Think you kept up with Cleveland’s biggest stories this year? As you gather with family and friends for the holidays, test everyone’s news chops with a look back at the moments that shaped our city — from big moves at City Hall to a student radio shakeup, a historic school consolidation plan, and even a global soccer legend stopping by. Grab a mug of something warm and see if you can ace our year-end Cleveland news quiz.

Before we get started, let’s give a shout-out to quiz takers SheilaMarie T., Chris E., Mike H., Benjamin D., Jean P., Biz H., Dwayne D., Kaushik S. and Mable W. for scoring 100% on the quiz before Thanksgiving break. Well done!

Ready. Set. Quiz. 

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How much did the City of Cleveland receive from the Browns for moving to Brook Park?*
What university agreed to transfer its student radio station, WCSB, to Ideastream?*
How many fewer schools will CMSD operate under its historic restructuring plan?*
True or False: Cleveland saw a decline in childhood lead poisoning numbers.*
How many City Council seats did Cleveland lose under the new 2025 ward map?*
What city recalled its mayor in the September primary?*
What’s the best estimate of the number of trees growing in Cleveland?*
What soccer legend played at Huntington Bank field this spring?*
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