Labor Day weekend is finally here! Whether you’re firing up the grill, taking in the Air Show, or just soaking up every last bit of Cleveland summer, three-day weekend energy is in full swing. As we stock up for holiday gatherings, retail looks a lot different than it used to. Long before one-click online delivery took over, Greater Cleveland was home to a massive retail titan that once claimed to be the largest enclosed shopping mall in the world. Do you recall which former suburban complex was demolished to become an Amazon fulfillment center?

If 1970s mega-malls aren’t your specialty, don’t worry—this week’s quiz is packed with local pride and fresh news headlines. From the pioneering Cleveland lawmaker who introduced Ohio’s Labor Day holiday to a 70-year-old neighborhood fixture in Mt. Pleasant and fresh development updates in East Cleveland, we’ve got you covered. Test your local knowledge and see how closely you followed Greater Cleveland this week!

Before we get started, let’s give a shout-out to quiz takers Mark S., Michael H., Jeanmarie B., SheilaMarie T., Ben D., Carl L., Eve C., Kaushik S., Sal N., Ken Y., Donna W., Martha G. and Elizabeth S. for scoring 100% on last week’s news quiz. Well done. 

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#1 Which former suburban complex, once considered to be the largest enclosed shopping mall in the world, was demolished to become an Amazon fulfillment center?*
#2 Which Black Cleveland lawmaker introduced the bill that made Labor Day an official state holiday in Ohio?*
#3 Ray’s Sausage Co. has been making its famous souse meat for over 70 years. Which Cleveland neighborhood does it call home?*
#4 East Cleveland’s Mickey’s building is back on the market. What was this anchor property originally supposed to become?*
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