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La Queta Worley

La Queta Worley loves community work and represents the Central community wherever she goes. She is the mother of two adult children and is a devoted member of Triedstone Missionary Baptist Church.
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La Queta's Latest Articles

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

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

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

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

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

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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