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"Love Is Blind" Season 10 recap: Breakups, red flags and Ohio homecoming

The contestants head back to Columbus, where the real drama is about to take place.

News

It&#x27;s back to the real world for the contestants on Season 10 of &quot;Love Is Blind&quot; — and by &quot;real world,&quot; we mean Ohio.State of play: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The first week&#x27;s episodes" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/02/11/love-is-blind-season-10-ohio-recap-first-episodes" data-vars-content-id="e20b1312-8956-4964-b4ac-f03778d9c414" data-vars-headline="&quot;Love Is Blind&quot; Season 10 recap: Breakups, red flags and Ohio homecoming" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/02/11/love-is-blind-season-10-ohio-recap-first-episodes" target="_self">The first week&#x27;s episodes</a> of Netflix&#x27;s popular reality series saw seven couples get engaged sight unseen and then go on vacation together.

U.S. Rep. Brown to skip State of the Union

The Cleveland Democrat says attending would signal respect for conduct she believes harms democracy.

U.S. Rep. Shontel Brown (D-OH) said she will not attend President Trump&#x27;s State of the Union address Tuesday.Why it matters: Brown has shown up for every SOTU speech since taking office in 2021, but says this year is different.

Paul McCartney and Wings to take flight at the Rock Hall

The museum's exhibit on McCartney's 1970s band opens on May 15.

Music

For the first time, the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame is launching an exhibit focused on the band Paul McCartney formed after leaving the Beatles.Driving the news: The exhibit, &quot;Paul McCartney and Wings,&quot; opens May 15 and focuses on the 1970s group consisting of McCartney (vocals/bass), his wife Linda McCartney (keyboards), Denny Laine of the Moody Blues (guitar/vocals) and Denny Seiwell (drums).

Cavs, Guardians seek $100M+ in state money to fund stadium repairs

The requests would tap Ohio's new sports-facility grant fund — from the same pot of unclaimed money the Browns tapped.

The Cavaliers and Guardians are seeking more than $100 million in state money to help cover mounting repairs and upgrades at Rocket Arena and Progressive Field.Why it matters: The public is on the hook for most of these costs. Former local lawmakers agreed to the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="lease terms" data-vars-click-url="https://www.fieldofschemes.com/2024/12/04/22152/inside-why-cleveland-keeps-having-to-throw-good-stadium-money-after-bad/" data-vars-content-id="8755eebc-c32f-4dd2-90d3-aaf3e827d147" data-vars-headline="Cavs, Guardians seek $100M+ in state money to fund stadium repairs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.fieldofschemes.com/2024/12/04/22152/inside-why-cleveland-keeps-having-to-throw-good-stadium-money-after-bad/" target="_blank">lease terms</a> as a condition of the teams&#x27; staying put.

Cleveland might host a Super Bowl before the Browns play in one

The last nine NFL stadiums to be built have each hosted a Super Bowl.

Sports

Cleveland has hosted major <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="sporting events" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2024/03/21/tourism-events-2024-eclipse-final-four" data-vars-content-id="00512de5-bf19-4e87-9182-a6573723f9fb" data-vars-headline="Cleveland might host a Super Bowl before the Browns play in one" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2024/03/21/tourism-events-2024-eclipse-final-four" target="_self">sporting events</a> like the Women&#x27;s Final Four and NBA All-Star Game, but what about a Super Bowl?Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="U.S. Chamber of Commerce" data-vars-click-url="https://www.uschamber.com/economy/how-the-super-bowl-creates-economic-impact-across-the-country" data-vars-content-id="00512de5-bf19-4e87-9182-a6573723f9fb" data-vars-headline="Cleveland might host a Super Bowl before the Browns play in one" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.uschamber.com/economy/how-the-super-bowl-creates-economic-impact-across-the-country" target="_blank">U.S. Chamber of Commerce</a> estimates the big game could draw <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="150,000 visitors" data-vars-click-url="https://www.uschamber.com/economy/welcome-to-the-super-bowl-brought-to-you-by-american-business" data-vars-content-id="00512de5-bf19-4e87-9182-a6573723f9fb" data-vars-headline="Cleveland might host a Super Bowl before the Browns play in one" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.uschamber.com/economy/welcome-to-the-super-bowl-brought-to-you-by-american-business" target="_blank">150,000 visitors</a> to a region and inject anywhere from a few hundred million to over a billion dollars into its local economy.

