- What Has the City Council Done Since Declaring Gun Violence a Public Health Crisis?
Listen to this articleBy Angela Hay In April, the Cleveland City Council unanimously passed a resolution declaring gun violence a public health crisis in the city. The resolution, sponsored by Council member Richard A. Starr, stated that “it is vital for the residents of this City that public and private institutions develop an evidence-based public… Read more: What Has the City Council Done Since Declaring Gun Violence a Public Health Crisis? - Cleveland Confronts A Surge In Shootings Can Community Solutions Break The Cycle Of Violence
Listen to this articleBy Ron Calhoun Cleveland Observer | June 20, 2025 CLEVELAND — Gunmen opened fire in at least six incidents across Cleveland over four weeks, killing five people and injuring more than a dozen. The violence has rattled neighborhoods, shaken families and galvanized a growing movement of residents, outreach workers and city officials… Read more: Cleveland Confronts A Surge In Shootings Can Community Solutions Break The Cycle Of Violence - Community Calls for Action Following Lee-Harvard Shooting
Listen to this articleStaff Writer Update: A shooting early Sunday morning, June 8, 2025, in Cleveland’s Lee-Harvard neighborhood left seven teenagers injured. The incident occurred near the intersection of Lee Road and Harvard Avenue as police were responding to reports of drag racing in the area. According to Cleveland police, officers received multiple calls shortly… Read more: Community Calls for Action Following Lee-Harvard Shooting - New Era Cleveland Receives $150K Grant to Expand Community Services
Listen to this articleBy Sarai Murdock New Era Cleveland, a grassroots organization focused on violence prevention and community activism, has received a $150,000 grant from the Saint Luke’s Foundation, part of a $1.7 million funding initiative awarded to 20 local organizations. This marks the first time New Era Cleveland has received a six-figure grant, a… Read more: New Era Cleveland Receives $150K Grant to Expand Community Services - How Cleveland Youth Feel About Gun Violence
Listen to this articleBy Sarai Murdock Following the Apalachee High School shooting in Georgia, gun laws and U.S. citizens’ access to firearms have become a major topic of discussion. In Ohio, you must be 18 to purchase a firearm and 21 to buy a handgun. “I grew up around guns all of my life,” 19-year-old… Read more: How Cleveland Youth Feel About Gun Violence
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