Happy New Year, Lakewood! Wishing you all the best in 2026.

City Council is currently accepting applications for the Ward 4 Councilperson position. Please visit www.lakewoodoh.gov/lakewood-cit... for more information.

The City is now collecting live Christmas trees placed on residents' tree lawns. Please remove all lights, decorations, tinsel, and ornaments. You do not need to cut or dismantle trees for collection.

Happy Kwanzaa, Lakewood!

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!

Leaf Collection Update: the Streets and Forestry team will attempt to collect leaves during any extended break in the winter weather in the next few months. Due to equipment limitations, we cannot guarantee that every street will be picked up during stretches of mild weather. (🧵 1/2)

Bust out your bingo daubers! The LPD is hosting a Badges and Bingo night on Friday, January 16 from 4 to 6 PM. Come play a few games for the chance to win prizes donated by local businesses. All ages are welcome!

City Council is currently accepting applications for the Ward 4 Councilperson position. Please visit www.lakewoodoh.gov/lakewood-cit... for more information.

Holiday closures: City offices will be closed on Thursday, December 25 and Thursday, January 1 in observance of Christmas Day and New Year's Day, respectively.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Belle Ave. is open to two-way traffic. Construction is paused for the holidays and will resume January 5, 2026.

Refuse collection will be adjusted next week due to the Christmas Day holiday. ✅ Monday collection is unchanged. ⚠️ Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday collection areas: please place your refuse and recycling bins out on the day before your normal collection day. ✅ Friday collection is unchanged.

At last night's council meeting, Councilwoman Cindy Marx was recognized for her years of service to the Lakewood community. She has announced her resignation effective December 31, 2025. Thank you for all your work for the city and residents of Ward 4, and we wish you all the best!

TRAFFIC ALERT: On Wed., Dec. 17 from approximately 9 AM to 3 PM, McKinley Ave. will be closed between Hilliard and N. Marginal Drive for water repair work. Detour signage will be in place; please avoid the area if possible during this time period.

It's time to Cram The Cruiser! Each of Lakewood’s 4 wards will compete to see who can fill their ward's vehicle with the most canned and non-perishable food, plus personal care/hygiene products. The event is today from 3 to 6 PM at Giant Eagle at 14100 Detroit Ave.

Happy Hanukkah, Lakewood!

Meeting schedule for Mon., December 15: 6 PM - Finance Committee 7:30 PM - City Council Meeting All meetings are open to the public and committee/council meetings are streamed online. For agendas and more information, visit lakewoodoh.gov/calendar.

It's once again time to renew dog licenses. Dog licenses are required by law, and help keep your furry friend safe if they go missing. Avoid a late fee by renewing your license before January 31. (🧵 1/2)

Cove Community Center's Winter Warmup station is back for the winter of 2025-26. Volunteers have donated and crafted hats, gloves, and scarves for anyone who needs protection from the elements this season. The items are located in front of Cove Community Center near the RTA 55 bus stop.

Parents & caregivers: are you looking for a warm, free place to get out of the house this winter? Check out the Lakewood Family Room! The Division of Early Childhood offers regular programming for all ages in a welcoming, supportive environment. Visit www.lakewoodoh.gov/early-childhood for more.

A few shots from Light Up Lakewood 2025. Great job and thank you LakewoodAlive, and to everyone that made the event possible. See you next year!

Cram the Cruiser is just one week away! Each of Lakewood’s 4 wards will compete to see who can fill their ward's vehicle with the most canned and non-perishable food, plus personal care/hygiene products. The event is Dec. 15 from 3 to 6 PM at Giant Eagle at 14100 Detroit Ave. See you there!

The Finance Committee meets tomorrow evening, 6:00 PM in the City Hall Auditorium to continue budget hearings. Meetings are open to the public, and Council and committee meetings are streamed online. For agendas and more information, visit lakewoodoh.gov/calendar.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Beginning Monday, Dec. 8, Belle Ave. will be closed just south of the Cleveland Clinic parking lot entrance for utility work related to the Downtown Development. Work is expected to last through December 19. Travelers are advised to use an alternate route during this time.

Residential rock salt distribution is back for Winter 2025-2026. Boxes are located at Kauffman, Madison, Cove, and Lakewood Park as well as the Lakewood Dog Park. Residents may take home up to 5 gallons of salt for personal use. (🧵 1/3)

Last night, the community came together at Cove for the first monthly meal. Thank you to the members of H2O, the city's Finance Department, Human Services staff, and all volunteers for your hard work, and everyone that came to enjoy a warm meal! The next community meal is scheduled for January 7.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Detroit Ave. will be closed between Arthur Ave. and Marlowe Ave. on Sat., Dec. 6 from 1:30 PM to 10:00 PM for Light Up Lakewood. Please use an alternate route during these times. (🧵 1/3)

A reminder to all residents, landlords, and business owners: to keep pedestrians safe, all sidewalks must be cleared following snowfall events per LCO §521.06: buff.ly/xNnR09J (🧵 1/3)

We are proud to announce that Lakewood received a score of 100 out of 100 on Human Rights Campaign's Municipal Equality Index (MEI). The MEI examines how inclusive municipal laws, policies, and services are in cities and towns across the country. View Lakewood's scorecard here: buff.ly/AMqfSBp

The first City of Lakewood community meal will be held at Cove Community Center tonight. Doors open at 5 PM, and the meal will be served at 5:30 PM. Everyone is welcome!

