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Where you can (soon) buy legal weed in Cleveland
The state has started doling out its first recreational marijuana licenses, revealing where Ohioans may soon be able to make their first purchases. Why it matters: The regulatory process has been moving quickly since applications opened on June 7. Some in the industry are speculating sales could begin in a...
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.
‘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...
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...
East Cleveland City Council votes to allocate money for new fire engine
EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The East Cleveland City Council voted unanimously to allocate money to purchase a new fire engine, Tuesday night. The truck is sitting at Atlantic Emergency Solutions in Macedonia until the city pays up. Thomas Buth, the president of the East Cleveland Firefighters Union (Firefighter Union...
Cuyahoga County Council seeking to restrict public comment to 20 speakers
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cuyahoga County Council is seeking to start limiting public comment following several meetings in which nearly 70 people have taken to the podium, stretching meetings three or four hours long. At its regular meeting on Tuesday, Council will be introducing a resolution to amend its rules,...
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...
Free lunches for kids available in Cuyahoga County
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Free lunches for kids are available at library branches through Friday, Aug. 9. The lunches – which are geared for ages 18 and under – are being offered because summer is a challenging time: Students have limited or no access to school breakfast and lunch programs.
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...
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