By Ashley Malaney and Megan Rospa Neighborhood Pets is a nonprofit organization based in Slavic Village with a seemingly simple mission: Take Care Of Each Other. But in their almost seven years of work and relationship-building in the community, they have seen a growing need for their services that is only increasing. Recognizing the important […]
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Cleveland Clinic and Immunization Awareness Month
By Veronica Maciag August is recognized as National Immunization Awareness Month. This observance, powered by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), works to emphasize the importance of vaccinations for people of all ages. Though many believe that vaccinations become negligible after your childhood or teenage years, there are actually a variety of immunizations […]
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Savvy Consumers and Avoiding Scams
By Tonya Sams With so many ways for consumers to spend their money, it is easy to become a victim of scams. Eric Zell, a supervising attorney in the Economic Justice group at The Legal Aid of Society of Cleveland, offers a few tips to keep your money safe. One way to avoid being swindled […]
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The Cleveland Cavaliers: Summer League Champions
By Anthony Byrd In the championship game of the 2023 NBA Summer League, the Cleveland Cavaliers demonstrated a level of team play that left basketball fans in awe. From the opening tip to the final buzzer, the Cavaliers exhibited a seamless and harmonious performance, showcasing their collective strength and unity on the court. The Cavs […]
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Browns Season Is Around the Corner
By Anthony Byrd As the summer months roll by, fans across Cleveland and beyond eagerly await the commencement of the Browns season. The Browns have made multiple acquisitions that excite fans, as they eagerly anticipate seeing them on the field. Preseason games and training camp have given them glimpses of what to expect, but nothing […]
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Midwest CannaWomen and the Ohio Midwest CannaFest
By Bruce Checefsky Ally Reaves, founder and president of Midwest CannaWomen, wants people to know that the cannabis industry is thriving in Ohio. She has worked in the industry since 2017, educating and providing community resources to help Ohioans to become legal Medical Marijuana patients, empowering minority communities while advocating for women. Reaves, born and […]
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Rappers to Roads: Bone Thugs Street Naming
By Veronica Maciag Bone Thugs-n-Harmony are finding themselves back in Cleveland, but this time to stay. No, the Cleveland-made hip-hop group is not moving back to Ohio just yet—but their name is being permanently etched into the city. This week, Cleveland News 5 announced that the intersection of East 99th Street and St. Clair Avenue […]
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Cleveland’s Own: Father of Labor Day, John Patterson Green
By Dorothy Salem John Patterson Green (April 2, 1845-September 1, 1940) is known as the “Father of Labor Day” due to legislation he proposed in 1890 as an Ohio state legislator to recognize Labor Day as a state holiday. The trailblazer was the second African American to serve in the Ohio House of Representatives and […]
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Choosing to Accept or Decline Medical Care
By Sheila Ferguson Approximately half (45% or 133 million) of all Americans suffer from at least one chronic disease, and the number is growing. Chronic diseases—including cancer, diabetes, hypertension, stroke, heart disease, respiratory diseases, arthritis, obesity, and oral diseases—can lead to hospitalization, long-term disability, reduced quality of life, and death. Chronic conditions are the nation’s […]
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God’s Trustworthy Messengers
By Pastor Larry Frazier Important responsibilities must be delegated to those that are the most competent. Since humans have a history of falling short, God knew that the good angels could always be trusted to correctly and honestly do His bidding. God entrusted the announcement of His Son’s coming, the physical care of His Son, […]