Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam could face a significant new hurdle in possibly trying to move the team’s stadium to Brook Park thanks to none other than Art Modell. You read that right. Cleveland City Councilman Brian Kazy said Monday he will introduce legislation to enforce an Ohio Revised Code best known as the Art Modell law. The law stems from the former Browns owner moving the team to Baltimore in 1996. How big of an impediment could this be? Because the Browns receive taxpayer support, the Haslams would be barred from moving outside the city unless they give Cleveland and its residents a chance to purchase the team. Nobody can truly imagine that scenario unfolding, right? Though it’s fascinating to think about what groups of people might try to put a package together. — Kristen Davis |
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Cleveland City Councilman Brian Kazy is putting the Browns on notice about the Art Modell law, which was implemented to prevent Ohio sports teams from leaving their hometowns without public input. (Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com file photo) |
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Browns stadium: A member of Cleveland City Council is putting Browns owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam on notice about the “Art Modell law” amid discussions about the team possibly moving outside the city. Councilman Brian Kazy held a news conference that might put the brakes on the Browns’ recently publicized plans to potentially build a new stadium in Brook Park, reports Lucas Daprile. Port of Cleveland: Cleveland has reopened for overseas maritime shipping with the arrival of the Swedish cargo ship Wagenborg Beatrix. The port is connected to overseas markets by the St. Lawrence Seaway, which closes for the winter months because of ice, reports Pete Krouse. Parking meters: Proposed state legislation would force parking meters to take coins and cash as more Ohio cities pivot to phone- and card-based systems. House Bill 442 would require cities to accept cash, coins, or credit cards in all circumstances, reports Jake Zuckerman. Today in Ohio: Preterm-Cleveland is among the group of abortion providers who are suing Ohio over 24-hour waiting periods, saying they conflict with the new abortion-rights amendment in the state constitution. We’re talking about enforcement of the new constitutional provision on Today in Ohio. |
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Death penalty: An annual report on the state’s death penalty, released Monday by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s office, makes a case against the state’s nearly seven-year-long unofficial moratorium on executions. Unlike last year, Jeremy Pelzer reports this year’s report focuses on making the case for resuming executions in the state. Medical marijuana: State regulators concluded they needed to increase medical marijuana retail shops after surveying patients and finding 20% were driving over 30 miles to get to a dispensary. Two years later, Laura Hancock reports that 12 dispensaries remain unopened. New appointees: A former Cuyahoga County councilwoman will serve on a state board formed to advise Gov. Mike DeWine and other state officials about businesses’ needs for hiring and training workers. Andrew Tobias reports that Nan Baker was among dozens of people DeWine named Friday to fill positions on various state boards and commissions. |
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Fatal crash: A crash on Interstate 90 claimed the lives of two people on Cleveland’s West Side early Monday afternoon. Olivia Mitchell reports that authorities have not released the identities of the victims, who died in a collision between a private garbage truck and a vehicle. The crash temporarily closed a section of the interstate. Homeowners vs. renters: While most homes in Ohio are occupied by their owners, rentals make up at least 50% of the occupied housing units in 30 cities. Zack Smith reports 11 of these cities are in Northeast Ohio, with East Cleveland having the highest percentage of rentals at just over 69%. Spring flowers: Browse a photo gallery from cleveland.com photographers Joshua Gunter, John Kuntz and David Petkiewicz to see dozens of beautiful sights of spring blooming around Northeast Ohio. Eclipse Guide: Numerous local communities, businesses and attractions have put together eclipse-watch parties and group gatherings to help people experience the eclipse in a variety of unique and interesting ways. Some feature NASA scientists, others musical performances and some fireworks. Susan Glaser has your guide to dozens of out-of-this-world events in Cleveland and nearby communities. |
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Gambling revenue: Gamblers bet $672 million on sports in February, up from $639 million in the same month last year, reports Sean McDonnell. While mobile apps saw more bets and positive revenue, most in-person betting lounges were in the negative. JobsOhio grant: Philomena Bakery in Cleveland’s Slavic Village neighborhood has been awarded $50,000 from the JobsOhio Inclusion Grant. Megan Sims reports that the grant will aid in supporting woman-owned Philomena in increasing production by adding on three hires and retaining two jobs. Blood cells: Researchers in Cincinnati recently found a way to peer into bones of mice and watch new blood cells being born and maturing, revealing important information that may one day help improve the treatment of various blood-borne disorders, reports Gretchen Cuda Kroen. Fridrich Bicycle: After 141 years, a family’s bike shop in Cleveland’s Ohio City is closing. Fridrich Bicycle's third-generation owner, Chuck Fridrich, 83, said he’s selling the bike shop and is negotiating with a few different buyers, reports Sean McDonnell. |
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City sued: The father of a 20-year-old woman who fell off a second-floor balcony inside a downtown Cleveland bar seven years ago has filed a new lawsuit that accuses former city officials of failing to enforce numerous safety and building code laws in the years before the fall, Cory Shaffer reports. Lyndhurst police: A judge tossed out a federal lawsuit filed by a Cleveland man who accused Lyndhurst police of using excessive force during a traffic stop in which the officers believed the man was driving a stolen truck, reports Adam Ferrise. U.S. District Judge Solomon Oliver also tossed out John Cook’s case against Cleveland police. Gas station shooting: A Cleveland man accused of striking a high school student in the head with a gun was fatally shot Saturday in Bedford Heights. Olivia Mitchell reports that La’Quan Evans had posted $50,000 bond related to charges that he struck a student at Bedford High School on Feb. 12. Evans was shot and killed at the Libby Gas Station on Libby Road. Police did not provide specific details related to the shooting. |
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Black Keys: The Black Keys will bring their upcoming “International Players Tour” home to Northeast Ohio on Oct. 12 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Malcolm X Abram reports. The International Players tour is supporting the band’s new album, “Ohio Players,” which releases Friday. Danita Harris: Danita Harris, who spent 24 years at WEWS Channel 5 before retiring in December, will join WKYC Channel 3 as the new anchor of “Go!”, the station’s morning newscast that airs weekdays from 5 to 7 a.m. Joey Morona reports that her first show is April 8. Best burger: The winner of the 2024 Cleveland.com “Best of Cleveland” readers’ poll for best burger in Greater Cleveland has expanded. Crowley’s officially opened its second location at 9378 Chillicothe Road in Kirtland on Monday, Peter Chakerian reports. Dyngus Day: Despite the chilly, gray weather, folks still showed up in stride Monday morning for a Dyngus Day celebration at Gordon Square, wearing red and ready to polka. Dyngus Day, also known as Wet Monday, is a traditional Polish holiday that celebrates the end of the Lenten season the day after Easter, Alex Darus reports. Mr. Brisket: This small, unassuming storefront on the corner of Cedar and South Taylor roads in Cleveland Heights has been one of the region’s top butcher shops for decades and celebrates its 50th birthday this year, reports Paris Wolfe. |
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