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Kelly Margaret Heikkila

Kelly Margaret Heikkila is a thirty-something resident of the Detroit-Shoreway neighborhood. She is a proud Finnish-American and has recently been accepted to a Graduate Degree program in Theology at the University of Helsinki. She has two cats, Tynë and Tommy-Girl, and loves camping, social justice, and is a Harry Potter/LOTR/Marvel nerd. You can find her sipping coffee at Gypsy Beans, riding her bicycle to Edgewater Beach, and enjoying a good backyard cookout.
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Kelly Margaret's Latest Articles

‘My grandfather is very proud’: How a chess tournament at East Cleveland Public Library brings community together

It’s a rainy Saturday morning in May as people file into the East Cleveland Public Library. What begins as a slow trickle – locals looking to devour the latest books, and students using the computer lab – turns into a large diverse group of young and old alike competing in a free local chess tournament. 

Lone Sailor Monument dedication connects Cleveland generations

The monument’s dedication kicks off a year of celebration for the Navy. October 13th, 2025 celebrates the 250th anniversary of the establishment of the U.S. Navy by founding father George Washington himself, when he converted three Masschustes schooners into warships to intercept a British Naval Supply ship. 

Cleveland weighs support for 3D-printed housing initiative

Cleveland City Council has granted Lutheran Metropolitan Ministries $1 million in funding to pursue development of 3D-printed housing.

Disabled and Proud: Cleveland Disability Pride event comes to Wade Oval Wednesdays

The July 26 event will be accessible to all and will feature arts activities, music, and a parade for attendees.

Limited: searching for affordable mobility-accessible housing in Detroit-Shoreway

When community journalist Kelly Margaret Heikkila had a serious injury, she began to investigate affordable housing options in her neighborhood for people with permanent mobility impairments.

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