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Before Netflix's "The Crash," other shows explored the Mackenzie Shirilla case

A 2023 episode of the A&E true crime series "Killer Cases" also focused on the investigation.

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If you&#x27;ve found yourself caught up in Netflix&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="&quot;The Crash,&quot;" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/05/14/netflix-the-crash-strongsville-murder-mackenzie-shirilla" data-vars-content-id="70d22c32-b8b9-47c7-83df-5ffcb62d050c" data-vars-headline="Before Netflix&#x27;s &quot;The Crash,&quot; other shows explored the Mackenzie Shirilla case" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/05/14/netflix-the-crash-strongsville-murder-mackenzie-shirilla" target="_self">&quot;The Crash,&quot;</a> you&#x27;re not alone.State of play: The documentary about one of the most high-profile murder cases in Northeast Ohio history was the streaming service&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="most-watched movie" data-vars-click-url="https://www.netflix.com/tudum/top10" data-vars-content-id="70d22c32-b8b9-47c7-83df-5ffcb62d050c" data-vars-headline="Before Netflix&#x27;s &quot;The Crash,&quot; other shows explored the Mackenzie Shirilla case" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.netflix.com/tudum/top10" target="_blank">most-watched movie</a> last week.

Cavs go down 2-0 in Eastern Conference Finals

Cleveland looked exhausted in another second-half meltdown as New York seized control of the Eastern Conference Finals

Sports

What&#x27;s the opposite of a Cavalanche? State of play: The Cavs are now down 2-0 to the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals after another demoralizing loss (109-93) Thursday night.

Cleveland slides one spot in annual parks rankings

The Forest City continues to earn high marks for access and amenities, but hurt by below-average acreage

Environment

Cleveland has slipped from No. 30 to No. 31 in the Trust for Public Land&#x27;s ParkScore rankings. The big picture: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="annual report" data-vars-click-url="https://www.tpl.org/parkscore" data-vars-content-id="a9bc4f57-fafa-4e4d-8fdc-3128adafe04d" data-vars-headline="Cleveland slides one spot in annual parks rankings" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.tpl.org/parkscore" target="_blank">annual report</a> ranks the 100 most populous U.S. cities&#x27; park systems relative to one another based on five categories: access, acreage, amenities, equity, and investment.

Cavs face major offseason decisions after playoff collapse

Cleveland put up an abysmal performance during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals.

The proverbial brooms were out at Rocket Arena last night as the New York Knicks swept the Cleveland Cavaliers from the NBA playoffs.Why it matters: The Cavs&#x27; abysmal performance in their <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="first Eastern Conference finals" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/05/18/cavs-eastern-conference-finals" data-vars-content-id="31ddf97d-db78-4e6c-9b0b-e89ee6a7aff4" data-vars-headline="Cavs face major offseason decisions after playoff collapse" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/05/18/cavs-eastern-conference-finals" target="_self">first Eastern Conference finals</a> appearance since 2018 proves the team is not yet a championship contender.

How Cleveland was connected to the Titanic

More than 40 passengers aboard the ship had ties to Northeast Ohio.

History

Cleveland&#x27;s Great Lakes Science Center is an appropriate host for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="&quot;Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition.&quot;" data-vars-click-url="https://greatscience.com/Titanic" data-vars-content-id="794d0830-47f6-4f6b-8ffb-2e955917f4cb" data-vars-headline="How Cleveland was connected to the Titanic" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://greatscience.com/Titanic" target="_blank">&quot;Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition.&quot;</a>Driving the news: The showcase, which features pieces from the ill-fated ship&#x27;s wreckage and re-creations of its interior, opens Thursday.

Paul McCartney's post-Beatles years get the Rock Hall treatment

The exhibition includes several of McCartney's guitars, notes from his diary and handwritten lyrics.

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If most of what you know about Paul McCartney is from his time with the Beatles, the Rock Hall&#x27;s new exhibit will prove quite an eye-opener.The intrigue: The showcase, titled <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="&quot;Paul McCartney and Wings,&quot;" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/02/18/paul-mccartney-wings-rock-hall-exhibit-may" data-vars-content-id="5037fab1-1bba-4ab1-8377-af56c73530e1" data-vars-headline="Paul McCartney&#x27;s post-Beatles years get the Rock Hall treatment" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/02/18/paul-mccartney-wings-rock-hall-exhibit-may" target="_self">&quot;Paul McCartney and Wings,&quot;</a> opens Friday on Level 6 of the museum and details McCartney&#x27;s life from 1970 onward.

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.

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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.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame goes punk

"Hey! Ho! Let's Go! Punk at 50" is a photo exhibit highlighting legends like the Ramones and Blondie.

The Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame has unveiled a new photo exhibit celebrating 50 years of punk rock.State of play: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="&quot;Hey! Ho! Let&#x27;s Go! Punk at 50&quot;" data-vars-click-url="https://rockhall.com/hey-ho-lets-go/" data-vars-content-id="768b5aad-3ef6-4c21-b4e6-d12cce3300a1" data-vars-headline="The Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame goes punk" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://rockhall.com/hey-ho-lets-go/" target="_blank">&quot;Hey! Ho! Let&#x27;s Go! Punk at 50&quot;</a> is now open on the bottom floor near the CBGB awning that&#x27;s been a mainstay at the museum.

From the Jackson 5 to solo stardom: Michael Jackson in Cleveland

Several landmark moments in Jackson's career brought him to Northeast Ohio.

Michael Jackson wasn&#x27;t a prolific touring artist and only released a handful of albums during his prime.Why it matters: Despite that, several landmark moments in his career brought him to Northeast Ohio.

Remember when Cleveland took all its recycling to the landfill?

An Earth Day flashback to the 2020 scandal that shook trust in the city's sustainability efforts.

On this Earth Day, we&#x27;re looking back at the Cleveland recycling scandal of 2020.😲 Flashback: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Fox 8 I-Team" data-vars-click-url="https://fox8.com/news/i-team/i-team-all-recyclables-in-cleveland-going-to-the-landfill/" data-vars-content-id="27eb2785-c68d-4cb3-8e40-d4c914ae2708" data-vars-headline="Remember when Cleveland took all its recycling to the landfill?" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://fox8.com/news/i-team/i-team-all-recyclables-in-cleveland-going-to-the-landfill/" target="_blank">The Fox 8 I-Team</a> broke the unbelievable story: Cleveland was dumping all recycling into a landfill, and had been for months.

"Michael" turns a complicated icon into a flawless fantasy

"Michael" is a flashy love letter to Jackson's unparalleled magnetism, void of controversy.

For just about all of &quot;Michael&#x27;s&quot; roughly two-hour run time, the film&#x27;s titular superstar can do no wrong — and therein lies the problem.The intrigue: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="&quot;Michael,&quot;" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-YAcjaLuSI" data-vars-content-id="f423d8e2-f31e-4ac3-a0b7-7767c01760ac" data-vars-headline="&quot;Michael&quot; turns a complicated icon into a flawless fantasy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-YAcjaLuSI" target="_blank">&quot;Michael,&quot;</a> out April 24, is a flashy love letter to Jackson&#x27;s unparalleled magnetism, void of the controversies that made Jackson one of the most complex figures in pop culture history.

When Cleveland needed a hero, the 1995 Indians delivered

The terrific Indians clinched the franchise's first postseason berth in 41 years.

The Browns were in turmoil, and the Cavs could barely make it out of the first round of the playoffs — Thank heaven for Cleveland&#x27;s baseball team of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the 1990s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/04/10/90s-cleveland-comeback-city" data-vars-content-id="a53b5bf6-82f9-44e1-ba1c-6862eb9edb2b" data-vars-headline="When Cleveland needed a hero, the 1995 Indians delivered" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/04/10/90s-cleveland-comeback-city" target="_self">the 1990s</a>.Flashback: The Indians put together some of the most exciting seasons in franchise history, led by players whose names still ring out in local folklore.

McCartney's Rock Hall grievance resurfaces ahead of new exhibition, documentary

An 2015 interview published by Vanity Fair recalls a tiff between Paul McCartney and the Rock Hall.

Paul McCartney is set to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="take over" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/02/18/paul-mccartney-wings-rock-hall-exhibit-may" data-vars-content-id="c9b09a1d-6c4b-4fb8-b7bb-22f7c514c8d2" data-vars-headline="McCartney&#x27;s Rock Hall grievance resurfaces ahead of new exhibition, documentary" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/02/18/paul-mccartney-wings-rock-hall-exhibit-may" target="_self">take over</a> the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame in two months, but he may still have a bone to pick with the institution.Driving the news: McCartney is making headlines for a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="2015 interview" data-vars-click-url="https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/story/paul-mccartney-interview-part-two" data-vars-content-id="c9b09a1d-6c4b-4fb8-b7bb-22f7c514c8d2" data-vars-headline="McCartney&#x27;s Rock Hall grievance resurfaces ahead of new exhibition, documentary" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/story/paul-mccartney-interview-part-two" target="_blank">2015 interview</a> that Vanity Fair just published in late February.

5 classic Cleveland albums every vinyl collector should own

Vintage albums from Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Pere Ubu and more.

There is no shortage of Cleveland-related records for vinyl lovers to add to their collections.Here are five albums every local music fan should look to get their hands on:

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How Cleveland was connected to the Titanic

Paul McCartney's post-Beatles years get the Rock Hall treatment

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

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The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame goes punk