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Nick Castele, Government Reporter

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Nick joins us from the world of public radio. He has more than a decade experience covering politics and government in Cleveland and Cuyahoga County. In 2021, he produced and hosted "After Jackson: Cleveland's Next Mayor," an Ideastream Public Media podcast on the Cleveland mayoral race. He has also covered breaking news, opioid lawsuits and elections nationally for NPR.

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Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, the home of the Cleveland Cavaliers, as seen from the Cuyahoga River.
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Rebranding Collision Bend, Mayor Bibb still silent on marijuana issue, Tri-C makes a push for its levy

Avatar photoNick Castele, Government ReporterAmy Morona, Higher Education Reporter by Mark Naymik, Nick Castele and Amy Morona 4 hours agoSeptember 29, 2023

Dan Gilbert’s real estate company, Bedrock, floated the idea of rebranding and iconic curve in the Cuyahoga River known as Collision Bend.

The Council Leadership Fund, a political action committee run by the president of Cleveland City Council, paid for yard signs and other campaign material opposing Issue 38.
Posted inWeekly Chatter

Cleveland People’s Budget campaign is on, no matter what state lawmakers decide

Nick Castele, Government Reporter by Nick Castele 7 hours agoOctober 2, 2023
Ward 13 Cleveland City Council Member Kris Harsh argues against a participatory budgeting charter amendment in a downtown debate.
Posted inElections

People’s Budget debate: four takeaways

Nick Castele, Government Reporter by Nick Castele 6 days agoSeptember 28, 2023
A DigitalC broadband antenna at a property in Cleveland's Central neighborhood.
Posted inCleveland City Hall

DigitalC $20 million broadband contract passes Cleveland City Council, with conditions

Nick Castele, Government Reporter by Nick Castele 7 days agoOctober 2, 2023
A person talks at a rally on public square.
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The fight over who controls Cleveland’s tax dollars: the People’s Budget debate, explained

Nick Castele, Government Reporter by Nick Castele September 25, 2023September 28, 2023
Design for an anti-flavored tobacco ad on a GCRTA bus.
Posted inWeekly Chatter

New bus ads light fire under Cleveland City Council on flavored tobacco ban

Nick Castele, Government Reporter by Nick Castele September 25, 2023September 22, 2023
Cleveland City Council President Blaine Griffin speaks at a groundbreaking ceremony for the Irishtown Bend stabilization project.
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Cleveland City Council backs off plan to tap taxpayer dollars in fight against participatory budgeting

Nick Castele, Government Reporter by Nick Castele September 18, 2023September 28, 2023
Cleveland City Council President Blaine Griffin speaks with an attendee at a news conference near Shaker Square.
Posted inWhy I wrote this

Flash-in-the-pan drama

Nick Castele, Government Reporter by Nick Castele September 18, 2023September 28, 2023
Justice Center Complex
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Cuyahoga County prosecutor criticizes opponent, push-back on Parma gun range, small CSU student uptick (Weekly Chatter)

Avatar photoRachel Dissell, Community + Special Projects EditorNick Castele, Government ReporterAmy Morona, Higher Education Reporter by Mark Naymik, Rachel Dissell, Nick Castele and Amy Morona September 18, 2023September 21, 2023
Ronald James, a tenant who lives near Shaker Square, gives a tour of the property to Cleveland building inspectors in November 2022.
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Cleveland Housing Judge W. Moná Scott under fire for courtroom comments in Shaker Square landlord case

Nick Castele, Government Reporter by Nick Castele September 14, 2023September 15, 2023

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Rebranding Collision Bend, Mayor Bibb still silent on marijuana issue, Tri-C makes a push for its levy

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