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Cleveland to relocate West Side health center to make way for affordable housing
CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Cleveland Department of Public Health is looking to relocate its West Side health center and replace it with affordable housing. City officials announced their plans on Tuesday for the Thomas F. McCafferty Health Center, located in the Ohio City neighborhood. If you purchase a product...
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...
Detroit-Superior Bridge, multiple roads to close for ‘Superman’ filming in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Detroit-Superior Bridge will be closed for five days and multiple downtown Cleveland streets also will be affected for the ongoing filming of the “Superman” movie. The closures have a potential effect on non-movie fans: The Guardians have home games through Sunday, July 7,...
These 10 cities have the most ‘clueless cooks’ in the US (sorry, Ohio)
When it comes to putting food to flame, certain regions are a few blades short of a Cuisinart. One city in Ohio has the highest rate of culinary illiteracy in the country — and the Buckeye State got burned overall. The 10 cities with the highest numbers of “clueless cooks” in the US have been revealed, and Cleveland tops the list, according to “Clueless Cooks: The 2024 Report” from Indiana wholesaler Meats by Linz. With a population of slightly more than 351,000, Cleveland logged a staggering 10,258 Google searches related to rudimentary kitchen skills. In fact, the seventh-largest state is home...
RTA W. 117 rapid station will close indefinitely for repairs
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) has announced that the W. 117 - Madison Red Line rapid station will close July 17 "until further notice" for significant rehabilitation work. Why it matters: All other Red Line stations will remain in service, but riders who use the west side stop...
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.
CMHA’s Board of Commissioners: Who they are, what they do and how to reach them
The Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA), the first chartered housing authority established in the United States, has been the primary organization providing housing for low-income individuals and families in Cleveland since 1933. All CMHA policies and operational guidelines are set and reviewed by a Board of Commissioners, a body of...
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...
Cleveland parents say ‘quality of classroom instruction’ and safety are top concerns
Parents of Cleveland Metropolitan School District students care most about educational quality and school safety when considering where to enroll their children, according to a recent survey. More than 90% of the surveyed CMSD parents agreed that the “quality of classroom instruction” was their most important consideration when choosing a...
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.
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...
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