• July 2024 full issue – PDF


  • Local politicians fund wants of the wealthy over needs of the poor

    by Chuck Hoven      (Plain Press June 2024) Cleveland bears the distinction of having the highest child poverty rate among big cities in the United States. Yet rather than addressing this critical issue, Cleveland politicians continue to prioritize the wants of the wealthy and powerful over the needs of its poorest citizens – Cleveland’s children…


  • Ohio City Bicycle Co-op offers free bike safety checks, tune-ups (photo)

    PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN Sunday, May 19, 2024; Cycle Canalway Complementary Bike Safety Checks, Canal Basin Park, 989 West Street: Tom Stewart looks on as Ohio City Bicycle Co-op Director Jim Sheehan works on Stewart’s son Waylan’s bicycle.


  • Max Hayes construction students discuss lessons learned

    PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN Thursday, May 23, 2024; Max Hayes High School Trade Show, Max Hayes High School, 2211 W. 65th Street: Max Hayes Construction Program Instructor urges his tenth-grade students to tell guests about some of the projects they worked on this school year. Guests at the trade show included individuals who work in…


  • History of St. Luke’s highlights importance of preserving corner slated for redevelopment

    PHOTO COURTESY OF OLD BROOKLYN NEWS Photo from November 2003 issue of the Old Brooklyn News: this photo of St. Luke’s United Church of Christ, at Pearl and Memphis, accompanied an article by Lynette Filips that marked the celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the congregation. by Lynette Filips      (Plain Press June 2024) This…


  • Cleveland City Council introduces legislation to regulate short term rentals and to reduce homelessness

       (Plain Press June 2024) At its May 20th meeting Cleveland City Council introduced two new pieces of legislation, one to regulate short-term rentals and another to help reduce homelessness. Council’s next meeting will be Monday, June 3rd.    Regulating Short-Term Rentals: Legislation that enacts a licensing procedure and regulations for the use and operation of short-term rentals…


  • Cleveland City Council summary of May 6th meeting

    (Plain Press June 2024) City Council held its regular meeting on Monday May 6th, both in person in Council Chambers and live streamed. Here are the highlights:    A Cleveland Legend, a New Landmark: Council approved designating the Jesse Owens House as a Cleveland Landmark. The house, 2178 East 100th St., was where he lived while…


  • NEOtrans News reports on funding of affordable housing

         (Plain Press June 2024) On May 20th the online publication NEOtrans News reported that the Ohio Housing Finance Agency awarded 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) from the State of Ohio to Emerald Development and Economic Network Inc. (EDEN Inc.) for phase three EDEN’s Inc”s affordable townhomes and apartments across the street from EDEN…


  • Group aims to make immigrants safe

       (Plain Press June 2024) It all started sitting around in a living room.    A group of residents heard about an asylum seeker named Ansly who came to the U.S. from Haiti when a gang threatened his life and burned his motorcycle because he dared to criticize a corrupt politician. The residents decided to…


  • Mercedes Cotner Park receives upgrade (photo)

    PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN Monday, May 20, 2024; Mercedes Cotner Park, W. 95th and Maywood: This park, named after a former City Council Representative and City Council Clerk, recently received an upgrade. The City of Cleveland is working to create a comprehensive plan for its parks and recreation centers. Residents can offer their input at…