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Dr. Joy Marshall joins the Tremont Functional Rehab and Health Collaborative
PHOTO BY RICH WEISS August 2025: Tremont Functional Rehab & Health, 2401 Scranton Road: Dr. Joy Marshall moved her existing general practice in with the practice collaborative at Tremont Functional Rehab this past month. by Bruce Checefsky (Plain Press October 2025) Dr. Joy Marshall, from Cleveland Heights, attended medical school at the age of…
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In Memory: Mary Rose Oakar, March 5, 1940 – September 13, 2025
(Plain Press October 2025) Family and friends of Mary Rose Oakar gathered at Saint Patrick’s Church on Bridge Avenue on September 20th to celebrate her life. Speakers offering words of remembrance at the funeral mass included Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, Mary Rose Oakar’s former legislative director Scott Frey, Mary Rose Oakar’s niece Cleveland Municipal…
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Third Friday event at W. 78th St. Studios features local art (photos)
PHOTO BY DEBBIE SADLON Friday, August 15, 2025; W. 78th Street Studios: Sculpture by Keri Gortz titled Monster Lik. PHOTO BY DEBBIE SADLON Friday, August 15, 2025; W. 78th Street Studios: Sculpture by Keri Gortz titled Monster Zip.
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October 2025 community board
ACTIVISM CLEVELAND AIR QUALITY COALITION fights to improve air quality for all Clevelanders, and we are asking the community to join us in encouraging Cleveland City Council to pass an improved Air Code that recognizes that many small pollution sources add up over time, devastating community health. Visit cleairquality.org to learn more. END THE SALE…
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Artist proposal aims to beautify Storer Avenue and surrounding neighborhoods
PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN Saturday, September 6, 2025; Art Garden Festival, W. 50th and Storer Avenue: During the celebration of the festival, artist Ariel Vergez works on a mural on the side of a building on the Southeast corner of W. 50th and Storer. This past year Vergez has been working with 10 youths in…
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Ohio needs a helping hand to keep SNAP benefits for all
by: Che Gadison (Plain Press October 2025) Through the recently passed “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (named by Donald Trump), there has been an attack on people receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. In urban counties in Ohio almost 50% of those currently receiving SNAP benefits can expect to see significant cuts. Also, the…
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Working Families Party hosts Our City, Our Future Forum
PHOTO BY BRUCE CHECEFSKY Sunday, August 10, 2025; Working Families Party and Allies Cleveland Policy Forum, Artfully Phi Gallery in downtown Cleveland, 740 W Superior Ave # 101: Cleveland City Council Candidates (L to R) Rebecca Maurer, Ward 5; Mohammad Faraj, Ward 7; Nikki Hudson, Ward 11; Alana Belle, Ward 9; and Tanmay Shah, Ward 12. by Bruce Checefsky…
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Back-To-School celebrations equip students with school supplies
PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN Saturday, August 9, 2025; All City Back to School Festival, Cleveland Public Auditorium, 500 Lakeside Ave. East: Cleveland Metropolitan School District Director of Financial Support and Services Melody Patterson hands out school supplies to parents and children. PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN Saturday, August 9, 2025; Esperanza’s Back-To-School Celebration, Max Hayes High…
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Cleveland Co-Op Circles hosts candidate forum
PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN Thursday, July 31, 2025; Cleveland Co-Op Circles Economic Policy Candidate Forum, Pilgrim Church, 2592 W. 14th Street: Ward 4 City Council candidate Kris Harsh says residents want better City services. PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN Thursday, July 31, 2025; Cleveland Co-Op Circles Economic Policy Candidate Forum, Pilgrim Church, 2592 W. 14th Street:…