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Cleveland’s police commission clashes with City Hall amid push to end federal oversight

Cleveland’s police commission clashes with City Hall amid push to end federal oversight

The commission’s unsuccessful attempt to intervene in federal court led to an exchange of accusations and a new dispute over independence.

by Frank W. Lewis April 21, 2026

Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb took the oath of office on January 3, 2022, for his first four-year term. Bibb finished first in a seven-way nonpartisan primary and won the general election by 26-percentage points to become the city’s first new mayor in 16 years. Signal Cleveland reports on the mayor’s administration, initiatives, policy proposals and relationship with Cleveland City Council.

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CMSD considers selling Collinwood High School property, building new campus at Glenville High School site

CMSD considers selling Collinwood High School property, building new campus at Glenville High School site

by Nick Castele April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

Cleveland signs up for another year of ShotSpotter, sidestepping City Council

Cleveland signs up for another year of ShotSpotter, sidestepping City Council

by Nick Castele April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

Campaign underway to give Carl Stokes more impressive gravesite at Lake View Cemetery

Campaign underway to give Carl Stokes more impressive gravesite at Lake View Cemetery

by Olivera Perkins April 8, 2026

Cleveland schools missed out on nearly $41.5 million from tax abated property last year

Cleveland schools missed out on nearly $41.5 million from tax abated property last year

by Nick Castele April 6, 2026April 9, 2026

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The salesman: Justin Bibb promises big as Cleveland mayor. Can he close the deal?

The salesman: Justin Bibb promises big as Cleveland mayor. Can he close the deal?

by Nick Castele

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Cleveland looks for new grocer to run Eastside Market after canceling lease with NEON

Cleveland looks for new grocer to run Eastside Market after canceling lease with NEON

by Celia Hack March 31, 2026April 15, 2026

Vacant industrial site wins Cleveland tax increment financing deal — with several City Council defections

Vacant industrial site wins Cleveland tax increment financing deal — with several City Council defections

by Nick Castele March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

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Timeline: 25 years of mayoral control over Cleveland public schools

Timeline: 25 years of mayoral control over Cleveland public schools

by Paul Rochford

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Cleveland City Council approves $2.3 billion budget — and debates a new City Hall coffee shop

Cleveland City Council approves $2.3 billion budget — and debates a new City Hall coffee shop

by Nick Castele March 24, 2026March 24, 2026

Mayor Justin Bibb turns to popular social media accounts to get City Hall’s message out

Mayor Justin Bibb turns to popular social media accounts to get City Hall’s message out

by Nick Castele March 23, 2026

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