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Light Up The Lake Fourth of July Fireworks scheduled
Downtown Cleveland and Minutemen Family of Companies will host their annual Light Up The Lake Fourth of July Fireworks display in Cleveland. Fireworks will start at dusk after the sun sets at about 10 p.m. July 4, and will last 20 minutes. The display can be seen over the port...
Who lights Cleveland's Terminal Tower? And why was the iconic building dark for decades
On a recent warm summer evening in Downtown Cleveland's Public Square, the lights on the pointed top iconic Terminal Tower shifted from pink, to purple, to red and gold. People for miles could see the colors blend from one to another, but they probably didn't know what was behind those lighting choices — or who decided which colors were projected.
Leaders in Cleveland to try affordable housing pilot with 3D printed homes
CLEVELAND — Experts in housing policy often say permanent housing should be the goal of programs to lift people out of homelessness, but that’s easier said than done in most cases. In the city of Cleveland, local leaders are testing out pilot to see if 3D-printed homes could...
‘We don’t deserve to live like this’: Tenants address issues with property manager
PARMA, Ohio (WOIO) - Months after Carlyle Management took over day to day operations of several complexes in Northeast Ohio, some tenants say they’re not happy. “We don’t deserve to live like this. I don’t care if you live east side, west side, southside,” said resident James Prokay.
Cleveland's Buckeye-Woodhill residents are revitalizing the neighborhood, one street at a time
The Buckeye-Woodhill neighborhood on Cleveland's East Side has faced a lot of neglect over the years, but over the past decade, it has undergone major revitalization, thanks to residents, faith leaders and community organizations. This effort began back in 2013, after a request to pray for Rosehill Avenue came to...
Attorney’s gun range seeks to make community safer in wake of Oct. 7
Ian Friedman witnessed the community’s desire for a secure environment to learn and practice firearm handling and self-defense skills following the Oct. 7, 2023, surprise attack on Israel by Hamas, he told the Cleveland Jewish News. Prompted by growing concerns for the safety of the Jewish community, friends and...
East Cleveland’s Loiter café on hold amid lawsuit against Cuyahoga County Land Bank
EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio – Loiter Cafe and Marketplace, the first tenant in East Cleveland’s emerging Circle East District development, was scheduled to open in mid-June. That didn’t happen because of a dispute with the property’s landlords, Cuyahoga County Land Bank and CCLRC East Cleveland that has now ended up in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court.
Ohio town named most clueless cooking city in U.S., report says
Cooking is a bit of an acquired art that requires years of honing, practice and experience. Some people, however, never acquire that art. And some cities are more clueless than others when it comes to cooking skills, one new report says. In fact, Cleveland is the No. 1 city in...
Cleveland Metroparks awarded $19.5M for new trail connections
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity program awarded the Cleveland Metroparks Park District a $19.5 million federal grant, the Cleveland Metroparks recently announced in a news release. The grant is the largest given to the park district, according to the release. The grant...
Not messing around, Elyria cracking down on fireworks
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) -Even though the state of Ohio legalized the use of fireworks in 2022, many local cities and municipalities have created their own laws to ban or restrict them. The state law says fireworks can be used the weekend before and after the Fourth of July, and on...
Neighborhood Leadership Development Program Seeks 2024 Applicants
If you are passionate, committed and dedicated to taking an active role in improving your community, you may be excited by, and ready for, one of two valuable leadership development programs. NLDP and CDCLP are programs of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation. Both programs are at no cost to participants.
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