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Co-Owner of Flats Bar Boarded Up by Bibb Says Establishment Had Nothing to Do With Mass Shooting

“Mayor Justin Bibb made the decision [to close Play] without no investigation,” said co-owner David Hill

by Mark Oprea September 8, 2025September 9, 2025

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Ohio Lawmaker Proposes Three Bills to Rein in Property Taxes, Working Group Debates Deferrals

DeWine’s working group, meanwhile, is sorting through other suggestions

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal September 8, 2025September 9, 2025

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TempleLive Owner Blames Consolidation in Online Ticketing and Venue Management for Closures

The company, which also closed its other venues in four cities, is exploring a sale

by Vince Grzegorek September 8, 2025September 9, 2025

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Ohio Lawmaker Wants Utilities to Give Customers Rebates for Reducing Power Use

Demand response programs are already available for big energy consumers, new bill would give residential customers access as well

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal September 5, 2025September 9, 2025

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With Residential Units Rising on Part of the Scranton Peninsula, Will Retail and Development Follow on Its Industrial Half?

About a thousand people may be living in the new neighborhood by the end of the decade. Appetite for other development remains stagnant, however.

by Mark Oprea September 5, 2025September 9, 2025

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Downtown Cleveland Special Improvement District Renewed Until 2032 With City and County Buy-In

With $43 million in funding, the district gets a seven-year extension for safety ambassadors, cleaning, landscaping and more

by Mark Oprea September 4, 2025September 9, 2025

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LifeWise Academy Will Be in Nearly Half of Ohio School Districts This School Year

The new count represents a 90% increase for the academic since the school year began

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal September 4, 2025September 9, 2025

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Trump Science and Medical Grant Cuts Impact Ohio Universities and Children’s Hospitals

“The cuts to the NIH funding … are going to severely reduce the amount of research that universities in Ohio are able to engage in.”

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal September 3, 2025September 9, 2025

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Cleveland City Hall’s Economic Development Department Gets New Leadership

Jeff Epstein, the former director, is leaving to head the Port of Cleveland

by Mark Oprea September 3, 2025September 7, 2025

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ACLU Says Ohio ICE Detentions Are Illegal, Demands the Release of Hundreds

“Attorney General Yost has made abundantly clear that all county agreements with ICE must be authorized by the board of county commissioners. County sheriffs cannot bootstrap themselves into having this authority.”

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal September 2, 2025September 8, 2025

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Photos: The Workers Over Billionaires Labor Day Protest in Cleveland

by Joe Kleon September 2, 2025

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Rising Star Workers Union to Host Benefit Show After More Baristas Are Fired

A rally for workers will happen Sunday at noon at Ohio City’s Kentucky Gardens

by Mark Oprea August 29, 2025September 9, 2025