Listen to this articleJennifer Bailey The word “boundaries” is often used without a clear understanding of what it means. Many view them as harsh and rigid barriers meant to keep others out. However, Annie Campanile, a certified professional co-active coach who supports clinicians and senior leaders in hospitals and healthcare systems through high-stakes communication and […]
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State awards $2.5M for local housing projects
Listen to this articleBrooke Adams Five Cuyahoga County organizations will receive $2.5 million in state grants to purchase, build or rehabilitate owner-occupied homes through the Welcome Home Ohio program, which state officials say is intended to expand access to affordable homeownership. On May 29, Gov. Mike DeWine announced $26.9 million in Welcome Home Ohio grants […]
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Cyclospora cases rise sharply in Cuyahoga County
Listen to this articleCleveland Observer Staff Editor’s note: Information in this story reflects public health guidance and case information available as of July 23. Cuyahoga County health officials are investigating a sharp increase in Cyclospora infections connected to a multistate outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration FDA. […]
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More than a degree: Why networking matters
Listen to this articleKonner Hines For many college students, the hardest part of higher education isn’t found inside the classroom. It’s what comes after. While students continue balancing coursework, extracurricular activities and part-time jobs, many are simultaneously trying to navigate another challenge: Learning how to enter a professional world whose unwritten rules they were never […]
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Transit, schools and development lead July’s news update across Cleveland and Cuyahoga County
Listen to this articleCleveland Observer Staff Transportation funding, school consolidation, lakefront development and neighborhood infrastructure were among the major public issues affecting Cleveland and its inner-ring suburbs in July. Government records also show local action on a proposed developmental disabilities levy, road projects, accessory dwelling units and a public authority connected to the planned Cleveland […]
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The digital town square: Searching for civility in the age of social media
Listen to this articleStaff Writer Editors note: This story is based on a Nextdoor neighborhood discussion prompted by a post from Satin Smith. Commenters in the discussion were identified by their first names. Smith approved the use of her post for this story. The post, shared on Nextdoor by Noble Road resident Satin Smith, drew […]
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Beyond the badge: Rethinking mental health crises
Listen to this articleBy Jennifer Bailey Communities are expanding alternatives for people experiencing mental health crises.Police-based programs such as the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) initiatives can give people entering the criminal justice system a path to treatment and support. However, some communities are implementing an approach that does not involve law enforcement. The Sequential Intercept […]
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Faith in the age of social media
Listen to this articleBy Amaya Gentry Religion is more accessible than ever in the age of social media. Apps can remind believers to pray, and search engines can answer religious questions more quickly than traditional reference methods. During and after the COVID-19 pandemic, pastors also found many online ways to keep congregants connected to the […]
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Higher travel costs change summer plans
Listen to this articleBy Marissa Valentine As summer begins, Clevelanders make travel plans, whether by road or by air. Travel across the United States is increasing across various modes of transportation. According to AAA’s fuel price site, gas prices for regular unleaded in the greater Cleveland area range from $3.82 to $4.85 per gallon, fluctuating […]
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As cyclospora illnesses surge to a record, Michigan officials eye lettuce as a possible cause
Listen to this articleMIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Infections from the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora are surging, with state-level data suggesting that 2026 is already the nation’s worst year for reported cases. More than 30 states have reported infections this year, and current data from them shows the number of infections surpassing […]
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US home prices hit an all-time high as sales slow and mortgage rates rise
Listen to this articleBy ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed in June, but a key measure of home prices climbed to an all-time high, adding to affordability challenges for prospective homebuyers. Existing home sales fell 2.4% last month from May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.09 million […]
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Donovan Mitchell signs 4-year, $273M extension with Cavaliers, who await LeBron James’ decision
Listen to this articleBy Joe Reedy AP Sports Writer The Cleveland Cavaliers have achieved one of their primary aims of the offseason while the wait continues on whether LeBron James will return to the franchise for a third time. The team announced Thursday that Donovan Mitchell has signed his four-year, $273 million contract extension. The seven-time […]
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Ebola death toll in Congo reaches 600, as new cases suspected in previously unaffected provinces
Listen to this articleJEAN-YVES KAMALE and JUSTIN KABUMBA KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — New suspected cases of Ebola have been reported in parts of Congo that were previously unaffected, the government said Thursday, as the death toll in the country’s latest Ebola outbreak reached 600. According to the Congolese health ministry, suspected cases have now been recorded in […]
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Magnolia Clubhouse offers mental health support
Listen to this articleBy Brittany Ervin Clubhouse model and impact Magnolia Clubhouse in Cleveland offers adults living with mental illness a place to find community, daily structure and support beyond traditional clinical care, according to its executive director, Dr. Lori D’Angelo. Located at 11101 Magnolia Drive, the clubhouse serves adults 18 and older regardless of […]
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Ohio property tax fight continues as abolition effort shifts to 2027
Listen to this articleBy Brooke Adams Ohio’s debate over property taxes remains one of the state’s most closely watched political issues, with competing proposals advancing as an effort to eliminate property taxes shifts to 2027. The Committee to Abolish Ohio Property Taxes announced on June 5 that it will no longer seek a spot on […]
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Warrensville Heights Tiger Tects make ACE history
Listen to this articleMarissa Valentine The Warrensville Heights Tiger Tects made history on May 12 at the ACE Mentor Program Championship. In the ACE Mentorship Program’s 33-year history, no school had won the championship two years in a row. Founded in 1994, the ACE Mentor Program of America, through its award-winning afterschool program, introduces students […]
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Can Cleveland build safer surveillance without losing public trust?
