Mark Oprea, Author at Cleveland Scene

RTA Set on Building Bus Rapid Transit Lanes on West 25th Through Heart of Ohio City Despite Business Backlash

Opponents argue eliminating on-street parking would make the area around the West Side Market more dangerous for pedestrians.

by Mark Oprea January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

News & Views

Two Progressive Candidates Challenging Martin Sweeney for Cuyahoga County Council District 3 Seat

“This is more just standing up to the establishment,” one told Scene. “There could be a lot more progress made with a younger, fresher approach.”

by Mark Oprea January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

News & Views

With First Master Plan in Decades, Campus District Hopes to Spur Development, Establish Neighborhood Identity

Plans include new parks, bike lanes and hopefully some new housing and businesses to bolster the area.

by Mark Oprea January 20, 2026January 20, 2026

News & Views

Cleveland’s Proposed Crisis Response Bureau Could Cut Down on Police Arrests

As in New Jersey and Colorado, the new bureau would likely minimize calls and eventual charges for what would be non-violent crimes.

by Mark Oprea January 16, 2026January 16, 2026

Cleveland News

Literary Cleveland Launches Yearlong Celebration of Toni Morrison

“This is our opportunity to celebrate the greatest artist in our state’s history,” Literary Cleveland head Matt Weinkam said.

by Mark Oprea January 15, 2026January 16, 2026

News & Views

Why City Hall Decided That Drivers Will Now Pay to Park on Weekends

Clevelanders are pissed, but transportation specialists at the city say its forthcoming parking hike for Downtown and Ohio City rests in good intentions.

by Mark Oprea January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

Food & Drink

As Solo Dining Becomes Commonplace, Cleveland’s Supper Clubs are Bucking the Trend

These distinctive events are reviving the lost art of dining together—and at elevated prices people are happy to pay.

by Mark Oprea January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

Cleveland News

Cleveland City Council Wants Your Thoughts on Closing Burke

Should we really shut down the city’s oldest airport for the sake of new apartments? Councilman Charles Slife wants to know.

by Mark Oprea January 13, 2026January 13, 2026

Uncategorized

Tennis in the Land on Hold This Year As Owners Look For Permanent Courts

Any stadium built, most likely in the Flats West Bank, would be a “useable community asset” for Cleveland year-round, operators said.

by Mark Oprea January 12, 2026January 12, 2026

News & Views

WCSB Sues Cleveland State, Alleging it Had ‘Secret Plan’ To Shut Station Down

The suit, filed Monday in county court, claims that Cleveland State violated civil rights law when it covertly drummed up plans to shut WCSB down in October and transfer its signal to Ideastream.

by Mark Oprea January 12, 2026January 12, 2026