Good Morning Cleveland, it's Monday, April 21 and here is what you need to know.
Today on GMC
Pope Francis dies
Pope Francis, the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, has died. The Vatican announced Francis died at 9:35 a.m. on Monday, one day after Easter.
The Cathedral of St John the Evangelist held mass following the death of Pope Francis
Cavs Bring The Heat In Game One Win
The Cavaliers welcomed in the 2025 NBA Playoffs with the kind of energy special to Cleveland. That energy was felt both in the crowd and on the court as the Cavs took down the Miami Heat 121-100.
Dyngus Day
Whether you call it Dyngus Day, Wet Monday, or Smigus Dyngus, Cleveland will be celebrating in Gordon Square Arts District on Monday, April 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. This year’s indoor-outdoor celebration is expanding to the streets again, in addition to Gordon Green. People can polka their way along Detroit Avenue from W. 54th Street to West 58th Street, which will be temporarily closed off, creating a vibrant space for entertainment, shopping and vendor sales.
Kent State Fashion Week Begins
This week, students at Kent State’s School of Fashion are showcasing their work during the 2025 Annual Fashion Show — the centerpiece of a week-long celebration of student talent. The show runs from April 24 to 26 at Crawford Hall and features 161 looks from 41 student designers, selected by a panel of industry professionals.
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Your forecast
Soaked today, but we dry out this week with very mild temps climbing into spring and hanging out for a while!
Visit our News 5 weather page to see today's forecast.
Traffic impacts
Beginning today, the following ramp closures and lane restrictions in Summit County will be in place through early May for pavement and bridge repairs:
- I-76 eastbound will be reduced to one lane between I-77/SR-8 and the Portage County line
Ramp closures:
- SR-8 south to I-76 east
- Carrol St. to SR 8 south
- I-77 north to I-76 east
- Archwood Ave. to I-77 north
- I-76 east to Arlington St.
- Arlington St. to I-76 east
- Innovation Way to I-76 east
- E. Market St. to I-76 east
- Gilchrist Rd. to I-76 east
View our News 5 Traffic Map to see any road closures or delays due to the weather or crashes from the weather.
