CLEVELAND – Cranes are a familiar sight these days in downtown Cleveland as work continues on several major projects. At Quicken Loans Arena crews continue the work on the arena’s transformation as the 107-day summer shutdown prepares to come to a close next week with the Oct. 2 Justin Timberlake concert. Quicken Loans Arena Just […]
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – A Cleveland Cavaliers fan has been banned from Quicken Loans Arena, two days after he allegedly yelled racial slurs to San Antonio Spurs guard Patty Mills. Mills was at the foul line in the fourth quarter Sunday when another fan reportedly recorded the man yelling, “Hey Patty Mills, Jamaica just called, they want their bobsledder back!” […]
CLEVELAND– The Indiana Pacers will host the 2021 NBA All-Star Game, ESPN reported Wednesday morning. A formal announcement is set for later in the day. This means Cleveland will have to wait a little longer to host. Los Angeles has the 2018 game, followed by Charlotte and Chicago. “We continue to work closely with the league […]
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – After a two month delay because of a fight over public funds and the threat of a referendum, work at Quicken Loans Arena has begun. Half of the $140 million transformation project is being paid for by the Cavs and the other half paid for by a series of destination taxes. Including all admission taxes charged […]
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – Now that the Cleveland Cavaliers have pulled out of paying for half of the Quicken Loans Arena Transformation Project many are asking about what happens next. The project was supposed to cost $140 million. The Cavs had agreed to pay $70 million. The public’s portion of the other $70 million was to be […]
CLEVELAND – As the debate over renovations to Quicken Loans Arena has waged on, one of the arguments in favor of putting taxpayer money toward ‘the Q’ has been that it would help bring an NBA All-Star Game to Cleveland. Those plans, however, appear to be on hold. Last month, NBA deputy commissioner Mark Tatum told […]
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The best-selling ‘I Love the 90s Tour’ is headed to Cleveland’s Warehouse District next month. This year’s tour will feature groups including, TLC, Sugar Ray’s Mark McGrath, BlackStreet, Biz Markie, C+C Music Factory with Freedom Williams and SNAP! The performance will take place on the outdoor stage located at 1212 W. 6th […]
CLEVELAND– The Cuyahoga County Progressive Caucus held a news conference on Tuesday about the proposed renovations to Quicken Loans Arena. Cleveland City Councilman Jeff Johnson and the CCPC accused Mayor Frank Jackson and the rest of city council of blocking residents from voting on the proposal. Johnson said he wants to put the Q issue […]
(OHIO) WOIO – One of the most talked about issues in Cleveland is the proposed renovation of Quicken Loans Arena. Mayor Frank Jackson is for it, many of his opponents are critical of it. New coalition wants to put the Quicken Loans Arena deal on the ballot this fall “When I became Mayor, downtown was […]
CLEVELAND – It’s the album sparking discussion in the music industry. His latest album, 4:44, is the rapper’s 13th studio album. Jay-Z is coming to Cleveland as part of his 4:44 tour around the country. The tour will come to Cleveland on Sunday, November 19, 2017, at Quicken Loans Arena. Tickets can be purchased starting […]
CLEVELAND – The battle over a new and improved Quicken Loans Arena is headed to the Ohio Supreme Court. City leaders want the state’s highest court to sort out the legal issues surrounding the $140 million renovation for The Q. RELATED: Cleveland City Council approves Quicken Loans Arena renovation deal with 12-5 vote The city […]
DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – A $140 million transformation is coming to Quicken Loans Arena. County Executive Armond Budish, Mayor Frank Jackson, and officials from both the Cleveland Cavaliers and Destination Cleveland made the announcement Tuesday during a news conference at The Q. Officials said the Cavs approached the city several months back, asking if they […]