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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.

Documentary revisits Carl Stokes' groundbreaking political legacy

"Stokes' Dilemma" showcases his campaign to become the first Black mayor of a major U.S. city.

Perhaps the most definitive documentary yet detailing the impact of Cleveland political trailblazer <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Carl Stokes" data-vars-click-url="https://clevelandcivilrightstrail.org/explore-the-trail/carl-stokes/" data-vars-content-id="b19bc9f3-77be-4e14-9ca8-cd32142c6f75" data-vars-headline="Documentary revisits Carl Stokes&#x27; groundbreaking political legacy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://clevelandcivilrightstrail.org/explore-the-trail/carl-stokes/" target="_blank">Carl Stokes</a> could hit screens later this year.Why it matters: Stokes became the first Black mayor of a major U.S. city when he was elected <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="mayor of Cleveland" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/02/18/photos-100-years-of-black-history-in-cleveland" data-vars-content-id="b19bc9f3-77be-4e14-9ca8-cd32142c6f75" data-vars-headline="Documentary revisits Carl Stokes&#x27; groundbreaking political legacy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/02/18/photos-100-years-of-black-history-in-cleveland" target="_self">mayor of Cleveland</a> in 1967.

Rev. Jesse Jackson was a familiar face in Cleveland's civil rights fight

Jackson's numerous visits to the city spanned more than 50 years.

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a civil rights icon who <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="died Tuesday" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/17/jesse-jackson-dies-civil-rights-leader" data-vars-content-id="93aa64c1-33bc-4a98-b36f-6921a7f225b8" data-vars-headline="Rev. Jesse Jackson was a familiar face in Cleveland&#x27;s civil rights fight" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/17/jesse-jackson-dies-civil-rights-leader" target="_self">died Tuesday</a>, made numerous visits to Cleveland over a lengthy career fighting against racial inequality and injustice.The big picture: That included accompanying Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. to the city during the 1960s and lobbying for Black business owners over the past decade.

California investors eye Cleveland's historic Variety Theater

They want to restore the 1927 complex, including the 12 apartments above it, "the way it was."

Real Estate

California investors are in talks to buy Cleveland&#x27;s long-dormant Variety Theater, offering a new path forward for the historic venue on Lorain Avenue.Why it matters: The Variety has cycled through owners for decades, but the cost and complexity of restoration has handicapped recent efforts to bring it back to life.

A lost War of 1812 memoir has been hiding in Cleveland for decades

It's just one of many first editions and other hidden gems at the Western Reserve Historical Society.

A long-lost 19th century memoir has recently resurfaced, thanks to Cleveland&#x27;s Western Reserve Historical Society.Why it matters: Housed inside the Cleveland History Center in University Circle, the WRHS Library documents the history of Cleveland and Northeast Ohio.

Why 2016, the year that defined Cleveland, is going viral again

People are reliving 2016, one of the biggest years in Cleveland history.

Haven&#x27;t you heard — <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="2026 is the new 2016" data-vars-click-url="https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/living/story/2026-2016-social-media-users-turn-back-clock-129277952" data-vars-content-id="98d4e079-bb45-4eeb-9498-980d358edaa8" data-vars-headline="Why 2016, the year that defined Cleveland, is going viral again" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/living/story/2026-2016-social-media-users-turn-back-clock-129277952" target="_blank">2026 is the new 2016</a>.Why it matters: The first major <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="viral trend" data-vars-click-url="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy1e605dvgo" data-vars-content-id="98d4e079-bb45-4eeb-9498-980d358edaa8" data-vars-headline="Why 2016, the year that defined Cleveland, is going viral again" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy1e605dvgo" target="_blank">viral trend</a> of the year is reminiscing over everything that happened a decade ago, which just so happened to be one of the biggest years in Cleveland history.

2016 was Cleveland's most unforgettable sports year

An NBA championship, a World Series for the ages and a UFC belt, all in a whirlwind few months.

Sports

2016 remains one of the most electrifying, improbable sporting years in the city&#x27;s history.Why it matters: The recent <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="nostalgia trend" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/01/22/2016-viral-trend-cavs-world-series-rnc" data-vars-content-id="a2f713c9-85a9-4df0-b8eb-81a2017723a7" data-vars-headline="2016 was Cleveland&#x27;s most unforgettable sports year" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/01/22/2016-viral-trend-cavs-world-series-rnc" target="_self">nostalgia trend</a> for all things 2016 has us thinking about the Cavs&#x27; NBA championship.

