Between the crisp autumn weather and the Browns putting together a winning streak, crisp fall days in Northeast Ohio are meant for getting outside and exploring Greater Cleveland before the inevitable winter chill sets in. Whether you’re taking in the lakefront views or heading out to explore our local green spaces, the city’s history is always right underfoot—including at the mouth of the Cuyahoga River, where a certain West Side peninsula earned a spirit-filled nickname nearly two centuries ago.

While you’re out enjoying the season, we’ve been keeping close tabs on the decisions and dollars impacting our communities. This week, we’re digging into promises developers are making for city subsidies, how local programs are working to house unsheltered neighbors and what’s next for Ohio workers’ paychecks. 

Before we get started, let’s give a shout-out to quiz takers Chris E., Donna W., Eve C., Jean P., Kathy R., Kaushik S., Martha G. and Rachel G. for scoring 100% on last week’s news quiz. Well done.

Ready. Set. Quiz. 

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#1 How did Cleveland's Whiskey Island at the mouth of the Cuyahoga River originally get its name?*
#2 Since Cleveland updated its Community Benefits Agreement law in 2023, the city has executed 52 agreements covering how much in total project costs?*
#3 What is the name of Cleveland's rapid rehousing program working to move unsheltered residents off the street and into apartments?*
#4 Starting Jan. 1, 2027, what will Ohio's minimum wage increase to?*
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