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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Documentary to air on disappearance of Beverly Potts
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CLEVELAND PRESS ARCHIVES Beverly Potts went missing in 1951 at Halloran Park on W. 117th after walking to the park to attend a visiting talent show called Show Wagon. (Plain Press April 2024) Beverly Potts was a 10-year-old girl who went missing from Halloran Park on West 117 Street, back in…
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City of Cleveland breaks promises to Cleveland students
by Chuck Hoven (Plain Press April 2024) In a March 11, 2024 article in Signal Cleveland titled “Cash-strapped Cleveland schools miss out on millions from tax abatements”, reporter Nick Castele notes that over the past five years “Cleveland schools lost out on a total of $201.8 million in abated taxes, or an average of…
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Work to begin soon on affordable senior apartments at Saint Michael School site
(Plain Press April 2024) On March 14th, 2024, Cleveland City Councilwoman Jasmin Santana and CHN Housing Partners (CHN) announced the $23 million redevelopment of the historic Saint Michael School is now fully funded, and the renovation will begin soon. The “Arch at Saint Michael,” will be a 46-apartment unit development for low-income seniors.…
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Cleveland City Council passes resolution calling for cease fire in Gaza
(Plain Press April 2024) After months of protests and public commenters at Cleveland City Council meetings asking Cleveland City Council to call for a cease fire in Gaza, Cleveland City Council passed a ceasefire resolution at its March 25th 2024 meeting. Following the meeting, Cleveland City Council Chief of Communications Joan Mazzolini released…
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