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Whether you’re a “Saturday Night Live” fan or you haven’t tuned in since Eddie Murphy left, you couldn’t have escaped hearing all the rumblings about…

It’s that time. After debuting the show in an extended episode several months ago, BET’s Being Mary Jane premieres tonight at 10 p.m. (The hour-and-a-half…

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CATCH WZAK STREET TEAM TO WIN! Don’t miss the all-new animated adventure Khumba…the story of a young Zebra born with only half his stripes who embarks on a daring mission to save his herd and earn his stripes! Starring Jake T. Austin, AnnaSophia Robb, Steve Buscemi and Academy Award nominee Liam Neeson, Khumba is available […]

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Florida State Attorney Angela Corey filed a motion late Monday evening to revoke the bond of Marissa Alexander. According to local news, Alexander was ordered…

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In 1876, black inventor Lewis H. Latimer drew up designs for an invention made by a colleague who was a teacher of the deaf. That…

Sheila M. Wright grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. She has worked in the public sector most of her professional life. Ms. Wright worked for the City of Cleveland Prosecutor’s Office, Cleveland City Council and Cleveland Municipal Court. Working in these roles Ms. Wright served directly under various elected officials. She has also served on several […]

O.J. Simpson has reportedly asked President Obama to set him free so he can treat his life-threatening brain cancer outside prison. The National Enquirer reports that…

  CLEVELAND – Mayor Frank Jackson was sworn in Monday morning in the city hall rotunda for this third term in office. Jackson pledged to concentrate on several key issues facing the city: education, economic growth and prosperity, a balanced budget, delivering quality services and improving the quality of life in neighborhoods. Jackson admitted it […]

(WOIO) – The Humane Society of the United States urges pet owners to take extra precautions this winter to ensure the safety of their companion animals. This will be especially true during the bitter cold forecasted for Monday and Tuesday. Help your pets remain happy and healthy during the colder months by following these simple guidelines.   Don’t […]

  (WOIO) – Children & Cold Weather Children are more prone to develop hypothermia (lowered body temperature) when the body’s rate of heat loss is greater than the rate of producing heat. Children also have a relatively larger body surface area that contributes to more rapid heat loss. Also, 50% -60% of the body’s heat […]

  (WOIO) – The extreme cold weather can wreak havoc on your pipes. Experts anticipate lots of frozen and burst water lines. One eighth-inch (3 millimeters) crack in a pipe can spray more than 250 gallons of water a day — ruining floors, carpets, furniture and irreplaceable personal belongings. Also, pipes can freeze anywhere due to exposure […]

  (WOIO) – A number of businesses and attractions have closed due to the extreme cold. If you have a closure, email us at web@19actionnews.com. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 7 The Akron Zoo will be closed Monday and Tuesday. As long as weather conditions are favorable, the […]