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  • Protesters seek County disinvestment from Israel Bonds

    PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN Sunday, November 24, 2024; Palestine Task Force Cle’s Rally Against Racist Ronayne – Demanding an End to Cuyahoga County’s Investment in Israel Bonds, in front of Chris Ronayne’s house on Lake Avenue near W. 110th: Cleveland Police, from a special citywide unit under orders from Police Chief Dorothy Todd, take Palestinian…

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  • Mural completed in time for opening of Impett Park

    PHOTO BY GREG CZNADEL Impett Park, 3207 W. 153rd in the West Park neighborhood: This fawn, laying under a tree, is one of the creatures of the forest depicted in a mural by resident artist Bernadette Glorioso. by Gregory Cznadel      (Plain Press January 2025) Impett Park, located at 3207 W. 153rd in the West…

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  • Are eight photos on one event a record?

    To the editor:  (Plain Press January 2025) Dear brother and sister editors of the Plain Press,    I always enjoy reading the Plain Press and appreciate your coverage of local issues in the Tremont and beyond neighborhoods.    I noted eight (8) photos of the “Day of the Dead” festivities and was wondering if that’s…

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  • Summer comes to end for Old Brooklyn Tree Stewards

    PHOTO BY GREG CZNADEL Goudreau Park, 4900 W. 14th: Tree dedicated in the memory of Old Brooklyn Tree Steward Kevin Kubovcik: The metal tag reads: “Planted in memory of Kevin Kubovcik, Old Brooklyn Tree Steward, Dedicated on October 14, 2023”. by Greg Cznadel      (Plain Press January 2025) The last buckets of water were emptied…

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  • Cleveland City Planning Commission approves demolition of buildings in Old Brooklyn’s Historic District

    by Lynette Filips PHOTO COURTESY OF THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF OLD BROOKLYN 2005 Photo that accompanied the application of the South Brooklyn Commercial District to be on the National Register of Historic Places: On Friday, December 6th, the Cleveland Planning Commission approved the demolition of four buildings on the corner of Pearl Road and Memphis…

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  • New Second District Commander focuses on community relations

    PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN Tuesday, December 10, 2024; Second District Police Station, 3481 Fulton Road: New Second District Commander Timothy Maffo-Judd at his desk in the Commander’s Office. by Chuck Hoven      (Plain Press January 2025) The new Second District Commander, Timothy Maffo-Judd, says of his new position, “I am humbled to be here, and…

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  • CentroVilla25 hosts Ward 14 holiday party (photos)

    PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN Friday, December 13, 2024; Ward 14 Holiday Party at CentroVilla25, 3140 W. 25th: King Ford, age 5, poses for a picture with the Grinch and Bluey. PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN Friday, December 13, 2024; Ward 14 Holiday Party at CentroVilla25, 3140 W. 25th: Taylor Logan, age 5, dances the night away.

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  • Byright Auto Sales destroyed by fire (photo)

    PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN Tuesday, December 10, 2024; Fire damage at Byright Auto Sales, W. 48th and Lorain Avenue: A fire on Monday December 9th, shortly after midnight, engulfed the Byright Auto Sales building in flames and damaged the attached building next door as well.

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  • Plain Press 2024 fundraiser

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  • Free legal advice available for domestic violence survivors involved in a custody battle

    by Tonya Sams      (Plain Press December 2024) Family turmoil can be difficult to manage, and a custody battle can add even more strain. If your case goes before the court, it’s important to understand what to expect.      The most common custody cases involve both parents, and the court’s primary goal is to create…

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