Downtown Cleveland Archives

Cleveland’s Copper Moon Coffee Shop Denies Trademark Violation Allegations in TikTok Video Lawsuit

An Indiana café of the same name alleged that the Downtown Cleveland shop’s policy against serving people who then give coffee to the homeless has stilted their reputation

by Mark Oprea January 24, 2025June 12, 2025

News & Views

Saint Clair Place Residents Say Building Still in Disrepair Despite Legal Complaint Last Year

Bedbugs, leaky roofs and cracked ceilings—all haven’t been resolved, residents say

by Mark Oprea January 16, 2025March 1, 2025

News & Views

A Midterm Ronayne and New County Council President Brace for Second Era of Trump

Will Washington be as friendly to Cuyahoga County in the next four years?

by Mark Oprea January 10, 2025April 13, 2025

News & Views

Downtown Cleveland Inc. Cites Retail Plan Progress Despite Average Storefront Openings

Yet Public Square bike plans, better sidewalks in the Gateway and a new park are on the menu for 2025

by Mark Oprea January 9, 2025May 13, 2025

News & Views

Rose Building to Rekindle Front Door of Cleveland Identity With Boutique Marriott Hotel

A Marriott Tribute, with a ground-floor restaurant and nine floors of apartments, will begin construction in August

by Mark Oprea January 7, 2025July 2, 2025

News & Views

Fidelity Hotel Opening Helps Bring Life and Glamour Back to Historic Short Vincent Block in Downtown Cleveland

“Everything about this hotel screams unique”

by Mark Oprea December 18, 2024April 11, 2025

News & Views

Cleveland Immigration Summit Talks Trump 2.0 Questions Amid Surge of Refugee Arrivals

While uncertainty remains about the incoming administration’s policies, local systems to help immigrants are strong and advocates are prepared for legal battles

by Mark Oprea December 5, 2024February 10, 2025

News & Views

Downtown Heinen’s Vacates Second Floor of Rotunda Partly to ‘Reduce Operating Costs’

Most of the floor’s wine and beer selections will be moved into the rest of the rotunda

by Mark Oprea November 25, 2024July 7, 2025

News & Views

Cleveland One of Three Finalists for NWSL Expansion Team

The professional women’s soccer league will announce the city picked to host the NWSL’s 16th franchise in the coming weeks

by Mark Oprea November 22, 2024May 12, 2025

News & Views

For the Future Impact of Downtown Cleveland’s Shore to Core TIF, Detroit Offers Some Clues

A recent report on the Downtown Development Authority concluded it drove development in the core but created “marginal benefit” for the city otherwise

by Mark Oprea November 15, 2024July 11, 2025