Meeting coverage by Cleveland Documenters | Compiled by Signal Cleveland’s Doug Breehl-Pitorak and Anastazia Vanisko | Edited by Rachel Dissell and Mary Ellen Huesken Cleveland Public Meetings Report – The week of June 26 Here’s what happened last week in local public government meetings covered by Cleveland Documenters. Board rules against city on parking tax […]
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Is Emoni Bates the Answer For Cleveland?
By Anthony Byrd This past week, the NBA hosted its annual draft, which gives teams the ability to pick from a pool of new bright young talent. With the 49th pick, the Cleveland Cavaliers decided to select high school phenomenon, Emoni Bates. Selecting Bates as the 49th pick in the draft could be one of […]
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Save the Dream Ohio – Mortgage and Utilities Assistance
Having Trouble Paying Your Mortgage or Utilities? Save the Dream Ohio provides assistance to Ohio homeowners facing foreclosure and/or who cannot afford to pay their mortgage payments or other related housing costs as a result of economic hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is administered by the Ohio Housing Finance Agency, and is […]
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Hip Hop at 50: Holla If Ya Hear Me
Hip Hop at 50: Holla If Ya Hear Me The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame launches ‘Hip Hop at 50’ a celebration of the immersive, thriving cultural force, including the opening of our latest exhibit “Holla If Ya Hear Me” sponsored by Technics. Inside the museum and online, fans can explore hip hop’s breakthrough […]
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Understanding Stock Symbols: Decoding $VOO and Beyond
By Ray’Chel Wilson When you enter the world of investing, you’ll encounter a variety of symbols that represent different stocks and funds. One such symbol is $VOO. Let’s break it down and explore the broader concepts of stock symbols. Ticker Symbol Basics: A ticker symbol is a concise code used to identify and refer to […]
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Ohio Law Increases Record Sealing/Expungements Eligibility
By Tonya Sams In April, changes to the record sealing and expungement law went into effect in Ohio. This allows even more people to be eligible for this service than before. The first change was clarifying the true definitions of ‘record sealing’ and ‘expungement’. Past criminal activity is not revealed when the court seals a […]
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Browns’ Watson Passes Encouragement and Ice Cream
By Ron Calhoun Cleveland Browns’ quarterback Deshawn Watson was at the Fatima Family Center passing out encouragement and ice cream for students and seniors. With the Browns’ training camp coming up soon, Watson took out time to meet and greet the residents of Hough. A humble and courteous man, Watson took the time to say […]
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Browns Stadium: Dome or Doomed?
By Bruce Checefsky The Cleveland Browns’ lease at FirstEnergy Stadium will expire in 2028. The Haslam family and Haslam Sports Group, owners of the Browns, launched a feasibility study regarding the future of FirstEnergy Stadium. The study conducted by HKS Architects, which designed the Minnesota Vikings’ $1 billion enclosed US Bank Stadium, was completed in […]
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Community Speaks Out at Ward 7 Meeting
By Bruce Checefsky A packed crowd filled the Cleveland Chinese Christian Church in AsiaTown during the Ward 7 community meeting to listen to City of Cleveland officials discuss plans to resurface Payne Avenue. The project will begin in 2024. James D. DeRosa, Director of the Mayor’s Office of Capital Projects, and Richard J. Switalski, Division […]
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Leadership Development Programs Seek 2023 Applicants
By Sandra Kluk If you are passionate, committed, and dedicated to taking an active role in improving your community, you may be excited by, and ready for, one of two upcoming leadership development programs. NLDP and CDCLP are programs of the Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Foundation. Both programs are currently seeking applicants for their […]