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Cedar Point bets on season passes with $105 gate price

The amusement park opens with its at-the-gate exceeding $100 for the first time ever.

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Last year, Cedar Point beefed up its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="roller coaster offerings" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2025/04/25/cedar-point-kings-island-sirens-curse-2025-season-preview" data-vars-content-id="f92bc533-ce59-432f-ab11-97f990aaa41b" data-vars-headline="Cedar Point bets on season passes with $105 gate price" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2025/04/25/cedar-point-kings-island-sirens-curse-2025-season-preview" target="_self">roller coaster offerings</a>. This year, it&#x27;s beefing up its price.State of play: The Sandusky amusement park opens for the season Saturday with its at-the-gate exceeding $100 for the first time ever.

USS Cleveland commissioning will make Ohio history

The Navy warship enters active service Saturday after a celebratory arrival on Lake Erie.

The USS Cleveland will officially enter active service Saturday during a commissioning ceremony at North Coast Yard.Why it matters: It&#x27;s the first time in history that a Navy warship has been commissioned in Ohio.

Netflix's "The Crash" examines Strongsville murder that shook Ohio

The documentary features new interviews, bodycam footage, text messages and more.

One of the most high-profile murder cases in recent Northeast Ohio history is the subject of a new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Netflix documentary" data-vars-click-url="https://www.netflix.com/title/81941710" data-vars-content-id="8ca778ee-2b02-4e73-ad2f-07a569906bdb" data-vars-headline="Netflix&#x27;s &quot;The Crash&quot; examines Strongsville murder that shook Ohio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81941710" target="_blank">Netflix documentary</a>.Driving the news: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="&quot;The Crash,&quot;" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fODfHjrBz6Y" data-vars-content-id="8ca778ee-2b02-4e73-ad2f-07a569906bdb" data-vars-headline="Netflix&#x27;s &quot;The Crash&quot; examines Strongsville murder that shook Ohio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fODfHjrBz6Y" target="_blank">&quot;The Crash,&quot;</a> which premieres Friday, looks back at the murders of Strongsville residents Dominic Russo and Davion Flanagan.

Destination Cleveland launches "Brag Movement"

A new campaign from the tourism organization turns locals into marketers.

Travel

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Destination Cleveland" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/09/16/cleveland-ohio-tourism-spending-record-travel" data-vars-content-id="8b86b53b-d180-47a9-ad12-ece7a7ac18fe" data-vars-headline="Destination Cleveland launches &quot;Brag Movement&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/09/16/cleveland-ohio-tourism-spending-record-travel" target="_self">Destination Cleveland</a> wants residents to become a little more braggadocious.Why it matters: Tourism officials increasingly believe that word-of-mouth recommendations from locals shape travel decisions more effectively than traditional advertising.

Former Notre Dame College heads to the auction block

South Euclid has submitted a $7.9M bid to help shape the future of the prime 50-acre site

Real Estate

The former Notre Dame College campus is heading to auction Thursday, and the city of South Euclid wants in on the action. Why it matters: The lush, 50-acre site is a prime redevelopment opportunity in the eastern suburbs, with potential for housing, parks and senior living facilities.

Clifton Cleaners building to be reimagined as dual storefront

The property is now for lease, with two 1,100-square-foot spaces and an event venue in the back.

The former <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Clifton Cleaners Building" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/03/19/clifton-cleaners-building-is-getting-gutted" data-vars-content-id="26608b4d-1052-4e9c-b9fd-f2ae6790b67d" data-vars-headline="Clifton Cleaners building to be reimagined as dual storefront" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/03/19/clifton-cleaners-building-is-getting-gutted" target="_self">Clifton Cleaners Building</a> (11034 Clifton Blvd.) will no longer be a laundromat and dry cleaner, the building&#x27;s property manager tells Axios. State of play: Designer and realtor Liz McIlwee says it is now being marketed as a dual storefront, with two customizable spaces of about 1,100 square feet each and a larger event venue in the back.

Cavs return to Detroit with series tied 2-2

They'll have to win a game on the road to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals.

Sports

The Cavs head into Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinal matchup against Detroit on Wednesday night with a challenge on their hands.State of play: The Cavs remain undefeated at home in this year&#x27;s playoffs and have tied a series that began with two dispiriting losses.

