The Cleveland Browns are beloved throughout Northeast Ohio. So why should Cleveland residents alone be saddled with upkeep and renovation of Browns stadium? The entire region roots for the Guardians and the Cavaliers, but only Cuyahoga County residents and consumers are paying their bills. And much of northern Ohio uses Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, but it’s owned by Cleveland alone. Why? The model is clearly struggling. What if we came up with a fairer, forward-thinking way to share our regional assets and responsibilities? How much we could raise through a regional quarter-cent sales tax will astound you and, we hope, start a conversation.
— Laura
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Guardians vs. San Francisco Giants: Bo Naylor’s pinch-hit home run lifts Guardians to 5-4 win against Giants Northeast Ohio weather forecast: Warm, sunny and muggy |
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Let cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer lead you on a bold thought exercise for a radically different approach to how Northeast Ohio finances, builds and manages airports and sports facilities, including minor-league stadiums. (Illustration by Chris Morris, Advance Local) |
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Facilities plan: Our plan would aim to generate $21.2 billion over 40 years, securing new stadiums for the Browns, Guardians and Cavaliers, relieving minor-league teams of debt and building a state-of-the-art airport. While it’s an ambitious and politically challenging idea, our analysis shows it’s financially viable and could finally bring regionalism to Northeast Ohio in a meaningful way, Lucas Daprile and Zachary Smith report. Tri-share: The “tri-share” model of splitting the cost of child care has been rolled out statewide in Michigan, with more than 200 employers and 700 families enrolled in the program and the state kicking in $3.4 million per year. It’s generally been deemed a success. Jeremy Pelzer talks to tri-share program administrators, state officials and business officials about what lessons Ohio can learn from Michigan should it decide to roll out a tri-share program of its own. Dispensary day: A visit to the NAR dispensary in Monroe, Michigan, paints a picture of what Ohioans can expect when adult-use marijuana sales begin in the state – the smells and sounds, the waiting room, the IDs, the floor – which has glass cases, stations with budtenders and product everywhere. Laura Hancock visits the Monroe store, which contains its own grown products, plus products from around 150 other brands. Memorial service: A memorial service for slain Cleveland Police Officer Jamieson Ritter will be held at 10 a.m. today at the Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist at 1007 Superior Ave. in Cleveland, Peter Krouse reports. Ritter was shot early Thursday morning while trying to serve a warrant. Today in Ohio: Our daily half-hour news podcast was off Friday but is back today. |
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Censorship: House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan has spent months conducting hearings and issuing reports on what he calls a “Censorship Industrial Complex," an alleged network of government agencies and big-tech platforms that conspire to censor free speech. Sabrina Eaton reports Jordan’s crusade faced a setback late last month when the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit that attempted to stop the government from contacting social media platforms to fight the spread of material it deems false and misleading, but he vows to fight on. |
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Finance chief: Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb’s finance chief, Ahmed Abonamah, has tendered his resignation, effective July 19. The city announced the move in a Friday news release but offered no reason for Abonamah’s seemingly abrupt resignation, reports Courtney Astolfi. Jim Hartley, assistant director of finance, will take over as finance chief on an interim basis. Drought: While some places in Northwest Ohio improved from last week’s dry conditions, more than a quarter of Ohio is now experiencing a moderate drought, reports Zachary Smith. Due to below-normal rainfall, about 28% of the state is now experiencing drought conditions, an increase of 21% from the previous week. Lake search: One person died and another was still missing Saturday night after the U.S. Coast Guard searched for missing boaters in Lake Erie. The Coast Guard rescued two men and one woman in Lake Erie near the Perry nuclear power plant Saturday after they received a distress call about 10:30 a.m. Our Best Life: Since the majority of life is spent decidedly not on vacation, why not incorporate vacation activities into your regular weekday life? Laura Johnston has suggestions, from riding your bike in your bathing suit to getting coffee at a new place. Kindland: Kids That Tri, supported by the Greater Cleveland YMCA, is a nonprofit helping inner-city youth gain athletic skills and improve their health through triathlon training. Peter Chakerian reports a Lakewood YMCA board member founded the program as a supportive, nurturing and developmental environment for them. |
