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Zygote Press launches new artist-in-residency program for BIPOC artists

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May 5, 2021

Zygote Press, a nonprofit that offers a workspace for emerging and established printmakers and educational programs for the community, has launched a new paid residency for local Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) artists. The goal of the program, which is called BIPOC AIR (artist-in-residence), is to provide five artists from Northeast Ohio the opportunity to learn a variety of print techniques while engaging with a community of fellow artists.

Families face obstacles fighting lead poisoning during pandemic

By Roman Sardo-Longo, Lal Tluang, Tam Chau & TerNay Gay

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Government

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May 5, 2021

The pandemic has made diagnosing lead poisoning and fixing hazards in homes even more difficult than it’s always been, as families are skipping pediatric appointments out of fear, and some lead inspectors and short-staffed health departments have had to delay or halt in-home work.

Got ideas for spending federal COVID-19 stimulus funds? Cleveland activists are listening

By Taylor Haggerty

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Economy

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May 4, 2021

Cleveland is receiving more than half a billion dollars as part of a federal stimulus package to combat the economic impact of the pandemic. How should that money be spent and who will have input into that decision?

As NFL Draft gets underway, the city finally releases its game plan for large summer events

By Lee Chilcote

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Arts & Culture

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April 29, 2021

The NFL Draft is set to bring thousands of people downtown from April 29-May 1, drawing crowds despite the rainy, cold spring weather. Yet at the same time, right now it’s impossible to organize a simple block party in the city of Cleveland. That will soon change, as the city announced Thursday, April 29th that it will begin permitting large outdoor events.

Voices on the Vaccine: Clevelanders share why they got the shot (or not)

By Cleveland Documenters

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Health

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April 29, 2021

The wider availability of Covid-19 vaccines in recent weeks has many Clevelanders weighing whether to get the shots. Cleveland Documenters interviewed more than 40 friends, family members, neighbors and residents from across the city over the past several weeks to understand their views, which in some cases were still evolving.

One year after $8M Fulton Road re-do, car crashes are up 20%

By Lee Chilcote

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Development

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April 29, 2021

In early 2020, west side residents celebrated the completion of a new, long-awaited, $8 million streetscape on Fulton Road in Cleveland’s Ohio City and Clark-Fulton neighborhoods. Yet now, a year after the orange barrels were hauled away, the number of crashes have increased by 20% and some residents say that the road is less safe.

Three generations of McMullan Realty builds up Black communities

By Rhonda Crowder

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Development

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April 28, 2021

Now a third generation real estate brokerage, McMullan Realty continues to play a significant role in building up Black communities across Northeast Ohio, while also working to increase Black homeownership rates.

Artist works to breathe life into Hildebrandt Building

By Stefanie Valentic

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Arts & Culture

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April 27, 2021

Nestled across the courtyard of the Hildebrandt Building, 3619 Walton Ave. is Svona Studio, a fine arts space set inside one of Cleveland’s most historic buildings. Shelly Svonavec’s Studio is bright and chic, but hidden behind strategically-placed curtains and around unsuspecting corners are glimpses into the Hildebrandt building’s past.

Housing nonprofit provides essential home repairs to Cuyahoga County residents

By Collin Cunningham

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Development

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April 26, 2021

Community Housing Solutions helps to keep vulnerable Cuyahoga County residents safe by using federal, state and city dollars to make repairs to their homes, especially mechanical systems like furnaces and hot water tanks.

NeighborUp network works to ensure equitable access to the vaccine

By Maria McGinnis

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Health

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April 24, 2021

Neighbor Up, an offshoot of the Cleveland organization Neighborhood Connections, is working hard to increase equity and access to Covid-19 vaccine appointments. With the pause of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine distribution, Cleveland organizations are partnering and actively revising their initiative to continue serving Clevelanders.

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