/news/tags/city-of-cleveland City of Cleveland en-US Copyright Mon, 17 Nov 2025 22:35:22 GMT /government-politics/2025-11-17/city-of-cleveland-sets-hard-deadline-for-browns-to-vacate-lakefront-stadium-after-the-2030-season The team's lease, which expires after the 2028 season, includes two, one-year options to renew. But after that, city officials say the team would be out after those extensions — even if the multi-billion dollar stadium complex in Brook Park is not complete. Mon, 17 Nov 2025 22:35:22 GMT /government-politics/2025-11-17/city-of-cleveland-sets-hard-deadline-for-browns-to-vacate-lakefront-stadium-after-the-2030-season Abbey Marshall /government-politics/2025-10-08/clevelands-first-full-time-lgbtq-liaison-is-on-the-job-at-city-hall The liaison will connect community members and city government to address LGBTQ+ needs. Wed, 08 Oct 2025 18:42:22 GMT /government-politics/2025-10-08/clevelands-first-full-time-lgbtq-liaison-is-on-the-job-at-city-hall Abbey Marshall /sports/2025-09-18/ohio-department-of-transportation-oks-new-browns-stadium-despite-airport-opposition The Ohio Department of Transportation changed course Thursday after originally denying the permit and telling the Browns to reduce the height of the stadium or find somewhere else to build. Thu, 18 Sep 2025 22:08:06 GMT /sports/2025-09-18/ohio-department-of-transportation-oks-new-browns-stadium-despite-airport-opposition Abbey Marshall /government-politics/2025-05-12/congress-eliminates-1-million-earmark-for-housing-on-clevelands-east-side The funds would've fueled Habitat's Buckeye-Woodhill Homes project, a concentrated investment in a historically redlined East Side neighborhood. Mon, 12 May 2025 09:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2025-05-12/congress-eliminates-1-million-earmark-for-housing-on-clevelands-east-side Abbey Marshall /sports/2025-01-15/city-of-cleveland-sues-browns-over-brook-park-move The city has filed a state law suit against the Browns, invoking the Modell Law. The state law puts up obstacles for teams wishing to leave taxpayer-funded facilities. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:33:48 GMT /sports/2025-01-15/city-of-cleveland-sues-browns-over-brook-park-move Abbey Marshall /sports/2025-01-10/cleveland-browns-city-prepare-for-potential-legal-battle-over-modell-law-brook-park-move The team's attorney indicates the Browns have no intention of backing down from their move from Downtown Cleveland to Brook Park. Fri, 10 Jan 2025 19:06:53 GMT /sports/2025-01-10/cleveland-browns-city-prepare-for-potential-legal-battle-over-modell-law-brook-park-move Abbey Marshall /government-politics/2024-12-31/cleveland-mayor-invokes-modell-law-to-block-browns-move-to-brook-park Named for the former Browns owner who moved the team to Baltimore in 1996, the Modell law requires Ohio owners whose teams play in taxpayer-funded stadiums to get permission from their home city or give six-month notice with a chance for the city or an investor “in the area” to offer to buy the team. Tue, 31 Dec 2024 16:14:09 GMT /government-politics/2024-12-31/cleveland-mayor-invokes-modell-law-to-block-browns-move-to-brook-park Abbey Marshall /government-politics/2024-10-11/cleveland-city-council-to-host-public-sessions-on-redistricting-as-some-members-object-to-downsizing As Cleveland ity Council works with a consultant to redraw ward boundaries by the end of this year, President Blaine Griffin said he wants the public to tell council members what’s important to them when it comes to representation. Fri, 11 Oct 2024 09:15:00 GMT /government-politics/2024-10-11/cleveland-city-council-to-host-public-sessions-on-redistricting-as-some-members-object-to-downsizing Abbey Marshall /sports/2024-09-03/cleveland-browns-stadium-rechristened-huntington-bank-field-in-new-20-year-naming-rights-deal The team has struck a deal with Huntington Bank for naming rights of the current venue Downtown – or a new one in Brook Park if it decides to build a stadium there. Tue, 03 Sep 2024 17:01:17 GMT /sports/2024-09-03/cleveland-browns-stadium-rechristened-huntington-bank-field-in-new-20-year-naming-rights-deal Abbey Marshall /sports/2024-08-07/cleveland-browns-leaning-toward-new-stadium-in-brook-park-team-releases-renderings The Cleveland Browns appear to be finalizing their decision to move the team from Downtown Cleveland to the neighboring suburb of Brook Park, with renderings of a new, $2.4 billion domed stadium released Wednesday. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 19:27:11 GMT /sports/2024-08-07/cleveland-browns-leaning-toward-new-stadium-in-brook-park-team-releases-renderings Abbey Marshall