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Does Cleveland fine property owners when they make changes to their buildings without permission?

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During an Aug. 10 Landmarks Commission meeting, commission members dug into questions about an improper awning at Saucy Brew Works, a brewery and restaurant in Ohio City.

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Gateway, the nonprofit managing your tax dollars for sports facilities, explained

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Ohio National Guard members seeking college degrees are eligible for personalized support 

Ohio National Guard members seeking college degrees are eligible for personalized support 

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

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The fight over who controls Cleveland’s tax dollars: the People’s Budget debate, explained

The fight over who controls Cleveland’s tax dollars: the People’s Budget debate, explained

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Residents support flavored tobacco ban, worry about suburban police pursuits: Cleveland public comments

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    Cleveland resident and barber Thad Franklin, like others, urged council to ban flavored tobacco. Council has not moved the proposal forward.
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