Between the Guardians battling it out in the American League Championship Series, the gorgeous fall weather, and the sudden rush to prep for Halloween (and, yes, even the holidays), Cleveland is buzzing right now. It’s the perfect time to take a quick breath, have a little fun, and put your local knowledge to the test. After all, being a true Clevelander isn’t just about keeping up with today’s headlines — it’s about knowing the history that built our city. We’re kicking things off with a trip back to the 19th century to see if you know what kind of work brought immigrant settlers to the banks of the Cuyahoga River at Irishtown Bend.

Once we brush up on our local history, we’ll see how closely you’ve been following the news that actually impacts our neighborhoods. This week brought a mix of everything: some development consideration at City Council, a high-profile political visitor hitting the campaign trail, and a surprising audit involving CMSD and Flock camera data. 

Before we get started, let’s give a shout-out to quiz takers Donna W., Erick G. and Kaushik S. for scoring 100% on last week’s news quiz. Well done.

Ready. Set. Quiz. 

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#1 What jobs brought the early 19th century immigrant settlers to Irishtown Bend?*
#2 Cleveland City Council is considering extending its temporary ban on building what?*
#3 Which former U.S. president is scheduled to campaign in Cleveland ahead of the November election?*
#4 About how many times did outside law enforcement search CMSD's Flock camera data?*
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