Cavs take on Pistons in Eastern Conference semis

Cleveland heads to the Eastern Conference semifinals for the third consecutive year.

Next stop: Detroit. State of play: After Cleveland defeated the Toronto Raptors 4-3 in a knock-down, drag-out best-of-seven series, the Cavs now advance to the NBA&#x27;s Eastern Conference semifinals for the third consecutive year.

From Bruno Mars to Jay-Z: 8 concerts worth traveling for in 2026

If you're looking to travel for a show, you may want to start planning.

Music

We&#x27;re still a couple of weeks away from Northeast Ohio concert season getting underway.Yes, but: If you&#x27;re looking to travel for a show that isn&#x27;t coming to town, you may want to start planning.

Live Nation's $30 ticket sale hits Blossom, Rocket Arena and more

The list of concerts includes Wu-Tang Clan, John Mellencamp, Pussycat Dolls and more.

Clear your web cache and double-check your internet connection — Live Nation&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="&quot;Summer of Live&quot;" data-vars-click-url="https://www.livenation.com/promotion/summeroflive" data-vars-content-id="ca04fcf2-424c-462a-9b9a-cf19a0b20d19" data-vars-headline="Live Nation&#x27;s $30 ticket sale hits Blossom, Rocket Arena and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.livenation.com/promotion/summeroflive" target="_blank">&quot;Summer of Live&quot;</a> promotion kicks into high gear Wednesday.Driving the news: At 10am, $30 tickets go on sale for more than 50 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Live Nation" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/03/17/ohio-live-nation-lawsuit-settlement-doj" data-vars-content-id="ca04fcf2-424c-462a-9b9a-cf19a0b20d19" data-vars-headline="Live Nation&#x27;s $30 ticket sale hits Blossom, Rocket Arena and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/03/17/ohio-live-nation-lawsuit-settlement-doj" target="_self">Live Nation</a> concerts in Northeast Ohio.

Tanmay Shah defeats Danny Kelly in Cleveland Ward 12

An automatic recount still looms, but Shah's slim victory increased when BOE certified results Tuesday.

Politics

Tanmay Shah has defeated Danny Kelly in the Ward 12 Cleveland City Council race, though an automatic recount looms. Why it matters: Shah is the only challenger to defeat an incumbent council member in the first election to feature a new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Cleveland ward map" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/01/07/cleveland-city-council-passes-new-ward-map" data-vars-content-id="84efbbb1-5625-4252-9f84-67bbeea4866a" data-vars-headline="Tanmay Shah defeats Danny Kelly in Cleveland Ward 12" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/01/07/cleveland-city-council-passes-new-ward-map" target="_self">Cleveland ward map</a>.

Incumbents largely prevail on Cleveland City Council

Two new faces are poised to fill empty seats on the west side, per unofficial results.

Election

Incumbents overwhelmingly maintained their seats on Cleveland City Council Tuesday, per unofficial results from the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections.The big picture: It&#x27;s the first election since redistricting shrunk the body from 17 seats to 15 due to population loss.

Cleveland unveils massive East Side redevelopment

The Midline aims to transform 350 acres of long-vacant industrial land into a jobs hub and greenway.

Development

Cleveland leaders on Wednesday unveiled <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Midline" data-vars-click-url="https://www.clevelandmidline.org/" data-vars-content-id="d290ba5d-8cb8-4a1f-9745-d02d2a1108e3" data-vars-headline="Cleveland unveils massive East Side redevelopment" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.clevelandmidline.org/" target="_blank">The Midline</a>, a sweeping plan to transform more than 350 acres of long-vacant industrial land on the city&#x27;s East Side into a business district and greenway.Why it matters: It&#x27;s the largest industrial redevelopment project in modern Cleveland history. The vision includes new factories, multipurpose trails, and community-centered public spaces.

From Shawshank to tattoos: A history of the Ohio State Reformatory

The reformatory in Mansfield has existed for 130 years and been used for a variety of things.

