Westlake will mark America’s 250th on July 4 with a parade from Lee Burneson to Clague Park, a classic car show, live music and a fireworks finale at dusk.

Cleveland faces dangerous heat through Friday with highs near 98°F and heat-index values up to 108°F. Cooling centers have extended hours for residents.

Empery Digital is investing $65 million to convert a Midwest industrial site into a 150–300 MW AI data center under a partnership with Hunt Properties.

Hudson unveiled three preliminary design concepts for the 21-acre Clinton Crossing site at a July 1 open house, narrowing 17 resident-generated ideas into three draft plans.

Euclid condemned Lakeland Commons after inspectors found collapsing balconies and leaking roofs, forcing a sudden evacuation and leaving dozens scrambling for housing.

Cuyahoga County opened a virtual open house on a redesigned Hilliard Road Bridge that would cut travel lanes to add space for a sidewalk and shared‑use path while dropping the original arches. Comments are being accepted through July 27.

The OPWC released $392.8M in project agreements for 678 projects across 87 counties, funding roads, water, wastewater, bridges and stormwater improvements.

North Canton opened its Civic Center Event Hall as a cooling center Wednesday after an NWS extreme heat warning. The library will hold senior programming at the hall Thursday.

Management at Intro has replaced Jaja's executive chef as the building's operators partner with Minneapolis’ DDP Restaurant Group to add two new dining concepts.

A Cleveland man is wanted after a high-speed Aug. 19, 2025 crash that left one person dead; Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for tips.

A 15-year-old boy was fatally shot while trying to fend off a dog attack in Akron; county officials say the teen was pronounced dead at Akron Children’s Hospital.

A late-June hailstorm battered Solon and the city has logged roughly 1,300 repair permits as homeowners scramble to fix roofs, windows and siding.

Lakewood’s July Fourth lineup: a 10 a.m. parade, a 7 p.m. Lakewood Project concert and fireworks around 9:45 p.m. Park rules and parking restrictions apply.