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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.

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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.

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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.

Cleveland launches public survey on future of Burke

Ferris wheel? Golf course? Officials are seeking input on potential new uses for the 450-acre lakefront site.

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Cleveland is asking residents to weigh in on the future of the city-owned Burke Lakefront Airport.Why it matters: The 450-acre swath of prime lakefront land is the biggest piece of Mayor Justin Bibb&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="waterfront development pie" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/10/14/justin-bibb-waterfront-bets" data-vars-content-id="2381ec22-ed0e-42bc-8add-110764b8be5e" data-vars-headline="Cleveland launches public survey on future of Burke" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/10/14/justin-bibb-waterfront-bets" target="_self">waterfront development pie</a>.

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.

Why RTA won't budge on W. 25th Street bus lanes

Despite opposition from Ohio City business owners, a $20.5M federal grant hangs in the balance.

The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority is moving forward with plans for dedicated bus lanes on West 25th Street despite vocal opposition from some Ohio City business owners worried about the loss of on-street parking.Why it matters: The contested stretch of West 25th, near the West Side Market, is the most congested section of one of RTA&#x27;s busiest corridors.

Cleveland drivers spent a full day in rush hour traffic in 2025

But Northeast Ohio congestion pales in comparison to the country's major cities.

Cleveland drivers wasted just over 24 hours stuck in rush-hour traffic last year, per the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="TomTom Traffic Index" data-vars-click-url="https://www.tomtom.com/traffic-index/" data-vars-content-id="d3f9064b-03cf-44b1-9cbd-ad26a8a1d87e" data-vars-headline="Cleveland drivers spent a full day in rush hour traffic in 2025" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.tomtom.com/traffic-index/" target="_blank">TomTom Traffic Index</a>, a four-hour bump from 2024.Why it matters: That&#x27;s a full day staring at somebody else&#x27;s license plate, tail lights and — if you&#x27;re lucky — the occasional <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="quippy highway sign" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/01/20/ohio-funny-highway-signs-federal-guidelines" data-vars-content-id="d3f9064b-03cf-44b1-9cbd-ad26a8a1d87e" data-vars-headline="Cleveland drivers spent a full day in rush hour traffic in 2025" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/01/20/ohio-funny-highway-signs-federal-guidelines" target="_self">quippy highway sign</a>.

Cleveland's new Greyhound station to open next month

Local riders will now have to venture 14 miles southwest of downtown to this outpost in an RTA overflow parking lot.

Cleveland&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Greyhound" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2024/04/09/playhouse-square-cleveland-greyhound-station" data-vars-content-id="6c3849b0-eb87-4014-bc44-934dbdfb7422" data-vars-headline="Cleveland&#x27;s new Greyhound station to open next month" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2024/04/09/playhouse-square-cleveland-greyhound-station" target="_self">Greyhound</a> and Barons Bus operations are preparing to relocate next month from their longtime downtown terminal to a new station at the RTA Brookpark Rapid stop.Why it matters: Built in the 1940s, the historic Greyhound terminal on Chester Avenue is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has long served as the city&#x27;s primary intercity bus hub.

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.

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.

Cleveland gas prices are lowest in three years

The nationwide drop is largely driven by lower oil prices, increased production and softened demand.

Northeast Ohio gas prices kicked off 2026 at their lowest point in at least three years, per GasBuddy data.By the numbers: Local prices have hovered around $2.75 per gallon over the past week — more than 30 cents cheaper than this time last year and nearly a dollar cheaper than peak prices in 2023 and 2024.

11 Ohio traffic deaths reported over Thanksgiving weekend

Northeast Ohio counties saw high enforcement but zero deadly crashes.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol reported 11 deaths in eight fatal crashes during the holiday travel period, which ran Nov. 26-30.Why it matters: Thanksgiving is one of Ohio&#x27;s busiest — and deadliest — travel weekends.

RTA budget crunch threatens major service cuts

Surging health care costs and dwindling reserves put low-ridership routes at risk.

The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) says steep increases in employee health care costs could force cuts to bus and rail service in 2026.Why it matters: Public transit is <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a lifeline" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/08/20/cleveland-rta-net-promoter-score" data-vars-content-id="d3b5a4ba-ab27-4275-a414-a61692376c15" data-vars-headline="RTA budget crunch threatens major service cuts" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/08/20/cleveland-rta-net-promoter-score" target="_self">a lifeline</a> in a city where more than 20% of households lack access to a car and rely on RTA to get to work, school and medical care.

Cleveland commuters spent more time — and money — stuck in traffic last year

Traffic delays cost local auto commuters an average of $1,345.

The average Cleveland car commuter spent 52 hours last year <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="stuck in traffic" data-vars-click-url="https://link.axios.com/click/42285815.123/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYXhpb3MuY29tLzIwMjUvMDEvMDgvc2xvd2VzdC1kcml2aW5nLWNpdGllcy1hbWVyaWNhLWxpc3Q_dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1uZXdzbGV0dGVyJnV0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX2NhbXBhaWduPXNlbmR0b19sb2NhbG5ld3NsZXR0ZXJ0ZXN0JnN0cmVhbT10b3A/63883f95eb76627b3989208fB4f1b8f95" data-vars-content-id="4378acb3-c3ed-444d-a9d4-4a93a92879a6" data-vars-headline="Cleveland commuters spent more time — and money — stuck in traffic last year" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://link.axios.com/click/42285815.123/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYXhpb3MuY29tLzIwMjUvMDEvMDgvc2xvd2VzdC1kcml2aW5nLWNpdGllcy1hbWVyaWNhLWxpc3Q_dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1uZXdzbGV0dGVyJnV0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX2NhbXBhaWduPXNlbmR0b19sb2NhbG5ld3NsZXR0ZXJ0ZXN0JnN0cmVhbT10b3A/63883f95eb76627b3989208fB4f1b8f95" target="_self">stuck in traffic</a> — five hours more than in 2019 before the pandemic, a new report finds.Why it matters: Traffic delays cost local auto commuters an average of $1,345 per the Texas A&amp;M Transportation Institute&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="2025 Urban Mobility Report" data-vars-click-url="https://link.axios.com/click/42283078.125/aHR0cHM6Ly9tb2JpbGl0eS50YW11LmVkdS91bXIvP3V0bV9zb3VyY2U9bmV3c2xldHRlciZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9jYW1wYWlnbj1zZW5kdG9fbG9jYWxuZXdzbGV0dGVydGVzdCZzdHJlYW09dG9w/63883f95eb76627b3989208fBd13950c1" data-vars-content-id="4378acb3-c3ed-444d-a9d4-4a93a92879a6" data-vars-headline="Cleveland commuters spent more time — and money — stuck in traffic last year" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://link.axios.com/click/42283078.125/aHR0cHM6Ly9tb2JpbGl0eS50YW11LmVkdS91bXIvP3V0bV9zb3VyY2U9bmV3c2xldHRlciZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9jYW1wYWlnbj1zZW5kdG9fbG9jYWxuZXdzbGV0dGVydGVzdCZzdHJlYW09dG9w/63883f95eb76627b3989208fBd13950c1" target="_self">2025 Urban Mobility Report</a>.

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Cleveland launches public survey on future of Burke

Say goodbye to free evening and weekend parking in Cleveland

Why RTA won't budge on W. 25th Street bus lanes

Cleveland drivers spent a full day in rush hour traffic in 2025

Cleveland's new Greyhound station to open next month