One of the most distinctive landmarks in all of Ohio is a roughly 80-mile drive southwest of Cleveland.Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Ohio State Reformatory" data-vars-click-url="https://www.mrps.org/" data-vars-content-id="6fcc7f21-c521-43e3-813c-1785c3ca2f05" data-vars-headline="From Shawshank to tattoos: A history of the Ohio State Reformatory" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.mrps.org/" target="_blank">Ohio State Reformatory</a> dates back 130 years, having been a prison, a premier <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="haunted destination" data-vars-click-url="https://usghostadventures.com/americas-most-haunted-trending/the-ohio-state-reformatory-mansifeld-ohio-dark-legacy/" data-vars-content-id="6fcc7f21-c521-43e3-813c-1785c3ca2f05" data-vars-headline="From Shawshank to tattoos: A history of the Ohio State Reformatory" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://usghostadventures.com/americas-most-haunted-trending/the-ohio-state-reformatory-mansifeld-ohio-dark-legacy/" target="_blank">haunted destination</a> and the site of major conventions and festivals.

Resistance to Flock cameras grows in Cleveland

Groups in Shaker Heights, Cleveland Heights and Cleveland are mobilizing to oppose broadening surveillance networks.

Resistance to Flock surveillance cameras is spreading across Northeast Ohio as the scope of the company&#x27;s data collection comes to light.State of play: Critics say the cameras create <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="sprawling surveillance networks" data-vars-click-url="https://www.themarshallproject.org/2026/03/07/police-camera-wisconsin-california-colorado" data-vars-content-id="3ae9d428-8c6f-424f-b1ac-2279fc9cab6e" data-vars-headline="Resistance to Flock cameras grows in Cleveland" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.themarshallproject.org/2026/03/07/police-camera-wisconsin-california-colorado" target="_blank">sprawling surveillance networks</a> with few safeguards that can be used by federal immigration authorities and others.

Rock Hall's "Love Live Rock" sign disappears — for now

A  new sign that reads "Love Live Rock & Roll" is on the way as part of the museum's expansion.

One of the most recognizable components of the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame&#x27;s front plaza is gone.State of play: The museum has removed the red &quot;Love Live Rock&quot; sign that has sat in front of the museum since 2016 and has been a backdrop for millions of selfies on social media.

CSU Poetry Center faces uncertain future amid cuts

University officials call it restructuring. Authors and former staff call it the gutting of a beloved cultural export.

Education

Another beloved cultural export from Cleveland State University appears to be on the chopping block, though CSU says that&#x27;s not what&#x27;s happening.Why it matters: For decades, the CSU Poetry Center has published award-winning books, hosted readings and given students rare hands-on experience in independent publishing.

Antisemitic incidents declined in Ohio, but violence persists

Last year saw 203 anti-Jewish assaults in the U.S., up from 196 in 2024.

The number of anti-Jewish incidents across the country and statewide declined last year, but violence against Jewish people remains a problem.Why it matters: Physical assaults against Jews in the U.S. last year reached the highest levels since 1979, the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Anti-Defamation League (ADL)" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/04/22/adl-survey-antisemitc-incidents-record-level-2024" data-vars-content-id="0aeddae8-08a6-454c-8a7f-c940661cff9e" data-vars-headline="Antisemitic incidents declined in Ohio, but violence persists" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/04/22/adl-survey-antisemitc-incidents-record-level-2024" target="_self">Anti-Defamation League (ADL)</a> announced Wednesday.

Ohio drivers face growing pain as gas nears $5 a gallon

The state ranks No. 2 in gas price burden, according to a new study.

The weight of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="gas prices" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/03/09/cleveland-gas-prices-iran-strikes" data-vars-content-id="6a21a239-d3db-4587-bd3b-e497a55e0fcc" data-vars-headline="Ohio drivers face growing pain as gas nears $5 a gallon" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/03/09/cleveland-gas-prices-iran-strikes" target="_self">gas prices</a> is getting heavier and heavier, especially in Ohio.State of play: The state ranks No. 2 in gas price burden, according to a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new study" data-vars-click-url="https://smartasset.com/data-studies/the-vibe-price-of-gasoline-where-gas-prices-hit-hardest" data-vars-content-id="6a21a239-d3db-4587-bd3b-e497a55e0fcc" data-vars-headline="Ohio drivers face growing pain as gas nears $5 a gallon" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://smartasset.com/data-studies/the-vibe-price-of-gasoline-where-gas-prices-hit-hardest" target="_blank">new study</a> from financial technology company SmartAsset.

Cleveland Astra: Name revealed for women's pro soccer team

The team will play its first games in spring 2028 in a planned downtown soccer stadium.

