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Signal Cleveland: On AirCleveland school district announces closures, mergersThe Public Meetings Report for the week of Nov. 18, 2025From Signal Cleveland and Cleveland Documenters.In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cleveland Metropolitan School District CEO Warren Morgan announces recommendations for school closings and mergers he says will save the district $30 million per year in operating expenses. The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are: Annie MaglicicAmber Neal Their work has been compiled this week by Doug Breehl Pitorak. The Public Meetings Report is produced by Gennifer Harding-Gosnell.
2025-11-1805 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirCleveland Metroparks to cut funding next year for some job positionsThe Public Meetings Report for the week of Nov. 3, 2025.From Signal Cleveland and Cleveland Documenters. In this week’s Public Meetings Report, the Cleveland Metroparks’ Board of Park Commissioners learned about job positions that will no longer be funded, and a plan to construct two new cell towers at Chagrin Reservation. Learn more in this week’s episode. The Documenter whose work contributed to this episode is Stephanie Manning.Her work has been compiled this week by Doug Breehl Pitorak. The Public Meetings Report is produced by Gennifer Harding...
2025-11-0405 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirCleveland sees fewer lead poisoning cases, but fewer births tooThe Public Meetings Report for the week of Oct. 6, 2025From Signal Cleveland and Cleveland Documenters. In this week’s Public Meetings Report, City of Cleveland Public Health Director Dave Margolius told the Lead Safety Advisory Board that there has been a decrease in the number of children testing positive for high levels of lead in their blood. Learn more in this week’s episode. The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are: Connie RosemondTucker HandleyMaria ShuckahoseeAngela RushThei...
2025-10-0705 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirWhat your neighbors are saying at Greater Cleveland public meetingsThe Public Meetings Report for the week of September 1, 2025.From Signal Cleveland and Cleveland Documenters. In this week’s Public Meetings Report, we’ll take our regular look back at some of the more notable public comments residents have made at local government meetings in the past few months. The Public Meetings Report is produced by Signal Cleveland and Cleveland Documenters, in partnership with WOVU 95.9FM. SHOW NOTES:Signal Cleveland reporting: Find fact sheets on Cleveland’s 15 redrawn wards here By Signal Cleveland Staff CMSD students start school in one week...
2025-09-0205 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirCleveland City Council considers increase in Cuyahoga County Jail costsThe Public Meetings Report for the week of August 24, 2025.From Signal Cleveland and Cleveland Documenters.In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cleveland City Council’s Committee of the Whole approves an increase in cost for housing incarcerated persons at the Cuyahoga County Jail. Plus, updates on construction at MetroHealth. Learn more in this week’s episode. The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are: Cassie ParkRonaldo Rodriguez, Jr. Their work has been compiled this week by Doug Breehl Pitorak. The Public Me...
2025-08-2604 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirCleveland Heights residents speak out against draining of Lower Shaker LakeThe Public Meetings Report for the week of August 19, 2025. From Signal Cleveland and Cleveland Documenters. In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cleveland Heights City Council heard from residents concerned about losing Lower Shaker Lake. Plus, there’s an update on the H.O.P.E. Campus residential facility for youth in crisis. Learn more in this week’s episode.The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are: Stephanie ManningJanenell SmithLaurie RedmonAndrew KennesonTheir work has been co...
2025-08-1905 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirBlack women’s exit from workforce raises concern in ClevelandThe Public Meetings Report for the week of August 12, 2025In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cleveland's Commission on Black Women and Girls discusses the effect of federal layoffs on black women in the workforce. Plus, Euclid City Council votes down redevelopment of office space into apartments. Learn more in this week’s episode. The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are: Ayanna Rose BanksAntoinette WilliamsTina ScottTheir work has been compiled this week by Doug Breehl Pitorak. The Public Meetings Report is produced by Gennifer Hardi...
2025-08-1205 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirCleveland police commanders discuss party shooting, nuisance law at Ward 7 meetingThe Public Meetings Report for the week of July 7, 2025In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cleveland Documenters covered a recent Ward 7 community meeting. Cleveland police commanders talked with residents about safety issues and the city’s nuisance law. Plus, a state representative sounds a warning about the proposed state budget and Ohio House Bill 335. Learn more in this week’s episode.The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:Jotoya GrayTucker HandleyDenise LykesRosie PalfyTheir work has been c...
2025-07-0704 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirFree smoke detectors still available from Cleveland fire departmentThe Public Meetings Report for the week of June 23, 2025In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cleveland Documenters attended a community meeting in Ward 6 and heard about the latest fire safety programs available to residents from Cleveland Fire. Learn more in this week’s episode. The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:Lori IngramKathryn Johnson Rosie PalfyLori RedmonJamie Harman Their work has been compiled this week by Doug Breehl-Pitorak. The Public Meetings Report...
