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City of Cleveland announces formation of the new Cleveland Public Market Corporation
(April 2023, Plain Press) The first months of this year have brought major developments for the West Side Market, including the founding of the new non-profit, the naming of the inaugural board, the initiation of the executive director search, and the release of the first phase of the Market master plan. Articles of incorporation…
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Corner of W. 25th and Chatham was once an important part of grocery shopping in Cleveland
(April 2023, Plain Press) From the late 1930s until the early 1960s the corner of W. 25th and Chatham was a vibrant part of the grocery shopping experience of many Clevelanders who came to shop at the West Side Market. Yarid Sahley, age 86, whose family was in the grocery business during that time period,…
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Ten Clevelanders address City Council Meeting during its first Public Comments period in over 100 years
(Plain Press, November 2021) Ten Cleveland citizens took part in a historic event, the first Public Comments period at a Cleveland City Council meeting in over 100 years. The occasion was the Monday October 4, 2021 meeting of Cleveland City Council. The ten citizens taking advantage of this public forum to speak to their fellow citizens…
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West Side Market area anticipates population changes
West Side Market area anticipates population changes by Sheila Kiss Home to the historic West Side Market, United Bank Building, and Market Square Park, the intersection of West 25th Street and Lorain Avenue is the central hub for Ohio City and its retail district, and it’s seeing a lot of activity today. Don Whitaker, president…
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