The first women&#x27;s professional soccer team in Northeast Ohio has a name.Driving the news: The Cleveland Astra will be a founding club in the WPSL Pro league, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Cleveland Soccer Group" data-vars-click-url="https://www.clevelandprosoccer.com/about-csg" data-vars-content-id="c7cb45c6-9230-4f24-b787-9e378dce71c2" data-vars-headline="Cleveland Astra: Name revealed for women&#x27;s pro soccer team" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.clevelandprosoccer.com/about-csg" target="_blank">Cleveland Soccer Group</a> revealed Monday.

Make Memorial Day plans with rides, slides and savings

Build the perfect Memorial Day weekend at Cedar Point — and then plan a whole season around it.

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Spring is giving way to summer — and in the Roller Coaster Capital of the World(R), Memorial Day weekend is the kickoff to hotter weather, longer days and cooling off the fun way.What you need to know: Cedar Point is putting its season into full gear with summer operations officially starting May 9. Cedar Point Shores Waterpark will open May 23.<ul><li>Plus, the park&#x27;s Gold Pass includes perks like free parking, access to Cedar Point Shores Waterpark and other regional parks.</li></ul>

Boxing champ Abdullah Mason brings title fight home to Cleveland

Mason will fight Joe Cordina at the Wolstein Center on July 4.

Boxing champion and Northeast Ohio native <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Abdullah Mason" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/11/24/abdullah-mason-wbo-youngest-boxing-champion" data-vars-content-id="03953997-59b3-4208-a491-f0bc02ab59bf" data-vars-headline="Boxing champ Abdullah Mason brings title fight home to Cleveland" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/11/24/abdullah-mason-wbo-youngest-boxing-champion" target="_self">Abdullah Mason</a> will look to generate fireworks in Cleveland this summer.State of play: Mason, the current WBO lightweight champion, will defend his title against former IBF super-featherweight champion Joe Cordina at the Wolstein Center on July 4.

Summer concerts 2026: Zach Bryan, Foo Fighters, Springsteen & more

Artists like J. Cole, Paul Simon, Post Malone and Jelly Roll are also headed to town.

Culture

Northeast Ohio&#x27;s summer concert season is cooling down before it heats up.Why it matters: This year&#x27;s slate is topped by four stadium shows and a slew of Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Famers coming to town, but not without last-minute changes.

"The Outsiders" musical at Playhouse Square is a must-see

Playhouse co-produced the musical's 2024 Broadway production, which won four Tony Awards.

It began as a coming-of-age novel, became a classic film, and is now an award-winning musical.Why it matters: The arrival of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="&quot;The Outsiders&quot;" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/02/19/the-outsiders-playhouse-square-broadway" data-vars-content-id="2263a1bf-06e8-429f-9234-4fe6bf284658" data-vars-headline="&quot;The Outsiders&quot; musical at Playhouse Square is a must-see" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/02/19/the-outsiders-playhouse-square-broadway" target="_self">&quot;The Outsiders&quot;</a> at Playhouse Square this week marks a defining moment for the Cleveland theater organization.<ul><li>Playhouse co-produced the musical&#x27;s 2024 Broadway production, which won four <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tony Awards" data-vars-click-url="https://playbill.com/article/the-outsiders-wins-best-musical-at-the-2024-tony-awards" data-vars-content-id="2263a1bf-06e8-429f-9234-4fe6bf284658" data-vars-headline="&quot;The Outsiders&quot; musical at Playhouse Square is a must-see" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://playbill.com/article/the-outsiders-wins-best-musical-at-the-2024-tony-awards" target="_blank">Tony Awards</a>.</li></ul>

LeBurger 4304 in Ohio City is serving up elite burgers and fries

The Minneapolis-based elevated fast casual joint has transformed the former Pioneer space at Intro

Food and Drink

👋 Sam here. The best thing I ate this week was a bacon cheeseburger from <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="LeBurger 4304" data-vars-click-url="https://www.leburgercleveland.com/" data-vars-content-id="37251dfa-cd08-4b77-939d-b513b627acb8" data-vars-headline="LeBurger 4304 in Ohio City is serving up elite burgers and fries" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.leburgercleveland.com/" target="_blank">LeBurger 4304</a> in Ohio City.State of play: The Minneapolis-based burger spot opened a full-service location at the Intro complex on the corner of Lorain Avenue and West 25th Street late last year.

