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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.

Cleveland's next big sports destination: Cosm

The venue will serve as an anchor for Cleveland's riverfront development plan.

The Browns are heading to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Brook Park" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/02/06/super-bowl-stadium-brook-park" data-vars-content-id="31a9461a-7b9b-4c11-a4a1-166dfdeeba02" data-vars-headline="Cleveland&#x27;s next big sports destination: Cosm" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/02/06/super-bowl-stadium-brook-park" target="_self">Brook Park</a> in a few years, but another major venue where you can watch football and other sports is coming to downtown.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Cosm" data-vars-click-url="https://www.cosm.com/" data-vars-content-id="31a9461a-7b9b-4c11-a4a1-166dfdeeba02" data-vars-headline="Cleveland&#x27;s next big sports destination: Cosm" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.cosm.com/" target="_blank">Cosm</a>, a Los Angeles-based sports and entertainment technology company, is building its largest-ever facility in Cleveland in 2027.<ul><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The venue" data-vars-click-url="https://www.cosm.com/news/cosm-is-coming-to-cleveland-anchoring-bedrock-rock-block-development" data-vars-content-id="31a9461a-7b9b-4c11-a4a1-166dfdeeba02" data-vars-headline="Cleveland&#x27;s next big sports destination: Cosm" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.cosm.com/news/cosm-is-coming-to-cleveland-anchoring-bedrock-rock-block-development" target="_blank">The venue</a>, which broadcasts sporting events, films and more, will serve as an anchor for Bedrock&#x27;s riverfront <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="development plan" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2024/11/18/bedrock-riverfront-plan-17-story-hotel-and-music-venue" data-vars-content-id="31a9461a-7b9b-4c11-a4a1-166dfdeeba02" data-vars-headline="Cleveland&#x27;s next big sports destination: Cosm" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2024/11/18/bedrock-riverfront-plan-17-story-hotel-and-music-venue" target="_self">development plan</a> in the Gateway District.</li></ul>

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).

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.

Bibb declares victory in Cleveland mayoral race

The result signals continued support for Bibb's leadership and priorities during his first term.

Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb declared victory in his bid for a second term Tuesday night, defeating Republican challenger Laverne Gore in a race that underscored both Bibb&#x27;s local popularity and the city&#x27;s Democratic tilt.Why it matters: The result signals continued support for Bibb&#x27;s leadership and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="priorities" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/10/28/bibbs-red-state-balancing-act" data-vars-content-id="609fd139-4365-4971-ac45-1f7fc114664d" data-vars-headline="Bibb declares victory in Cleveland mayoral race" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/10/28/bibbs-red-state-balancing-act" target="_self">priorities</a> during his first term.

Ohio passes new congressional map ahead of 2026 election

The final version passed Friday creates 12 GOP-leaning districts and three Democratic-leaning districts.

Ohio&#x27;s Redistricting Commission approved a new congressional map Friday morning, narrowly meeting the state&#x27;s constitutional deadline and reshaping several key districts ahead of the 2026 elections.Why it matters: The map passed with bipartisan support, marking a rare moment of compromise in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a process" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2025/09/29/ohio-redistricting-explained-2025" data-vars-content-id="b8745d2a-8cb3-4130-ba22-a5bf456cad13" data-vars-headline="Ohio passes new congressional map ahead of 2026 election" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2025/09/29/ohio-redistricting-explained-2025" target="_self">a process</a> that&#x27;s been mired in controversy and court challenges for years.

Cleveland 2025 election guide

The mayor and every City Council seat are up for election — the first under a new map that pits incumbents against each other.

The mayor and every seat on the Cleveland City Council are up for election next Tuesday.Why it matters: It&#x27;s the first election with a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="newly redrawn 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="a2756672-435c-4b9c-8122-9150ee86262e" data-vars-headline="Cleveland 2025 election guide" 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">newly redrawn Cleveland ward map</a>, shrinking the legislative body from 17 members to 15.<ul><li>In two wards, incumbents are squaring off as a result.</li></ul>

Mayor Bibb's push to build a 21st-century City Hall

He campaigned on "modern, responsive" city government and has launched various digital tools.

