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July 2010
New program being created to work on community development of Ward 14 and the Stockyard neighborhood
Fracking Fish Fry raises concerns about natural gas drilling in Ohio
Tremont residents meet to discuss safety concerns
New mural graces side of Neighborhood Family Practice at Ridge & Denison
Scranton Castle residents board The People’s University on Wheels
Habitat for Humanity’s mission includes encouraging the reuse of building materials and tools
Clifton Arts & Musicfest Juried Art Show winners
Update on area Catholic Church closings
Update – El Tropical
Rhodes Rams win Senate Baseball Championship
Correction
Summer Youth Guide (July 2010)
July 2010 Photos
PDF of July 2010 Plain Press
June 2010
May Day Rally and March protests treatment of immigrant workers
Agencies serving area Hispanics band together to set an agenda for change
Tax abatements to large developments cripple Cleveland Municipal School District
Handicapped and disabled residents face obstacles in navigating trendy Tremont
Walton Elementary School students travel
to New York City for National Poetry Competition
Born in Puerto Rico? You Will Need a New Birth Certificate!
Summer Youth Guide
June 2010 Letters to the Editor
June 2010 Photos
PDF of June 2010 Plain Press
May 2010
City Council meets to discuss future of Community Development Corporations
Ohio City Near West outlines strategic plan at annual meeting
Ohio City Dialogue seeks to help nonprofit organizations share ideas to help make community service agencies stronger
May Dugan outlines challenges and recommits to mission at annual meeting
Lincoln-West students win awards at regional science competition
Lincoln West and Rhodes teams battle on the diamond at Brookside Park
Tremonters mix and mingle at annual fundraiser
Second District Commander apologizes for police officers failing to properly investigate sighting of Near West Side woman’s body on I-90 at W. 44th
Seeds of Literacy student writing featured in National Gallery of Writing
Clevelander to serve as president of National NeighborWorks Association Board
May 2010 Letters to the Editor
May 2010 Photos
PDF of May 2010 Plain Press
April 2010
Council President Martin J. Sweeney shares vision for future of City of Cleveland
Detroit Shoreway Community celebrates
its triumphs and praises effort to come together to face tragedy
Planning process continues for Stockyard and Clark Fulton areas
Old Tremont Block Club resists Historic District designation on Scranton Road
ABLE surveys area state legislature candidates on Ohio budget issues
Community Partners for Affordable Accessible Health Care members to work for health care access
Merrick House seeks donations to help build a new playground
Local students win honors in Maltz Museum essay contest
St. Ignatius High School athletes honored
Second District Commander urges residents to go to meetings and get involved
April 2010 Letters to the Editor
April 2010 Photos
PDF of April 2010 Plain Press
March 2010
TWDC members celebrate accomplishments and tackle challenges at annual meeting
CEO Eugene T.W. Sanders outlines Cleveland Metropolitan School District Transformation Plan
Fannie Lewis Law’s employment mandates help Cleveland residents secure union construction jobs & journeyman status
CEO Eugene Sanders says Montessori School to remain in Tremont
Detroit Shoreway community rallies to support victims of gas explosion on West 83rd
Malachi House offers a home and family for terminally ill
Max Hayes students help deconstruct house donated by builders
Near West Theatre hosts “An Evening in the Enchanted Cathedral”
Second District Commander seeks residents’ help to reduce thefts
Athens Pastries plans move to Pearl Brook Shopping Center
Plans for Innerbelt Bridge ramp force Stripmatic products to move from Abbey Avenue location
K-Mart plans to close W. 65th store bye end of May
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel 8th grade students learn to manage money
Local student, Emily Ryan, on Dean’s list at University of Delaware
March 2010 Letters to the Editor
March 2010 Photos
PDF of March 2010 Plain Press
February 2010
Cleveland Municipal School District evaluates each school as it begins transformation plan
Neighborhood Family Practice expands Ridge Road Community Health Center with help of federal funds
Cudell Improvement celebrates 35 years of community development
City Year volunteers celebrate MLK day by painting doors at May Dugan
Parking problems continue to plague Tremont
Treatment of Frank Giglio raises questions of fairness
Community groups call on RTA to stop service cuts
Second District Commander offers safety tips and spotlights crime trends
Immigration Reform Rally at Nueva Luz Church calls for social justice for undocumented workers
Developer changes plans for United Bank Building
February 2010 Letters to the Editor
February 2010 Photos
PDF of February 2010 Plain Press
January 2010
Cyclist and pedestrians urge ODOT to provide access to Inner Belt Bridge
Effort underway to create a plan for future of Stockyard and Clark Fulton neighborhoods
Councilman Zachary Reed calls Council President Sweeney “a terrible leader”
Food pantries step up efforts to help meet increasing needs of hungry families
Community Forum addresses concerns related to Imperial Avenue tragedy
Congress designates National Day for Human Trafficking Awareness to draw
attention to modern day slavery in U.S. & around the world
Lincoln West students and staff petition Board of Education to bring back former Principal Muffit
Garrett Morgan student receives Student of Integrity Award
Reading Room and Family Literacy Center opens at Merrick House
Harvey Pekar – working class hero – shares his story at Eastman Branch Library
Councilman Zone participates in United Nations Climate Change Conference
Let’s try getting Grumpy in 2010
January 2010 Photos
PDF of January 2010 Plain Press
December 2009
Friends of Frank Giglio seek justice and funds to save his land from foreclosure
Homeless hampered by new State Photo I.D. requirement
UBC Carpentry Program offers Job Corps students a path to a union job
TWDC Special Membership Meeting fails to achieve quorum
Social Security office moves to new location
Fight outside El Tropical results in stabbing victim
In Memory: Father Marino Frascati
TYRIAN Newtork names Artist of the Year
St. Colman Day celebration celebrates Irish Heritage and honors contributions to the parish
December 2009 Letters to the Editor
December 2009 Photos
PDF of December 2009 Plain Press
November 2009
Cyclists riding for Sylvia Bingham help serve the community
Renovation of Capitol Theatre brings magic of movies back to West Side of Cleveland
Strong candidates vie for Ward 14 City Council seat in General Election
Old South Side Coalition continues to address traffic and parking problems
Stockyard Redevelopment Organization celebrates successes at 10th annual meeting
TWDC membership to vote on proposed bylaw changes
350 attend premiere of Where is Gina?
