As literacy rates lag, an Ohio pediatric hospital is screening for reading ability
Literacy levels are a pressing concern in several Ohio cities, including Cleveland. A Columbus-area hospital is trying a new tactic to help kids read more.
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Birdtown residents say Lakewood needs to do more about noise pollution
The area’s new councilperson said he’s meeting with impacted residents and plans to meet with nearby factory leadership.
Cleveland Public Theatre’s ‘Haunted’ connects theater, community and the question of land
An Indigenous horror comedy about two siblings trapped between worlds — history, memory and the house they haunt — the production is directed by Nailah Unole didanas’ea Harper-Malveaux (Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma).
East Cleveland Public Library launches monthly Toni Morrison book discussions Feb. 26
“To celebrate, the Library will host a monthly book group throughout 2026 to read the works of Morrison. We’ll be starting on Feb. 26 with her book ”Song of Solomon,” the 1977 novel that helped her gain national prominence and attention, that explores African American themes of identity, flight and community, and it’s a strong introduction to Morrison’s work.”
Les Delices brings classical music to new communities in Cleveland
Classical music is for everyone, but an upcoming program by Les Delices is for one particular demographic a little more than most: Cleveland’s Hispanic community.
Hockey star Laila Edwards’ family saw Olympic gold medal win, thanks to Kelce brothers and GoFundMe
The contributions included a major push from NFL brother tandem of Travis and Jason Kelce, who also grew up in Edwards’ hometown of Cleveland Heights, Ohio.
Lakewood residents come together to purchase protective vests for police K9s
Lakewood residents who participate in the Lakewood Police Citizens’ Academy learn how the department carries out its mission to protect and serve. A group of Academy alumni was so moved by the bond they forged with two members of the force that they organized an effort of protection and service of their own.
