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Defying critics who cast him as the ultimate political insider, Kevin Kelley says ‘Change will come’ if he’s elected mayor

By Lee Chilcote ● Arts & Culture ● September 10, 2021

On an early September evening, about a dozen neighbors gathered in the backyard of Phil and Christina Buck on Cleveland’s west side for a meet-and-greet with City Council president and mayoral candidate Kevin Kelley. The candidate, dressed casually in a short-sleeve shirt and leaning forward in his lawn chair, listened intently as an Ohio City resident complained about absentee landlords.

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The Jackson administration tried to block complete and green streets legislation — then council fought back

By Lee Chilcote ● Development ● September 3, 2021

By neglecting a proposal for complete and green streets in Cleveland, opponents thought they were killing it. Yet now, after a year of delays, the proposal is moving forward. No one, though, is rejoicing. At least, not yet.

Basheer Jones’ bold approach lifted Ward 7. But will that energy win him the election?

By Mark Oprea ● Arts & Culture ● August 27, 2021

In the multifaceted race to replace Cleveland’s status-quo mayor Frank Jackson, there may be no other candidate as passionate as Basheer Jones. The second youngest candidate after 34-year-old Justin Bibb, Jones has garnered a dedicated base of the majority Black Ward 7 with fervent religiosity and a youthful ambition. Such energy has spurred numerous development badges just as it has doubts from his critics.

About 5,000 households have opted into city’s recycling program so far, officials say

By Lee Chilcote ● Government ● August 25, 2021

About 5,000 of the city’s more than 150,000 waste division customers have opted into the city’s new recycling program so far, most of them on the west side, according to information provided by Sustainable Cleveland at a community meeting on Wed. Aug. 25. In the coming weeks, the city says it’s planning a big marketing push to increase signups before the Oct. 31 deadline.

Glenville CircleNorth helps Black-owned businesses survive and thrive

By Ronald Kisner ● Development ● August 9, 2021

While the coronavirus was wrecking lives and the global economy, locally, creative efforts were underway to keep the shine on Glenville Circle North, one of the neighborhood’s newest prize assets.

A “lesson in Cleveland politics” for the ages: Organizers open up about what they learned in the Q deal fight.

By Lee Chilcote ● Development ● August 6, 2021

Cuyahoga County held a grand opening for its new Diversion Center on a bright, chilly morning in early May. One by one, elected officials, judges and politicians stepped up to the podium to sing its praises. Outside the tent where the politicos were seated, leaders from Greater Cleveland Congregations, a faith-based group wearing bright yellow shirts, stood in the back and cheered.

Here’s what you need to know about the city’s new opt-in recycling program

By Chris Abreu & Lee Chilcote ● Education ● July 28, 2021

After a year-and-a-half long hiatus, curbside recycling is coming back to the city of Cleveland. Clevelanders have until Oct. 22 to opt-in to the new service through an online form or by calling 216-664-3030. Because the program is optional, those who don’t sign up will have their blue bins removed by the Division of Waste Collection.

Cleveland’s rain barrel workshops provide environmental and financial benefits

By Zaria Johnson ● Education ● July 27, 2021

Stormwater left to run down streets, driveways and other hard surfaces can carry debris and chemicals into local sewer systems. By using rain barrels, residents can save stormwater and use it to water their gardens, helping the environment and saving money at the same time.

Can Justin Bibb’s ‘change’ campaign reverse a 15-year slide in Cleveland voter turnout?

By Mark Oprea ● Civic Engagement ● June 14, 2021

With voter turnout down as low as 13 percent in some Cleveland wards, Bibb is vying to vault over the hurdles of the pandemic while also stoking participation where it’s been declining for years. His tactic, even at COVID-19’s close, seems to be old-fashioned retail politics: Show up (masked) where voters are at. Win them with a handshake and a smile. Repeat until the September primary.

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

By Lee Chilcote ● Arts & Culture ● 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.