Ohio Court of Appeals rules against El Tropical
Correction
November 2009 Letters to the Editor
November 2009 Photos
PDF of November 2009 Plain Press
October 2009
Detroit Shoreway takes a huge step toward economic diversity
Detroit Shoreway community celebrates Detroit Avenue streetscape completion
35 Blue Birds featured in Edgewater Hill Block Club’s public art exhibit
“Where Is Gina?”: Documentary film hopes to shed light on missing children
Habitat for Humanity teams with Walmart to rehab home on W. 81st Street in Detroit Shoreway neighborhood
Touring the Detroit Shoreway neighborhood with $5 dollars
Plain Press reporter Joe Narkin wins first place in International Association of Fire Fighters Media Awards Contest
Community Organizer Tim Walters celebrates retirement
Councilman Cimperman take lead on traffic safety issues in Tremont
Eighteen-wheeled tankard flips at West 14th Street roundabout
Hispanic Roundtable hosts town hall meeting on competing
Cuyahoga County reform
Correction
October 2009 Letters to the Editor
October 2009 Photos
PDF of October 2009 Plain Press
September 2009
Old South Side Community Coalition offers forum for dialogue on issues & ideas
Residents raise concerns about traffic in Tremont
Murder spree spurs Second District March Against Violence
Henry Senyak appointed to TWDC Board of Trustees
May Dugan Center celebrates 40 years of providing service & creating change
International Village Block Club works to reverse neighborhood decline
Poor People’s March commemorates 1963 March on Washington
Building at W. 45th and Bridge serves many uses over time
Gorilla Productions promotes local bands from Bridge Avenue office
Caffe Roma: The Little Italy of the West Side
Ward 14 Candidate Questionnaires
September 2009 Letters to the Editor
September 2009 Photos
PDF of September 2009 Plain Press
August 2009
Seven candidates to contend in September primary election in newly redrawn Ward 14
Parent raises concern about Orchard School closing
Peace and justice activist Cindy Sheehan calls for peaceful revolution to stop unjust wars
Eight organizations pull resources to open Westside Housing Center at Gordon Square
Tremont resident sees need to devote resources to recreation
Ward 18 meeting highlights neighborhood safety in Ward 18
Sal's Menu Restaurant - The American Greasy Spoon Diner Lives!
August 2009 Letters to the Editor
August 2009 Photos
PDF of August 2009 Plain Press
July 2009
Denison United Church of Christ celebrates diversity at music festival
City ordinance proves effective in reducing nuisance crimes
St. Colman parishioners focus on “participation and ownership”
Tremont Gardeners make a neighborhood bloom
New organization forms to represent Old South Side
New Social Security Office slated for West End Lumber site
Work underway on new Thomas Jefferson
Clifton Arts & Musicfest award winners announced
Ward 13 Councilman Joe Cimperman calls for truce between nightclubs and residents
In Memory: Mary Weyburne
July 2009 Letters to the Editor
July 2009 Photos
PDF of July 2009 Plain Press
June 2009
Asian Americans celebrate diversity, culture and community contributions
Selective code enforcement raises fairness questions
Policy experts and citizen advocates
urge tax hikes to stem further State budget cuts
St. Ignatius of Antioch parishioners mobilize to plan for future
United Building closed by Fire Inspectors
In Memory: Rev. David Fallon, Pastor La Sagrada Familia
Ed Hauser continues “to lead the way to Whiskey Island”
City Beautiful movement influenced Cudell neighborhood development
Near West Theatre’s Stephanie Morrison-Hrbek wins 2009 Cleveland Arts Prize
City of Cleveland Storefront Program lists projects completed in 2008
Cocina Povera
Baseball league offers opportunity for youth to play ball!
