Mark Oprea, Author at Cleveland Scene

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Loren Naji, Harbor Bay and Panzica Reach Agreement in Lawsuit Over “Destroyed” Public Art

The artist apologized for how the story was portrayed and will receive a donation for a new piece of art

by Mark Oprea June 20, 2023July 7, 2025

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Cleveland Housing Survey Confirms Properties Owned by Out-of-State Investors Are in the Worst Shape

Just 7% of them graded out in excellent shape

by Mark Oprea June 20, 2023July 7, 2025

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Downtown Cleveland Alliance Rebrands as Downtown Cleveland, Inc.

New logo, new structure, same downtown promises

by Mark Oprea June 16, 2023June 28, 2025

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Newburgh Heights Mayor Gigi Traore Will Run for Re-Election, Challenging Ousted Ex-Mayor Trevor Elkins

Village residents, Traore said in a press release, “deserve to have a trusting and accessible local government”

by Mark Oprea June 15, 2023June 15, 2024

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Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne to Propose Garfield Heights Site for New County Jail

Citing its central location and development-ready ground, Ronayne hopes approval by council will put an end to the lengthy debate on where to build the new jail

by Mark Oprea June 14, 2023January 26, 2025

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Only 30% of Fans at Browns Home Games Live in Cuyahoga County, Data Shows

And only 15% of fans live in Cleveland

by Mark Oprea June 13, 2023July 29, 2025

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Lillian Kuri Believes the Cleveland Foundation’s New Center Can Build a New Midtown

Kuri seeks to “not to have Midtown feel like a pass through” and Cleveland to be “one connected city”

by Mark Oprea June 9, 2023April 2, 2025

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‘What’s Coming Is a Tsunami’: Cleveland Needs to Be More Prepared to Help Incoming Latin American Immigrants, Leaders Say

From housing to healthcare, education to transportation, Councilwoman Santana called for a coordinated network of services

by Mark Oprea June 8, 2023March 12, 2025

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Cleveland and Cuyahoga County Unveil Plan for ‘Downtown 3.0,’ Aiming to Boost Population, Visitors and Amenities

A comprehensive ‘Reimagining Downtown Cleveland’ plan promises better retail, better public safety, and basic repairs to infrastructure

by Mark Oprea June 7, 2023October 20, 2024

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Traffic Cases In Cleveland Have Declined Dramatically In The Past Decade, Data Shows

Total traffic cases in Cleveland have fallen 75 percent from 2012 to 2022

by Mark Oprea June 7, 2023October 5, 2024

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Downtown Cleveland Sees the Most Bird-Building Collisions In Ohio. This Group Wants to Eliminate Them

Lights Out, a volunteer operation, is trying to expand their downtown patroller base and implore buildings to adopt bird-safe glass and turn lights out at night

by Mark Oprea June 7, 2023June 26, 2025