Burger joints feel pinch of beef price boom

A Kent business owner says beef costs are up over 15% this year.

U.S. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="beef" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/19/darden-beef-prices-steakhouses-longhorn" data-vars-content-id="5ab06216-a62b-4284-9dd1-be1864c05ac6" data-vars-headline="Burger joints feel pinch of beef price boom" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/19/darden-beef-prices-steakhouses-longhorn" target="_self">beef</a> supplies are shrinking, imports are rising and prices are stuck near record highs — with little relief in sight.Why it matters: The all-American hamburger is <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="becoming a luxury item" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/07/19/beef-prices-2025-cpi-inflation" data-vars-content-id="5ab06216-a62b-4284-9dd1-be1864c05ac6" data-vars-headline="Burger joints feel pinch of beef price boom" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/07/19/beef-prices-2025-cpi-inflation" target="_self">becoming a luxury item</a>, nudging consumers toward cheaper proteins like chicken and pork.

Ohio brewers buck parts of craft beer's national decline

The industry saw a 5% decrease in production last year, a new high outside the pandemic.

The craft beer market continued <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="its decline" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/04/29/craft-beer-on-the-decline-ohio" data-vars-content-id="db1412c3-3eec-42e5-a267-c0b0075ee379" data-vars-headline="Ohio brewers buck parts of craft beer&#x27;s national decline" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/04/29/craft-beer-on-the-decline-ohio" target="_self">its decline</a> in 2025, but there is room for optimism at a few craft breweries in Ohio.Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="persistent downward trend" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/04/14/craft-beer-production-breweries-2025" data-vars-content-id="db1412c3-3eec-42e5-a267-c0b0075ee379" data-vars-headline="Ohio brewers buck parts of craft beer&#x27;s national decline" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/04/14/craft-beer-production-breweries-2025" target="_self">persistent downward trend</a> is startling the once-booming industry and forcing brewers to rethink their business models and expand into non-beer beverages.

Finally! Birdtown Brewing opens in Lakewood

The brewpub in the former St. Gregory Byzantine Catholic Church hopes to buck local and national trends.

Birdtown Brewing in Lakewood opens Thursday after more than a decade of fits and starts.State of play: Named for the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="historic neighborhood" data-vars-click-url="https://clevelandhistorical.org/items/show/219" data-vars-content-id="29ef3e02-44a6-429a-bb7e-b486d1fa4e2b" data-vars-headline="Finally! Birdtown Brewing opens in Lakewood" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://clevelandhistorical.org/items/show/219" target="_blank">historic neighborhood</a> just west of the Cleveland-Lakewood border, the brewpub is housed in the former St. Gregory the Theologian Byzantine Catholic Church on Quail Street.

Ben & Jerry's offering free ice cream April 14

Northeast Ohio ice cream lovers can grab a free scoop at local shops.

Tuesday is free cone day at Ben &amp; Jerry&#x27;s. Dig in: Northeast Ohio ice cream lovers can grab a free scoop (in a cup or cone) at Ben &amp; Jerry&#x27;s locations from noon to 8pm.

Five Cleveland restaurants that could earn a Michelin star

Michelin's reviewers are on the hunt for top Cleveland destinations after its Great Lakes expansion.

The Michelin Guide&#x27;s anonymous canvassers are scoping out Cleveland as part of a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Great Lakes expansion" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/04/10/cleveland-joins-michelin-restaurant-guide" data-vars-content-id="775b631f-eee7-4dba-a2fc-5b3946381ef3" data-vars-headline="Five Cleveland restaurants that could earn a Michelin star" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/04/10/cleveland-joins-michelin-restaurant-guide" target="_self">Great Lakes expansion</a>. Zoom in: Here are five Northeast Ohio restaurants that we think could plausibly earn a Michelin star:

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Ohio AG Yost to resign next month

Yost is set to become a VP at a nonprofit law firm.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is resigning next month to take a leadership position at a nonprofit law firm, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="he announced Thursday" data-vars-click-url="https://x.com/DaveYostOH/status/2052484836800274674" data-vars-content-id="ebf1dac5-bd66-4973-b13f-9cedf2eeb80c" data-vars-headline="Ohio AG Yost to resign next month" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://x.com/DaveYostOH/status/2052484836800274674" target="_blank">he announced Thursday</a>.Why it matters: The departure likely marks the end of Yost&#x27;s decades-long career as an elected official and comes after a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="failed run for governor" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2025/05/16/attorney-general-dave-yost-governor-election-campaign" data-vars-content-id="ebf1dac5-bd66-4973-b13f-9cedf2eeb80c" data-vars-headline="Ohio AG Yost to resign next month" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2025/05/16/attorney-general-dave-yost-governor-election-campaign" target="_self">failed run for governor</a> last year.

