As moratoriums end, need grows for utility assistance
As moratoriums that staved off utility disconnections cascade to an end, some families face a long winter unsure how they will keep the lights, heat and water on.
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Cleveland City Council removes requirement to hire off-duty police at block parties
Spurred by a grassroots, citizen-led petition that garnered more than 1,000 signatures, Cleveland City Council passed legislation at its November 18th meeting to remove the requirement for hired police at block parties.
Immigrant-led tech startups find a home in Cleveland
A growing number of younger immigrants are turning to the same place that has attracted the attention of young native-born entrepreneurs: the tech industry.
Two new Cleveland grants aim to help struggling businesses during Covid-19 pandemic
Cleveland city council members want to cut through the red tape and help struggling restaurants and retail businesses get help faster.
New podcast ‘Inside the Bricks’ about Woodhill Homes is essential Cleveland listening
The Land recently caught up with reporter Justin Glanville to talk about the surprising, provocative podcast, which examines the past, present and future of Woodhill Homes as it faces a complete rebuild.
Big Mamma’s Burritos set to open new location in Gordon Square
The quick-serve burrito restaurant is planning to test the waters with a soft opening this weekend prior to their grand opening on Friday, Nov. 20.
Young LGBT people face unique mental health risks as pandemic rages on
As students continue to be stuck at home for long periods of time, LGBTQ+ youth and young adults are especially vulnerable to being trapped in unsupportive environments. Advocates say more proactive forms of outreach could help.
Stoking the vote: What’s it really like to be a poll worker on election day?
By the end of a 15-hour day I was impressed with the process, exhausted and unsure if I would do it again. But everyone should experience this once.
The Empty Bandstand
For many professional musicians, it was a long spring and summer of no work and no paychecks. Many are turning to work in other fields. Recently, several Northeast Ohio musicians shared stories with The Land of what life has been like in an industry whose outlook can seem bleak.
Recruiting Black Clevelanders for Covid-19 trials is an uphill battle
How Black health care providers are trying to build back trust in their community for a critical need: to have adequate representation for clinical trials for the COVID-19 vaccine.
