Summer in Greater Cleveland is wrapping up with gorgeous weather, back-to-school season in full swing, and Browns football right around the corner—time for a bulk Costco run for heartburn relief. To kick off this week’s quiz, we’re taking a step back in time to highlight an iconic 1893 landmark on Bolivar Road.

This week, Cleveland news was packed with stories about community traditions, local parks and neighborhood governance. From gatherings along Lake Erie to city proposals expanding local green spaces and grass-roots funding experiments, Clevelanders are finding new ways to shape their city. How closely were you paying attention to the news around town this week? Test your local knowledge with Signal Cleveland’s weekly quiz!

Before we get started, let’s give a shout-out to quiz takers Diane J., Erick G., Justin V. and David H. for scoring 100% on last week’s news quiz. Well done.

Ready. Set. Quiz. 

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#1 Built on Bolivar Road in 1893, which historic downtown Cleveland landmark hosted early Cleveland Orchestra concerts inside its grand Victorian drill hall?*
#2 Why are residents gathering at Edgewater Beach every Sunday evening?*
#3 Cleveland City Council is considering expanding 40 parks and recreation sites. How would the city acquire the needed land?*
#4 Which Cleveland neighborhood is currently testing a $100,000 "people's budget" pilot program that lets residents directly vote on local project funding?*
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