Cleveland Magazine's Most Interesting People 2025

A board certified lawyer in Ohio and California, the journalist and digital anchor is dedicated to finding the truth and fighting misinformation. By Dillon Stewart

From working in the coal mines of China to starting Beijing's first brewery, Liu Fang has had an abundance of experiences before creating her modern Chinese culinary experience in Cleveland Heights. By Dillon Stewart

After a career shift, this entrepreneur and former college football player found success in insurance and risk management that propelled him to creating one of the largest Black-owned insurance companies in the region. By Dillon Stewart

While she's covered a wide swath of stories, the expert music writer recently hit the New York Times Best Seller List with her book on Taylor Swift. By Julia Lombardo

Treat your skin to a new routine with an array of products from local skincare brands. By Julia Lombardo

We look back on the news, stories, music, books, sports events and more that defined 2024. By Cleveland Magazine Staff

Add these locally affiliated titles to your "to-read" list for 2025. Our list includes new fiction, nonfiction, children's books and more — all by Northeast Ohio authors. By Annie Nickoloff

The decision ensued after a public opinion survey, which critics say entailed leading, personal and political questions, was posted online this week.  By Ken Prendergast, NEOtrans

It’s time to rewind, and press play: Here are some of our favorite Northeast Ohio music releases of the year. By Annie Nickoloff and Jala Forest

You’ll see Public Square and other Cleveland locales in the new Superman movie, set to release in 2025. By Annie Nickoloff

No championships but lots of good attention made for a memorable year. By Danny Cunningham