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Newton D. Baker school to close at the end of this school year
PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN Tuesday, April 15, 2025; Board of Education Work Session, Garrett Morgan High School, 4600 Detroit Avenue: Prior to the vote to close Newton D. Baker School, CMSD Board of Education Member Jerry Billups asks about the levels of support that will be available to families moving to new schools. PHOTO BY…
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Menlo Park Academy Receives Auditor of State Award for Exemplary Financial Reporting
Menlo Park Academy has been honored with the prestigious Auditor of State Award for achieving a “clean” audit report, recognizing its commitment to fiscal responsibility and transparent financial practices. The school, located at 2149 W. 53rd in the former Joseph & Feiss Building, is Ohio’s only tuition free public school exclusively serving gifted children…
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Save Medicaid Expansion in Ohio.
by Che Gadison Health care coverage is in jeopardy for low-income adults in Ohio Medicaid Expansion provides healthcare to adults between the ages 19-64 with incomes below 138% of the Federal Poverty Level or $21,597 for a single individual. The federal government currently picks up 90% of the cost while the state of…
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West Side Market transformation project reaches funding goal for first stage
Cleveland Development Advisors (CDA) and Cleveland Public Market Corporation closed on a $28 million investment package on behalf of West Side Market’s transformation project. The package, the largest ever issued by CDA, secures the remaining necessary funding for the Market to proceed with the $53 million first stage of the project. This package includes…
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A variety of concerns drive opposition to proposed development at Pearl & Memphis
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF OLD BROOKLYN The Independent Order of Odd Fellows building at 3409 “Short” Broadview Rd. was built in 1913 and owned by the Odd Fellows until 1958. Since then, ownership has passed to several different entrepreneurs. At the time that the South Brooklyn Commercial District was established with the…
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American Lung Association gives Cuyahoga County and Cleveland failing grades for air quality
The American Lung Association released its 2025 State of the Air Report Cards for cities and counties in the United States. The report looked at high ozone days, 24-hour particle pollution and annual average rates of particle pollution. Cuyahoga County and the Cleveland-Akron-Canton metropolitan area received a failing grade in all three categories. The…
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NOACA issues 2024 Air Quality trends report
The Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA) has issued its 2024 Air Quality Trends Report for the Northeast Ohio region. The report summarizes regional air quality data and analyzes greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The 2024 report presents information on air quality trends in Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage, and Summit counties for the…
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Old Brooklyn Tree Stewards reach out to new and longtime residents
by Greg Cznadel This year the Old Brooklyn Tree Stewards will once again be at Pedal for Prizes, OB Streetfest, and the Farmer’s Market. But this year we will be sharing our love of trees with the community in new ways. Hope Fierro, Community Engagement Manager at Old Brooklyn CDC and originator…
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Easter egg hunt at Roberto Clemente Park (photos)
PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN Saturday, April 5, 2025; Walmart sponsored Easter Egg Hunt, Roberto Clemente Park, 2690 Seymour Avenue: August, age 4, is fully engaged in making bubbles. PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN Saturday, April 5, 2025; Walmart sponsored Easter Egg Hunt, Roberto Clemente Park, 2690 Seymour Avenue: Quetziali, age 5 months, receives a visit from…
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