CLEVELAND — Thousands of visitors will pump about $8 million to $10 million into the regional economy as the nation’s sports spotlight focuses on Cleveland this week. That is the “guesstimate” from Destination Cleveland’s David Gilbert. Cleveland will join Los Angeles, Houston and Syracuse hosting a Regional Semifinal in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. And […]

  CLEVELAND – The RTA is urging Cleveland sports fans to take the rapid or a bus into downtown if they’re going to one of three major sports event being held Saturday, August 23. The Browns, Indians and Gladiators are all hosting home games that start between 7 and 8 p.m., and that has Cleveland […]

CLEVELAND – Police arrested a passenger at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport Friday after the Transportation Security Administration discovered a firearm in the passenger’s carry-on bag. The unloaded Bryco .25 caliber pistol was discovered by TSA Friday around 6:30 a.m. Once police were alerted the passenger was arrested. Firearms are permitted in checked baggage, however they are […]

  CLEVELAND– The City of Cleveland expects lots of traffic downtown this Friday for the Indians Home Opener. Besides giving yourself extra time, the city also recommends that people use public transportation or car pool. **Parking at Gateway East Garage: The special event rate will be in effect and as such, monthly and daily customers […]

  The names of three Cleveland suburbs have been removed from a French website’s list of places to avoid in the Cleveland area. “Downtown presents no danger during the day but it is not recommended at night. Some suburban, northeast neighborhoods should equally be avoided,” the website states. Until Friday the website said: “Downtown presents […]

CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – A 19 Action News Travel Alert on Interstate 90 eastbound at Dead Man’s Curve.  A semi-truck lost its load around 12:30 p.m. Traffic is down to one lane, the Division of Police is asking that motorists avoid the area until further notice. Reports have traffic stop and go from I-71 Motorists […]

http://hellobeautiful.com/lifestyle/holidays-2011/hello-beautiful-staff/traveling-cheap-for-the-holidays/   The holiday season is a time when family and friends get together but if you are living in another state of country away from your family, then this can prove to be difficult because no one wants to be alone for the holidays. Traveling this season has proven to be especially challenging due to the financial climate so plan ahead. Booking early is key and if […]

CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – As the tenth anniversary of the September 11th terror attacks approaches, Cleveland Hopkins and Akron-Canton Airport will increase security presence throughout the terminal and airport campus. “While there has not been any specific or creditable threats indicating any type of terror activity surrounding the 10th anniversary of 9-11, we felt it […]

(RNN) – Labor Day weekend is one of the busiest weekends for road traveling, so planning ahead and being well prepared are essential to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip. The National Safety Council (NSC) released estimated traffic fatality information for the upcoming Labor Day week, predicting 400 will lose their lives over the holiday […]

CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – A 19 Action News travel update for the week of August 22nd. Gateway Impacts • Monday, August 22, through Friday, August 26, motorists should expect lane closures on E 9th Street and E 14th Street from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for overhead bridge work. • Each night, Monday, August 22 […]