Mike Brookbank
News 5 Cleveland
Cleveland, OH, United States
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Turning heartache into help, Northeast Ohio woman raises money for children's swim lessons
A life-long swimmer, William Otis Jordan, also known as Billy, spent most of his life in the water alongside his sister, Gloria. → Read More
'Art x Love's' latest public art installation is a lesson in building community
For people who live in Cleveland's Buckeye-Shaker neighborhood, a new mural is creating much-needed momentum, and helping make Northeast Ohio a better land. → Read More
Artists of color in Cleveland continue to create while pushing for change
When asked to describe the art scene for people of color in Northeast Ohio, Mr. Soul, a Cleveland visionary and artist, used four words: a work in progress. → Read More
Cleveland man creates affirming, affordable fitness space for LGBTQ+ community
Josh Jones Forbes's passion project, Out Fitness, is an affordable and inclusive gym for Cleveland's LGBTQ+ community in a historic brick apartment building in the Detroit-Shoreway neighborhood. → Read More
Cleveland author offers a new perspective on 'A Christmas Story' filming in Cleveland
2022 brought us the sequel to ‘A Christmas Story,’ ‘The Christmas Story Christmas,’ and now the release of a new book with a behind-the-scenes look. → Read More
Costume closet at Akron Children's gives patients escape during hospital stay
Sometimes it's those simple moments we don't give much thought to that can really change the course of our lives when we take the time to let them soak in. → Read More
Kid Cudi, Cleveland rapper Archie Green to highlight mental health at Moon Man's Landing Festival Saturday
Cleveland's very own Kid Cudi will be back home this weekend as he hosts his Moon Man's Landing Festival in the West Bank of the Flats. → Read More
'We can do anything we want': Small business owner supported by refugee agency in Northeast Ohio
Zianawaz Anjwazkhan moved to the United States for a chance at the American dream. He moved to the U.S. after living in Afghanistan for the first 20-years of his life. → Read More
Push to bring fathers and sons together through literacy
Harnessing the power of reading can help dads arm their sons with knowledge that goes well beyond success in the classroom. → Read More
Yellow jacket population in Northeast Ohio poised to crash your fall fun
Yellow jackets are always on the move as we head into fall, but this season they're showing up in greater numbers than we typically see in Northeast Ohio. → Read More
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center reports uptick in 'unhealthy behaviors' inside Northeast Ohio schools
Those new number twos are sharpened and the fresh kicks are still nice and clean. Back-to-school is always an exciting time, but it can also bring stress. → Read More
Pediatrician speaks on what you need to know about children and monkeypox
Buying new supplies, getting back into a routine, the start of a new school year can get stressful. Throw in an ongoing pandemic, plus a surge in another virus, and this fall brings added concern. → Read More
'Cast it Forward' provides fishing opportunities for those who might not otherwise have the chance
Art Panfil, through the non-profit he started, “Cast it Forward,” provides cost-free walleye excursions for those who might not otherwise get the chance. → Read More
Additional money is on the way to help Ohio schools feed their students
If you're worried about covering the cost of packing your child's lunch every day, or paying for meals offered at school, there are two ways districts participate in the school meal program. → Read More
Using a little crunch to change the narrative of East Cleveland
News 5 went behind the scenes of a growing business that's setting its sights on healing old wounds of the past while creating a healthier future → Read More
More Northeast Ohio communities set to dial in to regionalized dispatcher debate
On the heels of North Olmsted approving the hand-over of its 911 dispatch duties to a regionalized response center, a handful of other communities may soon be dialing into a similar debate. → Read More
Youth mentor helps Cleveland teens see there is life outside of the city
A group of teens in Cleveland will be heading back to class with some new skills thanks to the Youth Opportunities Unlimited summer jobs program. → Read More
Region's largest employers team up to help diverse suppliers grow
The health systems believe their Diversity Equity Inclusion Supplier Accelerator will give underrepresented entrepreneurs like Ware a better shot at landing construction contracts → Read More
'Clenagers' inform and champion teens in Cleveland with multi-platform news operation
The initiative, which launched in October, provides a multi-faceted platform for students from across Cleveland and its suburbs. → Read More
Small music venue owners from across the country compose their second act in the city that rocks
Independent music venue owners and operators from across the country are composing their second act in Cleveland this week at the first NIVA conference. → Read More