The new Ward 8’s plan for communal success, a conversation with Councilperson Stephanie Howse-Jones
Aja Joi Grant talks to Howse-Jones about her plans for the new Ward 8.
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The biggest change to voting in Republican election bill could become a burden for many US voters
Congressional Republicans are pushing voting legislation that’s backed by President Donald Trump and would require voters to produce documentary proof of citizenship in order to register for federal elections.
Cleveland, Lakewood city leaders denounce FirstEnergy request to lower reliability standards
Lakewood filed a formal complaint, while a Cleveland City Councilperson released a blistering statement.
Public records shed light on the justice system — But it can be a battle to get them
The government has stalled on FOIAs for years in some cases. In others, agencies have said public records will cost thousands of dollars.
Sunshine Week in Ohio: Public records power accountability — if we can get them
Sunshine Week highlights the power of public records and the growing barriers that limit transparency and weaken public oversight.
Agreement reached on new Cleveland Behavioral Health Crisis Center, breaking funding impasse
An impasse threatened to derail the project planned for Cleveland’s Central neighborhood.
Neighborhood Family Practice opens pharmacy on Cleveland’s West Side
Amid ongoing pharmacy chain closures, the opening of a new pharmacy is a major development for the neighborhood.
