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Why Do the Cleveland Browns Have an Elf?

The Browns were named for a coach, which left them without a mascot, so an artist drew an elf. Eighty years, one hostile owner and a 35-year exile later, he's painted at midfield.

by Vince Guerrieri

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— Dr. George C. Fraser, former director of communications for the United Way

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Historic Flats Buildings Listed For Sale
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Historic Flats Buildings Listed For Sale

Three Flats East Bank buildings have been made available, creating an opportunity to continue redeveloping the area.

By Ken Prendergast, NEOTrans

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Cilantro Taqueria to Open in Former Hot Dog Diner Spot in Parma
Food & Drink

Cilantro Taqueria to Open in Former Hot Dog Diner Spot in Parma

This will be the eighth location for the local Mexican restaurant chain.

By Douglas Trattner

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Latest Openings

  1. Goldie’s Donuts to Open in Mentor

    By Vince Grzegorek

  2. BOSS ChickNBeer Opening in Medina This Fall

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  3. First Look: Lao Sze Chuan, Now Open in Strongsville

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  4. The Hot Dog Diner in Parma is Relocating

    By Douglas Trattner

  5. Buzzy Detroit Mexican Restaurant Vecino to Open Location in Tremont

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Cleveland's 50 Best Restaurants

Our editors pick Northeast Ohio's best, most exciting and newest restaurants of 2025.

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CLE Weekender Newsletter

The Things to Do newsletter gives you the details on the weekend's concerts, street festivals, theater shows and more.

A Clevelander’s Guide to Kelleys Island: 31 Must-Go Spots
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A Clevelander’s Guide to Kelleys Island: 31 Must-Go Spots

Hop on a ferry and explore the many nature, dining and shopping adventures on Lake Erie’s second-largest island.

By Annie Nickoloff
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Best of Cleveland 2026: Our Editors’ Picks for Shopping, Style and Services
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Best of Cleveland 2026: Our Editors’ Picks for Shopping, Style and Services

From standout shops to high-end services that make life a little more stylish, our staff shares the Cleveland finds worth knowing about.

CLE Home & Style Newsletter

Live a more stylish Cleveland life with our weekly guide to hot looks, great deals and the latest decor. Find it in your email inbox each Tuesday.

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How Cleveland Became the Last-Chance Capital for Heart and Lung Transplant Patients
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How Cleveland Became the Last-Chance Capital for Heart and Lung Transplant Patients

Patients declined by other medical centers travel from every state and dozens of countries for Cleveland Clinic's transplant program.

by Maura Zurick

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