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‘No doubt we are better together’ as Congregation Mishkan Or
Following a historic merger, Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple and The Temple-Tifereth Israel’s first day as a unified Reform congregation, Congregation Mishkan Or, was filled with hope, Julianna Johnston Senturia, inaugural executive director for the new congregation, told the Cleveland Jewish News on July 2. “Former Fairmount Temple staff started...
Guardians Must Select This Player With No. 1 Pick in MLB Draft
Cleveland is in a fun position for the MLB Draft. The Guardians have a firm grasp on first place in the AL Central and also have their pick of the litter in a stacked MLB Draft beginning July 17. That might make it seem like they can’t go wrong with...
‘Superman’ filming offers first glimpse of Hawkgirl in high-wire action with Green Lantern and Mister Terrific (photos)
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Need a theme song for today’s on-location activity with James Gunn’s “Superman” film? We suggest The Beatles’ “With a Little Help from My Friends.”. On Public Square we had all the makings of a Justice League “genesis,” as Cleveland’s own Isabela...
Cleveland Public Library extends immersive floral exhibit “The Archive” through Aug. 3
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Due to overwhelming popularity, Cleveland Public Library has announced the extension of “The Archive” until Aug. 3. The exhibit, located in the Main Library’s Brett Hall, has attracted more than 85,000 visitors since its debut. In response to the high demand, the library will...
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...
TourismOhio expands Ohio Ice Cream Trail, including 16 in Northeast Ohio
As if any of us needed more incentive or reason to go grab some ice cream, July is National Ice Cream Month. To celebrate, TourismOhio – the state’s office of tourism – has expanded its Ohio Ice Cream Trail, which highlights family-owned shops and nationally recognized chains and now includes more than 50 such shops.
Fewer CMSD students missing school, but gaps persist for Black students and students with disabilities
Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) saw a dip this year in chronic absenteeism, which is when a student misses at least 10% of classroom days. CEO Warren Morgan told school board members at a recent meeting he expects that to drop even further when attendance numbers for the full school year are final. Black students and students with disabilities, however, showed more modest gains in attendance.
Cleveland Guardians may have another gem in Austin Peterson
Cleveland Guardians minor league pitcher Austin Peterson is not someone even most hardcore baseball fans would recognize. Peterson was not on any top prospect lists for the Guardians. He was a ninth round selection in the 2022 MLB Draft, receiving a $125,000 signing bonus. In an era where teams look for pitchers that can light up a radar gun, Peterson threw a fastball in the low 90s and succeeded by pounding the strike zone. He was easy to overlook.
Tri-C Foundation Honors Matt Reville for Distinguished Service
Board member recognized with Chairperson’s Award for dedicated service. The Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Foundation presented its 2024 Chairperson’s Award to Matt Reville for his dedicated service to the organization and its student-focused mission. This award recognizes someone who has made a significant difference to the Tri-C...
Cinema at the Square film series brings classic movies back to Playhouse Square’s Connor Palace
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Before the Connor Palace hosted big touring Broadway shows, it was one of the city’s premier movie palaces. The theater will return to those roots for three weekends this summer with Cinema at the Square. Running July 25-Aug. 11, the film series features 15 classic movies on the theater’s big screen.
FBI Cleveland Calls on the Public to Help Bring Ashley Summers Home
July 3, 2024, Press Release from the FBI Cleveland Division: [Cleveland, OH] FBI Cleveland continues to seek the public’s assistance for information surrounding the disappearance of then-17-year-old Ashley Summers. Ashley Summers was last seen on or about July 8, 2007. Law enforcement believe there may be several areas of...
PETA Goes After NFL Team After Death of Mascot
News came out earlier this week that the Cleveland Browns mascot, Swagger Jr. had passed away. He was 5 years old. This prompted a statement by PETA executive vice president Tracy Reiman, per TMZ Sports. "Generations of breeding for a certain look have left bullmastiffs prone to hip dysplasia, ...
Suspect charged with shooting security guard four times on Cleveland’s East Side
CLEVELAND, Ohio – A Cleveland man is facing accusations in a shooting on the city’s East Side that left two people wounded. One victim, struck four times, worked as a security guard at the apartment complex where the incident occurred, a witness told police. Maurice Stearnes, 30, faces...
Cleveland Clinic launches new RPM and tele-ICU initiative with Masimo
Cleveland Clinic is working with Masimo on a new partnership focused on hospital-based remote patient monitoring and virtual critical care. The work will include the integration of Cleveland Clinic's critical care and non-critical care central patient monitoring platforms with Masimo's Hospital Automation platform, according to the company, in an effort to provide tools for clinicians that offer "enhanced situational awareness and clinical decision support for hospitalized patients, including the critically ill."
FBI probe of Cleveland gang leads to arrest on federal gun charges
CLEVELAND, Ohio — FBI agents arrested a man on gun charges amid an investigation into a gang that operates on Cleveland’s West Side. Jamar Colegrove, 32, is believed to be a member of the Bellaire Boys, who operate near West 130th Street in Cleveland’s Bellaire-Puritas neighborhood, according to court records.
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