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"Love Is Blind" Season 10 recap: Breakups, red flags and Ohio homecoming

The contestants head back to Columbus, where the real drama is about to take place.

News

It&#x27;s back to the real world for the contestants on Season 10 of &quot;Love Is Blind&quot; — and by &quot;real world,&quot; we mean Ohio.State of play: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The first week&#x27;s episodes" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/02/11/love-is-blind-season-10-ohio-recap-first-episodes" data-vars-content-id="e20b1312-8956-4964-b4ac-f03778d9c414" data-vars-headline="&quot;Love Is Blind&quot; Season 10 recap: Breakups, red flags and Ohio homecoming" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/02/11/love-is-blind-season-10-ohio-recap-first-episodes" target="_self">The first week&#x27;s episodes</a> of Netflix&#x27;s popular reality series saw seven couples get engaged sight unseen and then go on vacation together.

U.S. Rep. Brown to skip State of the Union

The Cleveland Democrat says attending would signal respect for conduct she believes harms democracy.

U.S. Rep. Shontel Brown (D-OH) said she will not attend President Trump&#x27;s State of the Union address Tuesday.Why it matters: Brown has shown up for every SOTU speech since taking office in 2021, but says this year is different.

Paul McCartney and Wings to take flight at the Rock Hall

The museum's exhibit on McCartney's 1970s band opens on May 15.

Music

For the first time, the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame is launching an exhibit focused on the band Paul McCartney formed after leaving the Beatles.Driving the news: The exhibit, &quot;Paul McCartney and Wings,&quot; opens May 15 and focuses on the 1970s group consisting of McCartney (vocals/bass), his wife Linda McCartney (keyboards), Denny Laine of the Moody Blues (guitar/vocals) and Denny Seiwell (drums).

Cavs, Guardians seek $100M+ in state money to fund stadium repairs

The requests would tap Ohio's new sports-facility grant fund — from the same pot of unclaimed money the Browns tapped.

The Cavaliers and Guardians are seeking more than $100 million in state money to help cover mounting repairs and upgrades at Rocket Arena and Progressive Field.Why it matters: The public is on the hook for most of these costs. Former local lawmakers agreed to the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="lease terms" data-vars-click-url="https://www.fieldofschemes.com/2024/12/04/22152/inside-why-cleveland-keeps-having-to-throw-good-stadium-money-after-bad/" data-vars-content-id="8755eebc-c32f-4dd2-90d3-aaf3e827d147" data-vars-headline="Cavs, Guardians seek $100M+ in state money to fund stadium repairs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.fieldofschemes.com/2024/12/04/22152/inside-why-cleveland-keeps-having-to-throw-good-stadium-money-after-bad/" target="_blank">lease terms</a> as a condition of the teams&#x27; staying put.

Documentary revisits Carl Stokes' groundbreaking political legacy

"Stokes' Dilemma" showcases his campaign to become the first Black mayor of a major U.S. city.

Perhaps the most definitive documentary yet detailing the impact of Cleveland political trailblazer <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Carl Stokes" data-vars-click-url="https://clevelandcivilrightstrail.org/explore-the-trail/carl-stokes/" data-vars-content-id="b19bc9f3-77be-4e14-9ca8-cd32142c6f75" data-vars-headline="Documentary revisits Carl Stokes&#x27; groundbreaking political legacy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://clevelandcivilrightstrail.org/explore-the-trail/carl-stokes/" target="_blank">Carl Stokes</a> could hit screens later this year.Why it matters: Stokes became the first Black mayor of a major U.S. city when he was elected <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="mayor of Cleveland" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/02/18/photos-100-years-of-black-history-in-cleveland" data-vars-content-id="b19bc9f3-77be-4e14-9ca8-cd32142c6f75" data-vars-headline="Documentary revisits Carl Stokes&#x27; groundbreaking political legacy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/02/18/photos-100-years-of-black-history-in-cleveland" target="_self">mayor of Cleveland</a> in 1967.

