Listen to this articleBy Evelyn Rossman Since his second inauguration, President Donald Trump has prioritized higher tariffs as a tool for promoting U.S. businesses and reducing the country’s dependency on foreign goods, prompting a litany of responses and criticisms from people across the political spectrum. So far, Trump’s ever-changing tariffs have had a marginal impact […]
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Haven Home Helps Cleveland Women Trump Era Budget Cuts Could Undermine Its Mission
Listen to this articleBy Evelyn Rossman The Haven Home, a faith-based, nonprofit women’s shelter in the heart of Cleveland, provides housing, food, and education for homeless women and their young children. However, the Trump administration’s planned budget cuts to social programs could threaten the shelter’s ability to serve those most in need. “It sometimes keeps […]
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Squash The Beef Serves Southern Comfort Food With A Plant Based Twist
Listen to this articleBy Angela Hay At Squash the Beef in GlenVillage on East 105th Street, chef Kurtis Williams makes plate after eye-catching plate of delicious food while a relaxed DJ set plays in the dining area. On the menu are giant burgers, hand-cut fries, nuggets, and overstuffed sandwiches. He prepares the kind of hearty, […]
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True West Homes Small Nonprofit Making A Big Impact
Listen to this articleTrue West Homes is a small nonprofit based in Cleveland, that helps individuals exiting homelessness get back on their feet. Founded by Sheri West in 2018, the organization remains under her leadership today, with West serving as executive director. The Birth of a New Era West says she always wanted to help […]
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Custom Vinyls and Custom Sounds: Wax Mage Records Is Here to Stay
Listen to this articleBy Devon Jones Music moves the body and soothes the soul. For some, rhythm is the purest form of self-expression. In this day and age, while originality fades into algorithmic sameness, artistry endures with purpose and pleasure. As culture and technology evolve, the value of music remains constant. This is about music; […]
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Update Beyonce Halts Houston Concert After Near Fall
Listen to this articleBy Konner Hines Beyoncé paused her June 28 Cowboy Carter concert in Houston after a suspended stage prop began to tilt while she was performing midair. The incident occurred during the finale number “16 Carriages,” shocking thousands of fans. The 43-year-old superstar was seated atop a red convertible platform when it suddenly […]
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Not Just Local—Limitless: How Cleveland’s Port and People Are Fueling Economic Freedom
Listen to this articleBy Ray’Chel Wilson, CFEI, CFT-I When Mariah T. Howard steps into a room, be it City Hall, a trade summit or a neighborhood gathering, she carries Cleveland with her. Not just as her hometown, but as a living example of what’s possible when local roots meet global ambition. As chief innovation officer […]
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The Dei Rollback How Companies Are Reacting To Cuts In Diversity Programs
Listen to this articleBy Konner Hines Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) once stood at the center of corporate commitments to fairness and representation. Today, many organizations are scaling back these efforts amid political pressure, budget cuts, and public debate. The question is no longer whether DEI is important, it’s whether it can survive. Why DEI […]
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From College Cheerleader To Mentor Deazhia Williams Leads With Spirit 2
Listen to this articleBy Michael Patterson From June 9 to June 13, former Euclid High School Cheerleading Captain Deazhia Williams’ cheer camp provided middle school and high school cheerleaders with insights on leadership and improving their skills. While dancing for Virginia State University, Williams earned ALL CIA 23’-’24 and Best Female Athlete of the Year […]
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Right To Counsel Continues To Help Those Facing Eviction In Cleveland
Listen to this articleBy Tonya Sams For many years, Cleveland tenants facing eviction were not guaranteed an attorney. That changed when the City of Cleveland passed a Right to Counsel (RTC) ordinance, effective July 1, 2020. Cleveland became the first city in the Midwest and only the fourth in the United States to provide such […]
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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 […]
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The Historic Leadership of Carl Stokes
Listen to this articleJuly 24 marks the 47th anniversary of one of the most courageous acts by an American mayor. In 1968, Mayor Carl B. Stokes, Cleveland’s first African American mayor, acted decisively to prevent further bloodshed after the Glenville Shootout. But his legacy extends far beyond that night, it’s a testament to his lasting […]
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House Bill 1 Would Change Property Tax For The First Time Since 1972
Listen to this articleHouse Bill 1 seeks to provide an estimated $2 billion reduction in Ohio state income tax, according to “House Bill 1 Summary and Analysis,” by the Ohio Education Policy Institute. The bill, sponsored by Representatives Angela King and Roy Klopfenstein, would change how the state calculates property taxes, adjusting rates that have […]
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Trash Smog And Heat How Clevelands Past Still Pollutes Its Present