Meet Buddy, the killer unicorn that stole Sundance

The horror movie "Buddy" was produced by Cleveland's Low Spark Films.

Business

One of the stars of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="last week&#x27;s Sundance Film Festival" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2026/01/29/sundance-ends-utah-run-boulder-next" data-vars-content-id="a6ef6215-bca1-433c-a4df-9730d7cee551" data-vars-headline="Meet Buddy, the killer unicorn that stole Sundance" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2026/01/29/sundance-ends-utah-run-boulder-next" target="_self">last week&#x27;s Sundance Film Festival</a> was an orange, humanoid unicorn that once called Cleveland home.State of play: &quot;Buddy,&quot; a horror movie shot in Cleveland last summer, made its debut with a sold-out screening on the festival&#x27;s opening night.

Northeast Ohio builds film momentum after "Superman" success

Since 2024, the region has attracted films with combined production budgets of $256.5 million.

How do you follow <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the &quot;Superman" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/07/09/superman-movie-northeast-ohio-film-release" data-vars-content-id="dfd1ffed-8b01-4c0f-8bb7-bf3950306fef" data-vars-headline="Northeast Ohio builds film momentum after &quot;Superman&quot; success" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/07/09/superman-movie-northeast-ohio-film-release" target="_self">the &quot;Superman</a>&quot; movie? It starts with a touch of &quot;Star Wars&quot; and &quot;Star Trek.&quot;Why it matters: The Greater Cleveland Film Commission aims to build on one of its biggest years yet by attracting more jobs, money and high-profile projects to Northeast Ohio.

Ohio workers set for New Year's pay bump as minimum wage rises to $11

The state's minimum wage automatically increases each year by the rate of inflation.

Ohio is one of 19 states where workers are in line for a raise when <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="minimum wage" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2025/01/08/ohio-minimum-wage-gets-inflation-boost-some-want-higher" data-vars-content-id="0d87e2ff-a20a-4e69-9c2a-66adc28e5cbc" data-vars-headline="Ohio workers set for New Year&#x27;s pay bump as minimum wage rises to $11" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2025/01/08/ohio-minimum-wage-gets-inflation-boost-some-want-higher" target="_self">minimum wage</a> increases take effect on New Year&#x27;s Day.Why it matters: Beyond those earning minimum wage, these increases often push employers to raise salaries for workers higher up on the income ladder.

Report: Ohio is a hotspot in dollar store overcharging scandal

A new Guardian investigation shows chronic price mismatches at Dollar General and Family Dollar.

A sweeping <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Guardian investigation" data-vars-click-url="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/03/customers-pay-more-rising-dollar-store-costs" data-vars-content-id="8619ac0e-2986-415d-b048-fef7d7cf5e3a" data-vars-headline="Report: Ohio is a hotspot in dollar store overcharging scandal" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/03/customers-pay-more-rising-dollar-store-costs" target="_blank">Guardian investigation</a> has found Dollar General and Family Dollar frequently overcharge shoppers, with thousands of failed price-accuracy inspections nationwide. Why it matters: These chains market themselves as lifelines in low-income neighborhoods and rural towns where few other retail options exist.

Cuffs in Chagrin Falls among country's 50 best clothing stores

The family-owned boutique is the only privately operated Hermés location in North America and NYT recommends it.

The New York Times has dubbed Cuffs Clothing Co. in Chagrin Falls one of the nation&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="50 best clothing stores" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/11/30/style/best-clothes-stores-us.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share" data-vars-content-id="32c9071f-2567-4b1e-97f8-e62475d2ee77" data-vars-headline="Cuffs in Chagrin Falls among country&#x27;s 50 best clothing stores" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/11/30/style/best-clothes-stores-us.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share" target="_blank">50 best clothing stores</a>. State of play: The upscale boutique is located in an Italianate townhouse in downtown Chagrin (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="18 E. Orange St" data-vars-click-url="https://www.google.com/maps/place/18+E+Orange+St,+Chagrin+Falls,+OH+44022/@41.4320083,-81.391654,19.26z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x88311b2e8c089d23:0x7e6e22a0a64b69de!8m2!3d41.4324064!4d-81.3918186!16s%2Fg%2F11bw4dlp1f?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTIwMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" data-vars-content-id="32c9071f-2567-4b1e-97f8-e62475d2ee77" data-vars-headline="Cuffs in Chagrin Falls among country&#x27;s 50 best clothing stores" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/18+E+Orange+St,+Chagrin+Falls,+OH+44022/@41.4320083,-81.391654,19.26z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x88311b2e8c089d23:0x7e6e22a0a64b69de!8m2!3d41.4324064!4d-81.3918186!16s%2Fg%2F11bw4dlp1f?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTIwMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" target="_blank">18 E. Orange St</a>) and is home to the only privately operated location of Hermès in North America.

