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Keep calm and read on: Understanding the Cuyahoga County property tax letter
We know that the folks at the Cuyahoga County Fiscal Office mean well, but judging from social media posts we’ve seen, the letter they sent recently about the property tax is still inducing some panic attacks. The first meaningful numbers you’re likely to notice — because they’re in bold...
A Cleveland suburb opens a $31.7 million new middle school and renovated high school
In Warrensville Heights, Ohio, an eastern suburb of Cleveland, a $31.7 million project has completed a new middle school and a renovated high school accommodating 1,283 students in grades 6-12. In 2016, the Warrensville Heights School District engaged Moody Nolan to assist in master planning and to design the combined...
Immerse Yourself in All Things Celtic at the Cleveland Irish Festival
Sometimes Cleveland can feel almost like you’re in Ireland, with all the Irish bars and dancing schools, the huge St. Patrick’s Day Parade, and don’t forget all the local courts filled with judges named Gallagher (7), O’Donnell, O’Malley, Shaughnessy, Kelley and Clancy. So for more than four decades, the big Irish Festival at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds in Berea has been the place to be for a summer weekend, whether you’re Irish or not.
Report ranks University Hospitals third in state
CLEVELAND — The U.S. News and World Report has released its 2024-2025 ranking of best U.S. hospitals across a variety of categories from cancer to geriatrics to orthopedics and more. If you live in or near Ohio and need specialized care, you may be in luck. Several Ohio hospitals...
2024 Brook Park Home Days delivers weekend of summer fun
BROOK PARK, Ohio - The 2024 Brook Park Home Days kicked off three days of festivities on Friday, July 12, featuring live music, sports tournaments, and a plethora of carnival games and rides. Attendees enjoyed beautiful summer weather as they participated in the beloved community event, which opened at 6...
CMHA didn’t report child lead-poisoning, painted over potential hazards, violated other lead rules, HUD inspector general says
CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority didn’t tell the Department of Housing and Urban Development about lead-poisoned children at its properties, and covered up deteriorating paint before determining whether it was the cause of child lead-poisoning cases, according to a new report from a federal watchdog.
The Outdoor Coffee Shop In Ohio That Is The Prettiest Place To Enjoy A Warm Afternoon
The Buckeye State might not have coffee shops on the Left Bank or French Quarter, but there are lots of picturesque places in Ohio to enjoy your cuppa with a view. Peninsula Coffee House and Market is one such place; this Ohio coffee shop boasts sublime views of the Cuyahoga River and surrounding Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
While some downtown Cleveland workers have returned to offices, outlook is ‘bleak’ according to industry leaders
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) -The Downtown Cleveland Alliance is pushing new numbers showing office space occupancy rates are getting closer to what we saw in 2019, before the pandemic sent workers home. According to data published by the Alliance, from CBRE, the amount of workers who have returned is around 72%,...
This Week in History ~ July 15th – 21st
July 16, 1968: The Glenville Shootout occurred between Cleveland Police and a Black nationalist group. The confrontation led to a deadly shootout and subsequent riots, highlighting ongoing racial tensions in the city. July 18, 1966: The Hough Riots began in Cleveland, a week-long series of racially motivated riots sparked by...
Cleveland to be “home” for 18 Ukrainian war orphans
BROADVIEW HTS, OH JULY 14 — 2024 – The international non-profit organization U4U (Uniting For Ukrainian) Kids will be sending 18 children and teens to Northeast Ohio for a three-week respite from Russia’s horrific war in Ukraine. These aren’t ordinary children: All 18 have lost one or both parents in the war, victims of Russia’s aggression.
Unveiling Toilet Row: A New Era Of Ballpark Luxury
Every fan hates to miss any action on the field when they have to run to the bathroom, but this may be taking it a bit too far. The Lake County Captains, the High-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians, have installed a "Roto-Rooter Row" at their home park right behind home plate. The eight "high-end toilet seats" are obviously not your normal seats.
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...
Dave’s at Shaker Square set for an upgrade
Dave’s Market in Shaker Square is set to receive a $250,000 forgivable loan from the City of Cleveland. City Council passed legislation approving the funds for improvements to the store on July 10. In a committee meeting discussing the proposal, Tania Menesse, president and CEO of Cleveland Neighborhood Progress...
For first time, Ohio sales tax holiday will include restaurants
CLEVELAND, Ohio – The sales-tax hiatus that Ohioans enjoy each year is being extended to restaurants for the first time. The state’s sales tax holiday traditionally applies to retail stores, but this year restaurants will be included. The tax hiatus runs midnight Tuesday, July 30, through 11:59 p.m....
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