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Anti-Trump "No Kings" protest in Cleveland: What to know

Organizers expect more attendees than last year's rallies.

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Clevelanders will rally Saturday alongside millions of Americans in a new wave of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="&quot;No Kings&quot;" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/24/bruce-springsteen-joan-baez-no-kings-twin-cities" data-vars-content-id="d99283f2-575a-49d3-8ffb-7a4b3c303264" data-vars-headline="Anti-Trump &quot;No Kings&quot; protest in Cleveland: What to know" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/24/bruce-springsteen-joan-baez-no-kings-twin-cities" target="_self">&quot;No Kings&quot;</a> protests.Why it matters: Thousands are expected to take to the streets to denounce the Trump administration&#x27;s policies, from <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ICE&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/02/02/hundreds-rally-against-ice-in-downtown-cleveland" data-vars-content-id="d99283f2-575a-49d3-8ffb-7a4b3c303264" data-vars-headline="Anti-Trump &quot;No Kings&quot; protest in Cleveland: What to know" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/02/02/hundreds-rally-against-ice-in-downtown-cleveland" target="_self">ICE&#x27;s</a> growing <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="presence" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/03/23/ice-agents-hopkins-cleveland-international-airport-trump" data-vars-content-id="d99283f2-575a-49d3-8ffb-7a4b3c303264" data-vars-headline="Anti-Trump &quot;No Kings&quot; protest in Cleveland: What to know" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/03/23/ice-agents-hopkins-cleveland-international-airport-trump" target="_self">presence</a> to concerns about the Iran war and its effect on gas <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="prices" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/03/25/gas-4-dollars-cleveland-iran-war" data-vars-content-id="d99283f2-575a-49d3-8ffb-7a4b3c303264" data-vars-headline="Anti-Trump &quot;No Kings&quot; protest in Cleveland: What to know" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/03/25/gas-4-dollars-cleveland-iran-war" target="_self">prices</a>.

What Cleveland can learn from Chicago's lakefront airport gamble

The demolition of Meigs Field offers a preview — and a warning — for Burke's future.

Cleveland can learn a lot about the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="redevelopment of a lakefront airport" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/03/30/burke-airport-redevelopment-concepts-golf" data-vars-content-id="35f93756-481c-4082-b613-078567a3a1ae" data-vars-headline="What Cleveland can learn from Chicago&#x27;s lakefront airport gamble" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/03/30/burke-airport-redevelopment-concepts-golf" target="_self">redevelopment of a lakefront airport</a> from Chicago.Flashback: On March 30, 2003, Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley sent <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="overnight bulldozers" data-vars-click-url="https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/3/31/23662485/miegs-field-airport-mayor-richard-daley-bulldozed-notherly-island-plane-march-2003" data-vars-content-id="35f93756-481c-4082-b613-078567a3a1ae" data-vars-headline="What Cleveland can learn from Chicago&#x27;s lakefront airport gamble" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/3/31/23662485/miegs-field-airport-mayor-richard-daley-bulldozed-notherly-island-plane-march-2003" target="_blank">overnight bulldozers</a> to destroy the landing strip at the city&#x27;s small downtown Meigs Field Airport.

Cleveland's confusing downtown parking odyssey continues

In January, the city raised street parking costs to $1.50 per hour — up from $1.

Cleveland&#x27;s new downtown <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="parking system" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/01/28/parkmobile-parking-downtown-rates-2026" data-vars-content-id="c4727c70-c432-4c8a-a01e-1603c749544e" data-vars-headline="Cleveland&#x27;s confusing downtown parking odyssey continues" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/01/28/parkmobile-parking-downtown-rates-2026" target="_self">parking system</a> existed for less than three months before changing again.Why it matters: City residents and business owners <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="expressed concerns" data-vars-click-url="https://www.ideastream.org/government-politics/2026-02-05/some-cleveland-business-owners-say-new-parking-rates-will-drive-money-away-from-the-city" data-vars-content-id="c4727c70-c432-4c8a-a01e-1603c749544e" data-vars-headline="Cleveland&#x27;s confusing downtown parking odyssey continues" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ideastream.org/government-politics/2026-02-05/some-cleveland-business-owners-say-new-parking-rates-will-drive-money-away-from-the-city" target="_blank">expressed concerns</a> that the new street rules, which increased prices and eliminated free weekend/evening parking, would discourage people from visiting downtown.

Playhouse Square unveils 2026-27 Broadway Series lineup

The seven-show season includes "Phantom," "Mamma Mia!" and "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child"

Culture

Playhouse Square has unveiled its 2026-27 KeyBank Broadway Series, a lineup mixing new, Tony Award-winning hits with familiar crowd-pleasers.Why it matters: Cleveland continues to be one of the nation&#x27;s premier Broadway touring hubs thanks to an enthusiastic subscriber base — currently at 40,000 members, per Playhouse Square — and the ability to host extended runs that many cities can&#x27;t support.

Cleveland eyes $4 gas — ouch

The war with Iran is driving one of the sharpest gas price surges in recent history.

The war with Iran continues to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="drive" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/19/gas-prices-iran-war-4-dollars-gallon" data-vars-content-id="a59bd772-eb44-4307-9071-a12a34230eb3" data-vars-headline="Cleveland eyes $4 gas — ouch" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/19/gas-prices-iran-war-4-dollars-gallon" target="_self">drive</a> one of the sharpest gas price surges in recent history, including in the Cleveland area.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Gas prices" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/03/09/cleveland-gas-prices-iran-strikes" data-vars-content-id="a59bd772-eb44-4307-9071-a12a34230eb3" data-vars-headline="Cleveland eyes $4 gas — ouch" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/03/09/cleveland-gas-prices-iran-strikes" target="_self">Gas prices</a> are approaching $4 per gallon, meaning a tank that might have taken $40-$45 to fill last month might cost over $60 this week.

