The City of Cleveland and the Department of Justice are asking for more time to select a monitor to help track the city’s progress in transforming the police department. The deadline was supposed to be Thursday, but Wednesday afternoon a motion was filed for an extension in U.S. District Court. U.S. District Judge Solomon Oliver, […]
The city of Cleveland and all of northeast Ohio remembered the life of former Congressman Louis Stokes on Monday night. The political trailblazer will be laid to rest on Tuesday. Stokes died last week at the age of 90, leaving behind a giant legacy in Cleveland. Hundreds streamed through Public Hall on Monday to pay their respects. Stokes […]
The clock will not start ticking on mandated changes to make in the policies and operations of the Cleveland Police Department until U.S. District Judge Solomon Oliver okays the understanding reached between the city and the Department of Justice. But a number of changes, consistent with the decree’s goals, are already underway. Mayor Frank Jackson […]
After years of talk, delays, a lack of money and lots of wheel-spinning, the African-American Cultural Garden project in Rockefeller Park is finally underway. Mayor Frank Jackson joined a host of civic and community leaders in a ceremonial groundbreaking for phase one of the more than $2 million project. The garden will join those of […]
In a letter posted on the city of Cleveland’s Facebook page Wednesday, Mayor Frank Jackson says the city has planned and is prepared for any reactions to the verdict of Cleveland Police Officer Michael Brelo. Brelo is charged with voluntary manslaughter in the deaths of Timothy Russell and Malissa Williams after the deadly police chase […]
The City of Cleveland is on the rise. There is so much going on downtown right now, between Rock Week, the Cavs in the playoffs, new construction, and the Convention Center. And with the 30th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony just days away, it’s only adding fuel to the fire. […]
Cleveland’s mean efforts to get green made national news in 2010. “This radio frequency chip and barcode will soon be implanted in containers to tell the city who’s recycling who’s not,” said Channel 3’s Tom Beres in a report at the time. “You may be subject to a fine if you’re not recycling properly.” […]
Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson wants to form a a recruiting oversight team, which would recruit women and minorities to the city’s safety forces. Currently, the city does occasional recruiting during civil service testing cycles. The big change would be doing recruiting throughout the entire year. The development comes just a month after The Investigator Tom […]
This case has played out in the court of public opinion for months. Twelve-year-old Tamir Rice was shot and killed by Cleveland police in November 2014. Rice had an air-soft gun in his possession at the time, but police thought it was real. Who was at fault? That depends on who you ask. In […]
Another snowy weekend put Cleveland road crews to the test, trying to keep city streets clear and passable. The city put a plan in place and there seemed to be improvement compared to a few weeks ago. Clevelanders found themselves digging out again Sunday, following several inches of new snow that blanketed the area . City […]
Councilman of Ward II Zach Reed proposes the city hire 200 new police officers in light of increasing violence and homicides. Reed says budget restraints are usually to blame for a lack of officers, but points out the city has found funds to redo Public Square, build a bridge to the Lakefront and more. Reed […]
Mayor Frank G. Jackson and Chief of Police Calvin D. Williams proudly announce that the 2014 City of Cleveland Gun Buy-Back will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2014, at Public Safety Central located at 2001 Payne Avenue. In exchange for operable handguns or semi-automatic weapons (Assault weapons), citizens will be given a either a […]
