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1. Cleveland's Flats East Bank neighborhood looks toward the future after rocky stretch (news5cleveland.com) — Flats East Bank in Cleveland is tightening security, managing traffic, and adding daytime events as property owners regroup after ownership changes and a 2025 shooting hurt business. With new rideshare zones, heavier police presence, and fresh retail and entertainment plans, stakeholders see the riverfront district as key to downtown's future and are working to extend its busy season.
2. 9 arrested in Cleveland criminal gang activity investigation that dates back nearly 10 years (cleveland19.com) — Nine people tied to the alleged 'Blitz/G5' gang have been arrested across Cleveland after a long-running investigation into shootings and other violent crimes, according to city police. Officers recovered eight firearms and took additional wanted suspects into custody, with charges ranging from attempted murder and felonious assault to drug possession and weapons violations.
3. You Could Win Tickets to Jonas Brothers: The Burning Up Tour All Over Again! (audacy.com) — Cleveland fans can enter a Q104 contest next week for a chance to win Jonas Brothers tickets for the October 19 show at Rocket Arena downtown. Listeners must catch specific on-air keywords between October 12 and 16, then submit them online, and winners will receive mobile tickets via a third-party ticketing app.
4. Watch our interview with Christine McIntosh, William McLaughlin, candidates for Cuyahoga County Council (cleveland.com) — Cuyahoga County Council District 11 candidates Christine McIntosh and William McLaughlin lay out contrasting approaches to county spending, public safety, and political balance in an interview with cleveland.com's editorial board. Residents of nearby suburbs like Euclid, South Euclid, Beachwood, Lyndhurst, Richmond Heights and Highland Heights can hear how each would scrutinize budgets, levies and services that shape daily life.
5. CLE - Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (simpleflying.com) — Pilots and frequent fliers using Cleveland Hopkins International Airport should know several runways, taxiways, deicing pads and ramp spots are temporarily closed or under maintenance, and some instrument landing systems are partly unavailable. Multiple NOTAMs also report wet runway conditions and lighting issues, so expect operational adjustments and possible delays while crews complete work and systems are restored.
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