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Cleveland falls out of top 25 cities for parks
Cleveland ranks 26th among the 100 largest U.S. cities for its public parks, per the latest report from the Trust for Public Land (TPL), a pro-parks nonprofit, Alex Fitzpatrick and Kavya Beheraj report.
- The group rates cities on a variety of metrics, including the percentage of residents who live near a park, the share of city land reserved for parks, parks investment and more; cities are then awarded a "ParkScore."
Summer concert preview: Ranking every 2023 Blossom Music Center show

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Get Rich or Die Tryin'" at Blossom this summer. Photo: Dave Simpson/WireImage
If there's one thing Northeast Ohio music fans can count on each summer, it's a packed schedule at Blossom Music Center.
Why it matters: This year's lineup features an array of modern hitmakers and nostalgia acts totaling 31 shows that could draw more than a half-million people to Cuyahoga Falls.
New consent decree monitor has faith in Cleveland's progress

New Cleveland consent decree monitor Karl Racine speaks to Cleveland City Council Wednesday. Screenshot: TV20 live stream
Karl Racine, the new monitor of Cleveland's consent decree with the U.S. Department of Justice, appeared before Cleveland City Council on Wednesday for the first time.
Driving the news: Racine, a former attorney general in Washington, D.C., was appointed last month to enforce police reforms outlined in the 2015 settlement.
DigitalC to bring high-speed internet citywide for $18/month

DigitalC CEO Joshua Edmonds (R) and director of technology Rolando Alvarez (L) show off the network's high speeds. Photo: Sam Allard/Axios
Low-cost, high-speed internet is coming to Cleveland.
Driving the news: Mayor Justin Bibb has proposed spending $20 million in federal pandemic relief funds to vastly expand nonprofit DigitalC to provide affordable broadband access citywide within 18 months.
Northeast Ohio students compete at 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee

Can you spell "competition?" Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images
It's time for kids to shine and for millions of adults to feel intellectually inadequate.
Driving the news: The Scripps National Spelling Bee quarterfinals take place Wednesday.
Tina Turner's presence endures at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Simply the best. Photo: Pete Still/Redferns
Tina Turner was known for her powerful voice, memorable performances and stunning dresses, one of which can be viewed inside the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Driving the news: Turner died May 24 at her home in Switzerland. She was 83.
15 greatest concerts in Cleveland history

Bobby and The Boss. Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage
Ever since Cleveland disc jockey Alan Freed coined the term rock 'n' roll in the early 1950s, the amazing music and performances haven't stopped in Northeast Ohio.
Why it matters: We're counting down the 15 greatest concerts in Cleveland history, revisiting the area's most memorable performances.
Cleveland gas prices are lower than last summer

Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios
If recent months are any indication, Clevelanders will save some money at the pumps this summer.
Driving the news: Local drivers were paying an average of $3.48 per gallon of regular gasoline as of May 1, compared to $4.48 a year ago, according to GasBuddy.

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