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Springsteen returns to Ohio at another political flashpoint

The May 22 concert at Rocket Arena is part of the Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour.

Music

Bruce Springsteen heads to Cleveland on Friday at yet another political inflection point.State of play: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="concert at Rocket Arena" data-vars-click-url="https://www.rocketarena.com/events/detail/springsteen-e-street-260522" data-vars-content-id="ccc3928c-f516-4087-b51c-bb452d240b17" data-vars-headline="Springsteen returns to Ohio at another political flashpoint" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.rocketarena.com/events/detail/springsteen-e-street-260522" target="_blank">concert at Rocket Arena</a> is part of the Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour, with the anti-Trump rallying cry &quot;No Kings&quot; splattered across promotional posters.

Cleveland's Flock fight heads to city council

Bibb won't bypass lawmakers this time on the controversial license plate reader contract.

News

After pressure from Cleveland City Council members and activists, Mayor Justin Bibb on Monday said the administration would seek council approval for an extension of the city&#x27;s contract with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Flock Safety" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/05/13/resistance-flock-cameras-cleveland" data-vars-content-id="13a94ee9-832f-43b7-8de3-b6a1d5337cd7" data-vars-headline="Cleveland&#x27;s Flock fight heads to city council" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/05/13/resistance-flock-cameras-cleveland" target="_self">Flock Safety</a> for automated license plate readers.Why it matters: Bibb has drawn the ire of the council — especially the vocal safety committee chair, Mike Polensek — for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="extending contracts" data-vars-click-url="https://signalcleveland.org/cleveland-shotspotter-gunshot-detection-renewal-city-council/" data-vars-content-id="13a94ee9-832f-43b7-8de3-b6a1d5337cd7" data-vars-headline="Cleveland&#x27;s Flock fight heads to city council" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://signalcleveland.org/cleveland-shotspotter-gunshot-detection-renewal-city-council/" target="_blank">extending contracts</a> through the city&#x27;s Board of Control, sidestepping council approval.

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.

From Drake to Johnny Depp: Our dream Rock Hall ceremony guest list

Past ceremonies have featured guests including Taylor Swift, Julia Roberts and Paul McCartney.

One of the best parts of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/04/14/rock-hall-2026-ceremony-cleveland-return" data-vars-content-id="2a9ecf65-c504-4620-912f-1b3d58fa0dc2" data-vars-headline="From Drake to Johnny Depp: Our dream Rock Hall ceremony guest list" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/04/14/rock-hall-2026-ceremony-cleveland-return" target="_self">Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame</a> ceremony is watching celebrities turn into fanboys and girls for their favorite music artists.The intrigue: The Rock Hall is usually tight-lipped about the list of special guests, but we couldn&#x27;t resist making our picks for who might show up for the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="class of 2026" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/04/14/2026-rock-hall-inductees-iron-maiden-wu-tang" data-vars-content-id="2a9ecf65-c504-4620-912f-1b3d58fa0dc2" data-vars-headline="From Drake to Johnny Depp: Our dream Rock Hall ceremony guest list" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/04/14/2026-rock-hall-inductees-iron-maiden-wu-tang" target="_self">class of 2026</a> on Nov. 14 in L.A.<ul><li>There are <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="A LOT of inductees" data-vars-click-url="https://rockhall.com/2026-inductees/" data-vars-content-id="2a9ecf65-c504-4620-912f-1b3d58fa0dc2" data-vars-headline="From Drake to Johnny Depp: Our dream Rock Hall ceremony guest list" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://rockhall.com/2026-inductees/" target="_blank">A LOT of inductees</a> this year, so we&#x27;re only picking presenters for the honorees in the &quot;Performer&quot; category.</li></ul>

