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How Cleveland families can prepare for economic hard times

How Cleveland families can prepare for economic hard times

by Staff Writer 11/09/2026

Four ways to build self-awareness at work

Four ways to build self-awareness at work

by Jennifer Bailey 11/06/2026

The appeal and pitfalls of online dating

The appeal and pitfalls of online dating

by Amaya Gentry 11/05/2026

Why Does Gen Z Seem Politically Disengaged?

Why Does Gen Z Seem Politically Disengaged?

by Kayla Blake 11/01/2026

What to know about chemicals in hair care products

What to know about chemicals in hair care products

by Amaya Gentry 10/30/2026

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Understanding the costs and benefits of tree removal

Understanding the costs and benefits of tree removal

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Which Cleveland nonprofit websites serve residents best?

Which Cleveland nonprofit websites serve residents best?

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CEDRC tables UH plan to demolish 12 East 115th Street homes

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Cyclospora cases rise sharply in Cuyahoga County

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Beyond the badge: Rethinking mental health crises

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Legislation Update May 2026

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Opinion Flock cameras raise privacy concerns

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Council Legislation “Follow the Money”

Nov 6th Legislative Update: Cleveland’s lead-safe rewrite shows certificates lasting up to 20 years

Nov 6th Legislative Update: Cleveland’s lead-safe rewrite shows certificates lasting up to 20 years

Oct 30, 2026 City Record Update: Browns reimbursement fails, lead-safe rewrite passes; $100 million Fire/EMS plan still pending

Oct 30, 2026 City Record Update: Browns reimbursement fails, lead-safe rewrite passes; $100 million Fire/EMS plan still pending

Oct 26, 2026 City Record Update: Cleveland Council rejects Browns stadium repair reimbursement, rewrites lead-safe law

Oct 26, 2026 City Record Update: Cleveland Council rejects Browns stadium repair reimbursement, rewrites lead-safe law

Oct 12 2026: Cleveland City Council legislation update

Oct 12 2026: Cleveland City Council legislation update

Cleveland Design Review Committee tables UH plan to demolish 12 homes

Cleveland Design Review Committee tables UH plan to demolish 12 homes

Sept 2026 City Record Update: Cleveland City Council’s September agenda focuses on borrowing, housing, public safety and infrastructure

Sept 2026 City Record Update: Cleveland City Council’s September agenda focuses on borrowing, housing, public safety and infrastructure

CEDRC tables UH plan to demolish 12 East 115th Street homes

CEDRC tables UH plan to demolish 12 East 115th Street homes

August 28th City Record Update: Cleveland approves $900,000 management training contract

August 28th City Record Update: Cleveland approves $900,000 management training contract

Aug. 21, 2026 City Record Update: Cleveland Council advances housing, safety and major development measures

Aug. 21, 2026 City Record Update: Cleveland Council advances housing, safety and major development measures

July 2026 City Record Update: Transit, schools and development lead July’s news update across Cleveland and Cuyahoga County

July 2026 City Record Update: Transit, schools and development lead July’s news update across Cleveland and Cuyahoga County

Feb 6th City Record Update: What Passed and What’s Pending

Feb 6th City Record Update: What Passed and What’s Pending

Jan 2026 City Record Update: Cleveland Council Approves Infrastructure Contracts, Vacant Lot Sales January 30th

Jan 2026 City Record Update: Cleveland Council Approves Infrastructure Contracts, Vacant Lot Sales January 30th

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Stevie Wonder announces tour, no Cleveland date

Stevie Wonder announces tour, no Cleveland date

Staff Writer Stevie Wonder’s newly announced Songs in the Key of Life Performances–50th Anniversary Tour includes Chicago and two Detroit…

by Ron Calhoun

Opinion: Charleston’s International African American Museum

Opinion: Charleston’s International African American Museum

S.A. Lewis The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views…

by Sharon Lewis

Obama joins Democrats at ‘Fighting for Ohio’ rally in Cleveland

Obama joins Democrats at ‘Fighting for Ohio’ rally in Cleveland

by Guest Writer

Column: My Uncle John said…

Column: My Uncle John said…

by Little Miss Marva Bean

Column: My Uncle John said…

Column: My Uncle John said…

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Trump names Cleveland Heights pastor for CDC role

Trump names Cleveland Heights pastor for CDC role

by Ron Calhoun

Can Cleveland build safer surveillance without losing public trust?

Can Cleveland build safer surveillance without losing public trust?

by Ron Calhoun

City uneven budget takes shape addresses housing crisis

City uneven budget takes shape addresses housing crisis

by Konner Hines

New federal programs expand legal, housing and health care support for veterans

New federal programs expand legal, housing and health care support for veterans

by Staff Writer

Greg Levy launches U.S. Senate Campaign in Cleveland

Greg Levy launches U.S. Senate Campaign in Cleveland

by Michael Walsh

Council first quarter of legislation earns high marks for community impact

Council first quarter of legislation earns high marks for community impact

by Ron Calhoun

Power and pushback: Who can stop a president?

Power and pushback: Who can stop a president?

by Angela Hay

Analysis: Bibb and Griffin clash shapes power struggle at City Hall

Analysis: Bibb and Griffin clash shapes power struggle at City Hall

by Renee Matthews Jackson

Ohio’s New Marijuana Law: What You Need to Know

Ohio’s New Marijuana Law: What You Need to Know

by Angela Hay

Baby Olivia Act passes Ohio House, moves to Senate

Baby Olivia Act passes Ohio House, moves to Senate

by Angela Hay

Will Trump deploy the National Guard to Cleveland?

Will Trump deploy the National Guard to Cleveland?

by Angela Hay

What Has the City Council Done Since Declaring Gun Violence a Public Health Crisis?

What Has the City Council Done Since Declaring Gun Violence a Public Health Crisis?

by Angela Hay

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Martin Luther King Jr.: Civil Rights Leader and Advocate for Justice
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Assata Shakur, Racial Justice Activist and Political Refugee Died, Dont Tell Anyone
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Clevelanders share stories of starting over

Clevelanders share stories of starting over

Cleveland Confronts A Surge In Shootings Can Community Solutions Break The Cycle Of Violence

Cleveland Confronts A Surge In Shootings Can Community Solutions Break The Cycle Of Violence

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Northern Wind Martial Arts continues to blow across The Land

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DEI policy changes during the Trump administration

DEI policy changes during the Trump administration

Cleveland approves millions for North Coast Connector, City Hall design work

Cleveland approves millions for North Coast Connector, City Hall design work

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