Housewarming program expands to cover more people
June 2009 Photos
PDF of June 2009 Plain Press
May 2009
Council President Sweeney shares views on a range of topics
St. Ignatius of Antioch holds town hall meeting to discuss status of appeal
Walking Man receives help on new journey
Garrett Morgan Cleveland School of Science hosts Environmental Fair and Celebration
Gang Green leader receives blue ribbon for sustainability
New Orleans to Cleveland: New Clevelander helps create Abu Ali Café and Pastry Shop
In Ohio City, the fight is for one another
Clark Metro Development Corporation seeks new beginning at annual meeting
Tremont West Development Corporation fails to address long standing parking problems
Cuyahoga Community Land Trust Green Cottage achieves LEED status
May 2009 Letters to the Editor
May 2009 Photos
2009 Summer Youth Guide
PDF of May 2009 Plain Press
April 2009
St. Ignatius of Antioch plans to appeal decision on church closure
St. Colman appeals merger with St. Stephen
Redistricting woes: Ward 15 gets carved up
Blog Spotlight: Old Brooklyn Blogs
Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization celebrates 36th annual meeting
El Tropical appeal rejected, city works to close troublesome Storer Avenue nightclub
Parking problem raises safety concerns in Tremont
Community calls for male mentors in wake of mass murder on W. 89th Street
Bowling history, Native American culture, and mural art come together at tavern on Pearl Road
Peaceful and Proud Program provides end of life care to military veterans
Cinemaphiles get a West Side home
History Gallery talk focuses on Lorain Station
Lincoln-West High School students shine at science competition
Cocina Povera: What to do with an eight-pound pork shoulder roast
April 2009 Letters to the Editor
April 2009 Photos
PDF of April 2009 Plain Press
March 2009
Tremont West Development Corporation Annual Membership Meeting fails to achieve quorum
Regressive State Tax structure shares equal blame with national recession in Ohio budget crisis
In Memory: George Silis
Crematorium debate calls for legislative solution
A conversation on social exclusion
Cocina Povera (Poverty Cuisine)
Board of Zoning Appeals denies permit for crematorium
By George: Dawn of a Slogan
By George: Help! 1984 is Here
Architect preservers in transformation of historic building on Lorain Avenue
March 2009 Letters to the Editor
March 2009 Photos
PDF of March 2009 Plain Press
February 2009
Halloran Ice Rink celebrates 50th anniversary
Funeral home requests variance to build crematory
Cudell Improvement recognizes Board of Elections at annual meeting
Market Square Park is site of Gaza Strip Peace Protest
Puerto Rican Three Kings Day Tradition kept alive in Cleveland
TWDC board candidate promises to “fight for the poor people”
Artist opens abandoned house to public viewing
Architect firm completes green renovation in Ohio City
Variety Theater to undergo 8 million dollar restoration
John 3:16 building serves saints and sinners over past 150 years
Neighborhood Notes
February 2009 Letters to the Editor
February 2009 Photos
PDF of February 2009 Plain Press
January 2009
Frank Giglio’s historic house demolished while police guard property
Mayor Jackson addresses Ward 14 Community Forum
Residents urged to get involved in Tremont West Development Corporation election
Westown Square thrives despite loss of Giant Eagle
Demolition order shocks Tremont homeowner
Tremont farmer shares insights on neighborhood politics
Social and economic marginalization creates great dangers for transgender people
Westown’s Crime Watch Coordinator receives Red Cross “Hero” Award
Tremont residents hopeful that missing neighborhood deer has found love
Littlest angels shine while learning sign at Metro Catholic School’s Early Childhood Center
January 2009 Letters to the Editor
January 2009 Photos
PDF of January 2009 Plain Press
December 2008
City Council hears testimony on Fire Station #21 brownout
Councilman Santiago’s concept for International Village faces skepticism and controversy
Housing Gestapo still on the loose in Tremont
Christmas Ale sales signal holiday season on Market Street
Medicare open enrollment runs to Dec. 31
December 2008 Letters to the Editor
December 2008 Photos
PDF of December 2008 Plain Press
November 2008
Brownout of Fire Station #21 will have citywide impact
Envy Lounge fights for survival
The Louisa May Alcott Elementary School lives up to their slogan: “The little school that could”
Lincoln Heights Block Club voices discontent with Tremont West Development Corporation
Blackie the hippo moves into retirement condo at zoo
Friends of Monroe Cemetery take a look back in time
November 2008 Letters to the Editor
November 2008 Photos
PDF of November 2008 Plain Press
October 2008
Arson fire intensifies efforts to keep Fire Station #21
Life Skills Lake Erie High School offers high school dropouts an opportunity for a fresh start
Congressman Dennis Kucinich addresses Medicare and Transportation Summit
In Memory of Donna Peters: A Neighborhood Icon that will be missed
Tremont Block Clubs should not be allowed to speak for residents who choose not to attend meetings
Daddy Boot Camp at MetroHealth Medical Center viewed as national model
Councilman offers update on developments in Ward 17
Lorain Branch Library closed for repairs
Cleveland Indians visit Metro Catholic School
October 2008 Letters to the Editor: Ward 14 Tremont Residents, El Tropical
October 2008 Photos
PDF of October 2008 Plain Press
September 2008
Residents raise concerns about stepped up code enforcement in Tremont
Conflicts arise as Union Gospel Press construction proceeds
Union Gospel Press redevelopment moves forward
Stalled development on Fenwick leaves residents in limbo
Fourteen Max Hayes grads complete UCIP-ASAP program
Seeds of Literacy honored by RSVP
Performing Arts Center added to St. Ignatius High School Campus
Letters to the Editor
September 2008 Photos
PDF of September 2008 Plain Press
August 2008
Round Table discusses concerns about security planning for Tremont Pointe
Cuyahoga County Community Based Prosecution Unit produces positive results in West Side neighborhoods
Landmarks Commission saves historic W. 14th Street house from demolition
Struggle to close El Tropical continues
Public Utilities Commission schedules hearing on Dominion rate increase request
Ward 17 Councilman Matt Zone responds to critique of City Council
Miguel Prieto remembered at Hispanic UMADAOP Luncheon
Merrick House Ex-Director Receives Ione Biggs Social Justice Award
