard. Garland was sidelined for stretches this season with big toe injuries, and Mitchell took on some point guard duties.

    Harden, expected to make his Cavaliers debut Saturday night, is averaging 25.4 points per game and is on track for his best season since 2019-20.

    “I think our ceiling is definitely higher when you have a guy like James Harden. You know what he brings, but with that, there’s definitely a higher expectation,” Mitchell said Wednesday night. “It’s not gonna always be pretty. You make a move at the deadline, there’s gonna be bumps in the road, but for us this is the time.”

    Cavaliers president of basketball operations Koby Altman also admitted there will be a little bit of an acclimation period for his new backcourt to get up to speed.

    “We’re going to have to adapt to James. He’s that good a player, but I think we’re going to still run,” he said. “We need to get the ball in Donovan’s hands, and we need to get the ball in James’ hands so that we’re going to have a great possession. And in the playoffs, I do still think it comes down to largely a half-court game, and so we really are thinking about that.”

    Jones said during a press conference on Thursday that taking part in the Super Bowl is “pretty much the top of the top.” Her father, Mike Jones, was on the Tennessee Titans squad that played in Super Bowl 34.

    “I just think that this is one of the most highly-viewed events of all time, and so it’s hard to compete. Maybe my wedding will be up there,” she said.

    However, Mitchell hopes this will not be Jones’ only Super Bowl appearance.

    “She’s going to perform at the Super Bowl at halftime,” he said. “That’s the next goal. She’s going to keep doing her thing, but it’s a blessing to be able to somehow find a way to be a couple of hours away the night before. So it’s going to be special.”

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  • Carson Schwesinger Wins NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year

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    Carson Schwesinger earned the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award following an impressive first season with the Cleveland Browns.

    Schwesinger, who walked onto UCLA as a freshman, stepped into a major role early with the Browns and never looked overwhelmed. He quickly became a reliable presence in the middle of the defense.

    During the 2025 season, as a rookie, Schwesinger was the team leader in tackles. He consistently stopped ball carriers and limited yards after contact and always seemed to be in the right place.

    He also recorded multiple tackles for loss and added pressure in passing situations. His ability to read plays helped disrupt opposing offenses. He showed strong instincts in coverage while breaking up passes and forcing quarterbacks to avoid the middle of the field.

    Browns coaches praised his preparation and discipline throughout the season. Teammates credited his communication and energy during key moments.

    The award highlights Schwesinger’s immediate impact and long-term potential. Cleveland views him as a foundational piece moving forward.

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  • Myles Garrett Wins NFL Defensive Player of the Year

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    Myles Garrett captured the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award at the annual NFL Honors ceremony.

    Garrett delivered one of the most dominant defensive seasons in league history. He consistently disrupted opposing offenses and controlled games from the edge. Garrett finished the season with an NFL record 23 sacks, and also led all defenders in tackles for loss and quarterback pressures

    Garrett, who last off-season demanded a trade, powered one of the NFL’s most aggressive defenses and opposing.

    The award marks another milestone in Garrett’s already decorated career. He continues building a résumé that places him among the league’s elite defenders and is widely considered the game’s best non-quarterback.

    Cleveland fans watched Garrett anchor the defense throughout the season. His effort and consistency provided stability during challenging stretches.

    Cleveland, now under the leadership of new head coach Todd Monken, still has questions among the coaching staff. Defense coordinator Jim Schwartz appears to be headed out after not getting the head coach job, though no official decision has been made.

    The honor reinforces Garrett’s importance to the Browns’ future. He remains the centerpiece of the team’s defensive identity.

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  • Browns Defensive Coordinator Jim Schwartz resigns

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    This comes just days after the team officially introduced Todd Monken as the 19th coach in franchise history.

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  • More than 100 Ohioans join Happy Dog Takes on ICE Forum

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    CLEVELAND — More than 100 community members joined for the City Club of Cleveland’s Happy Dog Takes on ICE forum as anti-ICE protests are taking place around the state.

    What You Need To Know

    • Widespread demonstrations followed the Trump administration’s efforts to end Temporary Protected Status for more than 300,000 Haitian Americans earlier this week

    • Springfield, Ohio is home to tens of thousands of Haitians, though many have left the city after President Donald Trump falsely claimed that many of the immigrants were abducting and eating pets

    • Ohio House Democrats said they’re planning to propose legislation that would bar ICE from schools, churches and hospitals

    While a federal judge has postponed the Trump administration’s termination of TPS for Haitians, many Ohioans are expressing concerns that Cleveland and other major cities in the state could be next in experiencing a potential surge in ICE operations.

    Patrick Espinosa is the founder and managing partner at Sus Abogados Latinos, which is the only fully bilingual and Hispanic law firm in Ohio, based in Painesville. He joined other legal experts on stage at the Happy Dog on Cleveland’s west side, to discuss recent changes to U.S. immigration system under President Donald Trump, from increased deportations to large-scale ICE operations in several U.S. cities.

    “The best way to, to fix our immigration system is for everybody to understand how it actually works and to avoid tragedies like we’ve seen in the last couple weeks,” Espinosa said.

    From left to right, Patrick Espinosa, managing partner & Founder of Sus Abogados Latino; Lynn Tramonte, executive director of the Ohio Immigrant Alliance; and Chriss Schmitt, CEO of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association and forum moderator.

    From left to right, Patrick Espinosa, managing partner & Founder of Sus Abogados Latino; Lynn Tramonte, executive director of the Ohio Immigrant Alliance; and Chriss Schmitt, CEO of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association and forum moderator. (Spectrum News 1/Tanya Velazquez)

    Americans’ attitudes toward ICE tactics have soured in recent weeks after the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by ICE agents in Minneapolis last month, according to a Quinnipiac University Poll. Around 60% of voters disapprove of the way ICE is enforcing immigration laws and think the recent ICE-involved shootings in Minneapolis are a sign of a broader issue in the way ICE is operating. 

    Cleveland City Council passed an emergency resolution opposing proposed statewide legislation that would require state and local agencies to cooperate with ICE operations in Ohio. Still, the Ohio Immigrant Alliance said they’ve noticed a shift in federal immigration enforcement over the last year.

    “It’s happening here. It’s not at the level – it’s not in your face like Minneapolis … but, I mean, we have to be ready, and it’s going to get worse,” said Lynn Tramonte, the executive director of the Ohio Immigrant Alliance.

    While the country has experienced significant changes to immigration policy and enforcement tactics, Espinosa said the reason why people are migrating to the United States hasn’t changed.

    “They do own businesses. They do work. They do pay taxes. They have children. They’re married to U.S. citizens,” Espinosa said. “… What immigrants are actually doing, it’s always been the same. And if you look at different studies put on by different groups, immigrants are more likely to be entrepreneurs, are more likely to employ more people.”

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