Listen to this articleBy Ron Calhoun As Cleveland weighs whether to expand or renew public safety surveillance technology, the debate has moved beyond whether cameras can help solve crimes. Residents, advocates, and security researchers are asking a harder question: What safeguards should exist before the city builds a larger public safety network? The issue began […]
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Republican Gov. Mike DeWine wants Ohio to abolish the death penalty, saying it is not a deterrent
Listen to this articleBy Julie Carr and Patrick Aftoora-Orsagos (AP) COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Gov. Mike DeWine, who has repeatedly postponed executions over the past seven years, said that Ohio should abolish the death penalty, confirming his change of heart on the policy he helped write as a state legislator 45 years ago. DeWine, 79, […]
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Growing community at Vel’s Purple Oasis
Listen to this articleBy S. A. Lewis As a lifelong Cleveland resident, it pains me to admit that I was unaware of Vel’s Purple Oasis, a community garden in the University Circle neighborhood located at 10835 Frank Ave. This nonprofit community garden serves 700 to 800 families annually. Recently, I met with Vel Scott, founder […]
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Opinion: How Black reality TV is shaping mental health — and reinforcing old stereotypes
Listen to this articleIn 2025, model and former reality star Eva Marcille asked the crowd at the Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans what reality television shows they were watching. She got some common responses. “Love Island,” “Love and Hip-Hop,” “The Real Housewives” and “Basketball Wives” are a few of the reality television shows […]
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Cuyahoga County Veterans Service Commission opens new headquarters, expands services
Listen to this articleCuyahoga County officials and veteran leaders marked the April 24 opening of the Veterans Service Commission’s new headquarters, highlighting expanded services and improved access for veterans. A colorful “Welcome Vets” mural greets visitors inside the new 30,000-square-foot facility at 3950 Chester Ave. The headquarters consolidates services in one location and adds a […]
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Care, not cuffs: Breaking the cycle of incarceration
Listen to this articleAcross Ohio, law enforcement is changing how officers respond to help people who are experiencing a mental health crisis to avoid tragedies like Eleanor Bumpurs, Deborah Danner, Daniel Prude, and Tanisha Anderson, who died after an escalated conflict with the police. Since 2000, through the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training program, law […]
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Traffic Survey
Cleveland Traffic Safety Survey Your response will be included in our upcoming report to City Council. 1. How safe do you feel driving or walking on Cleveland streets compared to three years ago? More safe About the same Significantly less safe 2. Would you support amending the City Charter to allow automated speed/red-light cameras ONLY […]
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Legal Aid: Using rent escrow for repairs
Listen to this articleMany tenants are unaware of their rights when a landlord fails to make repairs to their property to keep it livable and safe. One option is a rent deposit, also known as rent escrow. “A tenant can use rent escrow and pay their rent to the Clerk of Court to protect themselves […]
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Faith: The law of seedtime and harvest
Listen to this articleGenesis 8:22 in the New Living Translation says, “As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease.” Many who have planted a seed know that there are certain actions, along with the passage of time, that are required for it […]