Cleveland councilman ignored lead-safe law at his rental properties

Kevin Bishop failed for years to register or certify his own rentals, Cleveland.com reports.

Politics

Cleveland City Councilman Kevin Bishop for years ignored the city&#x27;s lead-safe housing laws at his own rental properties, even as he repeatedly voted to strengthen them, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Cleveland.com reports" data-vars-click-url="https://www.cleveland.com/news/2026/02/cleveland-councilman-voted-to-crack-down-on-landlords-while-his-own-rentals-broke-the-rules.html" data-vars-content-id="8228f112-0313-4972-8b7f-2cf0e89c5f3e" data-vars-headline="Cleveland councilman ignored lead-safe law at his rental properties" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.cleveland.com/news/2026/02/cleveland-councilman-voted-to-crack-down-on-landlords-while-his-own-rentals-broke-the-rules.html" target="_blank">Cleveland.com reports</a>.Why it matters: More than 1,000 Cleveland children still test positive for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="elevated blood lead levels" data-vars-click-url="https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/lead-poisoning/symptoms-causes/syc-20354717" data-vars-content-id="8228f112-0313-4972-8b7f-2cf0e89c5f3e" data-vars-headline="Cleveland councilman ignored lead-safe law at his rental properties" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/lead-poisoning/symptoms-causes/syc-20354717" target="_blank">elevated blood lead levels</a> each year, despite years of outreach, incentives, and enforcement.

Equality Ohio rolls out statewide plan amid mounting LGBTQ+ challenges

The statewide advocacy group's "Roadmap Back to Equality" outlines the coming three years.

Equality Ohio has unveiled its new strategic plan aimed at addressing the needs of Ohio&#x27;s LGBTQ+ community.Why it matters: The statewide advocacy group&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="&quot;Roadmap Back to Equality&quot;" data-vars-click-url="https://equalityohio.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Equality-Ohio-Strategic-Plan-2026-2028-Exec-Sum-FINAL-2.pdf" data-vars-content-id="a8d4c6f6-92d8-434c-96bd-520e1d354c04" data-vars-headline="Equality Ohio rolls out statewide plan amid mounting LGBTQ+ challenges" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://equalityohio.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Equality-Ohio-Strategic-Plan-2026-2028-Exec-Sum-FINAL-2.pdf" target="_blank">&quot;Roadmap Back to Equality&quot;</a> for the next three years arrives during a period of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="heightened turmoil" data-vars-click-url="https://www.ms.now/news/new-data-illustrates-trump-effect-on-lgbtq-americans" data-vars-content-id="a8d4c6f6-92d8-434c-96bd-520e1d354c04" data-vars-headline="Equality Ohio rolls out statewide plan amid mounting LGBTQ+ challenges" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ms.now/news/new-data-illustrates-trump-effect-on-lgbtq-americans" target="_blank">heightened turmoil</a> for LGBTQ+ people driven by the Trump administration&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="efforts" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/06/04/trump-pride-month-lgbtq-rights" data-vars-content-id="a8d4c6f6-92d8-434c-96bd-520e1d354c04" data-vars-headline="Equality Ohio rolls out statewide plan amid mounting LGBTQ+ challenges" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/06/04/trump-pride-month-lgbtq-rights" target="_self">efforts</a> to stymie diversity, equity and inclusion gains.

Cleveland plans anti-ICE protest after 2nd Minneapolis killing

City leaders are condemning federal tactics as students and activists mobilize.

Cleveland activists are organizing an emergency protest against ICE at Public Square at 5pm Tuesday, part of a wave of local responses to the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="killing of Alex Pretti" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2026/01/24/minneapolis-shooting-federal-agent" data-vars-content-id="8d1f4b94-2c57-4213-83f0-c25d0591b38e" data-vars-headline="Cleveland plans anti-ICE protest after 2nd Minneapolis killing" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2026/01/24/minneapolis-shooting-federal-agent" target="_self">killing of Alex Pretti</a> by a federal Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis Saturday.Why it matters: The protest comes amid rising fear and uncertainty after back-to-back fatal shootings in Minneapolis and a surge of immigration enforcement nationwide under the Trump administration.

