Community powered journalism for a better Cleveland. Clevelanders, get ready for a first-of-its-kind milestone: the commissioning of the USS Cleveland, a Littoral Combat Ship that will carry our city’s name, pride and community spirit around the world.

Jan 28, 2025 · The City of Cleveland faces a significant economic challenge: adult illiteracy. Some 66 percent of adults living inside the city are functionally illiterate. In some neighborhoods in Cleveland that number can be as high as 95 percent. Seeds of Literacy is a non-profit organization set on overcoming this problem.

Jan 7, 2025 · Building home equity “We were thinking about how we could preserve the long-term opportunity for someone to become a homeowner and keep it affordable,” said Kevin Nowak, executive director of CHN Housing Partners, during a recent tour of the Buckingham home, one of 30 new homes being built as part of the organization’s Larchmere Homes program.

The Land is a local, nonprofit news organization that reports on Cleveland’s neighborhoods. Through in-depth solutions journalism, we aim to foster accountability, inform the community, and inspire people to take action.

Jan 21, 2025 · The number of people behind on their water bills in the Cleveland area has tripled during the pandemic. Now, almost one in every four water accounts are behind by at least one bill, as the city has resumed water shutoffs for nonpayment. Everyday people like 63-year-old Janet Gill-Cooks are struggling to pay their utility bills, and to navigate the systems of assistance that are available for ...

The essential community facility is getting a facelift and additional updates could be in store in coming years. Learn more about what’s happening, the importance and history of the center, and why it’s so important for Central residents.

6 days ago · Warrensville Heights High School Marching Band and US Veterans and Active-Duty Members, in front of the William G. Mather, for the dedication of the 18th Lone Sailor Monument in Cleveland.[Photo by Kelly Margaret Heikkila]. As Americans, we sometimes feel separated from the armed forces that serve and protect us.

Jan 24, 2025 · [Graphic courtesy of The Marshall Project – Cleveland] Early voting is now underway in Ohio. Ahead of the upcoming general election on Nov. 5, The Marshall Project and Signal Cleveland published a judge guide designed to help voters make informed decisions about judicial candidates.

Jan 24, 2025 · Cleveland Orchestra’s MLK Day of Music – On Jan. 20, guests can enjoy a day of free community performances and activities, including a wide variety of ensembles live from Severance’s Mandel Concert Hall and Reinberger Chamber Hall. A full list of performing artists and interactive exhibits can be found on the Orchestra’s website.. Cleveland Museum of Art’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day ...

Jan 24, 2025 · A shelter dog at the Cleveland Animal Protective League waits for a new home. (Photo by Rebecca Cahill) It’s a national trend that animal rescues and shelters have been overloaded with more pets than they can handle. Rising costs, housing challenges, and poverty have all contributed to the problem nationally, and Cleveland is no exception.