Bob Weir's long, strange trip through Northeast Ohio

Weir performed in the area more than 40 times with his various bands.

The music world bid farewell to another legend over the weekend with the passing of the Grateful Dead&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Bob Weir" data-vars-click-url="https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/11/entertainment/video/bob-weir-grateful-dead-vrtc-digvid" data-vars-content-id="0a0f0bd6-da80-4a0c-8755-ecc54a4f706f" data-vars-headline="Bob Weir&#x27;s long, strange trip through Northeast Ohio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/11/entertainment/video/bob-weir-grateful-dead-vrtc-digvid" target="_blank">Bob Weir</a>.Zoom in: Northeast Ohio also lost one of the most prolific performers in the area&#x27;s rich music history.

Ohio filmmaker examines Underground Railroad through nature

A documentary showcases how escaped slaves used forest moss to navigate to the North.

Environment

A Northeast Ohio filmmaker has found a new way to tell the incredible story of the Underground Railroad.Why it matters: Ohio was <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="an active stop" data-vars-click-url="https://ohio.org/home/ugrrtrail" data-vars-content-id="932e16f1-51c8-4e61-a977-f06e64191996" data-vars-headline="Ohio filmmaker examines Underground Railroad through nature" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://ohio.org/home/ugrrtrail" target="_blank">an active stop</a> on the secret network of routes abolitionists used to help fugitive slaves escape the South during the 1800s.

New Netflix film will explore Cleveland's unsolved Torso Murders

"Weapons" director Zach Cregger is on board to produce the film.

A film based on one of Cleveland&#x27;s biggest unsolved mysteries may finally come to fruition courtesy of Netflix and the team behind the 2025 blockbuster horror film <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="&quot;Weapons.&quot;" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/09/18/jordan-peele-him-horror-movies-record-year" data-vars-content-id="c72fce30-d2f2-4303-9be9-e4bfeb878c9d" data-vars-headline="New Netflix film will explore Cleveland&#x27;s unsolved Torso Murders" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/09/18/jordan-peele-him-horror-movies-record-year" target="_self">&quot;Weapons.&quot;</a>Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Torso Murders" data-vars-click-url="https://www.clevelandpolicemuseum.org/collections/torso-murders/" data-vars-content-id="c72fce30-d2f2-4303-9be9-e4bfeb878c9d" data-vars-headline="New Netflix film will explore Cleveland&#x27;s unsolved Torso Murders" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.clevelandpolicemuseum.org/collections/torso-murders/" target="_blank">Torso Murders</a> — serial killings that terrorized Cleveland between 1935 and 1938 — have been the subject of multiple unrealized Hollywood projects over the past 25 years.

The Cleveland missionaries who taught what courage looks like

Remembering Jean Donovan, Sister Dorothy Kazel and the churchwomen whose example inspired Cleveland to see heroism in solidarity.

History

Last week marked the 45th anniversary of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="murder of four churchwomen" data-vars-click-url="https://origins.osu.edu/milestones/murdered-churchwomen-el-salvador" data-vars-content-id="9e73e707-a1ef-4c6a-b772-15e1c81a874f" data-vars-headline="The Cleveland missionaries who taught what courage looks like" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://origins.osu.edu/milestones/murdered-churchwomen-el-salvador" target="_blank">murder of four churchwomen</a> in El Salvador: Maryknoll Sisters Maura Clarke and Ita Ford, Ursuline Sister Dorothy Kazel, and lay missionary Jean Donovan.Why it matters: Donovan and Kazel were members of the Diocese of Cleveland&#x27;s mission team, and they remain a source of inspiration and models of courage for a number of local Catholics — and for me personally.

History

Documentary revisits Carl Stokes' groundbreaking political legacy

Rev. Jesse Jackson was a familiar face in Cleveland's civil rights fight

California investors eye Cleveland's historic Variety Theater

A lost War of 1812 memoir has been hiding in Cleveland for decades

Get to know Judith Resnik, the Akron astronaut who died in the Challenger disaster