People

Even after a firebombing at their church, the clergyperson continues to preach the word in an accepting environment. By Julia Lombardo

The former journalist is telling stories in a new way as the executive director of Cleveland International Film Festival. By Shawn Mishak

If you've ever been to the classic Johnny's Restaurant, you've heard Petrone tickle the ivories. But you've likely never heard some of the stories the former child performer has seen from behind the piano. By Annie Nickoloff

The Northeast Ohio native is a former pro basketball player who worked his way through the Cavaliers organization starting as an intern. By Danny Cunningham 

He may not have the most powerful bat in the MLB, but the catcher is a leader in the clubhouse. By Danny Cunningham

The wide receiver for the United States Wome's Flag Football National Team didn't drop a ball on the way to gold. Now, she's eyeing the 2028 Olympics. By Jaden Stambolia

This 24-year-old skating pro started in Strongsville before ice dancing took her around the world for championships and introduced her to her husband. By Christina Rufo

The senior NBA writer for ESPN.com is one of the brightest basketball minds in the country, and his rise from Akron Beacon Journal mirrors that of LeBron James. By Danny Cunningham

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

A trivia buff, this reporter, radio host and producer finds joy in all his work, but his favorite project is the children's program he hosts called NewsDepth. By Annie Nickoloff

The Lebanese-American shares her culture through her za'atar business and through her blog and social media accounts Your Lebanon. By Christina Rufo

Recently opening her third restaurant, Oliva, this Albania-native — whose Casa La Luna is beloved — has grown into one of the area's top hospitality pros since starting at 17 years old. By Dillon Stewart