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News

FILE - A sign stands over a Wendy's restaurant, Feb. 25, 2021, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP...

Operator of 314 US Wendy’s locations files for bankruptcy protection

Updated: Sep. 21, 2026 at 2:47 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
One of Wendy’s largest U.S. franchisees has filed for bankruptcy protection after Wendy’s tried to terminate its franchise agreement.

Crime

Taco Bell generic

Angry Taco Bell customer in Toledo fires gun through drive-thru window, police say

Updated: Sep. 15, 2026 at 1:49 PM EDT
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By WTVG Staff
Five workers were in the kitchen at the time.

Cleveland Cooks

Chef Jeremy Umansky and Jen Picciano shop and prepare a pair of dishes from produce purchased...

Cleveland Cooks: North Union Farmers Market

Updated: Sep. 11, 2026 at 5:13 PM EDT
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By Jen Picciano
Chef Jeremy Umansky shops at North Union Farmers Market to prepare a pair of dishes using fresh local produce.

State

As you consume more sugary drinks, your risk of chronic kidney disease goes up.

Federal request prompts Ohio to delay SNAP sugary drink ban: Here’s why

Updated: Sep. 6, 2026 at 11:06 AM EDT
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By Ashley Pomplas
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) director announced Friday an update for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in Ohio.

Business

This is after a fire forced the Red Chimney to temporarily close last year.

Red Chimney reopens at new Parma location, after fire devastates old location

Updated: Aug. 26, 2026 at 4:54 PM EDT
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By 19 News Digital Team and Noelle Williams
The Red Chimney reopened Wednesday morning at a new location on Snow Road in Parma.

Events

Akron Pizza Fest returning to Lock 3 Park

Akron Pizza Fest returning to Lock 3 Park

Updated: Aug. 19, 2026 at 11:20 AM EDT
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By 19 News Digital Team
Akron’s Pizza Fest kicks off next week at Lock Three Park.

Community

Feast of the Assumption returns to Little Italy

Feast of the Assumption returns to Little Italy

Updated: Aug. 13, 2026 at 10:19 AM EDT
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By 19 News Digital Team
The Feast of the Assumption kicks off in Little Italy Thursday evening.

Diarrhea Disease

FILE - Organic lettuce is displayed in Falls Church, Va., Saturday, March 11, 2017. (AP...

Between prices and a diarrhea-causing parasite, lettuce is causing hard times at some restaurants

Updated: Jul. 31, 2026 at 12:29 PM EDT
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By Associated Press DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer
It’s been a choppy year for restaurants that lean into lettuce.

News

Located at the corner of E. 9th Street and Euclid Avenue Heinen's Grocery Store occupies a...

Heinen’s murals in downtown Cleveland rotunda painted by artist who went down with Titanic

Updated: Jul. 31, 2026 at 11:15 AM EDT
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By 19 News Digital Team and Rachel Vadaj
Heinen’s may be leaving the Cleveland Trust Company building downtown, but the legacy of its artist - who painted the 13 murals around the rotunda before going down with Titanic - will remain.

Diarrhea Disease

Lorain Board of Health hosts Family Farm Market

Lorain County Family Farm Market offers fresh produce and peace of mind amid cyclospora outbreak

Updated: Jul. 28, 2026 at 5:42 PM EDT
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By Steven Hernandez
The Lorain County Public Health Department hosted its annual Family Farm Market on Tuesday as part of its mission to connect families to fresh local produce.
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Cleveland Cooks

The culinary team at Timberfire prepared their herb-crusted walleye for Cleveland Cooks.

Cleveland Cooks: Herb-Crusted Walleye from Timberfire

Updated: Jul. 17, 2026 at 5:29 PM EDT
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By Jen Picciano
The Director of Culinary Operations at Timberfire shares her recipe and method for cooking herb-crusted walleye.

Diarrhea Disease

Taco Bell

Two Ohio lawsuits accuse Taco Bell of major Cyclospora outbreak

Updated: Jul. 17, 2026 at 12:55 PM EDT
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By Dan DeRoos
A lawsuit was filed Friday on behalf of a man who claims to have contracted cyclosporiasis just days after eating at a fast food restaurant in Youngstown.

Diarrhea Disease

Health officials say cyclosporiasis cases are increasing in Ohio and across the country, with...

19 News partners with MetroHealth to answer questions about produce parasite, air quality alert

Updated: Jul. 17, 2026 at 11:57 AM EDT
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By 19 News Digital Team and Dan DeRoos
19 News partnered with health experts Thursday to answer your questions about the cyclospora outbreak and the air quality alert.

