By Lexy Jensen At times, seeking help can feel overwhelming. We at The Cleveland Observer are dedicated to informing our community, which is why we have compiled the following list of free and low-cost local resources for assistance with the fulfillment of basic needs. We are optimistic that this list can serve as a resource […]
Posted inLaw/Legislation
Getting a Fresh Start: Sealing a Criminal Record and CQE’s
By Tonya Sams Many people who have been incarcerated have a difficult time obtaining employment after their release from prison. This can hinder them from fulfilling their parole obligations as well as providing for themselves. Reentrants can try to alleviate this problem by applying to have their criminal records sealed or applying for a Certificate of […]
Posted inDocumenters
Board responsible for reviewing complaints about University Circle Police did not do so in 2020 or 2021, lawyer says
By Doug Breehl-Pitorak, Cleveland Documenters In advocating for legislation to expand his police department’s jurisdiction to Little Italy, University Circle Police Chief Jim Repicky told Cleveland City Council members how the department responds to residents’ complaints about police conduct. It’s a process outlined in the agreement that University Circle Inc. (UCI) signed with Cleveland in […]
Posted inUNIVERSITY CIRCLE
CWRU to Expand Residential Property
By Lisa O’Brien Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) recently announced that it will be expanding its residential spaces through the acquisition of surrounding properties. On February 16, 2022, in an email to students, CWRU administration announced that it is revising its initial decision to restrict housing by guaranteeing that all upperclassmen who wish to live […]
Posted inEducation
Environmental Heroes is back in session!
Click here for an application for 2021-2022 All applicants must complete the application material and submit the completed documents by June 18, 2021, to: K. Kwiatkowski The Leonard Gelfand STEM Center Case Western Reserve University Guilford House 412 10900 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44106-7158 Electronic submissions are also acceptable: e-mail [email protected] or fax: 216-368-5465 Interviews […]
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Legal Aid Can Help Reentering Citizens Learn Healthcare Rights, More Upon Release
By Tonya Sams Once someone has been incarcerated and paid their debt to society, they should not be repeatedly punished for their past actions. Unfortunately, many reentrants feel as if they are still being punished because they lack access to the medical care that they received for chronic illnesses while they were incarcerated. The Legal […]
Posted inFinance
Dark money helped Ohio utilities subsidize coal plants, delaying climate action at ratepayers’ expense
The biggest corruption scandal in Ohio’s history happened right under people’s noses, and much of the law at its center remains on the books. This story originated from the Energy News Network and Eye on Ohio and is part of ‘Climate & Democracy,’ a series from the global journalism collaboration Covering Climate Now. By Kathiann […]
Posted inOpinion
Here’s the Advice I Got From a Multi-Millionaire
By Christin Farmer Kane I have been in search of a millionaire mentor for at least 3 years now. I had outgrown the nonprofit industry and relished the thought of being a successful entrepreneur. I knew it would be 10 times harder than being an employee but freedom — both physical and financial, are of […]
Posted inNeighborhood Hero
Neighborhood Heroes Episode 2: Director Sharron Murphy Williams
By Devon Jones The next episode of the Neighborhood Heroes Podcast and Video series features Dir. Sharron Murphy Williams of the Phe’Be Foundation. Dir. Murphy-Williams began her career in finance as a credit strategist at Dunn and Bradstreet. Through her work, she noticed the disparity in financial knowledge based on socio-economic class and in many […]
Posted inCuyahoga
Transit Advocates Want To Decriminalize Fare Evasion
By Bruce Checefsky A version of this article first appeared in the Plain Press. In 2017, two transit police officers boarded a HealthLine bus and demanded passengers show proof of payment. When Ronnie Williams could not produce a fare card, he was removed from the bus and issued a citation for fare evasion, a fourth-degree […]