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6 Ohio Cities Are Infested with Bed Bugs in 2024
The worst bed bug cities in the United States for 2024 have been announced and it's looking bad for Ohio. It's not a big surprise to see Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles in the top 5 since they are among the largest cities in the nation. However, the fact that Cleveland is in the top 5 worst cities for bed bugs is making Ohio itch. Orkin publishes the list of worst bed bug cities every year. Here's how they came up with their results,
Cleveland begins installation of 100 speed tables
CLEVELAND, Ohio – The city of Cleveland has begun installing speed tables on roads across the city as part of efforts to slow down traffic and prevent vehicle-related injuries and deaths. Speed tables function similarly to speed bumps, but they are flatter and longer. City Hall plans to install...
As ‘Delinquent’ series shows, our community does a lot to help kids in trouble, but much more is needed: editorial
Today brings a close to our six-week project, “Delinquent: Our System, Our Kids,” an unprecedented examination of Cuyahoga County’s juvenile justice system largely through the eyes of children whose fates were decided by that system. In 30 stories in May and June, reporters Kaitlin Durbin and John...
Parade the Circle, Rock the Blocks happening in Cleveland this weekend
Thank you everyone for your enthusiasm about community events in Cleveland! All your suggestions are appreciated. We have talked with many residents who are eager to get outside and connect with their neighbors, so keep those events coming. Let’s see what’s happening in Cleveland this weekend. Parade the...
A new theater, a new Chick-fil-A and revamped libraries: Our Towns
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- A new Chick-fil-A is opening in Broadview Heights, and a new theater is opening in North Olmstead. Meanwhile, the Noble Road branch library in Cleveland Heights has been revamped, while the Solon library is going under construction. Here’s what else is happening this week around Northeast Ohio:...
Stop expanding Cuyahoga County taxes that most burden those least able to afford them
Our local politicians -- from mayors to the Cuyahoga County Executive to City and County Council members -- must hate poor people. I say that because they keep piling on taxes that weigh heavily on people of the lowest economic level. The latest blow by these elected leaders is a...
Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus in top 10 for dogs biting USPS workers. See where Ohio ranks
The United States Postal Service is bringing a whole new meaning to the phrase "don't bite the hand that feeds you." As part of the mail service's 2024 National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign, USPS put together a ranking of cities with the most dog attacks on postal service employees in 2023. There were over 5,800 incidents involving dog attacks on USPS employees last year alone, the mail carrier reported.
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