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WEBCommunity powered journalism for a better Cleveland. Despite Bike Cleveland’s ongoing advocacy efforts to improve road safety across the 6,000-plus streets comprising the city’s grid, Cleveland has already experienced an uptick in traffic-related deaths with 12 cyclists and pedestrians killed in vehicular accidents, an increase over the nine who died in 2023.
How to apply for utility assistance during the pandemic in Ohio
WEBSep 9, 2024 · Dealing with a mounting utility bill or shut-off notice can be scary, especially during a pandemic when electricity, water and gas are essential for learning or working from home.
Here’s what you need to know about the city’s new opt-in …
WEBMay 31, 2024 · After a year-and-a-half long hiatus, curbside recycling is coming back to the city of Cleveland. Clevelanders have until Oct. 22 to opt-in to the new service through an online form or by calling 216-664-3030. Because the program is optional, those who don’t sign up will have their blue bins removed by the Division of Waste Collection.
Relief for Northeast Ohio sewer bills is here for renters, but will ...
WEBSep 4, 2024 · The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD) announced these changes to its Sewer Affordability Program earlier this month. Up until this point, the discount program only provided the discount to low-income property owners, not renters with the bill in their own name. The same hasn’t …
How can Cleveland’s nonprofits improve access to healthy food?
WEBSep 13, 2024 · For more information, visit Food Strong’s website or call or email Sara Continenza at 216/640-0342 or [email protected]. Known as the Rite Aid Foundation from 2001 until 2022, Rite Aid rebranded the initiative to Healthy Futures this year. Strengthening Cities is a two-year, $10 million initiative focused on …
One in every five Cleveland water accounts fall behind as shutoffs ...
WEBSep 9, 2024 · The number of people behind on their water bills in the Cleveland area has tripled during the pandemic. Now, almost one in every four water accounts are behind by at least one bill, as the city has resumed water shutoffs for nonpayment. Everyday people like 63-year-old Janet Gill-Cooks are struggling to pay their utility bills, and to navigate the systems of assistance that are available for ...
The search for public records: Digging around in the archives
WEBMay 31, 2024 · The City of Cleveland’s Public Records Center is the hub to get access to city government records, including police reports, orders from the Mayor’s Office, employee salaries, building permits, and crime stats. To get access, all you need to do is complete a short account sign-up. Click here for some video instructions.. Once signed in, you can request documents for specific items of ...
Sen. Sandra Williams could make Cleveland mayoral history, but …
WEBAug 27, 2024 · Sen. Sandra Williams, who could be the first Black woman to serve as Cleveland’s mayor, said two prominent Cleveland businessmen have offered her cash and political favors to step out of the race. She’s faced questions about her ability to lead based on her gender. But banking on her state-level colleagues and legislative track record, she will see the mayoral race through to the end.
“Too big to fail”: Inside the city’s $12M deal to save Shaker Square
WEBAug 12, 2024 · The City of Cleveland wants to spend $12 million to rescue Shaker Square from receivership, turn it over to nonprofits for repairs, and sell it to a new owner. Some critics, though, say the city is overpaying for the center and it’s a waste of precious tax dollars. With repair needs looming and tenants leaving the square, City Council is set to vote on a deal as early as next week.
Mayor Justin Bibb’s top hires so far have a wide range of ... - The …
WEBSep 10, 2024 · Davy, Puente, and Johnson are three of the rather varied picks for top jobs — some old, some new — announced so far by Bibb, whose four-year term began Jan. 3. The leaders like to say they’re “E and E,” which means “emerging and experienced.”. They vary not just in age and other demographics but in their careers, which span ...
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