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Amid resident outrage, FirstEnergy recommits to $19 million Lakewood plan
Lakewood City Council President Sarah Kepple said she called the meeting with FirstEnergy to get the company’s “plans…on the record.”
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The Movie Nerd Report: “Digger” time
See what’s showing at Northeast Ohio’s independent cinemas.
Blanket Sunday celebrates 40th anniversary of bringing blankets, essentials to Northeast Ohioans
As its name implies, “Blanket Sunday” also serves the unhoused. What began as a large donation of blankets to SVDP by an employee at the former O’Neil’s department store in Akron has blossomed into an enduring and regionwide effort to keep those unable or unwilling to stay in shelters warm at night.
Choosing life: Seneca Bankston’s story of suicide, faith and hope
“Seneca’s story reminds us that mental health challenges can affect anyone. It also highlights why it’s so important for people to know they don’t have to face those challenges alone.”
Watch Sherrod Brown, Jon Husted Northeast Ohio campaign stops [Video]
Get footage directly from the latest stops in Greater Cleveland.
More than a card: Why Cleveland Public Library still matters in the digital age
September is National Library Card Signup Month. The Land talked with Cleveland Public Library Executive Director Felton Thomas, Jr. at the Main Library downtown.
Gateway North set to open fall 2027
Trader Joe’s is currently targeting an opening between mid-October and November of this year.
National expert, trafficking survivor, leader Alia Azariah to keynote event in Cleveland
A California native, Azariah serves as director of collective impact for Safe House Project (SHP) in Ventura, a national nonprofit organization, and advocate to prevent human trafficking that provides aftercare for victims and helps them transition into safe, restorative care.
The Movie Nerd Report: It’s “Primetime” for Northeast Ohio cinema
There’s a lot of fun screenings happening at independent theaters around Greater Cleveland this week.
Not-so-yellow brick roads polarize Clevelanders
Pavers seem to draw more praise than criticism online, with locals enjoying their unique aesthetic.
Haus of Transcendent hosts healthcare directory with focus on Cleveland’s Queer community
“It also serves as a one-stop shop for people who do not know what the link is to access the Medicaid portal and other critical government programs.”
Ohio voters rejected Sherrod Brown. Two years later, are they ready to give him a second chance?
The 73-year-old Democrat will need to win back voters in places that have increasingly turned Republican in recent years.