In Memory: Helen Kroeger Jones
Cogswell Hall breaks ground for expansion and renovation
Clifton Arts and Musicfest award winners
Sammy Catania resigns at TWDC Board President to seek TWDC staff position
August 2008 Photos
PDF of August 2008 Plain Press
July 2008
Cleveland introduces crime prevention and enforcement program in Ward 18
Explanation sought for increase in dropout rate for Hispanic students
Plans unveiled for Train Avenue Greenway
Visible Voice Books granted variance for patio entertainment
Foreclosure rescue vultures follow predatory lenders
New Ohio law reforms Ohio foreclosure process
City of Cleveland Charter Review Commission seeks citizen input
Cudell Improvement plans move to Lorain Avenue
Efforts underway to increase Cleveland’s chicken population
Bookstore on W. 25th closes
El Tropical Liquor Control Hearing date
Plain Press wins best overall community coverage
Clark-Metro resident warns of mail scams
July 2008 Photos
PDF of July 2008 Plain Press
June 2008
State allows El Tropical to stay open pending appeal
Fire Station #21 to reopen for summer months
Cleveland Municipal School District seeks input
on plans for West Side high schools
Mixing books and booze in Tremont
Railway Preservation Society holds open house
Father Mark DiNardo celebrates 50 years as a priest
New boundaries for First and Second Police Districts
Clark-Metro resident proposes Limo-Lane
Providence House President receives award
W. 31st Street resident receives college scholarship
Spanish American Committee hosts Crime Against Humanity
Homeless veterans find a home in Ward 18
Stephanie Taylor Ayers - a force to be reckoned with
2008 Summer Youth Guide
June 2008 Photos
PDF of June 2008 Plain Press
May 2008
Meetings scheduled to plan Greenway for Train Avenue
Conflict continues within the Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation
State of Ohio refuses to renew El Tropical’s liquor permit
Clark Metro celebrates successes and perseverance at annual meeting
Board of Zoning Appeals says no to adult cabaret on W. 25th
Envy Lounge owner placed on probation for failing to have dance hall permit
Cleveland Municipal School District offers update on building plans
Vibration celebrates 40th Anniversary
May 2008 Photos
PDF of May 2008 Plain Press
April 2008
Civil Rights leaders call for justice for families of undocumented workers
Plans unveiled for new Near West Theatre complex
Testimony on El Tropical continues at Liquor Control Hearing
Years of efforts by activists lead to access to union construction jobs for Max Hayes students
Cleveland Schools make more information accessible to the public
Proposed adult cabaret draws opposition at neighborhood meeting
April 2008 Letters to the Editor
April 2008 Photos
PDF of April 2008 Plain Press
March 2008
Scranton Fire Station closing raises concern from residents up the hill
Residents challenge Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation Board to respond to their concerns
Mayor Jackson outlines new crime plans at SAFEighteen Conference
TWDC denies residents opportunity to discuss neighborhood plan prior to vote
International wine and liquor sales proposed for new store on Detroit and W. 61st
Getting to know your neighbors helps to protect your property values
Cudell Improvement elects new officers
March 2008 Letters to the Editor
March 2008 Photos
February 2008
Problems at El Tropical spelled out at Ohio Liquor Control hearing
Safety issues raised in debate on granting nightclub variance for Touch Supper Club
Ohio City stakeholders express opposition to nightclub at Rialto Theatre building
Police Chief Michael McGrath explains crime-fighting strategy at Cudell Meeting
Urban Community School Garden receives funding
Reflections on Ward 14 Recall Election by a recall advocate
February 2008 Letters to the Editor
February 2008 Photos
January 2008
Recall election important as an exercise in democracy
Local author examines key period when democracy flourished in Cleveland
Cuyahoga River comeback continues
Mosque visit helps to dispel stereotypes
St. Michael’s lights steeple
St. Colman Anniversary House provides family of seven an affordable home
West Side Catholic Center seeks to end homelessness for 10 households in 2008
Traffic patterns change to improve safety at H. Barbara Booker
The Abbey/Gehring Bridge closed for 14 months
Four CMSD schools receive bronze rating in listing of American High Schools
Clark Elementary School students collect cans for needy
January 2008 Letters to the Editor
January 2008 Photos
December 2007
Ward 14 recall election set for December 18th
Activists urge Cleveland City Council to create green future for Cleveland
Recall Committee wins battle at Board of Elections
Cleveland needs a referendum on Cleveland City Council
St. Colman honors Sisters of St. Joseph for over 120 years of service to the parish and the community
Community volunteers spruce up Historic Jewish Cemetery
Green Cottages Celebrate Green Urban Living
TWDC board reaffirms commitment to social and economic diversity
Community groups seek improvements in Prevention, Retention and Contingency Program
MLK student heads to Supreme Court
John Marshall student named Advanced Placement Scholar
John Marshall student receives national recognition
Cleveland Central Catholic High School offers Advanced Placement Spanish
WSEM receives Thanksgiving donation for food centers
December 2007 Letters to the Editor
December 2007 Photo Gallery
November 2007
Education Area Team of Convención Hispana aims to reduce drop out rate
Cleveland Metropolitan School District plan calls for a K-8 school in every neighborhood
CEO Sanders shares academic goals for Cleveland Municipal School District
Fundraising is highest priority for new Clark Metro Director
Council recall petitions filed in Ward 14
Safety Meeting addresses concerns about armed robberies in Tremont
Polish Legion of American Veterans announces awards
Cogswell Hall receives funding for rehab and an addition
Forged letter attacks St. Augustine
November 2007 Letters to the Editor
November 2007 Photo Gallery
October 2007
Greater Cleveland community joins in effort in Tremont to stamp out bigotry
Touch Supper Club told to acquire proper permits
Police commander commits to better quality of life
Community organizations review Cuyahoga County’s PRC Program
Foreclosure prevention fund to assist middle-income homeowners
Area doctors and nurses express concern about pollution at Mittal Steel
Consumers for Fair Utility Rates offers advice to prepare for upcoming winter
