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Northeast Ohio theater is showing "The Odyssey" as Christopher Nolan intended

You can watch "The Odyssey" in 70mm film format at Phoenix Theatres Great Northern Mall.

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Movie fans in Northeast Ohio have one of the country&#x27;s rare chances to see &quot;The Odyssey&quot; the way director Christopher Nolan intended.State of play: Michigan-based <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Phoenix Theatres" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/11/20/wicked-for-good-movie-marathon" data-vars-content-id="21d7af32-f7a5-43b7-90fd-4072d0e305fc" data-vars-headline="Northeast Ohio theater is showing &quot;The Odyssey&quot; as Christopher Nolan intended" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/11/20/wicked-for-good-movie-marathon" target="_self">Phoenix Theatres</a> is showing Nolan&#x27;s latest epic, which opens Thursday, in classic 70mm film format exclusively at its Great Northern Mall location in North Olmsted.

Bidding Cleveland's most beautiful grocery store adieu

After 11 years and $18 million in losses, the downtown Heinen's era draws to a close.

Food and Drink

We visited the downtown Heinen&#x27;s last week to pay our respects. Why it matters: The announced closure of Cleveland&#x27;s most beautiful and architecturally significant supermarket has rocked downtown residents and office workers. <ul><li>And it underscores the financial challenges of the grocery business in the urban core.</li></ul>

Christopher Nolan's movies ranked from best to worst

We ranked the famed director's films, from "The Dark Knight" to "The Odyssey."

Director Christopher Nolan&#x27;s latest epic, &quot;The Odyssey,&quot; is destined to become one of the director&#x27;s signature films.State of play: The big release has us debating where Nolan&#x27;s latest belongs among his best films.<ul><li>Our resident movie nerds, Troy and Sam, took a crack at ranking the whole catalog.</li></ul>

Cleveland councilman targets TownHall liquor license

Austin Davis says owner Bobby George's felony conviction should disqualify permit at one of Ohio City's most polarizing destinations.

Cleveland City Councilman Austin Davis is asking the state to reject TownHall&#x27;s liquor license renewal, citing owner <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Bobby George&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2024/08/14/bobby-george-bond-set-at-200000-charges-attempted-murder-rape-kidnapping" data-vars-content-id="d8a84d40-6438-448c-94b8-8e19de93f295" data-vars-headline="Cleveland councilman targets TownHall liquor license" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2024/08/14/bobby-george-bond-set-at-200000-charges-attempted-murder-rape-kidnapping" target="_self">Bobby George&#x27;s</a> recent felony conviction.Why it matters: Under Ohio law, the Division of Liquor Control may deny a permit renewal if a felony conviction is reasonably related to a business owner&#x27;s fitness to hold a liquor license.

Sherwin-Williams disputes lead paint series

The Northeast Ohio company says a recent Cleveland.com investigation misrepresented its history.

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Cleveland paint giant Sherwin-Williams is pushing back on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Cleveland.com&#x27;s recent series" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/07/21/sherwin-williams-series-clevelandcom" data-vars-content-id="33247194-20cf-4507-8c32-546e8a73d4b1" data-vars-headline="Sherwin-Williams disputes lead paint series" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/07/21/sherwin-williams-series-clevelandcom" target="_self">Cleveland.com&#x27;s recent series</a> linking the company to the lead poisoning crisis.Why it matters: The series documented its complicity in the decades-long crisis, but Sherwin-Williams calls the reporting historically inaccurate. State of play: Company spokesperson Julie Young told Axios it submitted a five-page response to editor Chris Quinn before publication, but none of its content was included.

The Sherwin-Williams reporting Cleveland should read

A Cleveland.com series exposes the giant's long history with lead paint, sparking debate over accountability.

Cleveland.com&#x27;s recent series on Sherwin-Williams and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="lead paint" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/03/02/clash-lead-poisoning-city-hall" data-vars-content-id="b7f89e24-ae31-4cf7-adb1-197ecf74728a" data-vars-headline="The Sherwin-Williams reporting Cleveland should read" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/03/02/clash-lead-poisoning-city-hall" target="_self">lead paint</a> should be more of a local talker than it is. Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="five-part series" data-vars-click-url="https://www.cleveland.com/news/2026/07/our-sherwin-williams-dilemma-the-complete-series.html" data-vars-content-id="b7f89e24-ae31-4cf7-adb1-197ecf74728a" data-vars-headline="The Sherwin-Williams reporting Cleveland should read" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.cleveland.com/news/2026/07/our-sherwin-williams-dilemma-the-complete-series.html" target="_blank">five-part series</a>, authored by editor Chris Quinn, provides a rich and detailed history of the local company&#x27;s industrial innovation and corporate governance while shining a spotlight on its complicity in the lead poisoning crisis.

Cleveland's fitness ranking slips just a bit

Cleveland ranks No. 41 on the list, down from No. 36 a year ago.

Health

Cleveland is a little less fit than it was a year ago.Driving the news: The American College of Sports Medicine and the Elevance Health Foundation have released their annual <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="&quot;American Fitness Index,&quot;" data-vars-click-url="https://acsm.org/american-fitness-index-rankings-2026/" data-vars-content-id="f7b4117a-e5d4-468e-ae3d-4bb431c283e1" data-vars-headline="Cleveland&#x27;s fitness ranking slips just a bit" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://acsm.org/american-fitness-index-rankings-2026/" target="_blank">&quot;American Fitness Index,&quot;</a> tracking how the 100 largest cities support healthy lifestyles.

Ohio among states reporting stomach parasite infections

The Ohio Department of Health's data lists more than 30 cases of cyclosporiasis since May 1.

