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Council Safety Committee Once Again Raises Concern of Cleveland Police "Hemorrhaging" Officers

But, as Karrie Howard and others noted, Cleveland can't police its way out of crime. "We’ve got to address mental health, we’ve got to address economics.”

By Maria Elena Scott

Oct 13, 2023

In Tuesday’s marathon Cleveland City Council Safety Committee operational review meeting, members pressed law enforcement authorities on low rates of police recruitment, a common theme this year. “We’re hemorrhaging officers...

Cleveland police partnered with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies over the summer to target violent crime.

Lights Out Cleveland Has Recovered About 1,000 Dead or Injured Birds This Migratory Season After Building Collisions

With a little more than a month left in the fall migration, the group could surpass their average

By Mark Oprea
Oct 12, 2023
Memphis & Pearl Mixed-Use Project Receives Funding Boost From Cleveland City Council

One of the first major apartment projects in Old Brooklyn in 50 years landed $2.5 million from the city

By Mark Oprea
Oct 11, 2023
State Bill That Would Preempt Participatory Budgeting Won't Move Forward Ahead November Election

Potential conflicts with Ohio home rule could prevent the legislation from advancing at all

By Maria Elena Scott
Oct 11, 2023
Rejoice: The Center Street Swing Bridge Has Finally Reopened

Nearby businesses and residents have cause for celebration

By Mark Oprea
Oct 10, 2023
State Bill Preempting Participatory Budgeting Heads Toward Passage

But Rep. Michael Skindell is hoping to craft a compromise that could save Cleveland's effort

By Maria Elena Scott
Oct 9, 2023
Legal Weed In November? Cleveland Weed Con Attendees Think Time is Nigh for Ohio

"Hey, if it's not November, it's going to be the next November"

By Mark Oprea
Oct 9, 2023
Rock Hall Expansion Groundbreaking Recalls Spirit of Original 1995 Ceremony

The design pays homage to the original design while accentuating the public space and adding to the lakefront landscape

By Mark Oprea
Oct 6, 2023
Two Judges Ask Leslie Celebrezze to Resign as Top Judge Amid Lawsuit Controversy and FBI Questioning

FBI agents continue to interview people tied to the judge

By Mark Puente, The Marshall Project
Oct 5, 2023
$10 Million Neighborhood Grant Program Aims to Target Violence in Cleveland Communities

“The police can’t solve this problem alone,” said Bibb

By Maria Elena Scott
Oct 5, 2023
'Car Creepers' Auto Theft Ring Indicted By County After Yearlong Investigation

Eight men—most of them 19 years old—were charged on 224 criminal counts

By Mark Oprea
Oct 5, 2023
Krayzie Bone in Recovery After Sarcoidosis-Related Hospitalization

The rapper has been fighting the rare inflammatory disease for six years

By Maria Elena Scott
Oct 4, 2023
Four Years Later, Officials Report No Progress in Metroparks Double Homicide Cold Case, But Fresh Hope Comes With National Coverage

Families of the victims feel the Metroparks bungled the investigation from the very start and continue to refuse outside assistance

By Lucy McKernan
Oct 4, 2023
Scene's Next Print Issue Will Be Bumped Back by a Week

Those glorious boxes will be empty a little longer than usual

By Vince Grzegorek
Oct 4, 2023
Nina Turner-Led Workers' Rights Group Launches in Cleveland

"I don't believe that politics, in and of itself, is going to save workers," Turner said of We Are Somebody's mission

By Maria Elena Scott
Oct 4, 2023
New Cleveland Curfew Laws Go Into Effect After Council Passes Stricter Penalties For Parents

"You want to have kids? Be responsible for them"

By Mark Oprea
Oct 3, 2023
Cleveland City Council Approves Citywide Fiber Optic Network Project, Aims to Further Bridge Digital Divide

Sifi Networks aims to fit Cleveland with a complete fiber network by 2030

By Mark Oprea
Oct 3, 2023
John Zitzner, Founder of Breakthrough Charter Schools, Arrested in Human Trafficking Sting

AG Dave Yost announced the arrests of nearly 150 suspects in 'Operation Buyer's Remorse.' Zitzner was charged with engaging in prostitution

By Vince Grzegorek
Oct 2, 2023
Utilities Committee Considers Proposal to Install a Comprehensive Fiber Network at No Cost to the City

The proposed network is part of Cleveland's push to close the digital divide.

By Maria Elena Scott
Sep 29, 2023
'National Week Without Driving' Challenges Drivers to Think Beyond Cars

Grab your bus pass, bike or walking shoes.

By Maria Elena Scott
Sep 29, 2023
With Glittering Marquee Debut, Playhouse Square Reminds Clevelanders of Its Legacy

Seven-hour block party revealed brand-new, $10.2 million facade

By Mark Oprea
Sep 29, 2023

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Richfield Mansion of Former Purell (Gojo) CEO Hits Market for $4 Million

For just under $4,000,000, this mansion in Richfield (4445 Everett Rd) can be yours. The home belongs to Joe Kanfer, former CEO of…

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Forbes magazine’s Under 30 Summit, was a multi-day event recognizing Ohio's young entrepreneurs and innovators. Most activities took place in Public Auditorium…

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