Progress continues on Ohio Canal Corridor Towpath Trail
October 2007 Letters to the Editor
October 2007 Photos
September 2007
Councilman introduces first zoning designation for community gardens
Neighbors share concerns about El Tropical
Rebuilding Together Cleveland helps local homeowner
Former Clark Metro Executive Director seeks to clear name
Nightclub allowed in Tremont 2-family residential district
TWDC president calls Tremont arsons hate crimes
Ohio City residents organize to curb demand for prostitution
Clark Metro Development Corporation hires new executive director
September 2007 Photos
August 2007
Clark Metro annual meeting leaves many feeling left out
El Tropical problems receive scrutiny from many quarters
Mission volunteers help bring hope to elderly homeowners
Mission volunteers team up with Fresh Coat Cleveland
New legislation allows creation of Entertainment Overlay Districts
La Copa owner attempts “night club” sale
Max Hayes graduates gain access to union pre-apprenticeship program
Collaborative plans to build “The Green Cottages” in EcoVillage
Summer programs offer youth a variety of experiences
Mazzola leaves OCNW
TWDC hires new Executive Director
August 2007 Letters to the Editor
August 2007 Photos
July 2007
Powwow celebrates First Nations’ culture
Problems continue at El Tropical Lounge
Acting Commander Goode doesn’t buy bar owner’s story
Clark Metro Development Corporation members force compliance with by-laws
Mayor Jackson dedicates Cleveland’s first zoned green space
La Copa owner and manager sentenced on liquor violations
Cleveland youth seeks change his generation
Esperanza has high hopes for new offices
“Error” results in Brooklyn Centre house demolition
Water now heated by solar energy at Fire Station #20
West Side Catholic Center dedicates new playground
Two CSU Distinguished Alumni have Near West Side ties
Permanent housing for homeless
CORRECTIONS: Construction program grads – not journeymen yet
*** 2007 Plain Press Summer Youth Guide (Part 2 of 2)
July 2007 Photos
June 2007
Sanders asks NOAH to help bring hope to Cleveland students
Parent Safety Patrol hopes to expand beyond Denison School
Neighbors of doggie daycare look for peace and quiet
New restaurant planned for Scranton
Construction trades program produces first two journeymen
Classic cars help showcase career opportunities at Max Hayes
La Copa appeal turned down by Board of Zoning Appeals
Neighbors of Mittal Steel ride bikes for clean air
Residents issue alert about gangs on W. 52nd Street
Street named for Father Marino Frascati
Cleveland carpenter named Woman of Triumph
Tryian Network names artist of the year
George Gund Foundation announces Green Building Policy
W. 44th Street Bridge reopens
*** 2007 Plain Press Summer Youth Guide (Part 1 of 2)
June 2007 Photos
May 2007
Residents rally to save Clark Metro Development Corporation
Kruger challenges dismissal by Clark Metro
RTA plans to extend hours for Tremont Community Circulator
Scranton Castle resident honored for fire rescue
New program to offer help to troubled teens
Clevelanders join national rally to reduce carbon emissions
El Tropical Lounge manager says no illegal activity in bar
Classic Connections agrees to conditions sought by residents
Neighborhood Community Press Association celebrates neighborhood newspaper accomplishments
Calvary Reformed Church plans renovation
New plaza opens at former Carousel Lanes site
Review: Posting on OhioCity2 Yahoo Group resorts to violent threats
Louisa May Alcott student wins NCAA poster contest
Cleveland APL names new executive director
Letters to the Editor, May 2007
Corrections from April 2007
May 2007 Photos
April 2007
Neighbors of Mittal Steel call on plant to reduce pollution
Athletic Director steps down after 35 years at the helm
TWDC president paves way for increased community involvement
La Copa chosen as meeting place for violent brawl
Resident wants relief from troublesome bar
ABLE plans rally to address key concerns about Ohio budget
La Copa to appeal decision on music permit and dance hall license
Tony Gordon leaves Clark Avenue but retains the memories
Lincoln West High School teacher receives national award
Central Catholic’s Lavender named to All-American team
Corrections
Letters to the Editor: CMSD students write about education
April 2007 Photos
March 2007
Increasing the number of high school graduates will pay dividends for Cleveland
Kent Professor shares ideas on how to curb local juvenile crime
Have a Heart Ohio protests President George W. Bush’s proposed Fiscal Year 2008 budget
Friends of Clark Field holds first awards ceremony
What’s happening online in the hood?
La Copa Sports Bar holds grand opening
Transitional Housing appoints new executive director
West Side Catholic Center receives grant for playground
School Guard Honored
*** 2007 Plain Press Community Guide
Letters to the Editor: problems of Club Envy, Clark Metro EHEAP, boarded-up housing
March 2007 Photos
February 2007
City Hall meeting called to clarify rules for Ward 14 bar owners
Clark Metro Development Corporation board parts ways with Executive Director Kruger
Metroparks to permanently close Brookside Reservation access road
Update: West Tech foreclosure note sale
Ward 14 Code Enforcement Officer to help tackle vacant houses
Economic Development Director delivers keynote address at Cudell Improvement’s Annual Meeting
Tremont Montessori student accepted to national leadership program
InterAct moves to Franklin Circle Church
Seeds of Literacy moves to Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Update: Steelyard Commons
TWDC election results
Giant Eagle opens at Westown
Letter to the Editor: Abadoned Houses
February 2007 Photos
January 2007
Councilman Santiago fails to give credit to Clark Metro Development Corporation for W. 25th Street Master Plan
Memorial vigil honors homeless
First District Commander McCartney welcomes police redistricting plan
Planning underway for West Side Safety Summit
Envy Lounge has permit for restaurant/bar
Children’s Defense Fund Ohio releases Status of Ohio’s Children Report
C-Space sparks creativity on Clark Avenue
Weed and Seed Christmas party brings delight to many
St. Rocco’s breaks ground for Early Childhood Development Center
Neighborhood Family Service Center moves to new location
St. Theodosius lights onion domes
TWDC’s Gilson to head citywide development corporation coalition
Letters: Readers comment on December 2006 articles
January 2007 Photos
December 2006
West Side Community House opens new facility on Lorain Ave.
