Cleveland candidates spent big in 2025 elections, filings show by Sean McDonnell www.cleveland.com/news/2026/01...

CMSD opens online portal Monday to allow families to pick schools for next year Families of students whose schools are closing under the district’s consolidation plan need to choose a new school. Here’s what you need to know. by Franziska Wild signalcleveland.org/cmsd-school-...

'A community effort.' East Cleveland City School District has been released from state oversight, after more than seven years of work to improve test scores and catch up struggling students. by Conor Morris www.ideastream.org/education/20...

Interim Cleveland Heights Mayor Tony Cuda gives send-off for transitional government What a difference three months can make. by Thomas Jewell www.cleveland.com/community/20...

Lake Erie drownings raise questions of safety as Cleveland reimagines its lakefront As access expands, water safety experts say more people are entering Lake Erie without the skills, experience or protection needed to stay safe. by Taylor Wizner www.ideastream.org/health/2025-...

Gateway faces hundreds of millions in stadium repairs it is legally required to pay, with little room to negotiate timing or scope — even as funding remains uncertain. by Kaitlin Durbin www.cleveland.com/news/2025/12...

Transfer of unclaimed funds for Cleveland Browns stadium project won’t go forward for now by Karen Kasler www.wvxu.org/2025-12-24/t...

East Cleveland schools released from state oversight after academic gains www.cleveland.com/news/2025/12...

Cuyahoga Judge Celebrezze resigns after being charged with records tampering Celebrezze resigned two years after The Marshall Project – Cleveland detailed how she steered nearly $500,000 in fees to a longtime friend. by Mark Puente signalcleveland.org/cuyahoga-jud...

‘Developing leadership in a new way’: Slavic Village set to launch participatory budgeting pilot in 2026 PB CLE, the group behind the failed 2023 charter amendment, organized this effort to put Cleveland on the participatory budgeting map. by Frank W. Lewis signalcleveland.org/slavic-villa...

South Euclid City Council now accepting applications to fill its two open at-large seats South Euclid City Council will have 30 days to fill two open at-large seats, beginning Jan. 1. by Jeff Piorkowski www.cleveland.com/community/20...

Assessments outline hundreds of millions in needed repairs at Cleveland’s major sports venues. Gateway still doesn’t have a way to pay for them. by Kaitlin Durbin www.cleveland.com/news/2025/12...

Who will fill Cleveland Hts council vacancy? 11 candidates apply for incoming mayor’s seat The person selected will serve the rest of Petras’ term, which runs thru Dec. 31, 2027. Council is expected to interview candidates and make an appointment early next year www.cleveland.com/metro/2025/1...

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Will voters decide? Cuyahoga County sheriff, law department disputes may require charter fix As the executive and prosecutor clash over control of the sheriff’s finances, Council President Dale Miller says voters may ultimately need to clarify the county charter. www.cleveland.com/news/2025/12...

Will RTA go to voters with a tax request to solve long-term budget concerns? The Cleveland-area transit agency is dipping deep into its reserves for the 2026 budget by Rich Exner www.cleveland.com/news/2025/12...

Call Gov. DeWine today and urge him to VETO SB 293 . If his voicemail is full, you can leave a message with his staff: ▶ Gov. DeWine's office: 614-644-4357 or 614-466-3555 ▶ Gov. DeWine's Deputy Policy Director: 614-644-0929 ▶ Gov. DeWine's Legislative Affairs Director: 614-466-2828

CMSD approved its school merger plan. Here’s what comes next On Tuesday, the school board voted in favor of the plan. The district has presented a draft calendar for next year is beginning to name principals at merged schools. by Franziska Wild signalcleveland.org/transportati...

Cleveland Metropolitan School District notified 24 school principals that they will be removed from those positions under a far-reaching consolidation plan approved by the school board Tuesday night by Conor Morris www.ideastream.org/education/20...

Residents express concerns after alleged Election Day incident at Orange High School by Ed Wittenberg www.cleveland.com/community/20...

☎️ Make 3 calls to Gov. DeWine and his leadership team to urge him to VETO SB 293 ☎️ Gov. DeWine's office: 614-644-4357 or 614-466-3555 DeWine's Policy Director: 614-644-0871 DeWine's Legislative Affairs Director: 614-466-2828 Find other contact info for the Governor's office here: bit.ly/MikeDeWine

🚨 SB 293 is officially on Gov. DeWine's desk! 🚨 Call Gov. DeWine and tell him to VETO SB 293. Urge him to keep his word and not sign this bill Gov. DeWine's office: 614-644-4357 or 614-466-3555 DeWine's Policy Director: 614-644-0871 DeWine's Legislative Affairs Director: 614-466-2828

Here’s what Cuyahoga County’s final budget will mean for health and human services Cuyahoga County restored some planned cuts but said most were needed because of a drop in property tax collections. by Celia Hack signalcleveland.org/what-cuyahog...

CMSD board approves historic plan to consolidate schools The CMSD school board voted unanimously to approve the plan, which will leave the district with 59 total schools. by Franziska Wild signalcleveland.org/cmsd-clevela...

Voting by mail faces uncertain moment ahead of midterm elections The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to take a case that could require mail ballots to arrive by the close of polls on Election Day. stateline.org/2025/12/09/v...

Cuyahoga County will be administering its own Taxpayer Assistance Program next year for seniors 67 and older with a household income of $70,000 or less and who are behind on paying their property taxes. by Kaitlin Durbin www.cleveland.com/news/2025/12...

