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B’nai B’rith 36th Health Run July 28
The 36th annual B’nai B’rith Health Run will take place on July 28 at the Walter Stinson Community Park at 2313 Fenwick Road in University Heights. The 5K race will begin at the park’s entrance on Saybrook Road and conclude at the entrance on Fenwick Road. The 1-mile race will begin at Faversham and Fenwick roads and conclude at the park’s Fenwick Road entrance.
Fairview Park Summerfest returns July 25-28: A Place in the Sun
FAIRVIEW PARK, Ohio -- Fairview Park Summerfest returns Thursday (July 25) through Sunday at Bohlken Park. The weekend of fun includes food and festivities -- from thrilling rides and games to delicious treats and live entertainment. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...
Love makes a family – and a must-see interactive exhibition – at the Maltz Museum
Two men, a woman and two little girls smile at each other and the camera while they sit on a cozy backyard patio. The photo of the Watson/Hutchins Family (consisting of Sgt. Kenneth Watson, his partner James Hutchins and Watson’s ex-wife Lisa and their two kids) is just one of over 40 photos in the exhibition “Love Makes a Family: Portraits of LGBTQ+ People and Their Families” at the Maltz Museum in the Northeast Ohio suburb of Beachwood.
Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce’s mini-golf fundraiser scheduled for July 31: Sun Postings
BROOKLYN, Ohio -- The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce announced a mini-golf fundraiser. The fun is scheduled from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 31 at Memphis Kiddie Park. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Facebook report challenges claims that fracking is 'environmentally-friendly'
A new Facebook page monitoring thousands of fracking-related accidents and cleanups happening nearly every day over the last nine years challenges the Ohio gas and oil industry's claims that it's environmentally-friendly. Report trends indicate a pattern of lax regulation along with superficial attempts to clean up oil, gas and radioactive fracking wastewater from lands and water across the state, according to FracTracker Alliance, a national nonprofit that studies, maps, and communicates the risks and impacts of oil, gas, and petrochemical development. ...
Neighbor reacts after driver flees from high-speed crash in front of Shaker Heights Police Department
SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio (WOIO) - A driver fled the scene early Saturday morning after he crashed into a power pole in front of Shaker Heights Police Department. According to a Facebook post from the City of Shaker Heights Government, the crash caused an immediate power outage in the area. The...
Construction begins on Solon Community Park upgrades
In an effort to update Solon Community Park, construction has begun on phase one of a larger plan – the renovations of Cisar Field and playground, and a community garden. “The park was in much need of a facelift,” Richard Parker, director of recreation, told Cleveland Jewish News, said of all the new additions.
Middleburg Heights zoning board denies tattoo lounge variance
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio – At its July 17 meeting, the Middleburg Heights Board of Zoning and Building Appeals denied a distance variance that tattoo artist William Butcher requested in June. He hoped to establish Lapin en Rouge Tattoo Lounge in a vacant storefront at Sprague Square, 7792 W. 130th...
We are a nation awash in guns
We are witnessing a mad scramble to point fingers of blame for the attempt on Donald Trump’s life. Should the Secret Service Director resign? Was the failure in local “law enforcement partners”? Can we for once stop ignoring the elephant in the room?. We are a nation...
Solon mayor eyes lofty plans for future of city
For Solon Mayor Eddy Kraus, there is a lot to be excited about when it comes to his vision for Solon’s future. “Its exciting to have new construction and new projects going on, its exciting to see it through,” Kraus told the Cleveland Jewish News on July 12, referencing the Rails to Trails project, the former Liberty Ford lot and upgrades to Aurora Road.
Middleburg Heights celebrates Walter Grondeski’s 105th birthday
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio – Wearing party glasses and a candle-covered crown, Walter Grondeski recently celebrated his 105th birthday among friends, family, staff and fellow residents at O’Neill Healthcare in Middleburg Heights. Designating July 11 as “Walter Grondeski Day,” Judi Stupka, assistant to Mayor Matt Castelli, presented a proclamation...
Cleveland Orchestra delights with Mendelssohn, Berlioz and Beethoven at Blossom Music Center
CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio — There were plenty of midsummer smiles at The Cleveland Orchestra’s Blossom Music Center concert on Saturday, as Mendelssohn’s fairies cavorted, Veronique Gens’ lovely voice wafted forth, and Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony danced everyone to their feet. To begin, guest conductor Antonello Manacorda...
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