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What to know how Cleveland got its name or why the city is the site of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? We answer those questions and more.
What is the Western Reserve?
Long before Ohio became a state in 1804, the northeast corner of the state belongs to the state of Connecticut. They called this territory their "Western Reserve" and the name as well as New England architecture, town squares, and customs can still be found throughout the area.
What is Lake Effect Snow?
Lake Effect Snow, also called snow squalls, results from cold, arctic air traveling over a relatively warm body of water. The cold, dry air picks up the lake moisture and deposits it, in the form of snow, over land.
How Did Cleveland Get its Name?
Ever wonder how Cleveland, Ohio got its name? Cleveland is named for early settler, Moses Cleaveland.
All About Midges -- What Are those Cleveland Bugs?
Each spring and fall, Cleveland's lakefront communities are invaded by small, harmless, mosquito-like insects called midges. They only stay about five-ten days, but the swarms can be starling to visitors and newcomers.
Why is Cleveland the "Home of Rock and Roll"?
Cleveland is the site of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but what makes Cleveland worthy of the title "Home of Rock and Roll?"

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