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Council Pulls Legislation to Use Public Funds to Fight Participatory Budgeting Initiative

A spokesperson for council said the legislation was recommended by the Bibb administration, a mayor’s spokesperson denied the assertion

by Maria Elena Scott September 19, 2023September 8, 2024

News & Views

Why Did the Deal for the Metroparks to Take Over East Cleveland’s Portion of Forest Hill Park Fall Apart?

Traditional East Cleveland turmoil, including spurious allegations and infighting, have left the park’s future uncertain and residents unhappy

by Maria Elena Scott September 15, 2023June 20, 2025

News & Views

Why Clevelanders Should Support Participatory Budgeting

…and ignore the cowardly, anti-democratic Cleveland City Council

by Ren F. Borba September 15, 2023February 23, 2025

News & Views

New State Legislation Could Halt Controversial I-71 Interchange in Brunswick

“It’s a very dangerous precedent. I don’t think the taxpayers of Ohio want legislators to decide where the interchanges should go.”

by Maria Elena Scott September 14, 2023August 7, 2025

News & Views

Cuyahoga County Judges Vowed to Reform the Bail System. Here’s What Happened.

Court officials informally changed their bail-setting practices for felony cases. Now, fewer people have to pay to get out of jail, a Marshall Project analysis shows.

by Rachel Dissell, Ilica Mahajan, The Marshall Project September 13, 2023April 30, 2025

News & Views

Six Years of Bail Reform in Cuyahoga County: A Timeline

How public pressure, inhumane jail conditions, and informal agreements reshaped the Cuyahoga County bail system.

by Rachel Dissell, Ilica Mahajan, The Marshall Project September 13, 2023May 14, 2025

News & Views

Study: Clevelanders Are the Best Tippers in America

We take care of our own and average more than 20%

by Vince Grzegorek September 13, 2023November 13, 2024

News & Views

Bibb, DeWine: Violent Crime Reduction Partnership Yields 138 Felony Arrests

“It’s going to take a multi-pronged approach to reduce violent crime in Cleveland”

by Maria Elena Scott September 12, 2023June 1, 2025

News & Views

Catholic Diocese of Cleveland Issues Sweeping Anti-LGBTQ Policies at Schools, Churches

Guidance includes outing trans students to parents, banning pride flats and preferred pronouns that don’t match sex assigned at birth

by Maria Elena Scott September 11, 2023June 2, 2025

News & Views

Few Answers From Fairview Park City Hall as Residents Detail Persistent Flooding Issues at Tense Meeting

“If I talk to another neighbor who has poop flowing in their basement,” one resident complained

by Mark Oprea September 11, 2023August 4, 2025

News & Views

Cuyahoga County to Pay $1.5M Settlement to Man Who Lost Eye From Beanbag Round Fired by Officer During George Floyd Protests

Nearly 20 lawsuits have been filed by people injured or arrested during the day’s events

by Vince Grzegorek September 11, 2023July 21, 2025

News & Views

Cleveland Heights City Council Considers $400,000 for Coventry Village Revitalization

The historic street has seen a 12% increase in vacancies since 2020

by Maria Elena Scott September 11, 2023June 2, 2025

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Council Pulls Legislation to Use Public Funds to Fight Participatory Budgeting Initiative

Why Did the Deal for the Metroparks to Take Over East Cleveland’s Portion of Forest Hill Park Fall Apart?

Why Clevelanders Should Support Participatory Budgeting

New State Legislation Could Halt Controversial I-71 Interchange in Brunswick

Cuyahoga County Judges Vowed to Reform the Bail System. Here’s What Happened.

Six Years of Bail Reform in Cuyahoga County: A Timeline

Study: Clevelanders Are the Best Tippers in America

Bibb, DeWine: Violent Crime Reduction Partnership Yields 138 Felony Arrests

Catholic Diocese of Cleveland Issues Sweeping Anti-LGBTQ Policies at Schools, Churches

Few Answers From Fairview Park City Hall as Residents Detail Persistent Flooding Issues at Tense Meeting

Cuyahoga County to Pay $1.5M Settlement to Man Who Lost Eye From Beanbag Round Fired by Officer During George Floyd Protests

Cleveland Heights City Council Considers $400,000 for Coventry Village Revitalization

Photos: Thousands of People Filled Downtown Cleveland for the 2026 Pride in the CLE March and Festival

Photos From Cleveland Public Library’s “Senior” Prom at the Addison Branch

Photos From Cleveland Magazine’s Best of the East Party at Landerhaven

Photos: The Cavaliers Opened Their 2026 NBA Playoffs with a Win Against the Raptors