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How Cleveland Got Its Groove Back
With new venues, new pop-ups and new artists, the city is rediscovering the joy and connection of the dance floor.
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Cleveland Agrees to $3 Million Settlement in Water Department Discrimination Lawsuit
The class action suit, filed with help from the NAACP in 2019, accused the city utility of discriminating against Black residents of Cuyahoga County when it placed a disproportionate number of liens on their homes for unpaid bills.
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New Apartments and Library Planned for Former Dave’s Market Site in Asiatown
The Mingyue project “allows us to reach two very important goals for our community: attract residents and bring amenities to the residents already here,” said MidTown executive director Ashley Shaw.
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Cleveland State University Trying to Ax Poetry Center Press
Sources say cutting the nationally renowned press would be a death knell for the Poetry Center at large and reflects CSU’s ill-conceived slashing of liberal arts programs like WCSB that make the university a special place. “It’s all about turning CSU into a job factory,” said one.
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Op-Ed: Should the Port of Cleveland Serve Residents or Just the Donor Class?
The Port is doubling down on failed trickle-down economics, chasing “deal flow” over supporting workers.
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Cleveland’s First Women’s Soccer Team Will Be Called The Astra
“We’ve always wanted to be the North Star — that point to look for when you consider what elite and professional soccer can be in Northeast Ohio,” said Cleveland Pro Soccer’s Michael Murphy.
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African Town Plaza Aims to Anchor New Ethnic Neighborhood in Fairfax
“A lot of people don’t understand African history,” developer James Sosan said. “When we come together at a place like this, it will make the connection easier.”
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Cleveland Exploring Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area for Playhouse Square
With plans for an East 4th St. DORA still being hammered out, the theater district might get downtown’s first outdoor drinking area.
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Cleveland Hiring Help to Expand Smart Code Throughout City
On Monday, City Council approved plans to recruit a consultant to expand form-based planning code in more neighborhoods.
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Op-Ed: Sewer District Pushes Ahead With Plan to Drain Lower Shaker Lake
Neighbors have saved Shaker Lake before, and they may do so again.
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Jim Kukral Wants Clevelanders to Sink Their Worries on His Interactive Cuyahoga Cruise Line
The new show-on-the-water will feature a mix of comedy and catharsis this summer.
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ShotSpotter Renewal Didn’t Need Cleveland City Council’s Approval, Safety Director Argues
Many on Council’s Safety Committee felt snubbed by Public Safety Director Wayne Drummond, who earlier this month used a city oversight group to renew a contract with the controversial gunfire detection company.