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Giving back to the Central neighborhood, one letter at a time

By Conner Howard & La Queta Worley ● Social Equity ● May 21, 2024

A volunteer-led spelling bee program bolsters the reading skills and confidence of CMSD students.

Central neighborhood’s Lonnie Burten Recreation Center getting first update in decades

By Chris Mosby & La Queta Worley ● Arts & Culture ● May 17, 2024

The essential community facility is getting a facelift and additional updates could be in store in coming years.

Dreaming of affordable home ownership in Central, and figuring out where to begin

By La Queta Worley & Sharon Holbrook ● Social Equity ● September 29, 2023

Community journalist La Queta Worley wants to own a home in the Central neighborhood, but is facing both neighborhood and personal barriers.

Food pantries and corner stores aren’t enough: We deserve a grocery store in Central

By La Queta Worley & Sharon Holbrook ● Social Equity ● May 17, 2023

The Central neighborhood, one of Cleveland’s poorest, hasn’t had a grocery store since 2019. Community journalist La Queta Worley shares what that’s like for residents.

Paul’s Serv-Rite Food Market is a cornerstone of community in the Central neighborhood

By La Queta Worley & Sharon Holbrook ● Entrepreneurs ● December 6, 2022

For nearly 65 years, the Arnold family has run Paul’s Serv-Rite, a convenience store and community hub in the Central neighborhood.

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La Queta's Latest Articles

Giving back to the Central neighborhood, one letter at a time

Central neighborhood’s Lonnie Burten Recreation Center getting first update in decades

Dreaming of affordable home ownership in Central, and figuring out where to begin

Food pantries and corner stores aren’t enough: We deserve a grocery store in Central

Paul’s Serv-Rite Food Market is a cornerstone of community in the Central neighborhood