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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

‘A perfect day for voting’: Scenes from around Greater Cleveland on Election Day

At polling places around Northeast Ohio, voters are making their voices heard. See and hear from voters as they cast their ballots.

Hear from Cuyahoga County residents as they vote early

Get an on-the-scenes perspective from the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections and learn more about get-out-the-vote efforts. Plus, details on how to vote on Election Day.

West 29th Street to become ‘open street’ in late fall or early spring

Officials said they would consider specific suggestions in designing a permanent streetscape and furnishings. Among other ideas, they’re considering planting more trees, installing climbable seating, using removable barriers or bollards, grading some of the surface for better play, and painting asphalt or replacing it with permeable pavers.

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