2025-06-3004 min
Guardians of Finance with Matt McLaughlinDavid MacGregor, CFA on the History of the Investment Industry in Cleveland (Part 3)In part three of our special series on the history of Cleveland’s investment industry, we're joined by David MacGregor, CFA, co-founder and President of Longbow Research. David first came to Cleveland in the 1990s as a sell-side analyst, and in the early 2000s, he co-founded Longbow Research. Over the past two decades, he's led the firm through multiple market cycles, keeping it independent and steadily growing its presence in the industry. In this episode, David shares what it's like running a sell-side research firm in Cleveland, the big changes he's seen in the financial world, and how Longbow ha...
2025-06-1727 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirTensions rise at Community Police Commission, Cleveland Heights City Council meetingsThe Public Meetings Report for the week of June 2, 2025In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cleveland Documenters listen in as a Community Police Commission committee meeting is shut down by disruption, and Cleveland Heights passes a new antisemitism resolution. Learn more in this week’s episode. The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:Laurie RedmonNena Roy Their work has been compiled this week by Doug Breehl-Pitorak and Frank Lewis. The Public Meetings Report is produced by Gennifer Harding-Gosnell. The Publi...
2025-06-0304 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirCleveland City Council approves move for McCafferty Health CenterThe Public Meetings Report for the week of May 19, 2025In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cleveland Documenters listen in as Cleveland City Council approves a move for the McCafferty Health Center, and funding for the “Home For Every Neighbor” program. Learn more in this week’s episode. The Documenter whose work contributed to this episode is Christina Easter. Her work has been compiled this week by Doug Breehl-Pitorak. The Public Meetings Report is produced by Gennifer Harding-Gosnell. The Public Meetings Report is produced by Signa...
2025-05-1904 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirCleveland's plan to enforce pay transparencyThe Public Meetings Report for the week of May 12, 2025In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cleveland Documenters follow the passage of a new law that requires Cleveland employers to disclose salary ranges in job postings and prohibits interview questions about salary history. The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:Bilal HakeemAlicia MorelandTheir work has been compiled by Doug Breehl-Pitorak. The Public Meetings Report is produced by Gennifer Harding-Gosnell. The Public Meetings Report is produced by Signal Cleveland and Cleveland Documenters, in...
2025-05-1304 min
Florida Health Care InsiderFor migraine patients, specialized center at Cleveland Clinic provides advanced, holistic careThere are headaches. And then, for almost 40 million Americans, there are migraines. “A migraine is more than just a simple or even a bad headache. For some people, it can be a debilitating neurological dysfunction that can significantly impact daily life,” says Anam Baig, MD, a neurologist with the Headache and Facial Pain Center at Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital.In this episode of the Florida Health Care Insider podcast, presented by Cleveland Clinic in Florida in partnership with the South Florida Business Journal, Dr. Baig discusses migraines’ myriad causes and symptoms, and existing and potential future...
2025-05-0717 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirCleveland Metroparks swears in two new canine officersThe Public Meetings Report for the week of May 5, 2025 In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cleveland Documenters cover the Cleveland Public Library Board of Trustees meetings for the first time, and attend the swearing in of two new Cleveland Metroparks canine police officers. Learn more in this week’s episode.The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:Tucker HandleyLaurie RedmonMaria ZajacTheir work has been compiled this week by Doug Breehl-Pitorak. The Public Meetings Report is produced by Gennifer Harding-Gosnell. ...
2025-05-0505 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirUrban Forestry plans a new tree-pruning program; Cleveland Landmarks Commission denies siding request from mayoral candidateThe Public Meetings Report for the week of April 28, 2025In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cleveland’s Urban Forestry Commission updates plans for a $3.4 million tree-pruning grant and sidewalk repair policy. Plus, the Landmarks Commission denies mayoral candidate LaVerne Gore's request to add vinyl siding to her historic Shaker Square home.The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:Collin Cunningham Annie MaglicicMarcy ClarkTheir work has been compiled this week by Frank Lewis and Doug...
2025-04-2806 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirResidents speak out against Haslams and Cleveland ClinicThe Public Meetings Report for the week of April 21, 2025In this week’s Public Meetings Report, a resident addresses Cleveland City Council about not funding Browns stadium projects with public money, while West Park residents expressed their concerns to the City Planning Commission about the Cleveland Clinic’s expansion of Fairview Hospital. Learn more in this week’s episode.The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:Alyssa HolzkloosAlicia MorelandKellie MorrisCaelum BurnsTheir work has been compiled this week b...
2025-04-2105 minFlorida Health Care InsiderCleveland Clinic heart surgeon and transplant recipient discuss the profound impact of organ donations and transplantsFor Dr. Nicolas Brozzi and heart-transplant recipient Anamaria Hernandez, April – National Organ Donor Awareness Month has personal significance.“Cardiovascular disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States and developed countries throughout the world,” says Brozzi, a cardiothoracic surgeon and researcher with Cleveland Clinic Florida’s Heart Transplant Program. “Although much progress has been made in treating cardiovascular disease, we continue to live with many risk factors and are working hard to defeat it.” In this episode of the Florida Health Care Insider podcast, presented by Cleveland Clinic in Florida in partnership wit...
