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If Sherrod Brown wants a fourth term, the Democratic senator needs to win Ohioans who have drifted apart. He needs the die-hard Democrats in his adopted hometown of Cleveland who are energized by Vice President Kamala Harris’ ascent to the top of the ticket.  And he needs voters in parts of Ohio that have gravitated toward Republicans – such places as Belmont County on the West Virginia border, Trumbull County in the Mahoning Valley or Lorain Co…

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Why Sherrod Brown is banking on bipartisan support for re-election

Cleveland residents who have questions or ideas about the process to reshape the city’s ward boundaries and eliminate two council seats can share them next week.  Cleveland City Council is hosting three community meetings to explain the redistricting process. They’ve even invited people to bring their own maps.  Cleveland’s charter ties the number of wards to the city’s population, which is measured using the U.S. Census. As the city’s populatio…

Cleveland will reduce the number of city wards in 2025

In late September, groups of stunt drivers blocked off intersections across Cleveland, disrupting neighborhoods by driving donuts and setting off fireworks. But these street takeovers are not a new phenomenon. Police departments in cities across the country have tried to curb street takeovers for decades. They first became prevalent in the 1980s — do you know what city they originated in? Learn about that below. Also in today’s newsletter, take …

Where did street takeovers originate? (quiz)

Cuyahoga County voters must decide whether to increase the price of cigarettes by about 40 cents per pack as part of a levy that raises funds for the arts. Issue 55 would, if passed, replace an existing levy that already sends revenue to Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, an organization that supports local arts groups and artists through grants. What is Cuyahoga Arts & Culture?  Cuyahoga Arts & Culture (CAC) is an independent political subdivision (libra…

Raise cigarette tax for arts? Cuyahoga County’s Issue 55 explained

Cleveland Metropolitan School District officials said the district will run a roughly $125 million budget deficit by 2028 if voters reject the school levy. If Issue 49 passes, the district will still be short $76 million, meaning further cuts are on the horizon.  CMSD Chief Financial Officer Kevin Stockdale gave a financial update at a Board of Education meeting this week while his team prepares the district’s new five-year financial forecast. A…

How the Cleveland school levy would affect the CMSD budget

A big part of Signal’s mission is to rebuild the connection between the Cleveland community and the information people need. We’ve also heard loud and clear that people want unbiased information that helps them make their own decisions. We think local media is a key partner in filling the information gaps. That is why we are a big part of Data Days CLE, a local conference devoted to civic data and civic tech in Northeast Ohio. The ability to acc…

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CMHA housing vouchers aim to support the homeless population The Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) Board of Commissioners approved changes to CMHA’s Housing Choice Voucher Program. The changes include making vouchers available to expectant parents experiencing homelessness and individuals and families living in Cuyahoga County homeless shelters.  Dorivette Nolan, CMHA’s Chief of Policy, Planning and Voucher Administration, said the …

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CMHA supports homeless people with new housing vouchers

Motivated and Empowered Inc. is coming off of a successful weekend hosting the There’s More 2 Me Boys & Teen Conference and leaders are now setting their sights on 2025. The service organization will begin offering respite care in early 2025.  The National Institute on Aging defines respite care as short-term relief for primary caregivers, giving them time to rest, travel or spend time with other family or friends. The care may last anywhere fro…

Motivated and Empowered Inc. set to begin respite care in 2025

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East Cleveland Mayor Brandon King has been indicted on several corruption charges including theft in office, Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O'Malley announced.

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East Cleveland Mayor Brandon King indicted by grand jury on corruption charges

More than half of respondents say the economy would be most likely to shape their presidential vote, according to a new Baldwin Wallace poll.

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Cost of groceries and housing, immigration and crime top local concerns in 2024 election: Northeast Ohio voter voices

Pembrokeshire people have joined the area’s army regiment in an event of music, food and thanks

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