As <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Mayor Justin Bibb" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/10/14/justin-bibb-waterfront-bets" data-vars-content-id="63fc8cfa-9cb3-4005-bf5d-444783016e00" data-vars-headline="Mayor Bibb&#x27;s push to build a 21st-century City Hall" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/10/14/justin-bibb-waterfront-bets" target="_self">Mayor Justin Bibb</a> closes in on a second term, he wants Clevelanders to feel the impact of modernization both in their daily lives and in their interactions with City Hall.Why it matters: The millennial mayor campaigned in 2021 on creating a &quot;modern, responsive&quot; city government — one that would make long-overdue <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="technological upgrades" data-vars-click-url="https://www.clevelandohio.gov/news/city-cleveland-launches-new-website" data-vars-content-id="63fc8cfa-9cb3-4005-bf5d-444783016e00" data-vars-headline="Mayor Bibb&#x27;s push to build a 21st-century City Hall" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.clevelandohio.gov/news/city-cleveland-launches-new-website" target="_blank">technological upgrades</a> and use data to inform decision-making.

Mayor Bibb touts "dramatic strides" in public safety

He shares the highs and lows of his first term, and says there's work to do in a second.

Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb is a virtual lock to win a second term on Nov. 4.State of play: In the absence of a competitive race, we sat down with Bibb to take a look back at his first-term record — from safety to housing to economic development to civic reform — and hear what he has planned for the next four years.

Cleveland City Council Ward 11 race clears for Nikki Hudson

Hudson's only challenger, lawyer Andrew Fontanarosa, has withdrawn from the race.

Lawyer Andrew Fontanarosa has dropped out of the race for Cleveland City Council&#x27;s Ward 11 seat. Why it matters: His departure clears the way for community activist Nikki Hudson to win the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="open seat" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/04/02/whos-running-for-cleveland-city-council-in-2025" data-vars-content-id="ba5d4ca4-7cec-4c6a-834e-3ab3f127d3ec" data-vars-headline="Cleveland City Council Ward 11 race clears for Nikki Hudson" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/04/02/whos-running-for-cleveland-city-council-in-2025" target="_self">open seat</a> on the city&#x27;s west side.

Incumbents prevail in Cleveland City Council primaries

But one challenger appears to have a realistic shot at an upset.

Cleveland City Council incumbents prevailed in Tuesday&#x27;s low-turnout primary, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="as expected" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/09/04/cleveland-city-council-primary-election-2025" data-vars-content-id="e867e6e4-accc-4cf0-9860-7b36ed0c42fa" data-vars-headline="Incumbents prevail in Cleveland City Council primaries" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/09/04/cleveland-city-council-primary-election-2025" target="_self">as expected</a> — but one challenger appears to have a realistic shot at an upset in November.State of play: Labor organizer and truck driver Tanmay Shah fared best among challengers in the seven wards with three or more candidates where primaries were held.

A Cleveland City Council primary election preview

The expected landslides, the tossups and the questions heading into Tuesday

It&#x27;s time for voters to separate the wheat from the chaff.State of play: Next week&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="primary election" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/08/25/cuyahoga-county-early-voting-primary-election-2025" data-vars-content-id="72fdbfd6-4c30-4fd5-ae96-2a6a4f7d11f9" data-vars-headline="A Cleveland City Council primary election preview" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/08/25/cuyahoga-county-early-voting-primary-election-2025" target="_self">primary election</a> will feature seven of Cleveland City Council&#x27;s 15 new wards — those with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="three or more candidates" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/04/02/whos-running-for-cleveland-city-council-in-2025" data-vars-content-id="72fdbfd6-4c30-4fd5-ae96-2a6a4f7d11f9" data-vars-headline="A Cleveland City Council primary election preview" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/04/02/whos-running-for-cleveland-city-council-in-2025" target="_self">three or more candidates</a> vying for office.

Election 🗳️

Tanmay Shah defeats Danny Kelly in Cleveland Ward 12

Incumbents largely prevail on Cleveland City Council

Bibb declares victory in Cleveland mayoral race

Ohio passes new congressional map ahead of 2026 election

Cleveland 2025 election guide