Summer is here, Cleveland.

The patios are full, the Metroparks are green and buzzing, and the lake is doing that magical sparkle thing we all waited nine months for. Whether you’re catching Guardians games, hunting for the best pierogi at a street festival, or just plotting which weekend you’ll hit up Edgewater, there’s a lot to love right now. 

But while you’re soaking up all the summer goodness, are you keeping up with what’s going on around town?

That’s where we come in — and where you come in. The Signal Cleveland Weekly News Quiz is your moment to pause the sunscreen, test your local knowledge, and maybe even learn a thing or two about the city we call home.

This week, we’re talking about a big idea brewing at the I-X Center, a throwback to when Cleveland Heights changed how its government works, and the color that’s raising awareness about an issue hitting communities across the country — including ours. Oh, and there’s some City Council action on a local tax that helps fund neighborhood projects.

So go ahead, show off your Cleveland smarts. And if you don’t ace it? No worries — you’ll walk away wiser and just a little more in the know than the person next to you at the cookout.

Congrats to quiz takers Diane F., Jennifer P., Celeste H., Marge C., Karen D., Benjamin D., Kaushik S., Taylor G. and Lynn J.  for scoring 100% on last week’s quiz.

Let’s quiz!

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What major change is being considered for the I-X Center in Cleveland, according to City Hall?*
In what year did Cleveland Heights shift from the council-manager system to the mayor-council system of governance?*
What color highlights Gun Violence Awareness month?*
Three Cleveland City Council members proposed legislation to streamline spending from what type of tax?*
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