Health

Ohio is seeing a significant rise in cyclosporiasis cases, a parasitic infection linked to...

Cyclosporiasis outbreak: Ohio cases surge as CDC works to identify source

Updated: Jul. 14, 2026 at 8:45 PM EDT
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By Katharine Huntley
Ohio is seeing a significant rise in cyclosporiasis cases, a parasitic infection linked to fresh produce and leafy greens, with nearly 400 cases reported in the state — well above the typical annual count of around 70.

Cyclosporiasis

Taste Buds: West Side Market improvements, food as medicine, big flavor for the Big Game

West Side Market vendors take precautions as Cyclospora parasite outbreak spreads nationally

Updated: Jul. 13, 2026 at 9:24 PM EDT
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By Steven Hernandez
Vendors at Cleveland’s West Side Market are taking steps to keep their customers safe as the Cyclospora parasite outbreak continues to spread across the country.

Food

Downtown Cleveland, Inc. said Friday it has tasked a consulting firm with carrying out a...

Study in the works to bring another grocery store to downtown Cleveland

Updated: Jul. 10, 2026 at 2:42 PM EDT
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By Avery Williams
Downtown Cleveland, Inc. said Friday it has tasked a consulting firm with carrying out a market analysis to bring another grocery store downtown.

News

Kroger has acquired Giant Eagle for $1.65B.

‘Exciting new chapter:’ Kroger buys Giant Eagle for $1.65B

Updated: Jul. 1, 2026 at 10:37 AM EDT
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By Julia Thyret and Steven Hernandez
The Kroger Co. bought Giant Eagle, Inc. for a purchase price of $1.65 billion, according to a news release.

Cleveland Cooks

Smoked Chicken Nachos from The Galley

Cleveland Cooks: The Galley at Cleveland Metroparks

Updated: Jun. 26, 2026 at 5:05 PM EDT
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By Jen Picciano
Chef Jason Reed takes us inside the kitchen of the Cleveland Metroparks new restaurant, The Galle4y, inside the Patrick S. Parker Community Sailing Center.

Food

After nearly 70 years in business, Ferrara's Imported Foods has closed.

Ferrara’s Imported Foods in Mayfield Heights closes after nearly 70 years in business

Updated: Jun. 23, 2026 at 2:49 PM EDT
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By Jen Picciano
After more than 65 years in business, Ferrara’s Imported Foods in Mayfield Heights has closed its doors for good.

News

A Ride Warrior was caught eating chicken McNuggets on Millennium Force... and Cedar Point was...

Cedar Point bans man for eating chicken McNuggets while riding Millennium Force

Updated: May 29, 2026 at 6:45 PM EDT
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By Rachel Vadaj and Katharine Huntley
A Ride Warrior was caught eating chicken McNuggets on Millennium Force... and Cedar Point was not “Lovin’ It,” so he's been banned from America's Roller Coast.

Food

Raising Cane's

Raising Cane’s to open new Summit County location

Updated: May 26, 2026 at 2:52 PM EDT
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By Ashley Pomplas
Raising Cane’s is bringing another location to Summit County with a new restaurant opening Wednesday.

Food

Insomnia Cookies is offering a complimentary sweet treat to help you cool off for National Ice...

Insomnia Cookies opening first Strongsville location

Updated: May 26, 2026 at 2:32 PM EDT
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By Ashley Pomplas
Insomnia Cookies, the beloved late-night bakery brand, is opening its first store in Strongsville.

Cleveland Cooks

Cavs Performance Chef, Natalie Blake prepares gluten free bread and French toast for the team

Cleveland Cooks: Cavs Performance Chef shares GF recipe the team can’t get enough of

Updated: May 1, 2026 at 4:12 PM EDT
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By Jen Picciano
Cleveland Cavs Performance Chef Natalie Blake share her recipe for gluten free bread.

News

Downtown Cleveland to host food trucks every weekday this summer

Food trucks rolling into downtown Cleveland every weekday this summer

Updated: Apr. 28, 2026 at 10:34 AM EDT
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By Madeline Harden
The eats and live local music will run from May 1 to September 30, with different locations each weekday for a variety of trucks.

Pawcast

Pawcast Host Rachel Vadaj's dog Gucci posing with Easter lookalike cake

Don’t poison your pet: Easter and Passover foods toxic to feed dogs

Updated: Mar. 31, 2026 at 2:45 PM EDT
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By Rachel Vadaj
To avoid unintentionally harming your pet (and an expensive trip to the vet), make sure you - and anyone you’re spending the Easter with - know what festive table staples are toxic for four-legged friends joining you under the table.