A tale of two businesses: City Practices Give Unfair Adavantage To Illegal Businesses
IRTF vigil calls for closing of School of the Americas
Domestic Violence Center renovates shelter
Cleveland Mediation Center celebrates 25th Anniversary
Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization Receives Award for Excellence in Community Renewal
W. 47th Street Block Club uses grant to light porches
Nurse’s Corner: Holiday Stress Reduction Tips
Letter: Better Coverage of Neighborhoods Around Madison Avenue
December 2006 Photos
November 2006
School district begins strategic planning process
Protesters call on political leaders to tackle poverty
Program helps Cleveland residents enter construction unions
Planning process underway for W. 25th Street Corridor
Cintron elected as Ward 14 Democratic Club Leader
Survey says minimum wage issue likely to increase youth vote
Merrick House participates in Lights On Afterschool rally
State bill spells trouble for Cleveland
Bridgeway eliminates rent subsidy for mental health consumers
Emergency HEAP assistance available
CPAAHC says press politicians on health care issues
Letters: Archwood UCC hosts YMCA programs, Art House Director Urges Support of Issue 18
November 2006 Photos
October 2006
Mentoring network searches for volunteers
Greased pole climbing competition is highlight of St. Rocco Festival
Councilman Joe Santiago named Ward 14 Club Leader
CMDC Board sticks with Executive Director
Police Gang Unit offers advice in combating graffiti
Walk for Peace combines efforts of Cleveland and Lakewood organizers
Boys and Girls Club members enjoy new playground
Living Miracles move to new location
Habitat for Humanity celebrates completion of new home in Detroit Shoreway neighborhood
W. 49th Street Bridge lighting and rehabilitation ceremony
Brooklyn YMCA to close
Mama Says - Bullies
Letters: Call for More Airport Jobs
Nurses Corner: Avoiding the Flu
October 2006 Photos
September 2006
Celebration of Save-a-lot opening marred by funding cut to Clark Metro Development Corporation
La Copa variance denied
Cleveland Public Power changes policy on disconnection
Youths learn sailing and boat building skills at Whiskey Island Camp
Neighbors help rejuvenate Fairview Park
Residents bring concerns to student safety summit
Cleveland Education Committee to hold fall conference
"We are the UnInsured" promotes equal access to quality health insurance
Weed and Seed neighbors get to know each other at neighborhood gatherings
Update: Quigley Road Connector
Back to school backpacks distributed at Merrick House
Nurse’s Corner by WILLCARE: September is National Cholesterol Awareness Month
In Memory: Rebecca Radaker
Becca’s Preschool Corner: How to talk to your preschooler about death
Letters: Reader finds Detroit Avenue checkpoints disturbing
September 2006 Photos
August 2006
City cuts Clark Metro’s funding
La Copa agrees to hold public meeting
Residents and Councilman at odds
Cleveland hosts National Truth Commission
Speed trap takes advantage of drivers on W. 117th
New program to offer Cleveland students introduction to building trades
Neighborhood children learn life lessons through soccer
Community Corner Family Center moves
Hard Hatted Women gets federal funds for training program
Cleveland’s West Side Catholic Center named Champion in Action
Mama Says
Nurse’s Corner
Letters: Moda Nightmare Raises Concern, Junkyard Expansion, Election Board is Guilty
August 2006 Photos
July 2006
School Board punts on budget
Max Hayes students still await fulfillment of promises of bond issue
Dancers from many tribes compete at Powwow at Edgewater Park
Councilman Santiago’s support of nightclubs draws concern
Precinct Committee races in Ward 14 draw attention
Mama Says
City to move forward on purchase of Midland Steel site
Franklin Avenue paint plant site examined for environmental cleanup
Rite Aid builds new store in Detroit Shoreway neighborhood
Joyful Noise receives foundation grant
IRTF honors founders and longtime volunteer
CCMHB receives Outstanding Board of the Year Award from NAMI Ohio
Volunteers of America gets federal grant to help homeless vets
Storefront Renovation Program 2005 projects
I-71/SR 176 Exits to W. 14th Street: Quigley Road Connector
June 2006
Let’s restore the levy accountability commission
RTA makes case for fare increase
Developer seeks plan for recreational use of former West Side YMCA
Clark Metro tackles neighborhood problems and concerns
Luis Munoz Marin teacher receives national award
Clifton Plaza rehab completed
Lincoln West math teams place first in district-wide competition
St. Rocco students sign songs for Bishop Pilla
Howard Hanna Smythe Cramer opens office on W. 25th Street
Graffiti on Scranton stops with bar closing
Council rivals continue to battle in Ward 14
Two new venues join May Tremont Art Walk
Fellowship Found at Doubting Thomas
Art show features Ward 17 students
Beauty of Ward 17 Volunteer Day
Neighborhood Community Press Association celebrates newspaper accomplishments
May 2006
RTA Urged to Examine Cost of Biodiesel Fuel to Stave Off Rate Increases
West Side Relief High School headed for Walworth site
Activist advises school board to follow Cleveland Public Library example
Detroit Avenue industrial site receives funds for cleanup
Work underway on Quigley Road Connector
BBB Warns of the Return of Questionable Home Repair Funding Offers
Scholarships available for bilingual, bicultural students pursuing careers in health care
Mama Says
April 2006
Community outraged at beating of beloved bicycle shop owner
Young Scholarship Program gives Cleveland students a leg up at OSU
Doggie daycare in residents’ dog house
Consumer groups urge public hearings on Dominion East Ohio proposal
Deadlines for Heating Assistance Programs extended
Program helps landlords make available property visible to tenants
Spring Bulb Planters offer Dutch treat for Mahon Green and Kentucky Garden
Mama Says
March 2006
Low Income residents fight welfare office relocation
Ohio’s food assistance program to use new technology
SAFEighteen serves as model for neighborhood safety
Security program seeks to make Clark Metro area safer
Federal grant brings state of the art manufacturing equipment to Max Hayes
ABLE hopes to put the heart back in Ohio’s budget
Councilman Santiago comments on State of Ward 14
Valley View Hope VI update
Detroit Shoreway Annual Meeting features community awards
Archwood-Denison Concerned Citizens changes its name
Cleveland APL urges animal neglect reporting
APL offers cold weather tips
Mama Says
February 2006
Poverty on Trial: The Truth Commission
Cudell Improvement celebrates 31st Annual Meeting
TWDC outlines plans and accomplishments at annual meeting
Gordon Square project aims to preserve affordable housing in Detroit Shoreway neighborhood
Lee Fisher chooses Detroit Shoreway to announce candidacy for Lieutenant Governor
ABLE to tackle state budget
Prescription co-pays problems
Are you missing out on help with your heating bills?
