Cleveland, OH
Ohio town ranked 2nd-best U.S. city to start your career, report says
If you’re a recent graduate seeking a promising city to begin your career, Northeast Ohio is a great place to consider, according to a report.
Cleveland, Ohio, is the second-best city in the U.S. to kickstart your career, according to a report from BusinessNameGenerator.com, an online resource for businesses across the U.S. and United Kingdom. The report compared 50 of the top cities in the U.S. across a number of metrics, including number of entry-level jobs per 10,000 capita; average entry-level starting salary; unemployment rate; cost of a one bedroom apartment; cost of monthly public transportation; and the cost of going out for food and drinks.
At No. 2, Cleveland ranked behind only Minneapolis, Minnesota, and ahead of third-ranked Baltimore, Maryland.
By category, Cleveland boasts 719 entry-level jobs per 10,000 residents, which ranks fourth among the cities ranked in the top 10. Cleveland also has an average entry-level starting salary of $50,075 and an unemployment rate of 2.7%, which is below the national average of 3.7%.
What’s more, Cleveland features among the most affordable housing costs of any city ranked in the top 10 with monthly apartment costs averaging $1,238. Only Wichita, Kansas, ($900) and Tulsa, Oklahoma, ($1,200) had more affordable apartment costs than Cleveland.
“Cleveland, Ohio, has come in second place. There are lots of opportunities on offer here, too, with 719 entry-level jobs per 10,000 people currently available,” Business Name Generator writes in its report. “Entry-level salaries are a little lower than in Minneapolis, at $50,075, but monthly rent ($1,238) and transport passes ($95) are also less expensive here. Unemployment rates are also pretty low, at 2.7%.
“Home to one of the world’s leading medical centers, the Cleveland Clinic, there are plenty of job opportunities across the healthcare industry in Cleveland, plus the city is also known for its advanced manufacturing and finance sectors.”
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The top 10 best cities in the U.S. to kickstart your career, according to Business Name Generator, are:
1. Minneapolis, MN
2. Cleveland, OH
3. Baltimore, MD
4. Wichita, KS
5. New Orleans, LA
6. Tulsa, OK
7. Boston, MA
8. Washington, D.C.
9. Omaha, NE
10. Milwaukee, WI
The full report from Business Name Generator on the top 10 best U.S. cities to kickstart your career can be found online.
Cleveland, OH
Cleveland mother accused of burying daughters in suitcases prompts new focus on parenting bill
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A Cleveland mother was charged with two counts of murder after her daughters were found in suitcases partially buried in a park near E. 165th and Midland Ave last week.
In the days that followed, we spoke with DeShaun Chatman, who is the father of 8-year-old Mila Chatman.
He said he’s been trying for years to get access to his daughter but felt the courts and Child Protective Services (CPS) weren’t working with him.
There is a law in Columbus working its way through the process trying to clarify parenting roles and rights.
Senate Bill 174 (SB174) was passed in November and is currently sitting waiting in a House committee.
At the time the bill was passed one of the bill’s sponsors, Senator Theresa Gavarone (R-Bowling Green) said, “No one is a winner in parenting disputes. But if anyone is, it should be the kids. By passing this legislation, the Ohio Senate is taking the first step toward encouraging cooperation between separated parents.”
The bill has a number of provisions looking to make it easier for a judge to give equal rights to both the mother and father.
For example, it would prohibit a judge from giving preference to a father or a mother based on a person’s financial status or gender.
It also requires a parenting plan be filed that shows parenting and decisions will be a shared responsibility regardless of marital status.
There is also a prevision that would allow unmarried parents to file a complaint at no charge, requesting the allocation of parenting rights and responsibilities upon the father establishing parentage and provides an expedited hearing and temporary orders.
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Cleveland, OH
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Cleveland, OH
Massive sinkhole in downtown Cleveland nearly swallows car
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Cleveland Police are on the scene of a large sinkhole in downtown that nearly swallowed a car.
On Sunday morning, around 9 a.m., officers were on the scene of West St. Clair Avenue and West 3rd Street for a sinkhole.
The car was removed by a tow truck. A woman helped the driver safely exit the car.
The 72-year-old driver was miraculously able to drive off in his car.

The road is closed temporarily until repairs can be made. Motorists should avoid the area.
19 News has reached out to the city for more details.
This is a developing story. Return to 19 News for updates.
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