By Melvin Twigg Mason At the start of his business, Peter Harwell never imagined that he would be celebrating 47 years of barbering, especially in the same neighborhood he started in back in 1975. Nor had he planned to be a mentor and father figure to so many. Through 47 years, Harwell didn’t just cut […]
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Public comment returns to City Council; city approves contracts for senior home repairs
Cleveland Public Meetings Report – The week of September 12, 2022 Here’s what happened last week in local public government meetings covered by Cleveland Documenters: Residents express concerns about Woodhill project and wage theft; council introduces proposed ARPA allocations Sept. 12 – Cleveland City Council Covered by Documenters Kellie Morris and Jenna Thomas Yvette Hunt […]
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Policy Matters Ohio: State of Working Ohio Report
The work of Policy Matters Ohio has contributed substantially to innovative policy changes that improve the lives of Ohio families and strengthen Ohio communities. Each Labor Day, we release the State of Working Ohio report, which is chock full of data on how working Ohioans are faring. We also provide policy solutions that will help […]
Posted inFinance
Is Money on Your Mind? Ours too….
By Devon Jones The Phe’Be Foundation (TPF) is a non-profit financial literacy organization that has been in operation since 2002. Since its launching, the Phe’be Foundation has served 50,000 households in Cuyahoga County. In addition, the Phe’be Foundation has helped close to over $550 million in mortgages through financial education and partnership with lenders. Founded […]
Posted inBusiness
Workplace Issues: Call Me Mr., Mrs., or Doctor!
By Sheila Ferguson How you address your co-workers and superiors in the workplace can be a significant issue in organizations big and small. Calling everyone in your workplace by their first name is not always acceptable. It is only correct when others ask to be called by their first names. When people of rank insist […]
Posted inCENTRAL
Fresh Fest CLE 2022 Pictorial
Photos by Mark Silverberg MISSION Presented by Environmental Health Watch, Rid-All Green Partnership, and Brittany’s Record Shop, the mission of Fresh Fest Cleveland is to celebrate the arts and urban agriculture, promote health and wellness, and showcase fresh and local food— while breaking down the barriers of this unified and fertile neighborhood and emphasizing cultural […]
Posted inFaith
Multi-Ethnic Church in Cleveland’s Most Diverse Neighborhood
Bridge City Church celebrates 1 year anniversary in Cleveland’s Clark Fulton area. On Sunday September 24, 2022 at 4pm, over 150 members will come together to reflect on their journey as a new congregation planted in Cleveland’s most diverse neighborhood. New Life At Calvary and Bay Presbyterian Church came together and planted Bridge City Church […]
Posted inLaw/Legislation
None Of The Above: Jury Duty (Debunked!)
By Gennifer Harding-Gosnell Jury duty is so universally despised, it’s a cultural norm to joke with friends and colleagues about how to get out of it and readily express our desire to not be selected. Some Clevelanders are so averse to jury duty they told The Cleveland Observer in a survey that they won’t register […]
Posted inLiving
How to Avoid the Child Welfare System
By Sheila Ferguson Currently, more than 2000 children are in the custody of the Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS) through no fault of their own (cuyahogacounty.us). According to their website, “DCFS works to assure children at risk of abuse and neglect are protected and nurtured within a family and with the support of […]
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Fresh Cuts for Clevelanders in Buckeye Neighborhood
By Devon Jones As a part of our mission, The Cleveland Observer seeks to uplift and support minority-owned businesses in or near Cleveland, OH. This month’s highlighted minority business is Classic Clippers, located at 9718 Buckeye Road Suite #3, 44104. Classic Clippers, established over 13 years ago, is owned and operated by Damon L. Chapman, […]