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.State of play: Game 4 was a microcosm of a series that began with the Cavs <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="blowing a 22-point lead" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/05/22/cavs-knicks-down-2-0" 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/2026/05/22/cavs-knicks-down-2-0" target="_self">blowing a 22-point lead</a> in the fourth quarter of Game 1.<ul><li>Cleveland was competitive early in the first quarter before the Knicks steamrolled them in the second half with a final score of 130-93.</li></ul>The Cavs&#x27; struggles allowed rowdy Knicks fans in attendance, including celebrities like Ben Stiller and Timothée Chalamet, to make Rocket Arena sound like Madison Square Garden.<ul><li>At least the Cleveland crowd got to see <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Travis Kelce" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/26/taylor-swift-travis-kelce-engagement-ring-photos" 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/2025/08/26/taylor-swift-travis-kelce-engagement-ring-photos" target="_self">Travis Kelce</a> and Taylor Swift <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="in the front row" data-vars-click-url="https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2026/05/23/travis-kelce-taylor-swift-courtside-knicks-cavaliers-game-3/90238954007/" 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.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2026/05/23/travis-kelce-taylor-swift-courtside-knicks-cavaliers-game-3/90238954007/" target="_blank">in the front row</a> during Game 3 on Saturday.</li></ul>What they&#x27;re saying: &quot;I have confidence in myself, confidence in the group, the roster talk, that&#x27;s for down the line,&quot; Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson said during the postgame press conference.<ul><li>&quot;Our front office has done a phenomenal job ... obviously there will be decisions to be made, like every summer.&quot;</li></ul>The bottom line: The Cavs made their best playoff run of the post-LeBron era, but the beatdown by the Knicks leaves a poor taste in everyone&#x27;s mouth.What&#x27;s next: Cleveland will face several hard decisions in the coming months, centered on key players and potential additions. <figure><img alt="Two Cavaliers players on a basketball court during a game: one with back to camera wearing jersey HARDEN and number 1, the other facing forward in navy with number 45; crowded arena in background." height="2400" id="03580da6-6c16-45d2-b8e3-9f08d21894c0" src="https://images.axios.com/qk1Y1DuSdnO6K3eOci6sWW7AUHk=/2026/05/26/1779761483273.jpeg" width="3600" srcset="https://images.axios.com/AL-Yts5pEycjiU4fclExqzDI-ts=/1920x1280/smart/2026/05/26/1779761483273.jpeg?w=1920 1920w, https://images.axios.com/pnPlN-gU_2Fj1dNxpv2HC4lJ4PY=/1600x1066/smart/2026/05/26/1779761483273.jpeg?w=1600 1600w, https://images.axios.com/WieV9JBWLvq9EIRZeuoCs7rIcjU=/1366x910/smart/2026/05/26/1779761483273.jpeg?w=1366 1366w, https://images.axios.com/_I9MSHwR6mBpNJ0eVjcSGATTMh4=/1024x682/smart/2026/05/26/1779761483273.jpeg?w=1024 1024w, https://images.axios.com/pXNYHdExsdM8cQ7BDwYVy9IMu28=/768x512/smart/2026/05/26/1779761483273.jpeg?w=768 768w, https://images.axios.com/AWAVOp0Ggeg-vnJ2lLZ8jMIoRbQ=/640x426/smart/2026/05/26/1779761483273.jpeg?w=640 640w, https://images.axios.com/CSA_qX3cxXte7VwnEJRfe6lGK6A=/320x213/smart/2026/05/26/1779761483273.jpeg?w=320 320w"/><figcaption>Will James Harden and Donovan Mitchell share the Cavs&#x27; backcourt again next season? Photo: Nathaniel S. Butler/Getty Images</figcaption></figure><h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]">Re-signing Harden</h2>In February, Cleveland <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="traded" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/02/04/darius-garland-james-harden-trade-nba-cavaliers" 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/2026/02/04/darius-garland-james-harden-trade-nba-cavaliers" target="_self">traded</a> Darius Garland and a second-round pick to the Los Angeles Clippers for James Harden.<ul><li>It&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="expected" data-vars-click-url="https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/report-cavs-plan-sign-james-140000453.html" 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://sports.yahoo.com/articles/report-cavs-plan-sign-james-140000453.html" target="_blank">expected</a> (but not certain) the Cavs will re-sign Harden, who was inconsistent during the playoffs and turns 37 in August.</li></ul><h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]">Keeping Atkinson</h2>Cleveland&#x27;s head coach had a tough Eastern Conference finals, taking most of the blame for the team&#x27;s Game 1 collapse.<ul><li>He was the NBA Coach of the Year in 2025, but his job <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="doesn&#x27;t feel very secure" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/cavs-coach-kenny-atkinson-makes-strangest-analytics-remark-yet" 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.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/cavs-coach-kenny-atkinson-makes-strangest-analytics-remark-yet" target="_blank">doesn&#x27;t feel very secure</a> at the moment. </li></ul><h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]">Possible trade</h2>The Cavs will need to get under the NBA&#x27;s second apron salary cap threshold before trying to trade for a big star like the Milwaukee Bucks&#x27; <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Giannis Antetokounmpo" data-vars-click-url="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48762977/nba-draft-2026-10-giannis-bucks-trade-contenders-warriors-heat-rockets-celtics" 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.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48762977/nba-draft-2026-10-giannis-bucks-trade-contenders-warriors-heat-rockets-celtics" target="_blank">Giannis Antetokounmpo</a>.<ul><li>A trade offer would likely have to include Evan Mobley and multiple first-round picks.</li></ul><h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]">Return of the King</h2>LeBron James is a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="free agent" data-vars-click-url="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25430622-nba-insider-says-lebron-looms-over-cavs-amid-giannis-trade-harden-mitchell-contract-decisions" 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://bleacherreport.com/articles/25430622-nba-insider-says-lebron-looms-over-cavs-amid-giannis-trade-harden-mitchell-contract-decisions" target="_blank">free agent</a>, prompting <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="speculation" data-vars-click-url="https://www.si.com/nba/lakers/onsi/lakers-lebron-james-drops-major-hint-cleveland-return" 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.si.com/nba/lakers/onsi/lakers-lebron-james-drops-major-hint-cleveland-return" target="_blank">speculation</a> he may return to his native Northeast Ohio for one last run at a title.<ul><li>The Cavs&#x27; <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="bloated payroll" data-vars-click-url="https://www.hoopshype.com/salaries/teams/" 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.hoopshype.com/salaries/teams/" target="_blank">bloated payroll</a> means James would have to take a significant pay cut (he made just over $50 million with the Lakers last year) to come home.</li></ul><h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]">Mitchell&#x27;s contract</h2><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Donovan Mitchell" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/12/03/cavs-corner-week-6-donovan-mitchell-evan-mobley" 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/2025/12/03/cavs-corner-week-6-donovan-mitchell-evan-mobley" target="_self">Donovan Mitchell</a> is under contract for next season, but can <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="opt out" data-vars-click-url="https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/report-cavaliers-donovan-mitchell-expected-211515448.html" 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://sports.yahoo.com/articles/report-cavaliers-donovan-mitchell-expected-211515448.html" target="_blank">opt out</a> in 2027 and sign a supermax deal with the Cavs or another team.<ul><li>If Mitchell indicates he won&#x27;t be sticking around long term, the Cavs offseason could take a drastic turn with a potential Mitchell trade on the table.</li></ul>

