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, Ohio (WOIO) – “We are out of space!” City Dogs Cleveland said as they begged for help after taking in 60 pups within just four days.
“Unfortunately, the dogs haven’t slowed down and we are not getting enough back into homes. We still urgently need help from our community to find homes for dogs!” City Dogs Cleveland stated on Nov. 8.
Top Row: Syrena, Starburst, Rita, Garth
Middle Row: Rowena, Enoki, Morty, Big Larry
Bottom Row: Ceasar, Glinda, Turbo, Razzle(City Dogs Cleveland)
City Dogs Cleveland wants to get lost dogs back to their owners.
Click here to see all of the lost/found dogs in the kennel.
The Cleveland kennel is located at 9203 Detroit Avenue and can be reached at 216-664-3069.
“If you don’t reach someone live right away, PLEASE leave a voicemail as these are checked regularly,” City Dogs insisted. “If you know anyone who is missing a pet, please have them check the kennel ASAP!”
If you would like to adopt one (or more!) click here to see the precious pups just waiting to be part of your family.
For those who can’t make the adoption event or want to avoid a potential wait, click here to set up a meet and greet with the dog who is pulling on your heartstrings from the photos.
The $61 adoption fee includes:
Even if you aren’t able to adopt at this time, but still have some room in your home and heart, you can click here to learn about fostering a dog.
“It will save a life, but isn’t a lifelong commitment,” City Dogs Cleveland stated.
If you only have room in your heart and your schedule, become a volunteer!
The City of Cleveland said volunteers can help with:
Email citydogs@city.cleveland.oh.us or call 216-664-3069 for more information about future volunteer opportunities.
For those who are unable to adopt or foster at this time but still want to help, the kennel is always in need of monetary and item donations, like the dogs’ favorite chew dogs.
“Providing the dogs with in-kennel enrichment is so important when our facility is so full,” City Dogs Cleveland stated.
You don’t even have to go to the store or stop by the kennel to drop off your donations!
Just purchase these items from the City Dogs wish lists on Amazon or Chewy, and they will be automatically delivered to the kennel.
Click here to view the City Dogs Cleveland Amazon wish list.
Click here to view the City Dogs Cleveland Chewy wish list.
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Cleveland Browns vs. New York Jets, November 9, 2025
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Browns fans were busy digging their heads in the sand on Sunday when their phones buzzed to give them more bad news.
Around the same time one Cleveland franchise became the first since 2013 to allow a kick return touchdown and punt return touchdown in the same quarter on Sunday, another became the first in its sport this century to have two players indicted on federal gambling charges. And it wasn’t even 2 o’clock Cleveland time.
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Who: Cleveland Cavaliers (6-3) vs Chicago Bulls (6-2)
Where: Rocket Arena — Cleveland, OH
When: Saturday, Nov. 8 at 8:00pm EST
TV: FanDuel Sports Network Ohio, FanDuel Sports Network App, NBA League Pass
Point spread: Cavs -8
Cavs Injury Report: Darius Garland – OUT (injury management), Max Strus – OUT (foot), Larry Nance Jr. – OUT (knee), Chris Livingston – OUT (G-League)
Bulls Injury Report: Coby White – OUT (calf), Zach Collins – OUT (left scalphoid), Ayo Dosunmu – PROBABLE (Quad)
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