2023 CLE Wrapped: Cleveland's Year in Review

The 23 Stories that Defined Cleveland in 2023
Important elections and groundbreakings — iconic concerts and city developments — an unfortunate train disaster and invasive pests. These are some of the most important Northeast Ohio stories of the year.

Cleveland Magazine Editors' Favorite Reads of 2023
How do you even pick a favorite story? Well, we tried — and highlighted some of the work that appeared in 12 print issues of Cleveland Magazine and hundreds of web articles this year.

52 Cleveland Music Releases We Loved in 2023
Want a taste of the local music scene? Start here. We take a look at 52 of our favorite albums, EPs and other musical releases from Northeast Ohio musicians this year, and also compile a whole lot more into a 13-hour, 180+ song playlist showcasing the local scene.

5 Moments that Sum Up Cleveland Sports in 2023
Cleveland sports had a lot of big changes, movements and updates in the past year — from new team dynamics to departures of sports heroes.

61 Books that Arrived from Cleveland's Literary Scene in 2023
Dive into Cleveland's vast world of literature, and sample just some of the novels, poetry collections, biographies and more that arrived from authors with local connections this year.

12 Trends that Defined Cleveland's Dining Scene in 2023
In 2023, some of the biggest players on Cleveland’s dining scene took steps toward expanding their empire. Meanwhile, other budding stars stepped into new spaces and roles. We were there, along the way, to try the flavors of Northeast Ohio this year.

The Most Popular Cleveland Magazine Stories of the Year
Restaurants, salt mines, luxurious homes and lanternflies — these are the stories that grabbed readers’ attention this year.