Abbey Marshall
Reporter/ProducerAbbey Marshall covers Cleveland-area government and politics for ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½.
Education: Ohio University - Bachelor of Science, journalism
Experience:
A Cincinnati native and Ohio University graduate, Abbey moved to Northeast Ohio as a Report for America fellow before later joining the Akron Beacon Journal as its city government reporter. She has reported on a variety of issues, including housing, abortion access and police reform.
Awards and highlights:
- 2025 Public Media Journalists Association Award for best sports feature
- 2025 Regional Murrow Award for best sports feature
- Press Club of Cleveland’s Ohio Excellence in Journalism Awards:
- Best audio reporter in Ohio (2025)
- First place: sports feature (2024 and 2025), neighborhood/community news (2024), news feature (2024), solutions journalism (2024)
- Second place: government and politics (2024)
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Mayor Justin Bibb, who campaigned on a promise to modernize City Hall, said AI adoption begins with securing city systems after a ransomware attack took down operations for weeks last summer. -
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. -
The specialized pod of cells within the county’s corrections center will cater to the needs of veterans facing criminal charges. Staff will address mental health challenges and trauma related to service through counseling, peer support and re-entry tools. -
Tanmay Shah leads Cleveland council incumbent Danny Kelly by a razor-thin margin. What happens next?Political newcomer Tanmay Shah is on the verge of an upset after unofficial election results showed the attorney leading Cleveland City Council incumbent Danny Kelly by only seven votes. -
Two incumbents were ousted by their council colleagues, and three new faces could join the incoming cohort in January, according to unofficial results. -
Mayor Justin Bibb handily secured his second term in Tuesday's municipal election, defeating challenger Laverne Gore. -
Forgotten cemeteries could be anywhere; beneath grocery stores, gas stations, even your home or office where you’re reading this right now. Here's the story of cemeteries lost to urban sprawl in Cuyahoga County. -
In a city where voter turnout consistently lags national and state averages, Cleveland City Council candidates are hitting the campaign trail — even if they have no opponent. -
Cleveland City Council signed off on the designation of the Tamir Rice Butterfly Memorial Garden as a city landmark, preserving the site for generations to come. -
City Council is losing two of its seats due to population loss, pushing four incumbents to battle in the upcoming November election. Council leadership and voters are tasked to choose which incumbents they want to stay and which two will go.
