Stories

The first installment in a series looking at the history and pending redevelopment of the Warner & Swasey Building.

Nearly 40 people became American citizens during a ceremony this week.

Cleveland may be the birthplace of rock and the home of a world-renowned orchestra, but getting music lessons of any kind for school kids is increasingly a chore for parents and students, city public and private music administrators say.

Ohio is one of several states that produced newly drawn maps ahead of the next election.

As officials shared timeline and construction details for the project – which they expect to be complete within two years – residents voiced concerns about temporary takeovers of property owner land and the introduction of a new roundabout at the intersection of Lake Road and Clifton Boulevard.

Two nonprofits are distributing 12,000 packets of native wildflower seeds at nine locations in Cuyahoga and Lake counties. 

“Neighborhood businesses are part of the community ecosystem, and this model shows how a local business can see customers as neighbors, not merely consumers.”

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.

The area’s new councilperson said he’s meeting with impacted residents and plans to meet with nearby factory leadership.

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). 

“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.”

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.

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 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.

“This is the highlight of my year to sing with the chorus.”

Throughout the year from Feb. 18, 2026 to Feb. 18, 2027 libraries, universities, bookstores and other organizations and individuals statewide will hold special events celebrating Morrison’s significant achievements as a writer who focused on the realities of race and gender and on the Black female experience. 

Shaker Heights and Cleveland Heights have jointly hired a lawyer to consider options and responsibilities for Lower Lake’s dam. Meanwhile, the new Shaker Lakes Conservancy is posting signs and circulating petitions to preserve Lower Lake and bring back the former Horseshoe (also called Upper) Lake.

A search team has discovered the wreck of a luxury steamer that sank in a Lake Michigan gale more than 150 years ago.

“This year we really sat down and asked where the need was greatest in the community.”

The pardons include a former Cleveland Browns running back.