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Elizabeth Vanmetre

Cleveland

Consumer reporter saving you cash & and giving you an unbiased look at the economy // @columbiajourn grad

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  • It's not your imagination. Appliance lifespans are shrinking, and repairs are getting harder to find.

    3 days ago | news5cleveland.com | Elizabeth Vanmetre

    CLEVELAND — From refrigerators that fail after just a few years to washing machines with parts that are nearly impossible to track down, more consumers are discovering that modern appliances simply don’t last, and repairs are often out of reach. Vicente Rosado has worked as an appliance technician for years. He says repairable machines are becoming the exception, not the rule. “They’re getting worse. Unfortunately, they are getting worse,” Rosado said.

  • Hale Farm & Village opens for summer season with hands-on history experience

    5 days ago | news5cleveland.com | Elizabeth Vanmetre

    BATH, Ohio — Hale Farm & Village has officially opened its gates for the summer, offering visitors a chance to step back in time and experience life in 19th-century Northeast Ohio. Operated by the Western Reserve Historical Society, the 32-acre living history museum features historic structures, costumed interpreters, and hands-on demonstrations of traditional crafts.

  • Willoughby’s Touch-A-Truck event gives kids a hands-on look at big rigs and community helpers

    6 days ago | news5cleveland.com | Elizabeth Vanmetre

    WILLOUGHBY, Ohio — Kids in Willoughby got a chance to explore the big machines that keep their city running during the community’s annual Touch-A-Truck event. Hosted by the city’s parks and recreation department in collaboration with Willoughby Police, Fire, and Service Departments, the free, family-friendly event allowed children of all ages to climb aboard a variety of city vehicles, honk horns, and learn how different equipment is used.

  • With checked bag fees landing at Southwest, here’s how to save on airline baggage costs

    1 week ago | news5cleveland.com | Elizabeth Vanmetre

    It was once a standout perk that set Southwest Airlines apart from the rest: bags fly free. But now, even Southwest is joining the list of airlines charging passengers for checked luggage. The shift underscores a larger trend in air travel, where the cost of your ticket is just the beginning. From baggage to seat selection, travelers are increasingly navigating a maze of add-on fees.

  • Patients react to Cleveland Clinic copay crackdown reversal

    1 week ago | news5cleveland.com | Elizabeth Vanmetre

    CLEVELAND — A controversial Cleveland Clinic policy update that left many patients fearing their appointments would be canceled if they didn’t pay upfront is being rolled back, at least in part.

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Elizabeth VanMetre
Elizabeth VanMetre @ElizabethRoseVM
20 Mar 25

RT @criesCLE: @TrinityCathedral at Prospect and East 22nd is $6 a day.

Elizabeth VanMetre
Elizabeth VanMetre @ElizabethRoseVM
20 Mar 25

As you’re traveling around Cleveland this weekend for March Madness let me know cheap parking you’re finding. I’m trying to keep a pulse on the best prices!

Elizabeth VanMetre
Elizabeth VanMetre @ElizabethRoseVM
17 Sep 24

Important Alert from https://t.co/wxcVgsrWrd: US-6 CLOSED in BOTH DIRECTIONS from Plank Rd to Madison Rd (MM: 13.3), due to structure fire. Use alternate route. #Ohgo https://t.co/dPZiL5RyQn