Ohio is one of 17 states with reported cases of a gut-wrecking parasite that&#x27;s plaguing the U.S. as <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="health" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/health" data-vars-content-id="5317b579-6365-48ba-8be5-3af75ce3f329" data-vars-headline="Ohio among states reporting stomach parasite infections" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/health" target="_self">health</a> officials investigate what&#x27;s driving an increase in cases.The big picture: The gastrointestinal illness — called cyclosporiasis — is caused by a microscopic parasite spreading through contaminated food.

Cleveland Clinic to halt youth gender-affirming care under DOJ agreement

The settlement comes amid a broader federal campaign targeting providers of gender-affirming care.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Cleveland Clinic" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/07/29/cleveland-clinic-ranking-us-news-world-report-2025" data-vars-content-id="03f1e661-6e1e-431d-8eff-51c98781f556" data-vars-headline="Cleveland Clinic to halt youth gender-affirming care under DOJ agreement" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/07/29/cleveland-clinic-ranking-us-news-world-report-2025" target="_self">Cleveland Clinic</a> has reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice that restricts its practice of gender-affirming care for minors.State of play: Under the agreement, the Clinic will not provide pediatric gender-affirming care for at least two decades and pay $308,000 to resolve allegations involving insurance billing practices.

Ohio lands in bottom half of states for children's wellbeing

Children's well-being declined nationally from 2019 to 2024.

Ohio ranks in the bottom half among states for children&#x27;s wellbeing, according to a new report.Why it matters: Children&#x27;s wellbeing affects future workforce participation and economic growth, and researchers warn <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="rising costs" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/28/consumer-spending-income-pce" data-vars-content-id="52c0e13c-5b98-4308-8b77-cb1aba288998" data-vars-headline="Ohio lands in bottom half of states for children&#x27;s wellbeing" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/28/consumer-spending-income-pce" target="_self">rising costs</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="safety-net reductions" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/27/medicaid-children-enrollment-falling" data-vars-content-id="52c0e13c-5b98-4308-8b77-cb1aba288998" data-vars-headline="Ohio lands in bottom half of states for children&#x27;s wellbeing" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/27/medicaid-children-enrollment-falling" target="_self">safety-net reductions</a> could further strain families.

The questions you should be asking your primary care provider — and why they matter

Patients with a primary care provider they trust have better health care outcomes.

Partners

Nearly half of Americans feel anxious before a doctor&#x27;s appointment — and most leave at least one question they forgot or didn&#x27;t feel comfortable asking.Here&#x27;s the deal: The relationship between a patient and their primary care provider (PCP) is one of the strongest predictors of long-term health.Studies show that patients with a PCP they trust have better health outcomes, lower hospitalization rates and higher satisfaction with their care, but the structure of most primary care visits makes that relationship difficult to organically build.

Cleveland Clinic defends trauma center plan

In a new statement, the Clinic says a Level I center would close gaps in care.

Cleveland Clinic is making its case for building a new Level I trauma center after facing <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="public criticism from MetroHealth" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/02/11/metrohealth-cleveland-clinic-trauma-center" data-vars-content-id="aaef5db2-c540-4ac6-adb6-c7d8b45e6ee9" data-vars-headline="Cleveland Clinic defends trauma center plan" 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/metrohealth-cleveland-clinic-trauma-center" target="_self">public criticism from MetroHealth</a>. The big picture: Trauma centers offer the highest level of care for life-threatening injuries, from car crashes to gunshot wounds, and maintain around-the-clock access to specialized surgeons and critical care teams.

Behavioral health crisis center back on track after funding "breakthrough"

A new agreement clears the way for the Cuyahoga County center aimed at easing strain on ERs and law enforcement.

Cuyahoga County&#x27;s long-delayed behavioral health crisis center is back on track, at least for the moment. Why it matters: The region lacks a dedicated walk-in crisis center for people experiencing mental health or substance use emergencies.

CLASH presses City Hall over stalled lead safety progress

Advocates say Cleveland's 2019 law isn't moving fast enough as grant dollars slip away.

Members of the grassroots organization Cleveland Lead Advocates for Safe Housing (CLASH) are calling on Cleveland to make lead safety a priority after <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a spate of" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/02/10/councilman-kevin-bishop-lead-safe-law" data-vars-content-id="f694c1f3-0891-40c1-8c7b-751ea449bc76" data-vars-headline="CLASH presses City Hall over stalled lead safety progress" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/02/10/councilman-kevin-bishop-lead-safe-law" target="_self">a spate of</a> <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="discouraging headlines" data-vars-click-url="https://signalcleveland.org/cleveland-loses-3-million-state-lead-paint-grant/" data-vars-content-id="f694c1f3-0891-40c1-8c7b-751ea449bc76" data-vars-headline="CLASH presses City Hall over stalled lead safety progress" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://signalcleveland.org/cleveland-loses-3-million-state-lead-paint-grant/" target="_blank">discouraging headlines</a> in recent weeks.Why it matters: Lead poisoning is &quot;public enemy number one,&quot; CLASH reiterated Monday at a press conference at City Hall.

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Ohio tops the nation in ACA enrollment drop

Columbus

Choropleth map showing the change in ACA health care enrollments from February 2025 to February 2026. The U.S. rate is a decrease of 12%. Every state showed a decline except New Mexico, which increased 14%. Ohio and Oklahoma led the U.S. in largest decreases, both at nearly 32% over one year.

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Sherwin-Williams disputes lead paint series

The Sherwin-Williams reporting Cleveland should read

Cleveland's fitness ranking slips just a bit

Ohio among states reporting stomach parasite infections

Ohio tops the nation in ACA enrollment drop