Cleveland City Council pumps brakes on the "Close Burke" hype train

A Cleveland City Council leader is pumping the brakes on the "Close Burke" hype train.

Transit

Cleveland City Council begins a series of public hearings Wednesday on whether to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="close Burke Lakefront Airport" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/10/30/bibb-ronayne-close-burke-airport-lake-erie" data-vars-content-id="e7548765-5bcb-49a9-a789-0f4a9f7c32fe" data-vars-headline="Cleveland City Council pumps brakes on the &quot;Close Burke&quot; hype train" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/10/30/bibb-ronayne-close-burke-airport-lake-erie" target="_self">close Burke Lakefront Airport</a>, and one of its leaders says the decision is more complicated than local rhetoric suggests.Why it matters: Mayor Justin Bibb <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="wants Burke closed" data-vars-click-url="https://www.cleveland.com/news/2026/01/cleveland-mayor-wants-burke-airport-closed-during-his-second-term-if-congress-and-council-agree.html" data-vars-content-id="e7548765-5bcb-49a9-a789-0f4a9f7c32fe" data-vars-headline="Cleveland City Council pumps brakes on the &quot;Close Burke&quot; hype train" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.cleveland.com/news/2026/01/cleveland-mayor-wants-burke-airport-closed-during-his-second-term-if-congress-and-council-agree.html" target="_blank">wants Burke closed</a> as soon as the end of this year.

Mayor Bibb's chief of staff Bradford Davy resigns

Davy will stay on as an advisor through March.

Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb is reshaping his inner circle as he enters his second term, with chief of staff Bradford Davy resigning and two senior aides elevated to top leadership roles.Why it matters: Davy has long been Bibb&#x27;s No. 2 at 601 Lakeside, a trusted advisor on policy and strategy since the 2021 campaign — and a close personal friend to boot.

Mayor Justin Bibb launches Substack newsletter

His debut post recounts hiccups and lessons from his first term.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/11/05/mayor-justin-bibb-general-election-2025" data-vars-content-id="2441c094-66ff-4361-9280-3e49b8f1aaa9" data-vars-headline="Mayor Justin Bibb launches Substack newsletter" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/11/05/mayor-justin-bibb-general-election-2025" target="_self">Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb</a> has launched a free Substack newsletter he plans to regularly use to communicate with voters in his second term.Why it matters: Substack has become a favored platform for independent journalists and public figures who want greater control over their content — and unlimited space to publish it.

DeWine to announce stance on death penalty

His public stance won't change state law, but could sway legislative decisions on abolition or new execution methods.

Gov. Mike DeWine plans to announce his personal stance on capital punishment next month.Why it matters: For a governor who helped write Ohio&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="death penalty" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/04/22/ohio-death-penalty-machine-repeal-yost" data-vars-content-id="42686d6a-99a5-4a3b-8088-f96fd1252799" data-vars-headline="DeWine to announce stance on death penalty" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/04/22/ohio-death-penalty-machine-repeal-yost" target="_self">death penalty</a> law decades ago but has presided over a de facto execution moratorium, the announcement is more a public declaration than a grand reveal.

A new era for Cleveland real estate development

City restructures its economic development department to streamline permits, manage land smarter and spur growth.

Real Estate

Would a Department of Economic Development by any other name smell as sweet?Cleveland thinks so. City Council has passed legislation rechristening the department the Department of Development and centralizing the city&#x27;s real estate operations within it.Why it matters: City Hall&#x27;s development functions are scattered across multiple departments, creating delays, backlogs and confusion for residents and builders.

Politics 🇺🇸

Documentary revisits Carl Stokes' groundbreaking political legacy

U.S. Rep. Brown to skip State of the Union

Cleveland councilman ignored lead-safe law at his rental properties

Equality Ohio rolls out statewide plan amid mounting LGBTQ+ challenges

Cleveland plans anti-ICE protest after 2nd Minneapolis killing