COHHIO helps consumers fight predatory mortgage lending in Ohio
Heating Assistance Programs
Halle School reopens
Newest School Board Member
Local libraries offer free tax preparation and free e-filing
Near West Theatre wins award
St. Herman’s Monastery celebrates The Great Blessing of the Waters at Edgewater Park
Care Alliance receives HHS grant to provide health and dental services
January 2006
Jackson calls on Board of Education restore confidence in schools
Truth Commission to document local human rights violations
Medicaid co-payments to begin with New Year
Catholic Charities dedicates renovated Kirby Manor senior housing
Cleveland area organizations kick off Medicare drug benefit campaign
Candlelight vigil remembers homeless
Roosevelt Post and Club renovations near completion
Progressive Urban Real Estate celebrates 20 years of sales in the city
Scranton student is a grand prize winner in writing contest
Mama Says – Inspired by neighbors doing their part
Mama Says : Holiday homework – pop quiz for parents
December 2005
Merrick House plays key role in community organizing in Cleveland
Saigon Plaza celebrates grand opening
Men of Y-Haven present On His Way at Cleveland Public Theatre
City and developer plan cleanup for North East Chemical site
Some Parents face loss of their Medicaid coverage in 2006
Riverview HOPE VI update
United Clevelanders Against Poverty tackles concerns about k-8 schools
Mama Says
Art House Receives Ohio Art Education Association Service Award
In Memorium of John Vincent Sakacsi
November 2005
Ohio City Near West board offers support for Riverview HOPE VI proposal
West Side Homes project creates low income housing
Fairview Lutheran Foundation reaches out to community with WestFest celebration
Four local residents honored for fire rescue
New guidelines set for heating assistance this winter
Living Miracles share their stories
Tremont ArtWalk: Definitely Worth a Stroll
My Day as a Cleveland Fire Fighter
Mama Says: Holding out on the heat
Luis Munoz Marin teacher receives Milken Award
City Planning Commission supports expansion of Stockyard Company
City Planning Commission supports rezoning on Lorain Avenue
New school opens at St. Wendelin’s
Local school named school of promise
Near West Food and Family Service Center cuts hours
October 2005
West Side Community House to break ground for new facility
Low-income panel questions mayoral candidates
Laub’s leaves legacy: New School Opens at Site of Old Bakery
Cleveland to hold Primary Election on October 4th
Mama Says
September 2005
Last minute housing plan draws community’s wrath
Consumers for Fair Utility Rates tackle the high cost of utilities
Construction training program offers union apprenticeships to Cleveland residents
Plan calls for improvements W. 25th to Fulton I-71 corridor
Serrano named LISC program manager
School Board chooses Walworth Run property for new High School
Alice G. Butts named to Cleveland Public Library Board of Trustees
Willard Raymor celebrates 100th birthday at Simpson Senior Center
Mama Says: Trip out of Edgewater teaches a lesson
Youth production of Oklahoma! opens to full house at Near West Theatre
August 2005
Concerns about new Clark Avenue business raised at community meeting
Whiskey Island offered as trailhead for Towpath Trail
Curfew sweeps recruit youths for diversion program
Bike Rodeo warms children’s hearts with bike give-away
Zone Recreation Center plans revealed
School Board to consider second site for West Side Relief High School
In Memory of Mary Virginia Jones
School Board appoints 1st Hispanic to Cleveland Public Library Board of Trustees
Near West Side resident named to head Cleveland Public Art
July 2005
‘Destructive change’ would result from passage of proposed constitutional amendment
State’s school funding crisis labeled a moral issue
Detroit Shoreway CDO breaks ground for $1.3 million townhouse development on Bridge Avenue
Cleveland’s first dog park opens at Clark Field
Inventing a Family Field Trip
New community center opens in Clark-Metro Neighborhood
After school program promotes healthy lifestyle
Tremont Cooks together: a fundraiser for the Sokolowski’s
Cleveland Municipal School District Adult Education Program recognizes 458 GED graduates
Young talent shines at Near West Theater’s recent youth performance
June 2005
Board makes decision on school closings
Clark Metro community seeks replacement for Tops
Funds restored to The Playhouse
Emerald Commons will offer permanent supportive low income housing
Easter welcomes Fr. Steven Theodore Ziton to St. George
Franklin Circle Christian Church celebrates sanctuary renovation
Mama Says: Jokelopedia
Estabrook coach honored
Local student wins scholarship
Cleveland Storefront Program honors 2004 participants
Cleveland Innerbelt Plan considers traffic roundabout for Tremont
May 2005
Tops to close Clark Avenue store
Districts proposal outlines school closings
Kentucky supporters plead with board to keep school open
District plans call for closing Halle Cleveland Learning Center
Clark Metro celebrates 30 years of community service
Neighborhood Community Press Association celebrates newspaper accomplishments
April 2005
Advocates for Budget Legislation Equality tackle state budget reform
125th Anniversary House creates flurry of volunteer activity at St. Colman Church
Cleveland Care Calls offers peace of mind to seniors and their families
Seeds of Literacy provides individual tutors for adults working toward GED
Metro Catholic student wins essay contest
Mama Says: Chocolate Bunnies
Two local volunteers honored by The Center for Community Solutions
March 2005
Mayor’s speech,
neighborhood news and controversy mark TWDC annual meeting
