State reverses course, finds Cuyahoga Jail staff failed to start CPR in Wade’s death
State inspectors said jail staff failed to provide CPR to Jennifer Wade after finding her unresponsive in her cell in February 2025.
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Cleveland Council must enact the proposed Parking Benefits Fund: Opinion
"Mobility improvements that would be delivered through the Parking Benefits Fund are numerous, practical and high-impact. They can be delivered quickly and equitably across the city, and they have broad community support. Residents overwhelmingly want more investment in safe, multi-modal transportation."
Residents lose trust in local government over plan to drain Lower Shaker Lake
Over 4,000 people have signed a petition to save the lakes and stop the Sewer District’s plans.
We asked Ohio’s death row what they think of governor’s death penalty reversal
Like Gov. Mike DeWine, most agreed the death penalty is broken and does not deter crime, but not always with the same reasoning.
After Heinen’s, who will still bet on downtown Cleveland?: Opinion
Who is still willing to put their money where their mouth is and bet on us?
Fear grips Haitian communities after Supreme Court ruling unwinds protection from deportation
Fear is ricocheting through Haitian communities across the United States after the Supreme Court decided to allow the Trump administration to end legal protections for migrants fleeing violence and natural disasters.
Hundreds of calls for help: What 911 logs reveal about the Cuyahoga County Jail
From assaults to suicide attempts, emergency calls can be a sign of problems that jails can’t handle on their own.
Court orders Ohio restrictions on kids’ use of social media restored
A federal judge has extended his block on enforcement of an Ohio law that would require children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps while a legal challenge proceeds.
Will Ohio workers finally get paid leave? SB 396 promises help for families, caregivers
On April 23, State Senators Louis W. Blessing, III (R-Colerain Township) and Beth Liston (D-Dublin) announced Senate Bill 396 — paid family leave legislation that would support Ohio workers in need of time off to attend to personal health needs, whether it be for themselves or someone in their care.
Making a splash: Lakewood seeks resident input for upcoming Becks Pool overhaul
“Becks is a key neighborhood node, so having a contemporary pool that meets people’s needs is vital. A well-maintained community pool fills that social need while getting families out of the house.”
Cleveland Council must enact the proposed Parking Benefits Fund: Opinion
"Mobility improvements that would be delivered through the Parking Benefits Fund are numerous, practical and high-impact. They can be delivered quickly and equitably across the city, and they have broad community support. Residents overwhelmingly want more investment in safe, multi-modal transportation."
Residents lose trust in local government over plan to drain Lower Shaker Lake
Over 4,000 people have signed a petition to save the lakes and stop the Sewer District’s plans.
We asked Ohio’s death row what they think of governor’s death penalty reversal
Like Gov. Mike DeWine, most agreed the death penalty is broken and does not deter crime, but not always with the same reasoning.
After Heinen’s, who will still bet on downtown Cleveland?: Opinion
Who is still willing to put their money where their mouth is and bet on us?
Fear grips Haitian communities after Supreme Court ruling unwinds protection from deportation
Fear is ricocheting through Haitian communities across the United States after the Supreme Court decided to allow the Trump administration to end legal protections for migrants fleeing violence and natural disasters.
Hundreds of calls for help: What 911 logs reveal about the Cuyahoga County Jail
From assaults to suicide attempts, emergency calls can be a sign of problems that jails can’t handle on their own.
Court orders Ohio restrictions on kids’ use of social media restored
A federal judge has extended his block on enforcement of an Ohio law that would require children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps while a legal challenge proceeds.
Will Ohio workers finally get paid leave? SB 396 promises help for families, caregivers
On April 23, State Senators Louis W. Blessing, III (R-Colerain Township) and Beth Liston (D-Dublin) announced Senate Bill 396 — paid family leave legislation that would support Ohio workers in need of time off to attend to personal health needs, whether it be for themselves or someone in their care.
Making a splash: Lakewood seeks resident input for upcoming Becks Pool overhaul
“Becks is a key neighborhood node, so having a contemporary pool that meets people’s needs is vital. A well-maintained community pool fills that social need while getting families out of the house.”
