By Ray Hom People’s Street Cleveland volunteers are on the move again, literally! As part of the People’s Street initiative, volunteers painted bicycle lanes in both directions on the Payne St overpass above I-90 which connects downtown and AsiaTown. In addition to painting the bicycle lanes, volunteers erected “wave delineators” to create a safer street […]
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988 New Suicide Prevention Lifeline Number
By Denise Holcomb, Founder & Executive Director of Removing The Stigma On July 16, 2022 the simple, three-digit number 988 became available for those in need. People can call or text 988 which will connect them to the 800 number, allowing faster intervention. There is hope that switching to 988 will make it easier for […]
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Removing The Stigma & May Mental Health Awareness Event
By Denise Holcomb, Founder & Executive Director of Removing The Stigma May was Mental Health Awareness Month. On May 22, Removing The Stigma presented its 1st Annual Bowl to Remove Stigma and Bring Awareness event at The Lanes Bowling Alley in Maple Heights, OH. The event drew over 100 participants at $15.00 per ticket. The […]
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Beyond Flawz from Two Best Friends
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. Beyond Flawz Beauty Lounge, a beauty bar located in the Buckeye Neighborhood at 9718 Buckeye Rd, Cleveland, OH 44104, was established in 2019 during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Beyond Flawz has since […]
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OVERDOSE/PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT: Medical Examiner Reports 30 Overdose
Deaths So Far In July and 15 Since Friday July 12, 2022 Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner Dr. Thomas Gilson issued a public health alert today informing the public that Cuyahoga County had at least 15 suspected overdose deaths from Friday, July 8 afternoon through early morning Tuesday, July 12. This follows up on nearly a […]
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BE INCLUDED IN DEVELOPING THE HOUGH STRATEGIC PLAN
Councilwoman Stephanie House: I need your input for building the strategic plan for the Hough Community. Focus groups will be held in August and September 2022. Dates and locations to be announced. Register here: Or Call 1-833 732-2410 or scan the QR code . Your feedback will be used to build the Hough Strategic Plan! […]
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Nursing Home Myths and Facts
By Margaret Adams We have all heard people and family members say that they would never put their loved ones in a nursing home. With the recent closure of Eliza Bryant Nursing Home, a historic Black-owned facility, I was wondering why people have this sentiment. In many cultures, caring for one’s elders is expected behavior. […]
Posted inEAST CLEVELAND
Public Park Preservation Promise
By Kellie Morris Whether feeding the ducks, repairing playground equipment, or mowing the lawn, volunteers of the East Cleveland Parks Association continue to play a vital role in the preservation of the historic Forest Hill Park in East Cleveland. The public has benefited from the passion, knowledge and dedication of volunteers who design and implement […]
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Trusted News Box
Our Commitment To You Throughout the time period leading to state and midterm elections in November, we’ll be covering issues and concerns around disenfranchised voters, people who are eligible to vote and choose not to. In the spirit of wanting to be political coverage you can trust, the Cleveland Observer makes the following commitment for […]
Posted inTechnology
How to Scan a QR Code
Staff Writer How does a QR code work? Most Smart phones have a QR code reader installed and all you need to do is open your camera app. If you don’t have a QR code reader installed, you will need to install one. Once you have a QR Code reader installed on your smartphone, you’re […]