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About Matty Willz

Matthew 'Matty Willz' Williamson a Regional Online Editor for Radio-One. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Willz is an avid sports fan, hip-hop enthusiast, and BBQ pit master... at least, in his opinion. For article edits please email mwilliamson@radio-one.com.

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One of the most decorated players of the Cleveland Browns’ post-1999 era has called it a career. Seven-time Pro Bowl guard Joel Bitonio announced his retirement Tuesday after spending all 12 of his NFL seasons with the Browns. Bitonio shared the news in a letter published by the team titled “A Cleveland Brown for Life.” […]

Nostalgic look at iconic Cleveland experiences that shaped generations, from amusement parks to holiday traditions.

Guests at Cedar Point experienced more delays on Siren’s Curse, the park’s newest roller coaster, after the attraction temporarily stopped operating on two separate occasions over the weekend. Park officials said the coaster’s safety system activated during both incidents. Cedar Point compared the shutdowns to a vehicle’s check-engine light. Officials said the ride’s safety features […]

For millions of Americans, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps put food on the table each month. Now, a growing number of states are changing what recipients can buy with those benefits, and Ohio is on the list. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Ohio has received approval for a food restriction waiver […]

Ohio native Jared Verse, an NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, joins the Browns to fill Myles Garrett's void with his relentless pass-rushing skills.

Ohio drivers could soon have another reason to stop along Interstate 71. Mansfield City Council unanimously approved development plans Tuesday night for a new Buc-ee’s travel center near the I-71 and State Route 39 interchange. The project marks another major step toward bringing the popular Texas-based chain to North Central Ohio. The proposed Buc-ee’s would […]

Browns GM explains surprise Myles Garrett trade to Rams, citing 'too great' opportunity with Jared Verse's inclusion.

The Cleveland Browns have traded franchise star Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams, acquiring Pro Bowl edge rusher Jared Verse, a first-round pick and additional draft compensation. The move ends Garrett’s nine-year run in Cleveland and closes one of the most productive chapters in Browns history. The Browns selected Garrett with the No. 1 […]

Serena Williams is officially stepping back onto the tennis court. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion is set to return to professional tennis at the Queen’s Club Championships in London. Williams will compete in doubles after receiving a wild card into the WTA 500 grass-court event. The comeback marks Williams’ first professional tournament since the […]

The woman featured in Netflix’s “The Crash” is facing new scrutiny behind bars. New records obtained by the FOX 8 I-Team show Mackenzie Shirilla has accumulated dozens of conduct reports while serving her prison sentence at the Ohio Reformatory for Women. Shirilla, a Strongsville native, is serving two concurrent prison terms of 15 years to […]

Google’s parent company is seeking approval to release up to 32 million mosquitoes in California and Florida, but the goal is not to increase mosquito populations. Researchers say the project is designed to reduce them. The proposal comes from Verily, a life sciences company owned by Alphabet, Google’s parent company. The company has asked the […]