Black drivers are 3.7 times more likely to be stopped by Cleveland police, federal monitor says A new report from the consent-decree monitoring team says racial disparities in traffic stops by Cleveland police persist. by Adam Ferrise www.cleveland.com/metro/2025/1...

Opinion by Leslie Kouba Public access to recorded Cleveland City Council meetings reveals both the value of civic engagement and the troubling lapses, stalled reforms and human behavior that surface when leaders forget the community is watching www.cleveland.com/opinion/2025...

Cuyahoga County plans to borrow $45 million next year for the Virgil E. Brown building renovation, adding to its already $1 billion debt load. Here's a look at what the county has already borrowed. by Kaitlin Durbin www.cleveland.com/news/2025/12...

A quiet force returns: Sharon Dumas brings steady hand to Cleveland Heights “She’s a master technician in city government but also has that personal touch. Cleveland Heights is very lucky.” by Cory Shaffer www.cleveland.com/metro/2025/1...

Cuyahoga County’s senior tax-relief program helped only 151 homeowners this year — far below expectations — and the funding was uneven. by Kaitlin Durbin www.cleveland.com/news/2025/12...

☎️ Make 3 calls to Gov. DeWine and his leadership team to urge him to VETO SB 293 ☎️ Gov. DeWine's office: 614-644-4357 or 614-466-3555 DeWine's Policy Director: 614-644-0871 DeWine's Legislative Affairs Director: 614-466-2828 Find other contact info for the Governor's office here: bit.ly/MikeDeWine

☎️ Make 3 calls to Gov. DeWine's office to VETO SB 293 ☎️ No one should lose their vote due to a mail delay. ▶Gov. DeWine's office: 614-644-4357 or 614-466-3555 ▶Gov. DeWine's Deputy Policy Dir.: 614-644-0929 ▶Gov. DeWine's Legislative Affairs Dir.: 614-466-2828 Other contacts here: bit.ly/MikeDeWine

Teachers and parents raised concerns Tuesday night about the loss of small public schools in Cleveland, and services for students with disabilities, if the district's proposed consolidation plans are approved next week. by Conor Morris www.ideastream.org/education/20...

Cleveland Council OKs reworked $100M Browns deal that greenlights Brook Park move by Sean McDonnell www.cleveland.com/news/2025/12...

Newcomer Tanmay Shah defeats Cleveland council incumbent by nine votes, recount confirms by Abbey Marshall www.ideastream.org/government-p...

Say Yes Cleveland’s first report card highlights wins, challenges Since the program launched in 2019, 713 Cleveland students have earned a college degree or certificate, though affordability and academic readiness issues remain. by Amy Morona signalcleveland.org/say-yes-clev...

Plastic pollution in Lake Erie soared over the past decade, research shows Surveys in 2014 and 2024 showed a dramatic increase of plastic floating on the surface of Lake Erie. by Peter Krouse www.cleveland.com/news/2025/11...

Analysis: Ohio Republicans quietly pass bill that could disenfranchise thousands of voters Senate Bill 293, which would eliminate the four-day grace period for mail-in votes, has Democrats and voting rights groups up in arms. by Howard Wilkinson www.wvxu.org/politics/202...

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Ohio Republicans quietly pass bill that could disenfranchise thousands of voters “Shortening and then eliminating the window does nothing to enhance security — it just punishes voters for something they cannot control, the speed of the U.S. mail,” -Mia Lewis www.wvxu.org/politics/202...

Five Cuyahoga County races headed to recount, including close Cleveland City Council contest by Abbey Marshall www.ideastream.org/government-p...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne wants to create a new county building department to improve safety and help smaller communities move construction requests – and officials say it will pay for itself. by Kaitlin Durbin www.cleveland.com/news/2025/11...

Tell Governor DeWine to veto SB 293, which closes the 4-day acceptance window for absentee ballots No one should have their vote thrown away because of postage delays- call or email the governor now Call: (614) 644-4357 (if mailbox is full, try again later) Email: act.commoncause.org/letters/urge...

How did Ohio become the primary dumping ground for fracking waste? The Buckeye Environmental Network sued the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for approvied fracking waste disposal wells using outdated rules. www.cleveland.com/news/2025/11...

Tell Governor DeWine to Veto Senate Bill 293 Let’s hold Gov. DeWine to his word and demand that he stop this rushed attack on Ohio voters. act.commoncause.org/letters/urge...

The Ohio legislature passed SB 293, the bill that takes away the 4-day acceptance window for absentee ballots. It heads to the governor's desk now, our last chance to protect Ohio voters against this harmful & unnecessary change. Call Governor DeWine now to urge him to veto SB 293! bit.ly/MikeDeWine

CMSD leaders detail transportation, special education and budget savings from merger plan At a school board meeting Wednesday night, CMSD CEO Warren Morgan addressed questions that have bubbled up since he unveiled a proposal to merge 39 schools. by Franziska Wild signalcleveland.org/cmsd-questio...

The Ohio legislature passed SB 293, the bill that takes away the 4-day acceptance window for absentee ballots. It heads to the governor's desk now, our last chance to protect Ohio voters against this harmful & unnecessary change. Call Governor DeWine now to urge him to veto SB 293! bit.ly/MikeDeWine

Due to higher operating costs, especially in healthcare for its employees, the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) plans to make significant cuts to bus and rail services in 2026 by Ken Prendergast neo-trans.blog/2025/11/19/c...