MGK, Wiz Khalifa tap into 2010s nostalgia with "Blog Era Boyz"

The mixtape was preceded by the singles "Girl Next Door" and "Everything Tatted."

Machine Gun Kelly fans are getting new music on Friday.Driving the news: The Cleveland-bred music star has teamed up with rapper Wiz Khalifa for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="&quot;Blog Era Boyz.&quot;" data-vars-click-url="https://www.blogeraboyz.com/" data-vars-content-id="8cca3835-0d85-4ad8-aa3d-4550dd385337" data-vars-headline="MGK, Wiz Khalifa tap into 2010s nostalgia with &quot;Blog Era Boyz&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.blogeraboyz.com/" target="_blank">&quot;Blog Era Boyz.&quot;</a>

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.

Step aboard Titanic at immersive new Great Lakes Science Center exhibition

The showcase offers a stunning look at the infamous British ocean liner's history.

It was hailed as an unsinkable ship and the pinnacle of human engineering — now it&#x27;s a thrilling exhibition at the Great Lakes Science Center.Why it matters: <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="10d8a955-cdd5-4aef-9a30-b9340825ad1d" data-vars-headline="Step aboard Titanic at immersive new Great Lakes Science Center exhibition" 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> which opens Thursday, offers a highly immersive look at the infamous British ocean liner that has captivated generations.

Cleveland cuts admissions taxes for indie venues

City leaders say the move will help small music and comedy clubs still recovering from the pandemic

Cleveland City Council approved legislation this week eliminating Cleveland&#x27;s 4% admissions tax for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="locally operated venues" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/10/16/indie-music-venues-profitability-niva-2025" data-vars-content-id="78f571fd-ca37-4da7-bb7e-f9b48b1e0b27" data-vars-headline="Cleveland cuts admissions taxes for indie venues" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/10/16/indie-music-venues-profitability-niva-2025" target="_self">locally operated venues</a> with capacities under 750 people.Why it matters: Independent venues say they&#x27;re still recovering from the pandemic and are struggling with rising costs and changing nightlife habits among young people.

