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Cleveland, Ohio · ClevelandCuyahoga County has no plans to restart in-person visitation for friends and family at the county jail. “We have found that most families prefer online visitation due to its ease of access and convenience,” Sheriff Harold Pretel told Signal Cleveland. “Online visitation enhances the safety of both inmates and staff, creating a safer environment for all involved.” Pretel, in an email sent by a county spokesperson, said the county is “still evalu…See the Story
Cuyahoga County doesn't plan to bring back in person visits at jail
Taxes · ClevelandEvery year, the State of Ohio designates a handful of days when shoppers can save on taxes for in-person and online purchases. It’s officially called the Ohio Sales Tax Holiday. The tax-free weekend — or in this year’s case, the 10-day tax holiday — has a couple goals. One is to promote spending to stimulate the local economy. The other is to help families with the cost of shopping for school supplies. This year, the Sales Tax Holiday will take …See the Story
The Ohio Sales Tax Holiday is coming up. What is tax free? (quiz)
Cleveland, Ohio · ClevelandLongtime Cleveland Metropolitan School District board member Robert Heard Sr. stepped down earlier this month, marking the third resignation from the nine-member board in about a month. Heard served on the board for 20 years. In June, the board’s vice chair Leah Hudnall and 17-year board member Denise Link both resigned. Those resignations leave board chair Sara Elaqad, appointed in 2019, as the longest-serving member. Elaqad is one of six rema…See the Story
How to apply to be on the Cleveland Board of Education
Cleveland, Ohio · ClevelandAs Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) students and parents prepare to go back to school as soon as July 29, MetroHealth and other health experts are encouraging parents to ensure their children are up to date on their immunizations. The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) held a virtual press conference on Tuesday, addressing the importance of keeping up to date with vaccinations as summer ends and school goes back into session. ODH Heal…See the Story
Ready for back to school? CMSD partners with MetroHealth
Economy · ClevelandQuality child care is either unaffordable or inaccessible for most Greater Cleveland families and that’s putting a drag on the local economy, according to a report released today. “Driving Growth: The Economic Value of Child Care in Cleveland and Cuyahoga County” found that when parents aren’t able to get adequate child care, they often miss work. This means they often lose wages for being absent or leaving the job early. Businesses often suffer…See the Story
Greater Cleveland's child care crisis straining economy, report says
Cleveland, Ohio · ClevelandThe Cuyahoga County Jail no longer allows in-person visits from friends or family members, one of many jails in the state that ended the practice with little public discussion. This shift to video-only visitation strips people accused – but not convicted – of criminal charges of the opportunity to openly communicate with loved ones about evidence in their cases or to weigh important decisions about plea deals, according to a report by Wren Coll…See the Story
Bring back in-person visitation at Cuyahoga County Jail, report says
Joe Biden · ClevelandPresident Joe Biden’s Made in America director is scheduled to meet with the North Shore AFL-CIO Federation of Labor to get feedback on the administration’s programs aimed at strengthening domestic manufacturing. Livia Shmavonian said she will meet Thursday with the largest labor organization in Greater Cleveland. The visit will include a roundtable discussion with union members at the event, which isn’t open to the public. The Cleveland stop …See the Story
Biden administration official meeting with Cleveland unions
Cleveland, Ohio · ClevelandSisters Haven in Cudell moving forward Last summer, Sisters Haven helped save a home on West 99th by sharing a vision of a place where women and their young children could escape homelessness. Now, the local nonprofit is tasked with getting the formerly condemned home up to code, particularly for people with disabilities. The home is expected to house “seven women and their babies,” said Julie Mallet, one of the founders of Sisters Haven. Famili…See the Story