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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…
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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…
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Clark Recreation Center undergoes rehabilitation (photo)
PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN Monday, May 20, 2024; Clark Recreation Center rehabilitation, 5706 Clark Avenue: The Clark Recreation center is currently undergoing rehabilitation. The City of Cleveland held a series of meetings in May to get resident input for its long-range parks and recreation plan. The plan is available online at www.cleparksrecplan.com but does not…
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June 2024 community board
(Plain Press June 2024) ARTS FREE OPEN STUDIO at Art House Inc. (3119 Denison Ave) on Saturday, June 15 from 1-3 pm. Make jewelry with our teaching artist Leigh Brooklyn, in part of our Cultural Exploration series. For more information, visit arthouseinc.org. PARADE THE CIRCLE: The 32nd Annual Parade the Circle and Circle Village is…
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Schools seek property tax increase, while the privileged few receive tax abatements and exemptions
To the editor: (Plain Press June 2024) So now the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) wants to reach deeper into homeowners’ pockets in the form of two tax increases, euphemistically called school “levies,” that hit average Cleveland residents especially hard because it’s clear that wealthy and privileged people are simply not paying their fair…
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Legal Aid provides help for clients struggling with mental health
by Tonya Sams (Plain Press June 2024) Many people suffer in silence when struggling with mental health issues. These issues can affect every area of one’s life – even how they address legal issues which impact basic needs like shelter, safety and economic security. Client Support Specialists at The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland…
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City of Cleveland joins with Universal Basic Employment and United Way to launch two-year pilot program
(Plain Press June 2024) On May 22, 2024, the City of Cleveland, Universal Basic Employment (UBE), and United Way of Greater Cleveland announced the launch of a two-year research and development process with Founder Devin H. Cotten to explore the launch of a UBE pilot in Cleveland. The announcement followed a news conference held at…
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Cleveland high school grads play a prominent role in CWRU protests
PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN Friday, May 17, 2024; Palestine Task Force Cle &Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) Encampment Sanctionee Press Conference, Cleveland Public Library Martin Luther King Jr. Branch, 1962 Stokes Boulevard: Executive Director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) – Ohio Chapter Fatah Odeh outlined ways Palestinian students and their organizations have been…
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