Cleveland Cooks

The chef at The Palazzo on Cleveland's east side is preparing a three course Lenten special...

Cleveland Cooks: Palazzo Lobster Tortelloni

Updated: Mar. 20, 2026 at 4:20 PM EDT
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By Jen Picciano
The Chef at The Palazzo shares their method for making Lobster Tortelloni

Food

Changes to SNAP benefits go into place Sunday for millions of Americans.

SNAP recipients can be reimbursed for food lost to power outages

Updated: Mar. 19, 2026 at 11:08 AM EDT
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By WTVG Staff
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services allows SNAP recipients to apply for replacement funds for outages of at least four hours.

Food

SNAP

Medina County Commissioners warns SNAP recipients of scam calls, fake texts

Updated: Mar. 9, 2026 at 2:45 PM EDT
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By Ashley Pomplas
The Medina County Commissioners are warning residents of scam callers and text messages targeting SNAP recipients.

Food

The grant money would be used to help store owners' stock fresh produce.

Cleveland city council backs bill to fund grocery stores in food deserts

Updated: Mar. 3, 2026 at 5:56 PM EST
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By Isabella Roberts
Cleveland City Council has passed a resolution supporting a state bill that would direct grant money to small grocery store owners in food deserts across Ohio.

Cleveland Cooks

UH Connor Whole Health dieticians teach patients how to eat heart healthy

Cleveland Cooks: Heart healthy cooking with UH Connor Whole Health

Updated: Feb. 20, 2026 at 5:16 PM EST
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By Jen Picciano
UH Connor Whole Health registered dietician, Ryanne Lachman, shares her recipe for a heart healthy spicy peanut tofu bowl.

Food

The Greater Cleveland Food Bank distributed a record 320,000 pounds of food in a single day as...

Greater Cleveland Food Bank launches 35th annual Harvest for Hunger campaign

Updated: Feb. 17, 2026 at 3:39 PM EST
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By Katie Tercek
The Greater Cleveland Food Bank launched its 35th annual Harvest for Hunger campaign Tuesday, seeking to raise $11.5 million as food insecurity across Northeast Ohio remains at critically high levels.

State

Griffin Darrow, 25, died from smoke inhalation on Feb. 15 during the massive fire at Koch...

Worker killed in plant fire at Koch Foods identified

Updated: Feb. 17, 2026 at 10:33 AM EST
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By Jennifer Edwards Baker and FOX19 Digital Staff
The 25-year-old died from smoke inhalation, according to the Butler County Coroner’s Office.

State

Federal authorities are investigating after a Koch Foods worker was killed and two other...

Feds investigating worker’s death in massive plant fire at Koch Foods

Updated: Feb. 17, 2026 at 9:31 AM EST
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By Jennifer Edwards Baker
The man's name has not been released yet

State

A Toledo woman says she will never order food delivery again after her Ring camera captured...

Toledo woman catches DoorDash driver on camera before food delivery

Updated: Feb. 3, 2026 at 6:12 PM EST
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By Alexis Means
A Toledo woman says she will never order food delivery again after her Ring camera captured what she calls disturbing behavior from a DoorDash driver.

Cleveland Cooks

Flour restaurant recently opened in Valor Acres in Brecksville, and boasts the largest pizza...

Cleveland Cooks: Wood-fired pizza from the new Flour location in Brecksville

Updated: Jan. 30, 2026 at 5:13 PM EST
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By Jen Picciano
Chef Matthew Mytro is bringing his signature culinary style to Cleveland’s South Side.

Food

Tacos & Tequila Festival returns to Cleveland area this summer

Tacos & Tequila Festival returns to Cleveland area this summer

Updated: Jan. 27, 2026 at 3:42 PM EST
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By Ashley Pomplas
The legendary Tacos & Tequila Festival is returning to the Cleveland area this summer.

Food

Northeast Ohio shoppers scramble for supplies ahead of major winter storm

Northeast Ohio shoppers scramble for supplies ahead of major winter storm

Updated: Jan. 25, 2026 at 11:13 AM EST
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By Michelle Nicks - WOIO
tore shelves across Northeast Ohio sat empty Friday as shoppers raced to stock up on food, water and other necessities ahead of a major winter storm threatening the region.

Food

Photographs of the 2019 James Beard Awards in Chicago, MN. All images by Eliesa Johnson and...

Mallorca, Cordelia chef Vinnie Cimino named semi-finalists for James Beard Foundation Awards

Updated: Jan. 21, 2026 at 2:19 PM EST
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By Jen Picciano
Two Cleveland area establishments are recognized as James Beard Foundation Award Semi-Finalists.

