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
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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Cleveland, OH
Cleveland Police looking for missing 17-year-old mother and 4-month-old son
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Cleveland police are asking the public’s help in finding 17-year-old Morgan Hall and her 4-month-old son, Messiah Hall.
Police said Morgan left her apartment at 123 East 156th Street sometime after 10:00 p.m. Thursday and has not returned. Morgan has run away in the past, most recently on February 25, 2026.
Due to her age and the age of her infant son, Morgan is considered endangered.
Morgan is 5′2″, approximately 238 pounds, with brown eyes and green hair.
Messiah Hall is an infant weighing around pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
Morgan may possibly be in the Harvard-Miles neighborhood area. Anyone with information regarding their whereabouts is asked to contact the Cleveland Division of Police Fifth District at (216) 623-5500 or the non-emergency at (216) 621-1234.
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Cleveland, OH
Woman shot and killed in Cleveland’s Union-Miles neighborhood
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A 25-year-old woman was shot and killed Friday on Cleveland’s East Side.
The shooting happened around 730 P.M. in the area of East 136th and Harvard Avenue.
Cleveland Police is investigating the incident.
One person has been detained, and a gun was recovered, according to police.
Police said there are no other details to share at this time.
Check back with 19 News for the latest information on this story.
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