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Cleveland to make prime Ohio City site available
McCafferty Health Center on Lorain Avenue in Ohio City will be made available to developers to construct affordable housing on the site in a neighborhood with many expensive houses and apartments. This view is from the alley Fulton Court behind the health center, near West 44th Street (Google). CLICK IMAGES TO ENLARGE THEM.
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.
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...
Cleveland has new (familiar) Safety Director
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) -Today, Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb announced that former police chief Wayne Drummond has been named the Chief Director of Safety. Drummond has ascended through ranks in the past 35 years with the division of police from officer, to commander and police chief before taking over the roll as safety director on an interim basis earlier this year.
Some county councilmembers want to end jail contract with Cleveland, saying city breached deal
The Fox 8 I-Team obtained a copy of a letter three Cuyahoga County Councilmembers sent to prosecutors seeking legal action to end the jail contract with Cleveland.
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...
‘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.
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...
Summer activities for Cleveland seniors
Cleveland is home to 69,000 residents over the age of 60. In 2010, the World Health Organization (WHO) established the Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities as “an international effort to help cities prepare for two global demographic trends: the rapid aging of populations and increasing urbanization.”. Cleveland is one...
Add some spark to your July 4 with fun (and different!) things to do around Cleveland
If you are making plans to celebrate the nation’s independence, there are plenty of traditional and unique events happening in Cleveland. From family-friendly to just for the adults, here is a list of some things happening around the city:. Roller skating with cartoon characters. Stitch, SpongeBob and Garfield are...
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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