‘You Ain’t No Big Man’: Videos Show Disparities in Cleveland Police Response to Kids in Crisis
Body cam footage reveals that officers don’t always follow department guidelines or training.
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Sidaway Bridge nominated for landmark status, raising hopes for redevelopment and green space
With approval from the Cleveland City Planning Commission, the Sidaway Bridge, which has been closed since the 1966 Hough Riots, is one step closer to becoming a Cleveland landmark. In October, the bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Advocates hope the recognition will spur improvements to the bridge and the land around it.
Simon’s is MIA as its plans for Collinwood grocery property remain unknown
Following the April 2022 closing of the Dave’s Market on Lakeshore Blvd. and the property’s September sale, the former grocery store sits vacant.
Cleveland has a $3.5M plan for replacing Public Square’s ugly jersey barriers, but some question need and cost
The proposed Public Square re-do would also introduce sharrows for bike and bus traffic and would introduce pedestrian safety measures.
Redesigned Hessler Road project wins approval, is headed for construction this summer
After years of objections from neighbors and multiple redesigns, a proposed six-unit apartment building has received approval from the Cleveland Landmarks Commission.
Op-Ed: County Dems reformers make moves to eliminate party machines, strengthen Democratic Party
Political organizer Keith Wilson argues that the work of Build Back Cuyahoga and last summer’s election of David Brock as Cuyahoga County Democratic Party chair are already resulting in improvements to the party.
In an effort to diversify, Cleveland Police look to HBCUs
Amid scrutiny over Cleveland police hiring practices, the department has been scouting Historically Black Colleges and Universities to help fix its image. Not everyone is on board.
Proposed Lincoln Heights development gets initial go-ahead, including 1.5 acre public park
A never-developed lot in Tremont that was formerly owned by the Cleveland Animal Protective League is slated for residential development. On January 6, developers presented initial plans for the units as well as a public park associated with the project.
3 key transportation developments come together as urban bikeway and trail move ahead, Franklin slows down
Three Cleveland transportation projects favoring bike and foot traffic – the Lorain-Superior Midway, the Memorial Bridges Loop Trail, and the Franklin Blvd. slowdown – each made significant progress in the last month of 2022.
Iced out: Halloran Ice Rink, youth hockey mostly quiet amid leadership controversy
For 15 years, the Halloran Huskies youth hockey team allowed kids to play hockey for free, thanks to volunteers and fundraising. Now, amid tension between city employees and would-be volunteers, Halloran Ice Rink has no hockey team and few skating programs of any kind.
