Cuyahoga County • July 10, 2025
Good morning, Cuyahoga County. The birthplace of Superman is flying high again as the Man of Steel's latest cinematic adventure pours an estimated $37 million into local coffers. Cleveland's iconic landmarks transformed into Metropolis during last summer's six-week shoot, paying homage to creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster's Glenville roots. The Greater Cleveland Film Commission hopes this superhero boost will attract more productions, though they're pushing for increased tax credits to compete with other filming destinations.
Meanwhile, a different kind of heroism is unfolding in Cleveland's suburbs as Cuyahoga County expands its mental health crisis response program to Parma and Parma Heights. The $3.5 million initiative embeds social workers with first responders, providing "the right response at the right time" for mental health emergencies. This expansion builds on a model that has already successfully handled over 2,000 crisis calls, with plans to extend these vital services county-wide within five years.
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🧠 Cuyahoga County expands vital mental health crisis services to Cleveland suburbs. The program will embed full-time social workers with police and fire departments in Parma and Parma Heights to better respond to mental health and substance abuse emergencies. Funded by $3.5 million from the Opioid Mitigation Fund, the initiative builds on a successful model that has already handled over 2,000 crisis calls in other Cleveland-area communities. County officials aim to expand the program county-wide over the next five years, providing "the right response at the right time" to connect those in crisis with appropriate services rather than law enforcement or emergency rooms.
🕊️ AJC CEO tackles rising antisemitism through global Jewish advocacy efforts. Ted Deutch visited Cleveland to connect with local leaders about challenges facing Jewish communities nationwide. Since the October 7 Hamas attack, AJC has amplified hostage families' voices through 500+ meetings with government officials worldwide. The organization works across religious boundaries, partnering with Catholic leaders to combat antisemitism. Through offices in Jerusalem, Washington D.C., and Abu Dhabi, AJC promotes normalized relations between Israel and Middle Eastern countries involved in the Abraham Accords.
🦸♂️ Superman brings Cleveland's economy soaring with movie magic. The blockbuster film spent six weeks shooting in Northeast Ohio last summer, transforming the city into Metropolis and pumping an estimated $37 million into the local economy. Cleveland's connection to Superman runs deep—the iconic superhero was created by Glenville natives Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster nearly a century ago. Prominent Cleveland landmarks feature throughout the movie, including PNC Plaza, The Arcade, Public Square, and Progressive Field. The Greater Cleveland Film Commission hopes this high-profile production will attract more filmmakers to the region, though they're pushing to increase Ohio's $50 million tax credit cap to compete with other states.
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