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Cleveland children’s author shines light on importance of organ donation and transplant education

By Faith Boone ● Arts & Culture ● July 21, 2025

“What I discovered personally was there weren’t a lot of books with people that looked like me, with characters that looked like me. And so that planted a seed. I was like, well, where are the stories that show…diversity?”

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Newly expanded Lakewood Skatepark – A hidden gem in Lakewood Park

By Mary Casey Walsh ● Arts & Culture ● July 15, 2025

Lakewood Skate Park was recenlty expanded and has more additions coming. Learn why this hidden gem is so popular among skateboarders.

Lakewood prioritizes safe streets with Active Transportation Strategic Plan, Complete Streets Ordinance

By Gail Davis ● Public Safety ● July 9, 2025

More than a year has now passed since Lakewood City Council voted to approve the Active Transportation and Safety Action plans, and many residents wonder: When can I expect to see changes that make my street safer?

HOPE unit brings mobile cancer care to Cleveland

By Unity Powell ● Health ● July 7, 2025

The HOPE Mobile was designed to help close care gaps. By showing up in under-resourced neighborhoods and offering no-cost, high-quality support, the van is a form of health justice on wheels.

A new calming room helps people with sensory conditions enjoy the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

By Bob Sandrick ● Social Equity ● June 30, 2025

The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, in partnership with the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities, is taking steps to help those facing these challenges enjoy their time at the zoo without having to leave early.

Cleveland opens cooling centers + more tips on how to stay cool in the extreme heat

By Chris Mosby & The Associated Press ● Public Safety ● June 22, 2025

In Cleveland, the National Weather Service warns heat indexes will climb into the 100-degree range from Saturday into Wednesday. Temperatures are unlikely to cool off much overnight, contributing to increasingly warm conditions.

Do you know about 988? New billboard campaign brings awareness to suicide and crisis resources in Cuyahoga County

By Bob Sandrick ● Communities ● June 17, 2025

“We want to educate people about 988,” said Latoya Hunter Hayes, the ADAMHS board’s chief of external affairs. “It’s been in place for going on three years, and while recognition of 988 is growing, there are still a lot of people who need to know it’s a resource that’s available.”