The Cove Giving Tree has returned! Stop by Cove Community Center and pick up a tag, then pick out a gift for a neighbor this season. Please drop off new, unwrapped gifts to Cove by December 16, 2025. #GivingTuesday

It's Giving Tuesday! If you are looking for somewhere to make a difference this season, there are lots of qualified organizations and charities to donate to in Lakewood. We are still running our food and goods drive, and you can find other donation opportunities here: buff.ly/07oJGJx.

It's time once again to Light Up Lakewood! Come down to Detroit Ave. between Arthur and Marlowe on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 4 to 8 PM for the area's best winter celebration. Come enjoy the parade (5 PM), music, activities, food and drinks, and much more. lakewoodalive.org/r/light-up-l...

City Council meets Monday, Dec. 1 at 7:30 PM in the City Hall Auditorium. Meetings are open to the public and streamed online. For the meeting agenda and more information, visit lakewoodoh.gov/calendar.

Today, we celebrate Small Business Saturday! From Birdtown to the West End, the Gold Coast to Uptown Madison to Downtown Lakewood, and everywhere in between, please remember to support all the small businesses that make Lakewood a great place to live, work, and shop.

Happy Thanksgiving, Lakewood! We are thankful to have each of you as members of our community. City offices are closed today and tomorrow in observance of the holiday.

Just a friendly reminder: dogs on public grounds (sidewalks, streets, parks, etc.) in Lakewood must be on a non-retractable leash no longer than 6 feet. This rule helps to keep neighbors, kids, and other pets safe. Read more here: buff.ly/eirUrP7

If you need some fresh air over the Thanksgiving weekend, take a walk around town to see some of Lakewood's public art installations! Our Public Art Map has been updated to include all the traffic signal boxes, bus station art, murals, and more. Check out the interactive map here: buff.ly/ebCkTYn

The application window for the 2026 Citizens Police Academy is now closed. Accepted applicants will be contacted by a member of the LPD in the near future with more details. Thank you to everyone that applied!

The Finance Committee meets Monday, Nov. 24 at 6:00 PM. The meeting is open to the public and streamed online. For agendas and more information, visit www.lakewoodoh.gov/calendar.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Beginning Mon, Nov. 24, the Hilliard Rd. westbound lane will be closed during daytime work hours. The work will begin at 8:30 AM on Monday and Tuesday to not interfere with school drop-off at Harding MS. Detours and signage will be in place; please avoid the area during these times.

Refuse and Recycling curbside collection will be adjusted for Thanksgiving week: ✅ Monday collection is unchanged. ⚠️ Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday collections are moved to one day prior. ✅ Friday collection is unchanged. Visit www.lakewoodoh.gov/holiday-refuse-collection for more details.

The first City of Lakewood community meal will be held at Cove Community Center on Wednesday, December 3. Doors open at 5 PM, and the meal will be served at 5:30 PM. Everyone is welcome!

Reminder: you can bring campaign signs to the Refuse and Recycling Center at 12920 Berea Rd., Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 2 PM or Saturday from 8 AM to 12 PM. Campaign signs and stands are not to be placed in curbside recycling bins.

The Streets and Forestry team has made two complete circuits through Lakewood and the third round of collection has begun. Leaf collection will continue through mid-December, weather-permitting. Head over to our leaf collection map to see details on each street: buff.ly/HbtCcWx

TRAFFIC ALERT: Warren Rd. will be closed at the railroad crossing (between Detroit and Clifton) from November 18 to November 21 for repairs. Detour signage will be in place; please avoid the area during this time frame.

Winterhurst's Giving Project is underway! The ice arena is currently collecting toys, games, clothing, and more to support Cove Community Center's work to provide gifts to families in need this season. Donations can be brought to the Winterhurst front desk; deadline is 12/3.

Meeting schedule for Monday, Nov. 17: 6:00 PM - Committee of the Whole 7:30 PM - City Council Meetings are open to the public, and committee/council meetings are streamed online. For agendas and more information, visit lakewoodoh.gov/calendar.

Our fall tree planting is underway as of this week. Forestry team members will be planting approximately 200 young trees in tree lawns and other public areas throughout the city.

TRAFFIC ALERT: N. Marginal Rd. will be closed between McKinley and Hilliard on Friday, Nov. 14 from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Detour signs will be in place. Please avoid the area during these times.

The application period for the 2026 Citizens' Police Academy is now open. Applications will be accepted through December 5, 2025 or until the class is full. More info can be found here: www.lakewoodoh.gov/apply-today-...