Churches

In Memory

Michael O’Brien 1945-2021 (Plain Press, November 2021)                  Michael O’Brien, a librarian turned bookseller, came to the Near West Side as part of the Catholic activist movement to the neighborhood in the early 1970s and joined the Thomas Merton Community living in their house on W. 38th and Clinton.      O’Brien was the proprietor of the Six Steps Down … Continue reading →

Trinity Community Center increases access to resources with its new wheelchair ramp

Shalom & Tranquility Garden Cultural Carnival

The Grand Piano Pursuit

Blessing of new St. Vincent de Paul Society Box Truck

Father McNulty retires as Pastor of St. Augustine Church after 43 years

Father McNulty retires as Pastor of St. Augustine Church after 43 years  (Plain Press, December 2020)           Cleveland City Council – Councilman Kerry McCormack is offering well wishes to the Rev. Joseph D. McNulty, who retired this month as director of Catholic Charities Ministry to Persons with Disabilities for the Diocese of Cleveland and as pastor of St. Augustine Parish, a position he has … Continue reading →

Plain Press Editor Debbie Sadlon’s Editorial Comment “The Virus: Mask it, or Casket”

Labor Day Weekend at St. Rocco’s Parish

Kolou Marketplace opens to serve the neighborhood

Kolou Marketplace opens to serve the neighborhood by Chuck Hoven (Plain Press, October 2020)           The Kolou Marketplace at 4700 Bridge Avenue is now open and serving the neighborhood.    Siba Beavogul, Kolou Beavogul and their son Laville and daughter Tenin hosted an opening ceremony for Kolou’s Marketplace on August 27th, 2020. The store will serve as a … Continue reading →

Local agencies hope to aid working parents by providing safe spaces for students during virtual school hours

Local agencies hope to aid working parents by providing safe spaces for students during virtual school hours This story is provided by ideastream as part of special community coverage of COVID-19 and funded by Third Federal Foundation and University Settlement. by Rachel Dissell (Plain Press, September 2020)       For some parents of school-age children, the decision … Continue reading →