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Cuyahoga County executive challenges contract extension for NOACA chief
Chris Ronayne urged the board of NOACA, a regional transportation planning agency, to slow down on giving a raise and contract extension to CEO Grace Gallucci.
A new ‘setback’ for Cleveland police oversight agency
Cleveland’s Office of Professional Standards is supposed to investigate complaints from residents, but employees say their complaints about their boss were ignored.
Two Cuyahoga Council members eye Cleveland industrial site as alternative for new jail
County Executive Chris Ronayne wants to build a $750 million new jail on a swathe of empty land in Garfield Heights. But two County Council members argue an industrial site in Cleveland could be cleaned up for the project.
Legalizing recreational marijuana in Ohio
Here’s what you should know about growing marijuana at home in Ohio
Ohio’s new recreational marijuana law allows adults over 21 to grow six plants at home.
Here’s what you should know about recreational marijuana in Ohio
Passing Issue 2 was the first step in a process. There are a lot of details to work out, and some lawmakers are planning to make changes to the new law.
Questions about recreational marijuana? We’ve got answers
Ohio voters passed Issue 2, but it’s not quite time to light up in celebration. Implementing the new law will be a process. Here are answers to some of the questions we’ve heard, and we welcome more
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What is prevailing wage and how does it work in Ohio?
Prevailing wage laws include hourly wages, benefits and overtime paid to workers for publicly funded construction projects.
Most recent Meeting Briefs
A new bespoke boat for Cleveland police
Cleveland Board of Control approved multiple contracts including trauma-informed professional development and a new police boat.
Public commenters call for a ceasefire resolution; food processing plant moves forward in Central
Public commenters urged council to pass a resolution in support of a ceasefire, talking about the local impact of Israel’s war on Gaza.
Cleveland council members prepare for two city wards to be cut
Cleveland will go from 17 wards to 15 following the 2020 census.
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Community Voices
Central’s Friendly Inn is powered by community
The Friendly Inn has been one of the crown jewels of the Central neighborhood since 1875. Many residents look to the Inn for food assistance, youth programs, mental health resources and more.
Government
Head of Cleveland police oversight agency on voluntary leave following employee complaints, resignations
Two employees resigned from the Office of Professional Standards citing Perez’s leadership as “abusive” and “careless.”
Education
College student with kids in Cleveland? Here’s how to apply for affordable housing that offers help juggling it all
Apartments at the Louise C. Stokes Scholar House offer a place for student parents in college to live and receive wraparound services.
Health
Find Cleveland area school closings and weather alerts here
Our partners at wkyc studios are tracking lake effect snow for portions of Northeast Ohio. Find the school closings list below: And find other important weather resources here:
Economy
Cuyahoga has second highest wages in Ohio. See your county’s ranking
Cuyahoga ranked second among Ohio counties based on the average weekly wages people working here earned, according to recently released federal data.
SAFETY & RESILIENCE
Update on 2 teens injured in Public Square shooting
The shooting happened just hours after the Cleveland WinterLand tree lighting ceremony. Two juvenile suspects were taken into custody.
