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Two Ohio cities ranked among the ‘Worst-Run Cities in America’
What makes a city great or horrible is, of course, very subjective. Plus, how a city is run doesn’t necessarily negate how good or bad they are. I moved here from Chicago, and although it’s considered one of the worst run cities in the U.S., I absolutely loved living there.
Cleveland Mayor Hospitalized Following Crash
Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb was involved in a car crash just before 9 a.m. Thursday morning. The accident happened near E. 12th Street and Superior Avenue. FOX 8 reports the mayor wasn’t driving when the accident occurred. Although reports say the mayor was hospitalized, it’s also been reported that...
WATCH: truck driver goes backwards onto I-90 towards Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Ohio Department of Transportation cameras caught a driver bulling backwards onto I-90 Thursday. A post from ODOT shows video of a red pickup truck driving in reverse onto I-90 at West 84th Street heading east. “Driving in reverse on the freeway is HIGHLY discouraged. Don’t be...
Cleveland neighbors seem split on decaying house
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A home in Cleveland is decaying right in front of their neighbor’s eyes, becoming a regular dumping site. Some of the people living there are asking for something to be done, but others are worried about the cost of change. “I can’t live like this,”...
Ohio awards millions in energy-efficiency grants, including one to a Cuyahoga County project
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Six energy-efficiency projects in five Ohio counties, including one in Cuyahoga County, landed a combined $5.4 million in state grants on Tuesday, according to a state release. Each of the projects receiving the money through the Ohio Department of Development’s Advanced Energy Fund will use the funds to...
Central Ohio advocates say kids can be listed on evictions, are at risk for long-term consequences
A housing advocate in central Ohio warns that more kids are being listed on eviction proceedings, as eviction rates increase. Though the problem isn't widespread, it can have huge consequences on the children's future access to credit and rental housing. When a person is evicted, they face more consequences than...
Central’s Outhwaite Homes set for $3.2 million in repairs
A historic housing complex in Cleveland is set for millions of dollars worth of repairs. The Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) Board of Commissioners approved a contract costing up to $3.2 million between CHMA and M-A Building and Maintenance Co. for masonry facade and ventilation repairs at Outhwaite Homes. M-A Building and Maintenance is based in Independence.
Pride Month continues in Cleveland with local events, ways to support LGBTQ+-owned business
CLEVELAND, Ohio — It’s hard to believe we’re nearly halfway through June, meaning there is still time to celebrate Pride Month in Northeast Ohio. From dining at LGBTQ+-owned restaurants to supporting community events, there are plenty of ways to show your Pride before the month ends. If...
Two local dads support fathers through Cuyahoga County pilot program
George Beard Jr. is on a mission to keep kids involved with Children’s Services connected with their dads. “Fathers are the foundations of our families,” Beard said. “Without fathers, children don’t exist. Fathers need an opportunity to be heard.”. Beard, father of eight and “G-pa” to...
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