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Grant Segall

Grant Segall is a national-prizewinning reporter who spent 34 years with The Plain Dealer. Besides The Land, his freelance outlets have included The Washington Post, Time, Science, Reuters, The Boston Globe, Pittsburgh Magazine, NEXTpittsburgh, Philadelphia Magazine, American Education, Black Issues in Higher Education, Crain’s Cleveland, FreshWater Cleveland, The (Shaker Square) Connection, Shaker Life and West Life. He has also published fiction in 13 outlets and written the biography “John D. Rockefeller: Anointed With Oil” (Oxford University Press). He has been named Ohio’s best freelancer.

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After years of collisions, iconic Euclid Beach Arch being moved

By Grant Segall ● Arts & Culture ● June 25, 2025

The arch once welcomed visitors to the driveway of a beloved lakefront amusement park. Now it straddles narrow East 159th Street near a confusing intersection with Lakeshore Boulevard. Vehicles keep playing Dodgem with the arch, and both sides keep losing.

Capturing treasures: Cleveland Public Library wins top chess collection and other gifts

By Grant Segall ● Arts & Culture ● June 10, 2025

At a centennial celebration for Cleveland Main Library on May 10, officials announced several major gifts, including the bulk of what New in Chess magazine once called “the finest collection in the world.”

Voter regulations multiply in Ohio – prompting debate over restrictions

By Grant Segall ● Civic Engagement ● June 2, 2025

Republicans say they’re trying to prevent fraud. Critics say the real goal is to suppress eligible voters, especially Democrats.

Cleveland Main Library and Linda Anne Eastman: A rare library and librarian

By Grant Segall ● Arts & Culture ● May 8, 2025

One hundred years ago, a pioneering librarian opened a new flagship for the pioneering Cleveland Public Library.

Northeast Ohio lawyers say Trump’s assault on firms hurts everyone

By Grant Segall ● Civic Engagement ● April 17, 2025

Cleveland lawyers say that President Trump isn’t just attacking their profession but its clients.

Immigrants, newcomers face fear of restrictions, expulsions and hate in Northeast Ohio

By Grant Segall ● Government ● March 5, 2025

Advocates say that even legal citizens are worried, and that many immigrants are now afraid to report crimes to police and are avoiding schools and hospitals.

Cleveland police welcome cadets over 40 as part of new recruiting bid

By Grant Segall ● Public Safety ● February 27, 2025

To rebuild a shrinking force and boost safety, Cleveland raised the age limit last year for recruits from 40 to 55.

Bessie’s Angels helps Northeast Ohio women who’ve aged out of foster care

By Grant Segall ● Social Equity ● December 26, 2024

A small Cleveland nonprofit called Bessie’s Angels helps young women who’ve graduated from foster care to celebrate during the holidays and to thrive year-round.

Northeast Ohio immigrants preparing for possible federal policy changes, crackdowns

By Grant Segall ● Government ● December 16, 2024

Many immigrants in Greater Cleveland are worrying about being targeted by President Trump after he retakes office on Jan. 20.

When Cleveland’s music scene needs a boost, it gets it from Panza Foundation

By Grant Segall ● Arts & Culture ● November 15, 2024

Since 2014, the Panza Foundation has been giving local bands $2,000 grants to keep the music rocking and rolling. This month, the foundation celebrates its 10th anniversary with a benefit concert.