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The debate over tax breaks for nonprofit Cleveland-area hospitals is also about racism and redlining

By Stephanie Czekalinski & Michael Indriolo ● Social Equity ● June 22, 2022 June 24, 2022

For years, hospitals and public policy wonks have been engaged in an ongoing debate over whether nonprofit hospitals provide adequate benefits to the community to make the tax breaks they receive a good deal for taxpayers. That debate is further complicated by the history of racist policies like redlining that still affect Clevelanders today.

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Cleveland nonprofit hospitals get millions in property tax breaks. Many are asking, ‘Is it worth it?’

By Stephanie Czekalinski & Michael Indriolo ● Economy ● June 21, 2022 June 27, 2022

An Ideastream analysis of Cuyahoga County fiscal records shows that the clinic owned at least $2.4 billion in tax-exempt property countywide as of 2018 assessments. If that property was taxable, it would contribute about $84 million to government coffers annually.

Growth in Glenville: Strong near University Circle, but lagging to the north

By Christina Easter & Lee Chilcote ● Development ● June 1, 2022 June 15, 2022

During the last few years, new businesses, housing, and arts organizations have opened along E. 105th St. in Glenville, bringing new life to the area. But most of this new development has been concentrated near University Circle. Further north along E. 105th St. new development has not yet taken root as expected.

Ms. Hattie’s Daycare has helped Glenville’s single Black mothers for nearly 45 years

By Derrick Holifield ● Social Equity ● May 26, 2022 May 26, 2022

Hattie Mae Holifield decided to open a daycare after discovering how difficult it was to find childcare for her four kids. She has defied obstacles to create and sustain a successful daycare from her home, helping raise generations of Clevelanders while reducing childcare costs for mostly single Black mothers.

The demise of East Glenville: Once a tight-knit community, now another blighted neighborhood

By Carolyn Cooper ● Civic Engagement ● April 19, 2022 May 19, 2022

Carolyn Cooper remembers East Glenville, the neighborhood she grew up in, as a well-manicured, caring community, but in what seemed like a blink of an eye, it has transformed into just another blighted Cleveland neighborhood.

Cleveland City Council wants better system for tracking nuisance complaints. Will the city step up?

By Lee Chilcote ● Civic Engagement ● April 15, 2022 May 26, 2022

Nuisance complaints such as trash, high grass and weeds are prevalent across the entire city. Council members want a quicker response time and an online system for tracking complaints.

Clevelanders struggle to get help with utility bills

By Conor Morris & Michael Indriolo ● Social Equity ● March 7, 2022 June 28, 2022

Federal programs exist, but how easy are they to access?

NBA All-Star Weekend gives Cleveland neighborhoods, small businesses a chance to shine

By Mark Oprea ● Arts & Culture ● February 18, 2022 May 27, 2022

The NBA’s All-Star Game is an undeniable chance for Cleveland to showcase its assets on a national court. But it’s also funneling hundreds of thousands of dollars into neighborhood nonprofits, community centers, and local businesses, boosters say.

What Cleveland’s LEED certification means for the city’s future

By Hannah Davis ● Development ● February 10, 2022 May 27, 2022

How green are we? In October 2021, Cleveland received a silver LEED for Cities certification in October 2021 for its efforts toward making the city more sustainable for residents and businesses.

Empowering healing in Central: Community leaders foster conversations about mental health, spirituality

By Michael Indriolo ● Arts & Culture ● November 24, 2021 May 19, 2022

About 30 Clevelanders gathered inside a nondescript strip mall storefront in Central last Wednesday for a night of vulnerability. They were there for what they called “Ghetto Therapy,” a series of raw conversations about spirituality, mental health, and healing.