Cleveland passes $2.3 billion budget for 2026

With surplus funds from 2025, Cleveland adds millions for streets and personnel

Politics

Cleveland City Council approved the city&#x27;s $2.3 billion budget at its meeting this week, including about $920 million in General Fund spending for core services.Driving the news: The plan passed 11-3 — with Stephanie Howse-Jones, Tanmay Shah and Richard Starr voting against — after weeks of negotiations with Mayor Justin Bibb&#x27;s administration.

Lorain County JFS strike heads into second month as mediation looms

Frontline workers say low pay and short staffing are hurting essential services, while county leaders hold firm on their contract offer.

Money

A strike by Lorain County Job and Family Services workers has entered its second month.Why it matters: Roughly 120 frontline workers who administer SNAP benefits, Medicaid and child care assistance are off the job, raising concerns about service delays for some of Lorain County&#x27;s most vulnerable residents.

Middle East turmoil sends Cleveland gas prices soaring

Average gas prices in the Cleveland metro area hit $3.43 this week.

Cleveland&#x27;s gas prices are surging following the U.S. and Israel <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="strikes on Iran" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/02/3-us-fighter-jets-friendly-fire-kuwait" data-vars-content-id="7aa923e4-1711-4b71-b591-5ed04df6e2d8" data-vars-headline="Middle East turmoil sends Cleveland gas prices soaring" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/02/3-us-fighter-jets-friendly-fire-kuwait" target="_self">strikes on Iran</a> and oil market fears of extended geopolitical upheaval.Why it matters: The increases have an immediate effect on motorists&#x27; pocketbooks and their mood about the economy.

Say goodbye to free evening and weekend parking in Cleveland

New, higher rates are now in effect 7am-10pm, seven days a week.

Downtown Cleveland street parking now costs $1.50 per hour — up from $1 — as Cleveland phases in higher rates tied to its switch to the ParkMobile coinless meters.Why it matters: With enforcement also expanding from 7am-10pm, seven days a week, the longstanding expectation of free evening and weekend parking downtown is now kaput.

Ohio workers set for New Year's pay bump as minimum wage rises to $11

The state's minimum wage automatically increases each year by the rate of inflation.

Business

Ohio is one of 19 states where workers are in line for a raise when <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="minimum wage" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2025/01/08/ohio-minimum-wage-gets-inflation-boost-some-want-higher" data-vars-content-id="0d87e2ff-a20a-4e69-9c2a-66adc28e5cbc" data-vars-headline="Ohio workers set for New Year&#x27;s pay bump as minimum wage rises to $11" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2025/01/08/ohio-minimum-wage-gets-inflation-boost-some-want-higher" target="_self">minimum wage</a> increases take effect on New Year&#x27;s Day.Why it matters: Beyond those earning minimum wage, these increases often push employers to raise salaries for workers higher up on the income ladder.

Report: Ohio is a hotspot in dollar store overcharging scandal

A new Guardian investigation shows chronic price mismatches at Dollar General and Family Dollar.

A sweeping <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Guardian investigation" data-vars-click-url="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/03/customers-pay-more-rising-dollar-store-costs" data-vars-content-id="8619ac0e-2986-415d-b048-fef7d7cf5e3a" data-vars-headline="Report: Ohio is a hotspot in dollar store overcharging scandal" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/03/customers-pay-more-rising-dollar-store-costs" target="_blank">Guardian investigation</a> has found Dollar General and Family Dollar frequently overcharge shoppers, with thousands of failed price-accuracy inspections nationwide. Why it matters: These chains market themselves as lifelines in low-income neighborhoods and rural towns where few other retail options exist.

Cuyahoga County lets $2M in Israel bonds lapse

Nearly a third of county's $16M investment has now expired.

Cuyahoga County is letting $2 million in Israel bonds expire without reinvesting.The big picture: The county has historically held $16 million in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Israel bonds" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/01/14/ronayne-reaffirms-support-israel-bonds-amid-protests" data-vars-content-id="feb6cd63-9364-4055-95ef-c7cf89a28d2a" data-vars-headline="Cuyahoga County lets $2M in Israel bonds lapse" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/01/14/ronayne-reaffirms-support-israel-bonds-amid-protests" target="_self">Israel bonds</a> — international development dollars which are used to underwrite the Israeli government and military.

Cleveland agrees to higher jail fee after standoff with county

The deal concludes more than a year of contentious negotiations.

Cleveland City Council approved a new agreement with Cuyahoga County this week, raising the daily rate the city pays to house detainees at the county jail from $99 to $143.Why it matters: The deal concludes more than a year of contentious negotiations during which the county threatened to stop accepting uncharged detainees without a higher rate.

LeBron James' Monopoly game is a luxurious experience

The game was produced by Nike and Hasbro and released on National Play Monopoly Day.

Sports

We finally got our hands on the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="&quot;LeBron James Edition&quot;" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2024/11/15/lebron-james-monopoly-nike-board-game" data-vars-content-id="078d6eef-397d-434a-a800-ca3e1f79243d" data-vars-headline="LeBron James&#x27; Monopoly game is a luxurious experience" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2024/11/15/lebron-james-monopoly-nike-board-game" target="_self">&quot;LeBron James Edition&quot;</a> of Monopoly, a luxury version of the game themed around James&#x27; life and career.State of play: The game was produced via a partnership with Nike and Hasbro and released in limited quantities on National Play Monopoly Day last November.

Money

Cleveland eyes $4 gas — ouch

Cleveland passes $2.3 billion budget for 2026

Lorain County JFS strike heads into second month as mediation looms

Middle East turmoil sends Cleveland gas prices soaring

The O.H.I.O. Fund puts its money where its mantra is