Meet Ahmed Elbenni
Ahmed was a Blade intern in 2017. He returns as a general assignment writer on the Features Desk. Ahmed is 2019 graduate of Yale University.
Management changes on City Desk
On Jan. 1, 2021, Mike Brice will take over as The Blade's City Editor. He's replacing Mike Walton, who is leaving to study law at the University of Toledo.
Excellent election coverage
Thanks to everyone for all recent contributions related to the election, or stories otherwise. "This election is following right along with all of the other historic stories we've skillfully covered this year," wrote Kim Bates in a thank-you message to the staff.
Blade reporters win honors for environment, politics coverage
Two Blade journalists were recognized for their work covering the Great Lakes and politics. Tom Henry received a Great Lakes Leadership Award and Liz Skalka is among Ohio reporters whom Washington Post readers should follow this election year.