Recall effort against Bibb suspended before deadline

Organizers say intimidation and dwindling volunteer support doomed the long-shot campaign.

The grassroots group Accountable Cleveland Era is suspending its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="recall effort" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/04/06/justin-bibb-recall-effort" data-vars-content-id="e163d2b3-4bd3-45d3-b862-e9b968356f56" data-vars-headline="Recall effort against Bibb suspended before deadline" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/04/06/justin-bibb-recall-effort" target="_self">recall effort</a> of Mayor Justin Bibb just days before the May 8 deadline to submit enough signatures.The big picture: The failed campaign reflects lingering dissatisfaction with Bibb in some corners of the city, even after his landslide reelection last fall.

Cleveland presses DigitalC over broadband numbers

City Council questions whether the nonprofit met its targets and if anyone can verify them.

Cleveland City Council is putting the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="nonprofit DigitalC" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/04/23/digitalc-home-broadband-service" data-vars-content-id="f0c77611-9596-41b3-9bc2-16f8f9c43456" data-vars-headline="Cleveland presses DigitalC over broadband numbers" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/04/23/digitalc-home-broadband-service" target="_self">nonprofit DigitalC</a> under the microscope, raising questions about the organization&#x27;s 2025 numbers. Why it matters: The nonprofit founded in 2015 received Cleveland&#x27;s largest single ARPA award ($20 million) to build a low-cost broadband network citywide.

1 race to watch in Tuesday's primary

A contested judicial race between Judge William Vodrey and assistant prosecutor James Gallagher stands out in a low-drama primary.

Ohio voters head to the polls Tuesday for a primary election featuring a host of local issues and one contested judicial race in Cuyahoga County.Why it matters: Primaries can fly under the radar and often feature contests with little drama.

Cuyahoga County Jail saga continues with vote to secure funding

County council voted to borrow nearly $1 billion to finance the project as costs rise and legal threats swirl.

Cuyahoga County finally took action Tuesday to secure funding for the controversial new jail in Garfield Heights.Why it matters: The nearly $1 billion public project is the most expensive in county history and has been <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a fiasco since its inception" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2023/12/14/cuyahoga-county-council-sales-tax-jail" data-vars-content-id="59d6878a-7406-4fe0-9de9-863b2d66f51a" data-vars-headline="Cuyahoga County Jail saga continues with vote to secure funding" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2023/12/14/cuyahoga-county-council-sales-tax-jail" target="_self">a fiasco since its inception</a>.

Ohio's shifting legal marijuana landscape

A new state law tightened rules on THC products and public use, but court rulings are already complicating enforcement.

It&#x27;s been exactly one month since Ohio&#x27;s legislature significantly altered the state&#x27;s marijuana rules, and recent legal challenges point to a rocky road of implementation.Why it matters: Senate Bill 56 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="rolled back parts" data-vars-click-url="https://moritzlaw.osu.edu/sites/default/files/2026-01/Ohio%20reforms_SB56%20and%20Issue%202_January%208%202026_final.pdf" data-vars-content-id="35b447de-f80a-412d-9113-3a6bf7a7cc6b" data-vars-headline="Ohio&#x27;s shifting legal marijuana landscape" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://moritzlaw.osu.edu/sites/default/files/2026-01/Ohio%20reforms_SB56%20and%20Issue%202_January%208%202026_final.pdf" target="_blank">rolled back parts</a> of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="voter-approved Issue 2" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2023/06/06/legalized-marijuana-ohio" data-vars-content-id="35b447de-f80a-412d-9113-3a6bf7a7cc6b" data-vars-headline="Ohio&#x27;s shifting legal marijuana landscape" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2023/06/06/legalized-marijuana-ohio" target="_self">voter-approved Issue 2</a>, which legalized recreational marijuana use in 2023. It adds restrictions on what, where and how Ohioans can consume.

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