Central neighborhood
Signal Cleveland is working on a special project — Community focus: Central. We started by listening to residents in the Central neighborhood and now are building a list of the stories and issues they want us to write about.
Leading this work are our community reporter Najee Hall and a dynamic listening team including Cleveland Documenters Kellie Morris, LaQueta Worley, Marvetta Rutherford and Lila Parker. Look for them at community events and gathering spaces around the Central neighborhood.
We believe residents should be at the center of local news and information so that we can build a better and more sustainable future for our communities.
Let’s talk. We want to hear from people of every age, race, income, ability and political viewpoint. Connect with us — online, in person or via text!
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News from Central
Activist urges neighbors to ‘Unleash the Power Within’
Dawn Glasco’s book, Community Engagement Leadership: Unleashing the Power Within, helps everyday people tap into their inner leadership potential.
Central family healing the community together
Tracy and Walter Patton are a mother and son duo from Central who share a common vision: Healing. While they operate in separate spaces, their work is intertwined: They help people move beyond trauma.
A second chance leads a veteran to a life of service in Cleveland’s Central neighborhood
Cynthia Thomas never consider moving to the Central neighborhood. It wasn’t on her radar. Now she can’t imagine life anywhere else.
Meet us in the Central neighborhood
Oct. 3: Cleveland Documenters information session
On Oct. 3 at 7:15 p.m., you are invited to learn about the Cleveland Documenters and how you can take part in this civic engagement opportunity.
Oct. 5: Cleveland Documenters Live Tweeting Training
Live-tweeting is way to share your meeting coverage with a broader social audience in real time.
In this one hour training, we’ll discuss assignment preparation, how to document a meeting effectively via Twitter, and technical tips that can literally make or break your live-tweet thread.
Nov. 1: Cleveland Documenters information session
On Nov. 1 at 7 p.m., you are invited to learn about the Cleveland Documenters and how you can take part in this civic engagement opportunity.
Be informed about local government with Documenters Meeting Reports
Residents call on Cleveland to ban flavored tobacco
Cleveland resident and barber Thad Franklin, like others, urged council to ban flavored tobacco. Council has not moved the proposal forward.
Decisions on two East Side group homes delayed
After much back and forth, the Cleveland Board of Zoning Appeals delayed decisions on two East Side group homes.
Metered parking in Cleveland neighborhoods capped at $5 per hour
The proposed pricing increase is up $8 per hour for Downtown, but no more than $5 per hour for Cleveland neighborhoods.