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Literary Cleveland launches Gordon Square Review
(Plain Press, December 2017) Literary Cleveland launched the first edition of the Gordon Square Review at a November 9th party at the Happy Dog on W. 58th and Detroit Avenue. The new literary magazine plans to showcase emerging writers nationwide and provide a spotlight to Northeast Ohio writers. The inaugural issue of the biannual…
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Campaign underway to repair “It’s Up to Us” mural
(Plain Press, December 2017) Metro West Community Development Organization has started a fundraising campaign at http://www.ioby.org to help raise $10,335 to repair the “It’s Up to Us” mural at Clark and W. 25th Street. Funds raised will also be used to add more security and lighting around the mural. The campaign is titled: “It’s…
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Teachers under stress in Cleveland Metropolitan School District’s Investment Schools
by Chuck Hoven (Plain Press, December 2017) At the November 21st meeting of the Cleveland Board of Education, educational advocate Don Freeman, for the third month in a row, brought up the issue of the stress that the teaching staffs at Cleveland’s twenty-three investment schools are experiencing. Freeman emphatically said, “Professionals, by that I…
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Hope for those grieving during the holiday season comes in the most unusual form: A Christmas Tree
by Victoria Shea (Plain Press, December 2017) The sight of a fully decorated Christmas tree is something that many do not expect to see in their local funeral homes. But those in the Lorain-Denison neighborhood would be surprised to not see it, as it has become a symbol of hope during what many describe…
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Cleveland artists to raise funds to help Puerto Rican hurricane victims
(Plain Press, December 2017) Puerto Rico was ravaged by hurricane Maria, leaving millions in need of shelter, water and other goods. Local artists Eileen Sheehan and Linda Zolten Wood are coming together to help to help families in need on the island through an event called CLE ART for Puerto Rico. The upcoming event…
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Advocacy effort calls for restoring lost $1 million to Cleveland Schools’ Comprehensive Extracurricular Activities Program
sby Chuck Hoven (Plain Press, December 2017) On June 28, 1995, the Cleveland City Council passed legislation which increased parking, admissions and motor vehicle leasing taxes. The legislation allowed the money to be used for extracurricular activities for the Cleveland Schools, repairs for the football stadium and the general fund of the City of…
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Urban Community School and Urban Squash Cleveland to build new Youth Development Center on Lorain Avenue
(Plain Press, December 2017) Urban Community School and Urban Squash Cleveland broke ground in late October for Urban Squash Cleveland’s Youth Development Center. Urban Community School President Tom Gill says the new 10,000 square foot building will be on Lorain Avenue at W. 47th Street. Gill says the brick on the new building will…
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November 7th General Election Results – Candidates in contested races
(Plain Press, December 2017) Mayor of Cleveland Number of Votes Percentage Frank G. Jackson 35,506 59.6% Zack Reed 24,116 40.4% Total 59.622 Cleveland City Council Ward 3 Number of Votes Percentage Kerry McCormack 2,692 84.7% Logan E. Fahey 486 15.3% Total 3,178 Ward 11 Number of Votes Percentage Dona…
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