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New investment will turn decades of decay into new hope for a neighborhood
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - “First thing is, a lot of abandonment,” said Cleveland Councilwoman Stephanie Howse-Jones of Ward 7 as she walks up on the old apartment building. “But now, with this investment, you know that it’s hope.”. The former Community Circle building on Hough Avenue...
'Who's Who in Black Cleveland' | 2024's edition will focus on politics, government
CLEVELAND — Dozens of Cleveland’s most prominent Black figures will soon gather to unveil a noteworthy book that has been in progress for nearly three months, highlighting their unique contributions and impact. The annual "Who’s Who in Black Cleveland" will return Monday, July 22, at the Intercontinental Hotel...
Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb hosts community town hall
CLEVELAND — Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb and senior members of his administration hosted a community town hall Wednesday evening on the city's west side. The event took place at the Gunning Neighborhood Resource and Recreation Center on Puritas Avenue in West Park. Bibb and his team addressed the following...
Ex-regional Fed president: Inflation headed lower, with interest rates likely to follow
WASHINGTON (AP) — Having worked in the Federal Reserve system her entire career, Loretta Mester rose to become president of the Cleveland Fed for a decade until her retirement on June 30. During most of her years on the Fed’s interest-rate-setting committee, Mester was likely to favor relatively higher...
More parents come forward with safety concerns, alleged abuse at North Olmsted daycare
NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio (WOIO) - Surveillance video shows the terrifying moments a two-year-old girl with special needs runs out of the Bee My Baby Childcare parking lot in North Olmsted and into oncoming traffic on Lorain Road. 19 News spoke with that child’s mom on Friday. “It’s been very...
Tickets Go on Sale Today For the First Two Shows of the Broadway in Akron Season
Playhouse Square announced that tickets to the touring Broadway productions of TINA – THE Tina Turner MUSICAL and DEAR EVAN HANSEN will be available for purchase beginning Wednesday July 17, 2024, at 10 a.m. Both shows are part of the 2024-2025 Broadway in Akron series, a collaboration between Playhouse Square and the University of Akron and will take the stage at E.J. Thomas Hall at the University of Akron this fall. Tickets can be purchased by calling 216-241-6000 or online at playhousesquare.org.
Browns' Contract Talks With Defender Not Going as Planned
The Cleveland Browns are enjoying the last few days of vacation. Training camp kicks off next week, as the rookies report on July 22 and vets join them on July 23. They enter the 2024 season with high expectations due to their loaded roster but things aren't perfect in Cleveland.
Salem BMV 'open for business'
The new Deputy Registrar of Salem’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles office wants people to know they are open for business. Hollie Smart tells 21 News that she’s been in charge of the office on East Second Street since the prior registrar left on June 29. Smart says there...
Stars shine at Mansfield Sr. passing scrimmage
MANSFIELD — Even without one of the top high school quarterbacks in the country, the Mansfield Senior passing scrimmage lived up to its marquee billing. Senior High welcomed some of the premier programs in Ohio to Arlin Field for its annual seven-on-seven tournament on a sun-soaked Tuesday. Two-time defending...
North Olmsted thrift store moratorium targets folks ‘popping some tags’
NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio -- Director of Economic and Community Development Max Upton has been hearing the Macklemore jokes. They started just as it was announced that North Olmsted was extending its 45-day moratorium related to any business operating as a thrift store. If you purchase a product or register for...
Cleveland Guardians outfielder hoping to join Samurai Japan for 2026
Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan has put together an impressive start to his major league career. Kwan has won a Gold Glove in each of his first two seasons in the majors. He was named to his first All-Star Game this year and had taken a run at hitting .400. However, Kwan has one specific thing he wants to check off his list – playing for Samurai Japan in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
Authorities name victim of fatal crash on Youngstown's Southside
The Mahoning County Coroner has released the name of a man who died after a car crashed into a home Thursday on Youngstown's South Side. Authorities tell 21 News that 41-year-old Michael Stevenson passed away on Friday at a hospital. Officers with the Youngstown Police Department's Captain's Office had limited...
Spend a Day Shopping in the Country at the Peninsula Flea
Sat 7/20 @ 10AM-4PM Bucolic outdoor Peninsula Market is back for its second market in July. At the family-owned Christmas tree farm, Heritage Farms, vendors are spread out in the meadow, barnyard and barn, giving shoppers plenty of room to browse and chat while enjoying the fresh country air. The...
Wiener Mobile, vendors planned for Salem Walmart grand re-opening on Friday
Shoppers who stop at the Salem Walmart may wonder if they have walked into the wrong place if they haven’t been there in a while. The Supercenter on East State Street has been undergoing renovations that Walmart executives say will offer customers a seamless, effortless, high-quality shopping experience. Calling...
Tower City walkway could be relocated for Bedrock's Cuyahoga Riverfront plan
The 1,000-foot walkway from Tower City to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse may be moved and rebuilt — just one of the dramatic infrastructural changes envisioned in Bedrock's Riverfront Master Development Plan. Why it matters: Bedrock, the real estate arm of Dan Gilbert's Rock Ventures, wants to completely transform the Cuyahoga...
Akron-Canton Airport awarded $3.2 million to pave way for expansion
The Akron-Canton Airport is planning to add new ramps and hangar space with a $3.2 million state grant. “The addition of ramp pavement to the West Side General Aviation Area provides much-needed flexibility for our current and future tenants to expand,” said Ren Camacho in the release, president and CEO of the Akron-Canton Airport.
Tremont Becomes a Food and Drink Mecca This Weekend
Sun 7/21 @ noon-8PM Taste of Tremont is back, celebrating food in one of the city’s foodiest areas. It’s a massive street party with tons of food — and tons of people surging down Professor Avenue. That may be your thing — many people love busy, buzzier...
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