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Cleveland Hopkins Unveils Expanded Terminal C Concourse
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport celebrated the completion of its Terminal C expansion project on Tuesday, adding six new gates and modernized passenger amenities. The $180 million renovation aims to accommodate increased regional traffic and enhance the traveler experience.
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Cleveland’s Medical Mart District Reaches Full Occupancy
Downtown Cleveland’s Health-Tech Corridor, anchored by the former Medical Mart building, has achieved full commercial occupancy for the first time since its 2013 opening. The milestone reflects the city’s growing health technology sector and successful repositioning of the convention center campus.
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Cleveland Museum of Art Debuts Virtual Reality Renaissance Gallery
The Cleveland Museum of Art launched an innovative virtual reality experience allowing visitors to step inside Renaissance masterpieces and explore 15th-century Florence. The installation combines cutting-edge technology with the museum’s world-class collection to create immersive educational experiences.
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West Side Market Completes Historic Renovation and Modernization
Cleveland’s iconic West Side Market reopened to full capacity following an extensive two-year renovation that preserved historic architecture while upgrading critical infrastructure systems. The project addressed decades of deferred maintenance while maintaining the market’s character as a Cleveland landmark.
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Cleveland’s Manufacturing Sector Adds 3,500 Jobs in Advanced Production
Greater Cleveland’s manufacturing industry reported significant growth in advanced manufacturing positions, with 3,500 new jobs added in the first quarter of 2026. The expansion reflects investments in automation, electric vehicle components, and advanced materials production across the region.
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Carlos Carrasco and a Plea to the Cleveland Guardians – Bring Cookie Home
Carlos Carrasco holding his bobblehead after beating cancer
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Increase in Payroll Comes at Perfect Time for Indians
For a franchise that has won with ingenuity rather than a checkbook, the new era of MLB economics couldn’t have arrived at a better time. A New Financial Reality Is Coming to Baseball The landscape of Major League Baseball is about to change dramatically. Both sides of the CBA negotiations have now tabled opening proposals,…
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Cleveland Clinic Announces Breakthrough Gene Therapy Trial Results
Cleveland Clinic researchers published groundbreaking results from a gene therapy trial targeting a rare inherited heart condition. The findings position Cleveland as a leader in cardiac genetic medicine and could transform treatment approaches for thousands of patients worldwide.
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Ohio Legislature Passes Controversial Education Funding Reform
The Ohio General Assembly approved sweeping education funding reforms that will significantly impact Cleveland Metropolitan School District and other urban districts. The legislation restructures state funding formulas and introduces new accountability measures that supporters claim will improve educational equity statewide.
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