Troubled waters in the Flats: Bar closures mount after September shooting

Inferno and Rum Runners on Old River Road have permanently closed.

Food and Drink

Something may be in the water in the Flats East Bank as multiple bars announced closures this week.Driving the news: Inferno and Rum Runners — located near each other on Old River Road — posted to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="social media" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1363767079100207&amp;set=a.455448706598720" data-vars-content-id="7a2c8972-8cda-4058-80e2-cef1c63e7b5c" data-vars-headline="Troubled waters in the Flats: Bar closures mount after September shooting" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1363767079100207&amp;set=a.455448706598720" target="_blank">social media</a> they have permanently closed.

City Slice Pizzeria closes its flagship shop on Lorain

The home of the "mega" slice will now operate exclusively from a newer location in St. Clair-Superior.

City Slice Pizzeria abruptly shuttered this past weekend its popular Lorain Avenue shop, a west side storefront known for grab-and-go &quot;mega&quot; slices of 40-inch New York–style pies.Catch up quick: Founder Vanessa Reyes opened City Slice in 2022 and quickly built a loyal following of pizza lovers who enjoyed both jumbo slices and the festive, arcade game atmosphere for in-person dining.

Tariffs are shaking up Ohio manufacturing

The nonprofit consulting group MAGNET surveyed the state's top manufacturers six months after Trump's tariffs took effect.

Tariffs are reshaping Ohio&#x27;s manufacturing economy, creating clear winners and losers, according to a new report.Why it matters: Manufacturing accounts for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="more than 17%" data-vars-click-url="https://www.ohiomfg.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/OMA-Manufacturing-Counts-2024-Final-Version.pdf" data-vars-content-id="af45d328-c79f-4586-964e-812851f8e8e6" data-vars-headline="Tariffs are shaking up Ohio manufacturing" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ohiomfg.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/OMA-Manufacturing-Counts-2024-Final-Version.pdf" target="_blank">more than 17%</a> of Ohio&#x27;s GDP, and even small swings in costs can have ripple effects across the state&#x27;s supply chains.

"Wicked: For Good" fever hits Cleveland

Local events include a 33-hour marathon at Phoenix Theatres Great Northern.

Clevelanders will have plenty of chances to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="defy gravity" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2024/12/18/sing-along-showings-wicked-cleveland" data-vars-content-id="40f4c719-4267-4875-82d5-ebbe493dcedb" data-vars-headline="&quot;Wicked: For Good&quot; fever hits Cleveland" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2024/12/18/sing-along-showings-wicked-cleveland" target="_self">defy gravity</a> over the next few days.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="&quot;Wicked: For Good&quot;" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt98AlBDI9Y&amp;t=1s" data-vars-content-id="40f4c719-4267-4875-82d5-ebbe493dcedb" data-vars-headline="&quot;Wicked: For Good&quot; fever hits Cleveland" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt98AlBDI9Y&amp;t=1s" target="_blank">&quot;Wicked: For Good&quot;</a> is set to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="take over movie theaters" data-vars-click-url="https://variety.com/2025/film/box-office/wicked-for-good-box-office-opening-weekend-projection-record-1236584693/" data-vars-content-id="40f4c719-4267-4875-82d5-ebbe493dcedb" data-vars-headline="&quot;Wicked: For Good&quot; fever hits Cleveland" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://variety.com/2025/film/box-office/wicked-for-good-box-office-opening-weekend-projection-record-1236584693/" target="_blank">take over movie theaters</a> with several Northeast Ohio events planned to celebrate its arrival.

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