By Kayla Blake Many people agree with me when I say that the education system needs to be reformed. As a high schooler, I can honestly say most of what we learn doesn’t prepare us for the real world. I have been very active in high school and have taken many advanced courses and most […]
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Cleveland spent $6.6 million to lease back Justice Center Police HQ
By Paul Rochford, Cleveland Documenters After more than three years, the City of Cleveland has paid Cuyahoga County $6,623,776 for use of the current Cleveland Division of Police (CDP) headquarters at the Justice Center downtown – a space the city sold to the county for $9.25 million in October 2018. This $6.6 million figure represents […]
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Did City Council propose any cuts to the larger parts of the city’s budget, such as the police force?
By Doug Breehl-Pitorak Cleveland City Council is set to take a final vote on the city’s proposed 2022 budget on March 21. Documenter Anastazia Vanisko had a question about council members’ suggested budget cuts after they came up in a hearing she documented: “Do any of council’s recommendations for cuts focus on some of the […]
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What the Emmet Till Anti-Lynching Law Means to All Americans
By Sheila Ferguson Strange Fruit: Southern trees bear a strange fruit, Blood on the leaves and blood at the root. Black bodies swingin’ in the Southern breeze, Strange fruit hangin’ from the poplar trees. – Strange Fruit – Billie Holiday The Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Bill was first introduced in the House of Representatives by […]
Posted inCommunity Engagement
Coming Soon: Neighborhood Heroes Podcast and Video Show
By Gloria Craig and Devon Jones The Neighborhood Heroes Podcast and Video Show is designed to highlight the work of unsung heroes within our community. Cleveland is a city of neighborhoods, each with its own distinct identity. The purpose of this show is to offer individuals working within these communities to make a positive change a […]
Posted inLaw/Legislation
PB CLE Wants A Voice On City Spending
By Bruce Checefsky A VERSION OF THIS ARTICLE WAS FIRST PUBLISHED IN THE PLAIN PRESS In the summer of 2021, the City of Cleveland launched a website to solicit ideas from residents on ways to spend $511.7 million from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). PB CLE, a grassroots coalition of individuals and groups, asked […]
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What to Know About Who Picks Judges in Cleveland (And Why It Matters)
By Rachel Dissell, Ilica Mahajan, Anna Flagg, and Wesley Lowery Published in partnership with The Marshall Project. To read more, go to: https://testify.news/ Few people in Cuyahoga County wield as much power over as many lives as the 34 elected judges who preside over felony cases. These Common Pleas judges consider the cases of thousands of […]
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Celebrating Lunar New Year – Year of the Tiger!
By Ray Hom Typically, around this time of year, the Asian community is busy preparing for the upcoming Lunar New Year. However, again, due to the pandemic, many of the planned activities and traditions may be virtual. Community residents and businesses are resilient and will still celebrate the most important holiday of the year. A […]
Posted inPolitics
Yuko Statement on Commission’s Failure to Adopt Constitutional, Proportional Maps
Ohio Senate Minority Leader Kenny Yuko (D-Richmond Heights) issued the following statement after majority members of the Ohio Redistricting Commission failed to adopt state legislative maps before the February 17 deadline that comply with all constitutional requirements and reflect the preferences of Ohio voters, as instructed by the Ohio Supreme Court. “I am extremely disappointed […]
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How Long Can Pets Stay Outside in the Winter?
By Trish Johnson When it comes to how long dogs and cats can stay outside in the winter there is no one-size-fits-all rule according to the American Kennel Club (AKC). But generally speaking, larger pets with thicker coats are able to stay outside in the cold longer than smaller, single-coated, or hairless ones which are […]