DSCDO meeting features neighborhood improvements and honors special contributions
Creating a charter school
Battery Park Update
Body of young girl found on W. 90th Street, School closings delayed
Mama Says: Redlight Cameras
In Memory: Kenneth Carl Gordon
February 2005
Donna Shalala stresses importance of public debate on Social Security and Medicare
Contributions to neighborhood celebrated at Cudell Improvement’s 30th Annual Meeting
Lorain Avenue businesses invited to join successful website
Cuyahoga County program changes name, expands services for children
Fast, Free Income Tax Preparation and Free E-Filing available at neighborhood locations
Extraordinary Women: A Tribute to women of the Near West Side
In Memory: Mary J. Zone
Mama Says: Let’s be careful news consumers
January 2005
Let’s fix school funding this year
Cleveland Municipal School District misleads public with attendance rate inflation
The Covenant celebrates 20 years of service to area youth
High property taxes burden low income homeowners
Community organizations offer students after school help & more
El Barrio and the West Side Ecumenical Ministry announce merger
In Memory of Sandi L. Gerena
December 2004
Plans for Lakefront don’t mesh with lofty principles
Battery Park plans raise questions from neighbors
Team Environmental’s owner resists Battery Park’s & city’s efforts to force him to sell
Make Education and Serving Current Residents a Higher Priority
The Problem of School Funding
CMSD Funding and Budget Problems: The Real Solution
Petition Drives Seek to Change Ways Schools are Funded
Cleveland Central Catholic High School receives honor
Dairymens settles discrimination case
Sister Donna Hawk receives national recognition
Mama Says: Textiles
November 2004
Proposed levy expenditures outlined at Cleveland Board of Education meeting
EcoVillage residents urged to ride rapid and consume colorful foods on West Side Market trip
Participants at community forum discuss public education in Cleveland
School Board members listen to community concerns about the levy
Keeping the Heat on and staying warm
Listening to the voices of the people
Mama Says: Parent involvement critical to child’s education
WIRE-Net celebrates dedication of “The New” West 67th Place
October 2004
RTA opens W. 65th/Lorain/EcoVillage Rapid Station - nation’s 1st “green” station
Organizers seek answers on school transportation questions
CMSD reports loss of students and large transportation cuts
Weed and Seed program: Weeding out crime and planting seeks of hope
New Cleveland Public Library Fulton Branch Manager is the first Hispanic to lead a CPL branch
Mama Says: Children ask “Why our YMCA?”
September 2004
Neighborhood Family Practice to open health clinic in Tremont
Public left out of initial plans for a new west side “relief” high school
West Side “Relief” High School: Hidden decision-making and site selection questioned
Greater Cleveland YMCA refuses to budge
Parking and traffic problems plague EcoVillage
Improvements planned for Cudell Commons
New leaders emerge to tackle utility crisis
Meeting set to address concerns over new school transportation rules
Neighborhood Voices tackles issue of affordable housing
Archwood UCC lights steeple
Art House receives grant
CMSD News
Candidates to be challenged to address health care reform at town hall meeting
Neighborhood Voices tackles issue of affordable housing
August 2004
West Side YMCA slated to close on August 31st: Building at 3200 Franklin is for Sale
New playground delights children at St. Augustine Manor Child Enrichment Center
Ralph Fee retires
Bridgeway and Cleveland Christian Home join to form Community Care Network
Plain Press partners with NeighborhoodLink to place issues online
Residents and owners of Starkweather Tavern reach cooperation agreement
Campaign seeks commitment from political candidates on health care issues
Medical assistance resumes for low-income Ohioans
Ohio City Near West names new executive director
Archwood UCC celebrates 185 years
Five Cleveland school board members picked for reform effort
Cleveland's Clean Air Challenge gains momentum
Cleveland police officers get training to interact with people with mental illness
Rebuilding Cleveland Together's volunteers help fix-up three homs in Ward 18
Save-A-Lot receives community recognition award
Valley View Hope VI gets funding
Volunteers of America receives funds to help homeless veterans get jobs
Y-Haven honored with Helping Hand Award
July 2004
Greater Cleveland YMCA again votes to close West Side Y
Redevelopment of Joseph & Feiss site moves forward
Urban Community School to build new school at former Laub Bakery site
Ribbon cut for EcoVillage Town Homes
Bilingual program left in limbo
Meetings set regarding students taking RTA to school
Local consumers to hold second utility forum
Cleveland Public Theatre Founder James Levin to head new project
Max Hayes curriculum to be revised to match trade union requirements
OCNW Election Results
Veteran breaks own record for poppy sales
Vien Quang Temple celebrates Buddha's birthday 2628'
TANF reauthorization – What does this mean to me?
IN-KIND children’s garden helps build community
June 2004
Gina DeJesus disappearance has changed her neighborhood
Citizens sound-off at school board forum
Developers reveal Riverview Hope VI plans
City outlines policy on missing persons
Operation Clean Sweep makes arrests at Lakeview Terrace
Additional parking spots proposed for W. 25th and Clark
Service organization offices close or change locations
Plain Press excels in Neighborhood Community Press Association Competition
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