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The origins of Memorial Day and how it has evolved

By The Associated Press ● Civic Engagement ● May 25, 2026

Memorial Day in the United States is officially about mourning fallen service members. But it has come to signal the unofficial start of summer and retail discounts.

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Overcrowding shuttered Cleveland Asian Festival early; organizers now consider changes

By Rodney Bengston ● Public Safety ● May 21, 2026

Police also restricted access to events at the Metroparks over the weekend. What changes might be coming to summer events?

In Hough, listening gives way to action

By Kevin McLaughlin ● Civic Engagement ● May 13, 2026

How does a historically Black neighborhood, rich in history, grow without losing what makes it special?

SNAP changes could impact nearly 5,000 Greater Clevelanders

By Gregory Burnett ● Government ● May 12, 2026

Government leaders and nonprofits are working to help those affected understand new eligibility requirements.

Ohio primary election results: Key state elections set; Lakewood Schools levy passes

By The Land & The Associated Press ● Civic Engagement ● May 6, 2026

Sherrod Brown vs Jon Husted and Amy Acton vs Vivek Ramaswamy are now official for the fall.

The long shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic creeps into the race for Ohio governor

By The Associated Press ● Civic Engagement ● May 2, 2026

Democrat Amy Acton is running unopposed in her party’s primary for Ohio governor, but she’ll face some steep challenges in the November general election. The physician’s most formidable obstacle may be the COVID-19 pandemic.

Be aware of these changes for the Primary Election

By League of Women Voters ● Government ● April 30, 2026

There have been important changes to the voting process for the Primary Election this May, and voters might also need reminders of other recent changes.

Ohio bill could force state to shut down troubled residential treatment facilities

By Brittany Hailer & The Marshall Project ● Public Safety ● April 22, 2026

The proposal comes just months after The Marshall Project – Cleveland exposed violence at a residential youth facility northeast of Columbus.

Safe Families for Children helps Northeast Ohio parents in need of support

By Zachary Lewis ● Social Equity ● April 18, 2026

Host families step in when parents in dire straits have nowhere else to turn.

World-famous birder urges inclusivity, conservation during Cleveland talk

By Zachary Lewis ● Sustainability ● April 17, 2026

The noted author and birding enthusiast – famous for his racially charged encounter with a woman in New York’s Central Park – may have been preaching largely to the choir, but his message of inclusivity was welcome and deeply inspiring nonetheless.