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"Love Is Blind" Season 10 recap: Ohio men may never recover from this

We're heading down the home stretch as the Ohio couples look to get married (or not).

News

If Ohio women refuse to date local men after watching Season 10 of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="&quot;Love Is Blind,&quot;" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/02/18/love-is-blind-season-10-recap-part-two" data-vars-content-id="a9f501bf-dd8d-4e43-a2be-cd8a6474a910" data-vars-headline="&quot;Love Is Blind&quot; Season 10 recap: Ohio men may never recover from this" 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/love-is-blind-season-10-recap-part-two" target="_self">&quot;Love Is Blind,&quot;</a> who could blame them? State of play: The latest episodes of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Netflix&#x27;s reality dating series" data-vars-click-url="https://www.netflix.com/title/80996601" data-vars-content-id="a9f501bf-dd8d-4e43-a2be-cd8a6474a910" data-vars-headline="&quot;Love Is Blind&quot; Season 10 recap: Ohio men may never recover from this" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80996601" target="_blank">Netflix&#x27;s reality dating series</a> see our Ohio couples getting ready to walk down the aisle, but not before a few embarrass themselves during a Columbus mixer.

Supreme Court voids tariffs, leaving $4.2 billion question for Ohio

No one has any idea just yet who will get that money or when they might see it.

With the Supreme Court striking down many of President Trump&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="tariffs" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/20/trump-tariffs-supreme-court-illegal" data-vars-content-id="65539070-e056-4751-bb39-180b857a77c0" data-vars-headline="Supreme Court voids tariffs, leaving $4.2 billion question for Ohio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/20/trump-tariffs-supreme-court-illegal" target="_self">tariffs</a>, the question in Ohio and around the country is who — if anyone — gets the money back.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Trade Partnership Worldwide" data-vars-click-url="https://tradepartnership.com/" data-vars-content-id="65539070-e056-4751-bb39-180b857a77c0" data-vars-headline="Supreme Court voids tariffs, leaving $4.2 billion question for Ohio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://tradepartnership.com/" target="_blank">Trade Partnership Worldwide</a> estimates $126 billion is at stake.

NEON clinics face possible foreclosure as lender loses patience

With millions in unpaid debt, the future of the East Side health network is in jeopardy.

Northeast Ohio Neighborhood Health Services (NEON) is facing foreclosure, according to a new federal court filing from its third-party receiver.Why it matters: NEON owns six clinics and a mobile health unit serving thousands of low-income patients. Though plagued by reports of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="mismanagement and scandal" data-vars-click-url="https://thelandcle.org/stories/follow-the-500m-clevelands-arpa-budget-includes-2m-for-problem-plagued-neon-health-services/" data-vars-content-id="ad88ffb7-bc5d-4043-b3c4-61539905423a" data-vars-headline="NEON clinics face possible foreclosure as lender loses patience" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://thelandcle.org/stories/follow-the-500m-clevelands-arpa-budget-includes-2m-for-problem-plagued-neon-health-services/" target="_blank">mismanagement and scandal</a> in recent years, it has been a fixture on Cleveland&#x27;s East Side for decades.

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>

What to watch over the holidays — with a Cleveland twist

Spend your downtime watching "A Christmas Story," the Cavs and more.

Things to Do

There are plenty of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="things to watch" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/18/new-movies-tv-prime-video-netflix-tubi" data-vars-content-id="f6367526-adbf-4130-aa0c-b81da598009b" data-vars-headline="What to watch over the holidays — with a Cleveland twist" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/18/new-movies-tv-prime-video-netflix-tubi" target="_self">things to watch</a> over the holidays, but only some of them come with a Cleveland tie-in.Our list of movies and shows to check out through Christmas and New Year&#x27;s will make you feel like you&#x27;re in Northeast Ohio, whether you&#x27;re here or not:

Cleveland Hopkins braces for busy holiday travel stretch

The airport expects more than 550,000 passengers through Jan. 6.

Travel

Winter holiday travel is underway at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Cleveland Hopkins International Airport" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/12/16/cleveland-flagged-as-possible-united-hub-again" data-vars-content-id="8f1a3a07-c29e-4209-a75d-305f071adbe8" data-vars-headline="Cleveland Hopkins braces for busy holiday travel stretch" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/12/16/cleveland-flagged-as-possible-united-hub-again" target="_self">Cleveland Hopkins International Airport</a> and will run through Jan. 6, 2026.Why it matters: The last thing you want is to miss your flight and be stuck at an airport during the holidays.

6 holiday pop-up bars to visit in Northeast Ohio this season

Places to get your Christmas-themed snack and cocktail fix in Cleveland.

Food and Drink

Heading to your favorite bar over the next few weeks? You might not recognize it.Why it matters: Holiday pop-up bars have become all the rage in Northeast Ohio over the past few years, giving nightlight scenesters a reason to venture out in the cold.

Instacart data reveals Ohio's surprising favorite Thanksgiving pie

Some Ohioans prefer cherry pie over pumpkin, sweet potato or even peanut butter.

