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Slavic Village housing crisis detailed in new film
“The House Next Door” tells the story through poignant, personal stories from people directly impacted by the mortgage crisis. In 2008, the mortgage foreclosure crisis laid waste to many communities, including the Slavic Village neighborhood in Cleveland. In 2017, director John P. Vourlis started working on a movie about the effects the crisis had on his hometown.
Women-owned cannabis company in Cleveland overcomes challenges
CLEVELAND — The first Black women-owned cannabis company to achieve 100% vertical integration is right here in Cleveland. Seven years ago, Ariane Kirkpatrick entered into an industry few women have chosen -- cannabis. "We made the decision that we, despite the barriers, despite the obstacles, despite being black and...
Cleveland City Council President calls for more police monitoring online after weekend of gun violence
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A neighborhood was plagued by gunfire over the weekend. In less than 24 hours there were three shooting in the Buckeye Woodhill section of the city. On Friday night, two people were shot and killed near Shaker Boulevard and E 108th Street. Darrian Bruster died at...
Jukebox to celebrate 10 years in Cleveland’s Ohio City with tropical patio party
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Jukebox in Ohio City is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with a tropical-themed summer party. The bar and restaurant at 1404 W. 29th Street is celebrating a decade in business on August 4 starting at 2 p.m. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
How Extreme Heat Impacts the Heart
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - With summer here, many of us are getting outside more to enjoy the sunshine. But as temperatures soar, it’s important to remember how extreme heat can take a toll on our hearts. “People exposed to the heat or humidity tend to experience dehydration, and dehydration...
Cleveland man accused of murdering girlfriend enters not guilty plea
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A Cleveland man faced a judge Friday in Cuyahoga County after a grand jury indicted him in the death of his girlfriend. James G. Drahos pled not guilty to the charges brought against him, court documents show, and was given a $1 million bond. The 59-year-old...
Group behind National Women’s Soccer League bid wants to buy Notre Dame College
SOUTH EUCLID, Ohio – The folks at Cleveland Pro Soccer are hoping to breathe some life into the recently closed Notre Dame College. The South Euclid college, which opened in 1922, closed this year. But the folks at the soccer group view the college – a women’s college for about 80 years and co-ed for its last two decades – as a potential soccer training ground.
Man slain on Cleveland’s East Side, police say
CLEVELAND, Ohio – A man was fatally shot Saturday on Cleveland’s East Side, police said. Eric Grady, 34, died in the shooting on Woodhill Road and Holton Avenue, according to police the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Climate change is hurting Lake Erie. Ohio is training a workforce to help
Climate change is altering Lake Erie: warmer water temperatures increase the risk of toxic algal blooms. Less ice cover in the winter can lead to more soil erosion. And its water levels are fluctuating at a faster rate. A new program at Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and...
Healthy teeth linked to a healthy heart, CWRU study finds
CLEVELAND, Ohio—When it comes to keeping your heart healthy, maintaining good oral health may be key, according to a new Case Western Reserve University study. Researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine found a link between tooth loss and an increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease. What’s more, the risk of heart disease death goes up with the loss of additional teeth.
Cleveland Mother Sentenced For Killing 3-Year-Old Son
Cleveland Mother Sentenced For Killing 3-Year-Old Son. A local mother learned her fate after being convicted of taking the life of her own son just a year ago. Timmeka Eggleton admitted to killing her son Curtis in June 2023. That same month she pleaded guilty to murder and several other charges.
Haven’t received your new home valuation yet? Here’s what to do
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cuyahoga residents who have not yet received a letter about changes in their property value should contact the county for a copy. The county has been mailing out the new appraisal letters over the last two weeks, showing home values increasing an average 32%. Residents were being instructed to use the new and old valuation figures to estimate changes to their property tax bills next year.
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