It’s been a noisy week in Greater Cleveland — literally. A mysterious “boom” on St. Patrick’s Day had people across Northeast Ohio looking up and wondering what just happened. We’re starting there, along with a few other big stories shaping life in our communities right now.

Before you check your bracket and settle in for the NCAA basketball tournament, take a minute to see how closely you’ve been following the news. From police oversight to how your neighborhood could help shape spending — and how much the city plans to invest in everyday basics — this week’s quiz is all about what’s happening around you.Before we get started, let’s give a shout-out to quiz takers Caitlin M., Erick G., Ian A., Kaushik S., Kimberly S., Marge C., Martha G., Mike C., Mollie E., Phil R. and Terrell P. for scoring 100% on last week’s quiz. Well done!

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#1 What caused the loud boom some Northeast Ohio residents heard in the sky on St. Patrick’s Day?*
#2 True or False: A federal judge decided this week to take more time to review Cleveland’s police reform under the consent decree, rather than make a final ruling.*
#3 Residents of which Cleveland neighborhood can submit ideas for a new “people’s budget” pilot program?*
#4 How much money is Cleveland proposing to spend on projects such as street repairs, parks and building upgrades in 2026?*
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