By Melvin Twigg Mason The Atlas Lakeshore Cinema in Euclid was the host of the theatrical premiere of Dustin Lee’s epic movie, “Evenfall.” The film is a post-apocalyptic offering from his label, Maple Films Ltd., with help from Amos Productions and A Last Resort Productions. Written, produced, directed, shot, and edited by Lee, a Cleveland […]
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Trials For Hope Delivers To Those in Need
By Jennifer Carter Trials For Hope is a non-profit organization that delivers food to the unhoused. This refers to those who are homeless, homebound, and/or infirmed: anyone without a house to live in or lacking permanent housing. They will also deliver food to shelters and shut-ins. Jonathan Gray, founder of Trials For Hope, gave a […]
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It’s Parliamentary — Or Is It?
By Kellie Morris “All in favor say yea, and all opposed say nay.” You have likely attended a meeting and heard the leader make this statement when a vote was taken. From Girl Scout troops to church and board meetings to the chambers of Congress, whenever individuals meet to accomplish the business of the organization, […]
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Parkinson’s Awareness Month – Two Stories of Hope
By guest writer Richard Huckabee The Month of April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month and April 11, 2023, is World Parkinson’s Day. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the fastest-growing progressive neurological disease that leads to impaired mobility, mental health disorders, memory and sleep issues, and more. Black and African American individuals with this disease are often misdiagnosed […]
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New Strict Voter Rule for Ohioans
By Kellie Morris (Ohio Secretary of the State press release 1/6/2023) It is very important to be engaged in polls and surveys in order for your voice to be heard. Speaking up in community meetings, making one phone call, or writing letters or an email could make a difference when legislation is being considered. New […]
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Federal Deficit…What it Means to You
By Margaret Adams It seems that congress is gearing up for another fight about the federal deficit. We have been experiencing this budget fight between the Republicans and the Democrats more intensely over the last three to four administration cycles. It seems that both parties are less willing to cooperate and work together for a […]
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City OKs Youth-Driven Research on Violence; Council Lowers CDC Spending Requirements
Meeting coverage by Cleveland Documenters | Compiled by Signal Cleveland’s Doug Breehl-Pitorak and Anastazia Vanisko | Edited by Rachel Dissell and Mary Ellen Huesken Here’s what happened last week in local public government meetings covered by Cleveland Documenters. Cleveland Public Meetings Report – The week of March 20 Public commenters oppose flavored tobacco products, urge […]
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Artificial Sweetener Linked to Dangerous Cardiac Events
By Lily Stuart Source: Cleveland Clinic Newsroom, Nature Medicine Journal A recent study conducted by the Cleveland Clinic found that the organic compound erythritol is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. After studying over 4,000 people in the U.S. and Europe, researchers found those with higher blood erythritol levels were at […]
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The Golden Rule
By Larry Frazier Whether positively or negatively expressed, many of the world’s religions have some form of the Golden Rule. Five centuries before Jesus Christ, Confucius gave a negative injunction saying, “That which you do not desire, do not do to others.” (The Analects of Confucius). Jesus Christ gave a positive command, “So in everything, […]
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Commenters Address Displacement of Residents, Stalled Start of City Commission; Council Committees Advance Plans for New Police HQ
Meeting coverage by Cleveland Documenters | Compiled by Signal Cleveland’s Doug Breehl-Pitorak and Anastazia Vanisko | Edited by Rachel Dissell and Melodie Smith Here’s what happened last week in local public government meetings covered by Cleveland Documenters. Cleveland Public Meetings Report – The week of March 13 Commenters question displacement of North Collinwood residents and […]