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Quiet vacationing: In a recent Harris survey, 48% of American workers said they have quiet vacationed around the July Fourth holiday in the past. Among Gen Z and Millennials, this was 56%, but for Gen X and Boomers it was 35%. Sean McDonnell explains the trend. Vegetable oil: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced on Wednesday a ban on the use of brominated vegetable oil in food and drinks, reports Gretchen Cuda Kroen. However, manufacturers will have one year after the effective date to reformulate, relabel, and deplete the inventory of BVO-containing products before the FDA begins enforcing the final rule. |
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Court appearance: De’Lawnte Hardy, accused of fatally shooting a Cleveland police officer on the July 4 holiday, made his first court appearance Friday, where Cleveland Municipal Court Judge Andrea Moore set his bond at $5 million. John Tucker reports Hardy faces charges of aggravated murder in the killing of Jamieson Ritter, 27, a four-year veteran of the force. Hardy also is accused of shooting his grandmother in the face last week, leaving her brain dead. 6-year-old killed: Authorities are investigating how a family dog mauled a 6-year-old boy to death in Lorain, reports Olivia Mitchell. Jaxson Dvorak died after the attack Wednesday at his home on East 31st Street, according to the Lorain County Coroner’s Office and Lorain police. On Friday, the boy’s family set up a GoFundMe account, which said Jaxson was set to start first grade in the fall. 10-year-old killed: Authorities are continuing to investigate the death of Gracie Griffin, the 10-year-old girl killed in a shooting Thursday on Cleveland’s West Side. The office of the Cuyahoga County medical examiner identified Gracie as the victim on Friday. The shooting happened about 7:10 p.m. in the 3200 block of West 125th Street, reports Olivia Mitchell. 3 dead: At least two people were fatally shot early Sunday and a burned body was found in a Cleveland home, Megan Sims reports. |
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Third Eye Blind: Third Eye Blind kicked off a hot and humid show Friday at a packed Blossom Music Center playing deep track “Motorcycle Drive By” from its six-time platinum 1997 eponymous release. That aesthetic set the tone for the band’s more than 90-minute, 17-song set, John Benson reports. Chipotlane: Chipotle Mexican Grill is opening in Wooster on Tuesday. As it has with its recent openings throughout Northeast Ohio, the restaurant will feature the brand’s signature Chipotlane, a drive-through pickup lane that allows customers to pick up digital orders without leaving their vehicles, reports Marc Bona. Pat Dailey: Beloved Great Lakes singer-songwriter Pat Dailey, known to fans as the “Jimmy Buffett of the North” and “The Buffett of Put-in-Bay,” died at his home on Wednesday at 83. Joey Morona reports Dailey’s blend of hearty acoustic party songs, ballads and irreverent sing-a-longs made him a fixture in the Lake Erie Islands area starting in 1978. Asian Lantern Festival: If you’re looking for something to do on a cool summer night in Cleveland, look no further than the Cleveland Metroparks’ Asian Lantern Festival. David Petkiewicz has photos from the event, which continues through Aug. 25. Funny Bus: The Funny Bus Comedy City Tour is a 90-minute bus ride that blends local history with humor, giving a unique perspective of Cleveland, The Flats, Ohio City and Tremont, Kaitlin Durbin reports. DineDrink: In the latest episode of “DineDrinkCLE: The Podcast,” hosts Josh Duke and Alex Darus talk a bit about new food and drink offerings in Northeast Ohio. The show kicks off with over-the-top cocktails. Duke and Darus talk a bit about some showstopping sharable cocktails at Greater Cleveland bars and restaurants, from elevated punch bowls to drink flights. House of the Week: Nestled in the woods, 1965 Ridge Road in Hinckley marries the spirit of midcentury modern design with contemporary living. Originally built in 1971, the home is listed at $1,599,000, reports Joey Morona. Its most distinguishing feature, the limestone tower, serves as the entrance. |
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