Ohio's data center tax breaks topped $550M in 2024

Tax breaks far exceeded projections as resistance to hyperscale facilities grows in Cleveland and beyond

The state of Ohio provided more than $550 million in sales tax breaks for data centers in 2024, per a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new report from News 5" data-vars-click-url="https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/ohios-data-center-boom-really-started-in-new-albany-we-went-there-to-see-what-it-looks-like" data-vars-content-id="537044e4-19a2-427e-bb94-ec60d8d6e646" data-vars-headline="Ohio&#x27;s data center tax breaks topped $550M in 2024" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/ohios-data-center-boom-really-started-in-new-albany-we-went-there-to-see-what-it-looks-like" target="_blank">new report from News 5</a>. Why it matters: The scale of these incentives reflects a staggering uptick in data center construction.

Browns catch a break with NFL's easiest 2026 schedule

Cleveland will look to rebound from another last-place finish.

Sports

The entire 2026-27 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="NFL schedule" data-vars-click-url="https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-announce-the-2026-schedule" data-vars-content-id="cfee9dba-dce6-485a-ac83-c20e55e21391" data-vars-headline="Browns catch a break with NFL&#x27;s easiest 2026 schedule" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-announce-the-2026-schedule" target="_blank">NFL schedule</a> was released Thursday night.The intrigue: The Browns have the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="easiest schedule" data-vars-click-url="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2054200659109396656?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet" data-vars-content-id="cfee9dba-dce6-485a-ac83-c20e55e21391" data-vars-headline="Browns catch a break with NFL&#x27;s easiest 2026 schedule" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2054200659109396656?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet" target="_blank">easiest schedule</a> based on opponents&#x27; win percentages from last season.State of play: Cleveland will head to Florida in Week 1 to take on the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sept. 13.<ul><li>The Browns&#x27; home opener takes place on Sept. 27 against the Carolina Panthers at Huntington Bank Field.</li></ul><h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]">Full schedule</h2><ul><li>Sept. 13: at Jacksonville Jaguars</li><li>Sept. 20: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers</li><li>Sept. 27: Carolina Panthers</li><li>Oct. 1: Pittsburgh Steelers (Thursday)</li><li>Oct. 11: at New York Jets</li><li>Oct. 18: Baltimore Ravens</li><li>Oct. 25: at Tennessee Titans</li><li>Nov. 1: at Pittsburgh Steelers</li><li>Nov. 8: at New Orleans Saints</li><li>Nov. 15: Houston Texans</li><li>Nov. 22: Bye</li><li>Nov. 29: Las Vegas Raiders</li><li>Dec. 6: Cincinnati Bengals</li><li>Dec. 13: Atlanta Falcons</li><li>Dec. 20: at New York Giants</li><li>Dec. 27: at Baltimore Ravens</li><li>Jan. 3: Indianapolis Colts</li><li>Jan. 10: at Cincinnati Bengals</li></ul>

Netflix's "The Crash" examines Strongsville murder that shook Ohio

The documentary features new interviews, bodycam footage, text messages and more.

One of the most high-profile murder cases in recent Northeast Ohio history is the subject of a new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Netflix documentary" data-vars-click-url="https://www.netflix.com/title/81941710" data-vars-content-id="8ca778ee-2b02-4e73-ad2f-07a569906bdb" data-vars-headline="Netflix&#x27;s &quot;The Crash&quot; examines Strongsville murder that shook Ohio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81941710" target="_blank">Netflix documentary</a>.Driving the news: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="&quot;The Crash,&quot;" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fODfHjrBz6Y" data-vars-content-id="8ca778ee-2b02-4e73-ad2f-07a569906bdb" data-vars-headline="Netflix&#x27;s &quot;The Crash&quot; examines Strongsville murder that shook Ohio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fODfHjrBz6Y" target="_blank">&quot;The Crash,&quot;</a> which premieres Friday, looks back at the murders of Strongsville residents Dominic Russo and Davion Flanagan.

Cleveland unveils massive East Side redevelopment

The Midline aims to transform 350 acres of long-vacant industrial land into a jobs hub and greenway.

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Cleveland leaders on Wednesday unveiled <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Midline" data-vars-click-url="https://www.clevelandmidline.org/" data-vars-content-id="d290ba5d-8cb8-4a1f-9745-d02d2a1108e3" data-vars-headline="Cleveland unveils massive East Side redevelopment" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.clevelandmidline.org/" target="_blank">The Midline</a>, a sweeping plan to transform more than 350 acres of long-vacant industrial land on the city&#x27;s East Side into a business district and greenway.Why it matters: It&#x27;s the largest industrial redevelopment project in modern Cleveland history. The vision includes new factories, multipurpose trails, and community-centered public spaces.

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