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Cleveland Magazine Editors' Favorite Reads of 2024

We wrote a lot of stories this year — here are the ones that stood out. 

 

by Cleveland Magazine Staff

Cleveland Magazine’s Most-Read Stories of 2024

Major concerts, sports stars and critters — these are the stories that grabbed readers’ attention this year.

by Christina Rufo

Ten Years After Tamir Rice's Death, Samaria Rice Reflects on Her Son's Legacy

The nightmare of losing her son to a police shooting, Samaria Rice is driven to help others by not letting his memory fade. By Ida Lieszkovszky

by Ida Lieszkovszky

After The Spotted Owl, Will Hollingsworth Just Wants to Build Cool Stuff

The founder and CEO of Buildings and Food has swiftly built a portfolio of seven hospitality brands, including Old 86, Prosperity Social Club and La Cave du Vin — but he's made mistakes along the way.

by Dillon Stewart

Cleveland Magazine Editors' Favorite Reads of 2023

How do you even pick a favorite story of 2023? Well, we tried our best. The Cleveland Magazine staff has selected some of our standout articles of the year.

by Cleveland Magazine Staff

Up the Camino: One Clevelander's Search for Closure on Italy's St. Francis Way

How the death of a family matriarch inspired one local writer to spend a week on Italy’s St. Francis Way in search of clarity, closure and — ultimately — connection.

by Mark Oprea

India Birdsong Takes The Wheel At RTA

Will Clevelanders get on board with the general manager and CEO's vision to make public transit accessible for all?

by Sheehan Hannan

Why Changes To The Plain Dealer Matter For Local Journalism

by Sheehan Hannan