There’s a pretty incredible medical first happening right here in Akron, and it sounds almost futuristic. Summa Health has become the first hospital in Ohio to perform a new, minimally invasive weight-loss procedure that uses magnets instead of traditional surgery. Yes… magnets. So how does it work? Instead of making incisions Read more
A new breakthrough in vaccine technology could change the way we fight cancer, and it may sound familiar. Scientists are now working on mRNA-based vaccines designed not to prevent cancer, but to help treat it after it’s diagnosed. According to a report from Fox 8 News, researchers say the approach Read more
Get ready for another busy construction season across northeast Ohio, especially in Summit and Cuyahoga counties. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is kicking off a record-setting year with nearly 1,000 projects statewide, totaling $3.4 billion in improvements. And a big chunk of that work is happening in Cuyahoga County. Major Read more
Tickets are officially on sale for one of Akron’s biggest summer events, the annual Props and Pistons Festival. The family-friendly air and auto show returns August 15 and 16 at Akron-Fulton Airport, and this year comes with a major highlight. The United States Air Force F-16 Viper Demo Team will Read more
A new gene-editing treatment is showing remarkable success in patients with severe sickle cell disease, offering what doctors are calling a potential “functional cure.” Researchers, including a team at the Cleveland Clinic, say nearly all patients in a recent clinical trial saw dramatic improvements after receiving the one-time therapy. Out Read more
Being “broke” in 2026 doesn’t always look like empty bank accounts. Sometimes, it looks like grabbing extra ketchup packets… or waiting for payday instead of touching your savings. A new survey from Lenspricer.com asked more than 3,000 people, including Ohioans, to share the small habits they’ve picked up to stretch Read more
A new report is putting a spotlight on something that’s been quietly building in Ohio for years, a complete standstill when it comes to carrying out the death penalty. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost released his latest Capital Crimes report, and along with it, a strong message: the system isn’t Read more
More than 500 student athletes from across northeast Ohio will gather at the IX Center in Cleveland on Friday, April 10 for the Dru Joyce – Unified Sports Experience. Now in its third year, the event brings together students of all abilities for a day of inclusive basketball as part Read more
Sometimes the best reset isn’t a vacation, it’s just a quiet place to sit. A new survey of more than 3,000 people by A Mission for Michael looked at where Americans go when they need a break from the noise of everyday life. The results highlight simple, accessible places where Read more
A major new addition is coming to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, one designed especially for families. The Cleveland Zoological Society has announced a $750,000 grant from the PNC Foundation to help create the zoo’s first-ever indoor play space. The new “PNC Adventure Playspace” will be part of the larger Primate Read more
