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Beloved Tremont Restaurant Dante Unveils Expanded Patio and Spring Menu

May 29, 2026

Dante, the acclaimed Italian restaurant in Tremont, has completed a major renovation adding 40 outdoor seats and debuting a spring menu featuring house-made pastas. Chef Dante Boccuzzi says the expansion reflects years of customer demand for more al fresco dining options.
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Cleveland Museum of Art’s Fall 2026 Season Is a Must for Art Lovers

May 28, 2026

The Cleveland Museum of Art is heading into one of its most compelling exhibition seasons in recent years, with a fall lineup that spans celebrated American masters, local Cleveland talent,
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Playhouse Square Books Biggest Season in Recent Memory for 2026-27

May 28, 2026

Playhouse Square has officially announced its 2026-27 KeyBank Broadway Series and it may be the strongest lineup the venue has put together in recent memory. Seven shows are set to
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Cleveland Public Schools Rolls Out Expanded Summer Learning Program

May 28, 2026

Cleveland Metropolitan School District is expanding its summer learning program this year, offering more seats and a broader range of academic and enrichment activities than ever before. Officials say the
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Downtown Cleveland Office Space Conversions Accelerating as Demand Shifts

May 28, 2026

Cleveland’s downtown core is undergoing a quiet transformation as developers convert aging office towers into residential units at a pace not seen in decades. The shift reflects both changing work
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Guardians Bullpen Emerges as Surprise Strength Heading Into Summer

May 28, 2026

After early season questions about their relief corps, the Cleveland Guardians bullpen has quietly become one of the most reliable in the American League. A combination of veteran savvy and
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Cleveland Launches Major Lakefront Revitalization Plan for 2026

May 28, 2026

Cleveland city officials have unveiled an ambitious lakefront revitalization initiative aimed at transforming miles of underutilized shoreline into vibrant public space. The project, which has been years in the making,
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Austin Hedges Autograph Signing at North Olmsted Dollar Bank

May 28, 2026

Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges will be making a special appearance for a free autograph signing at Dollar Bank this Thursday! 📅 Date: Friday, May 29 🕚 Time: 11:00 AM
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Say What You Want About the Dolans — The Numbers Don’t Lie

May 28, 2026

The Dolan family takes constant criticism from Cleveland fans, but the numbers tell a different story. Since 2000, the Guardians rank 6th in winning percentage across all of MLB — and fans may not appreciate it until it’s gone.
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