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USS Cleveland becomes first Navy ship to be commissioned in Ohio
PHOTO BY GREG ROSENBERG Saturday, May 16,2026; USS Cleveland commissioning ceremony, Cleveland’s North Coast Yard: A Petty Officer, serving as a tour guide, welcomes visitors onto the USS Cleveland. PHOTO BY MARYANN COYNE ROSENBERG Saturday, May 16,2026; USS Cleveland commissioning ceremony, Cleveland’s North Coast Yard: USS CLEVELAND’s main battle gun PHOTO BY GREG ROSENBERG Saturday,…
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Update on Memphis Pearl Project and other neighborhood events
by Lynette Filips (Plain Press June 2026) The pallets of orange Jersey barricades and piping which I mentioned in last month’s article, along with the fencing above them, have been installed around Pearl Road United Methodist Church, the former St. Luke’s United Church of Christ, and the Greenline Building(s) on the northwest corner of…
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In Memory: Lennie Stover, March 11, 1957- April 22, 2026
PHOTO BY LORELEI MAMIE Sunday, October 5, 2025; Snake Hill Trail: Lennie Stover hikes the Snake Hill Trail with the Friends of Snake Hill and City Council candidate Nikki Hudson. by Greg Cznadel (Plain Press June 2026) Lennie Stover was the man. As Brenda Theuer described him, “A mountain of a man with a…
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Rent escrow helps tenants gain leverage for needed repairs
by Tonya Sams (Plain Press June 2026) Many 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 rent deposit or rent escrow. “A tenant can use rent escrow and pay their rent to the Clerk of Court…
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Pre-primary endorsements unfairly influence election results
by Bruce Checefsky (Plain Press May 2026) The Cuyahoga County Democratic precinct elections on May 5 are the most important primary elections this year, according to Ellen Kubit, who is no stranger to politics. She is running for reelection in Ward 7, Precinct B. Kubit, a political strategist and former campaign manager for…
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Tanisha’s Law calls for compassionate approach in responding to mental health and behavioral health crises in Cleveland
by Chuck Hoven (Plain Press May 2026) After over a decade of community advocacy, the City of Cleveland now has in place a law that calls for a civilian led alternative to police response to calls for help with a mental health or behavioral health crisis. The new City Ordinance (1198-2024) is named for…
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Schools have a deficit while many experience property tax increases – Residents ask, “Why?”
by Chuck Hoven (Plain Press May 2026) Many Clevelanders are wondering why the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) is laying off teachers and other staff members during a time when many residents are complaining about property taxes that have increased substantially. A September 30, 2024, commentary by Zach Schiller of Policy Matters Ohio…
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City of Cleveland launches Financial Empowerment Blueprint to advance economic stability and wealth-building for residents
(Plain Press May 2026) On April 2nd, the City of Cleveland announced the launch of its Financial Empowerment Blueprint, a comprehensive, data-driven plan to help residents achieve greater financial stability, reduce housing cost burdens, and build long-term economic security. A statement from the City of Cleveland says, “Developed through extensive community engagement and cross-sector…
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Study says Ohio employees lose $35.1 billion to mental health and substance use issues over 5 years
(Plain Press May 2026) A nationwide survey highlights widespread confusion around federal protections, fueling fear, silence, and lost income. Revealing a striking gap in awareness around U.S. workers’ legal rights to take protected medical leave for mental health or substance use treatment – a gap that may be driving millions of Americans to suffer in…
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