Listen to this articleBy Jason Streeter Intern Cleveland residents continue to live with the long-term consequences of decades of industrial growth and poor urban planning. From overflowing trash to worsening air quality, environmental burdens remain especially severe in East Cleveland and nearby East Side neighborhoods. Yet, amid these challenges, there is hope in both the […]
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Dividing Lines How Antisemitism And Anti Blackness Fuel American Extremism
Listen to this article By Morgan Grady Across the U.S. and in Cleveland in particular, rising antisemitism and anti-Black racism are not separate phenomena. They are interconnected expressions of extremist ideology. The far right imagines America as a white Christian nation, and both forms of hate fuel this vision. According to the Southern Poverty Law Center, […]
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Federal Suspension Of Job Corps Threatens Cleveland Youth Training Programs
Listen to this articleBy Konner Hines The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a nationwide suspension of Job Corps centers, including the Cleveland facility, citing financial deficits, safety concerns, and low graduation rates. This decision has left thousands of young adults without critical vocational training and support services. What Is Job Corps? Established in 1964 […]
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From College Cheerleader to Mentor: Deazhia Williams Leads with Spirit
Listen to this articleBy Michael Patterson From June 9 to June 13, former Euclid High School Cheerleading Captain Deazhia Williams’ cheer camp provided middle school and high school cheerleaders with insights on leadership and improving their skills. While dancing for Virginia State University, Williams earned ALL CIAA 23’-’24 (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association) and Best Female […]
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Ohio In Transition The 2025 Reform Battles
Listen to this articleStaff Writer Lawmakers, auditors, activists and voters are clashing over sweeping changes to Ohio’s property tax system as the 2025 election approaches. Ohioans face a growing property tax problem as rising home values drive up tax bills, putting pressure on homeowners statewide. In response, lawmakers, county officials and grassroots activists are proposing […]
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Elon Vs Trump Billionaire Feud Erupts Over Budget Bill
Listen to this articleBy Konner Hines Donald Trump’s sweeping budget bill has ignited a high-profile feud with Elon Musk, once a key ally and mega-donor. The clash signals deeper fractures in the conservative movement — and may derail Trump’s signature legislation before it even reaches the floor What’s in Trump’s Budget Proposal? Trump’s “One Big […]
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From Shadows To Light Healing Generational Trauma In The Black Community
Listen to this articleBy Jennifer Bailey, LCSW and RDT What lessons do we inherit from those who came before us? We hope to receive wisdom, knowledge and resilience. Yet for many Black Americans, the inheritance includes unspoken pain rooted in centuries of oppression. Generational trauma, passed down through families, shapes how individuals experience the world […]
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A Life Well Lived: Virginia Bynum Turns 100
Listen to this articleBy Lajean Ray When Virginia Bynum was born on April 29, 1925, in Wilson, North Carolina, the world was a very different place. Across 100 years of remarkable change, Virginia’s deep love for family, commitment to community, and quiet strength have remained constant. The youngest of nine children, Virginia grew up in […]
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Who Will Lead Neighborhood Programs Open Doors For 2025
Listen to this articleBy Sandra Kluk Neighborhood Leadership Development Program & Community Development Corporation Leadership Program Seek 2025 Applicants Two no-cost leadership development programs are now accepting applications for their 2025 cohorts. If you’re passionate about improving your community and ready to take an active role, the Neighborhood Leadership Development Program (NLDP) and the Community […]
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Tri C Jazzfest 25 An Energetic Experience
Listen to this articleBy Vince Robinson A Presidential Welcome with Star Power Tri-C President Dr. Michael Baston kicked off the 46th annual Tri-C JazzFest with an energy that matched that of the opening act, Trombone Shorty. Baston enthusiastically welcomed five new recipients of the festival’s Jazz Legends Award before introducing the New Orleans-bred ball of […]
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First Reading Emergency Ordinances Referred June 6Th 2025
Listen to this articleBy Observers AI The Cleveland Observer is dedicated to informing residents about legislative activities under review. By reporting on ordinances and resolutions during their initial stages, the Observer enables community members to engage with their Council members, providing feedback or expressing support before final decisions are made. First Reading Emergency Ordinances Referred […]
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Guardians shortstop Gabriel Arias taken off the field on cart with left ankle sprain
Listen to this articleBy BRIAN DULIK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Guardians shortstop Gabriel Arias was taken off the field on a cart after sustaining a left ankle sprain in the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. X-rays of his injured lower leg were negative and Arias will undergo an MRI […]