New Instacart data shared with Axios shows the most uniquely popular <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Thanksgiving" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2024/11/27/healthy-thanksgiving-eating-tips" data-vars-content-id="e9a59531-75b9-4102-9237-200cc2d3bfc1" data-vars-headline="Instacart data reveals Ohio&#x27;s surprising favorite Thanksgiving pie" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2024/11/27/healthy-thanksgiving-eating-tips" target="_self">Thanksgiving</a> pies by state, based on last year&#x27;s orders.What they found: Apparently, some Ohioans prefer cherry pie to traditional favorites like pumpkin, sweet potato or even peanut butter.

Scariest haunted houses in Northeast Ohio to visit this Halloween season

Dare to enter the 7 Floors of Hell, Blood Prison and more.

Halloween is just over a month away, but you don&#x27;t have to wait until then to get scared out of your wits.Why it matters: Northeast Ohio boasts <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="more than two dozen" data-vars-click-url="https://northeastohiofamilyfun.com/haunted-houses/" data-vars-content-id="d8a5de81-cc03-4f38-8a89-39300399067c" data-vars-headline="Scariest haunted houses in Northeast Ohio to visit this Halloween season" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://northeastohiofamilyfun.com/haunted-houses/" target="_blank">more than two dozen</a> haunted houses and attractions, ranging from <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="family-friendly" data-vars-click-url="https://www.clevelandhauntedhouses.com/cleveland-haunted-houses-kid.aspx" data-vars-content-id="d8a5de81-cc03-4f38-8a89-39300399067c" data-vars-headline="Scariest haunted houses in Northeast Ohio to visit this Halloween season" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.clevelandhauntedhouses.com/cleveland-haunted-houses-kid.aspx" target="_blank">family-friendly</a> to absolutely terrifying.

When and where to see fireworks in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio

Guardians fireworks, "Salute to America" at Blossom, downtown's "Light Up the Lake" and more.

Northeast Ohio skies will light up over the next few days with Independence Day fireworks shows.State of play: Downtown&#x27;s annual <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="&quot;Light Up the Lake&quot;" data-vars-click-url="https://www.thisiscleveland.com/events/event-calendar/light-up-the-lake" data-vars-content-id="952637ce-a1cc-4dd7-b239-0d982756319a" data-vars-headline="When and where to see fireworks in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.thisiscleveland.com/events/event-calendar/light-up-the-lake" target="_blank">&quot;Light Up the Lake&quot;</a> fireworks celebration features two free watch parties Friday at Voinovich Park behind the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame and in the North Coast Yard behind Huntington Bank Field.

Bike project could jeopardize St. Patrick's Day parade route

The Superior Midway project would make Superior Avenue unviable.

Monday&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="St. Patrick&#x27;s Day" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/03/14/st-patricks-day-2025-events-ohio" data-vars-content-id="08eccd67-dff5-4849-9723-2da7bdd1cac6" data-vars-headline="Bike project could jeopardize St. Patrick&#x27;s Day parade route" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/03/14/st-patricks-day-2025-events-ohio" target="_self">St. Patrick&#x27;s Day</a> parade comes with a bit of drama.Why it matters: This could be one of the last years the annual event, which draws hundreds of thousands of people downtown, takes place in its current form.

St. Patrick's Day in Cleveland: Weekend guide to parade, parties

St. Patrick's Day falls on Monday, making this one of the biggest party weekends of 2025.

The next few days may set a record for Irish beer poured in Northeast Ohio.Why it matters: St. Patrick&#x27;s Day falls on Monday, making this one of the biggest party weekends of 2025 for an area loaded with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Irish ancestry" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/03/13/cuyahoga-county-irish-ancestry-ohio-st-patricks-day" data-vars-content-id="94cd6105-23ad-4289-b5a0-cb6e1b39203a" data-vars-headline="St. Patrick&#x27;s Day in Cleveland: Weekend guide to parade, parties" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/03/13/cuyahoga-county-irish-ancestry-ohio-st-patricks-day" target="_self">Irish ancestry</a>.

Cuyahoga County's Irish ancestry

We're higher than the national average, but right in the middle of the pack across Ohio.

Culture

Nearly 12% of Cuyahoga County residents report Irish ancestry, per U.S. Census data. State of play: That makes us a bit more Irish than the national average and right in the middle of the pack in Ohio.

Ring in 2025 at these Northeast Ohio New Year's Eve parties

From disco dance parties to walleye and popcorn drops.

After you&#x27;re done opening presents and hanging with family, there&#x27;s just a few days until we party like it&#x27;s 2025.Why it matters: Whether you had an amazing 2024 or want to forget the last 12 months, making 2025 a year to remember starts with the ball drop.

Holidays

What to watch over the holidays — with a Cleveland twist

Cleveland Hopkins braces for busy holiday travel stretch

Downtown Cleveland is lighting up social media

An ode to Londrico's Christmas Trees

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