-
Friends of Cudell Park bring their concerns to the Board of Education
PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVENSunday, March 3, 2024; Friends of Cudell Commons Park rally and candlelight vigil, Cudell Commons Park just east of Cudell Recreation Center at Detroit Avenue and West Boulevard: Nikki Hudson, a member of Friends of Cudell Commons Park, speaks of plans to continue advocacy to save the park from becoming a school…
-
Ronayne’s nominations to CAC Board draw criticism
by Bruce Checefsky (Plain Press April 2024) Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne nominated Leonard DiCosimo and Gina Vernaci and reappointed Karolyn Isenhart to serve on the five-member board of Cuyahoga Arts & Culture (CAC) for the term 4/01/2024 through 3/31/2027. The Cuyahoga County Council will confirm his nominations before the next CAC meeting in…
-
April 2024 community board
(Plain Press April 2024) ARTS CALL FOR ARTISTS: In honor of the total solar eclipse on April 8, Summit Artspace is hosting the exhibition In the Shadow: Artwork from the Total Solar Eclipse. Beginning April 5, artists can submit artwork in all media directly inspired by the total solar eclipse or any artwork inspired by…
-
Connecting for Kids names Amy McElwain 2024 Educator of the Year (photo)
PHOTO COURTESY OF CONNECTING FOR KIDS Connecting for Kids named Amy McElwain as its 2024 Educator of the Year for going “above and beyond as an educator for students with disabilities, including planning camping trips and leadership training for students.” McElwain is a resident of Cleveland and Director of Operations and School Administration for The…
-
2024 St. Patrick’s Day parade (photos)
PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN Sunday, March 17, 2024; St. Colman Church, 2057 W. 65th Street: Girls from the West Side Irish American Club emerge from the church after mass, ready to go downtown to participate in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN Sunday, March 17, 2024; St. Colman Church, 2057 W. 65th…
-
Cudell family descendent urges Mayor Bibb to honor donor’s vision for Cudell Commons, keep green space forever
To the editor: Open letter to Mayor Justin Bibb, (Plain Press April 2024) My name is Gail Lundberg. I am a direct descendent of the Cudell family. Please take the time to hear my message re: Cudell Commons. LETTER Frank Cudell was a leading architect in the late 19th century. He devoted his…
-
Old Brooklyn residents’ research sheds new light on the history of a cherished corner slated for redevelopment
by Lynette Filips (Plain Press April 2024) This month we continue to look at the history of the northwest corner of Pearl Rd. and Memphis Ave. which the Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation (OBCDC) is seeking to “revitalize” with a $31 million new construction project. It is the most historic section of Cleveland’s Old…
-
Ohio City Inc. committed to affordable housing at Fairview Gardens
PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN Tuesday, March 19, 2024; Fairview Gardens, 3207 Franklin Boulevard: Ohio City Incorporated (OCI) is taking steps to reduce the property tax bill at Fairview Gardens and is committed to keeping the apartments affordable for senior citizens. (Plain Press April 2024) Some concern has been expressed in the Ohio City neighborhood…
-
What you should know about credit scores and bankruptcy
by Tonya Sams (Plain Press April 2024) Most consumers know that credit scores and bankruptcies can impact their financial well-being but don’t understand how. Credit scores can determine whether someone can get a loan and if their interest rates will be low or exponentially high. There are things that consumers should be aware of…
-
Social security office plans to move to W. 44th
PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN Tuesday, March 19, 2024; Social Security Office, 7517 Lorain Avenue: Residents are alarmed about the revelation that this office plans to move eastward on Lorain Avenue to W. 44th and Lorain above the Sherwin Williams Paint Store. While the current location has plenty of parking for both staff and clients, that…
-
Subscribe
Subscribed
Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
Plain Press 