Business

Buc-ee's fan tips on your next trip there

Popular convenience chain, Buc-ee’s, sets opening date for first Ohio location

Updated: Jan. 21, 2026 at 12:15 PM EST
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By FOX19 Digital Staff
Popular Texas-based convenience store and gas station Buc-ee’s is set to open its doors in Ohio for the first time.

Food

Jason Scott, who operates Greg's Produce Stand, claims the Cleveland Public Market Corporation...

West Side Market vendor claims retaliation for speaking to media about rat problem

Updated: Dec. 23, 2025 at 4:53 PM EST
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By Isabella Roberts
A West Side Market vendor says management is retaliating against him for speaking to the media about rats and poor conditions at the historic market.

Pets and Animals

Dog in Christmas sweater

Don’t poison your pet: Holiday foods toxic to feed dogs

Updated: Dec. 23, 2025 at 1:40 PM EST
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By Rachel Vadaj
To avoid unintentionally harming your pet (and an expensive trip to the vet), make sure you - and anyone you’re spending the holidays with - know what festive table staples are toxic for four-legged friends joining you under the table.

Cleveland Cooks

Bartenders at St. Nick's Speakeasy on East Fourth Street are serving up festival holiday...

Cleveland holiday pop-up bar serves festive cocktails with theatrical flair

Updated: Dec. 19, 2025 at 5:11 PM EST
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By Jen Picciano
Society Speakeasy on East Fourth Street in downtown Cleveland has transformed in to a holiday pop up bar, called St. Nick's.

Food

A customer found a dead frog in a Kroger salad kit she bought at one of the grocery chain’s...

Woman finds dead frog in Kroger salad kit: Report

Updated: Dec. 10, 2025 at 6:31 AM EST
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By FOX19 Digital Staff
'We’ve been made aware of the incident and are further investigating this matter'

Community

Cleveland Police say on New Years Day, a thief broke into Bookhouse Brewing and stole all the...

Cleveland brewery to permanently close its doors, one of many in Northeast Ohio area

Updated: Dec. 8, 2025 at 3:34 PM EST
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By Ashley Pomplas
Bookhouse Brewing announced on Nov. 18 that it will be writing its final chapter, closing its doors mostly likely on Dec. 31, one of many business closures in the Northeast Ohio region.

Food

Rising costs force restaurants in Cleveland to close

Rising costs force permanent closures of Inferno and Rum Runners, and possibly Margaritaville

Updated: Dec. 7, 2025 at 11:17 PM EST
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By Michelle Nicks - WOIO
Inferno and Rum Runners, both located in the Flats, permanently closed just days ago.

Community

Catholic Charities serves thousands of Thanksgiving meals in Northeast Ohio

Catholic Charities serves thousands of Thanksgiving meals in Northeast Ohio

Updated: Nov. 27, 2025 at 6:56 PM EST
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By Colton Molesky - WOIO
People with nowhere else to go this holiday season received meals across Northeast Ohio on Thursday as Catholic Charities continued its annual Thanksgiving tradition.

Cleveland Cooks

For the Thanksgiving edition of Cleveland Cooks, Jen Picciano has gathered fun recipes and...

Cleveland Cooks Holiday Special

Updated: Nov. 26, 2025 at 11:22 AM EST
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By 19 News Digital Team
This Thanksgiving, the Cleveland Cooks Holiday Special is highlighting seasonal cooking and dining experiences across Northeast Ohio.

Pets and Animals

Don’t poison your pet: Thanksgiving foods toxic to feed dogs (photo source: Adobe)

Don’t poison your pet: Thanksgiving foods toxic to feed dogs

Updated: Nov. 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM EST
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By Rachel Vadaj
To avoid unintentionally harming your pet (and an expensive trip to the vet), make sure you - and anyone you’re spending the holiday with - know what Thanksgiving table staples are toxic for four-legged friends joining you under the table.

News

A disabled Navy veteran has transformed a family bakery that started as a neighborhood shop...

Garfield Heights disabled Navy veteran runs family bakery supplying cakes nationwide

Updated: Nov. 24, 2025 at 10:42 PM EST
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By Katie Tercek
A disabled Navy veteran has transformed a family bakery that started as a neighborhood shop into a supplier found in grocery stores across the country.

Food

With Thanksgiving just days away, many families face the challenge of preparing a meal that...

Tips for handling picky eaters during Thanksgiving dinner

Updated: Nov. 24, 2025 at 1:49 PM EST
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By Megan O'Rourke
Cincinnati Mom Collective owner shares strategies for stress-free holiday meals
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