2025-04-1633 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirCleveland looks to regulate local smoke shopsThe Public Meetings Report for the week of April 7, 2025 In this week’s Public Meetings Report, the City of Cleveland’s Department of Public Health along with the City Planning Commission presented legislation to Cleveland City Council to regulate smoke shops in the city through new zoning and compliance measures. Learn more in this week’s episode.The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:Andrew KennesonAyanna Rose Banks Their work has been compiled this week by Frank Lewis and Doug Breehl-Pitorak. The Public Meeting...
2025-04-0705 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirCleveland City Council member questions county’s commitment to combating homelessnessPublic Meetings Report for the week of March 17, 2025In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cleveland City Council wraps up its 2025 city budget talks with a tense discussion on the role of the county in helping to combat homelessness in Cleveland. Learn more in this week’s episode. The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:Alfreda WilliamsMoneak JonesTheir work has been compiled this week by Doug Breehl-Pitorak with additional reporting from Signal Cleveland's Frank Lewis. The Public Meetings Report is produ...
2025-03-1705 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirCleveland City Council wraps up 2025 city budget hearingsPublic Meetings Report for the week of March 10, 2025In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cleveland City Council wraps up its 2025 city budget talks, hearing from leaders at many of the city’s departments, including the Department of Public Safety, Public Health, and the Cleveland Municipal Court. Learn more in this week’s episode. The Documenters whose work contributed to the 2025 city budget wrap-up episodes are:Bilal Hakeem Christina Easter Alfreda WilliamsDean JacksonMarvetta RutherfordAngela RushTheir work has been compiled this week by...
2025-03-1008 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirInside Cleveland's 2025 budget hearingsPublic Meetings Report for the week of March 3, 2025In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cleveland City Council begins its 2025 city budget talks, hearing from Mayor Justin Bibb and leaders at many of the city’s departments, including Port Control, Community Development, and Cleveland Municipal Court. Learn more in this week’s episode.The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:Bilal Hakeem Christina Easter Marvetta RutherfordAngela RushTheir work has been compiled this week by Doug Breehl-Pitorak. The Public Meetings...
2025-03-0308 minFlorida Health Care InsiderHow Cleveland Clinic in Florida innovates the approach to delivering care and elevates the patient experienceLingering impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic are creating far-reaching challenges for health care organizations nationwide. In this episode of the Florida Health Care Insider podcast presented by Cleveland Clinic in Florida in partnership with the South Florida Business Journal, Rishi Singh, MD, vice president and chief medical officer of Cleveland Clinic Martin North and South hospitals, and Surendra Khera, MD, vice chief of the Primary Care Institute at Cleveland Clinic in Florida, explore lessons learned during the pandemic and innovative new strategies put in place at the organization and shared across the U.S. health care system.
2025-02-0537 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirCleveland City Council approves ward redistricting mapsPublic Meetings Report for the week of January 20, 2025
In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cleveland City Council approves new ward maps, but takes some criticism from council members and residents. Plus, upgrades coming to RTA Paratransit and rail services. Learn more in this week’s episode.
The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:
Regina Samuels
Anna Truax
Ava Carubia
Ronaldo Rodriguez, Jr.
Their work has been compiled this week by Frank Lewis, Dakotah Kennedy and Gennifer Harding-Gosnell. The Public Meetings Report is pr...
2025-01-1706 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirHiring and wages top agendas at Cleveland City Council, DCFSPublic Meetings Report for the week of December 16, 2024
In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cleveland City Council criticizes the city’s seasonal worker policy, including wages and performance. The Department of Children and Family services says higher wages led to a hiring increase with 394 social worker positions filled this year. Learn more in this week’s episode.
The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:
Dan McLaughlin
Tucker Handley
Antoinette Williams
Their work has been compiled this week by Dakotah Kennedy, Doug Breehl-Pi...
2024-12-1808 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirARPA-funded utility assistance program helps 4,442 Cleveland customersPublic Meetings Report for the week of December 2, 2024
In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cleveland City Council hears the final results of an ARPA-funded utility assistance program they approved in 2023, and the Community Police Commission puts its final touches on a new drone use policy for Cleveland Police. Get more details in this week’s episode.
The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:
Laurie Redmon
Regina Samuels
Their work has been compiled this week by Dakotah Kennedy and Gennifer Harding-Gosnell. The Public Meetings Report is produced by G...
2024-12-0405 minFlorida Health Care InsiderSynergistic care for neurologic patients offers best results, Cleveland Clinic expert saysNo matter the diagnosis, a synergistic approach to advanced medical treatment is the key to better patient care and outcomes, says an expert in the field of neurology. In this episode of the Florida Health Care Insider podcast, presented by Cleveland Clinic in Florida in partnership with the South Florida Business Journal, Amre Nouh, MD, regional chairman of neurology at Cleveland Clinic in Florida, describes the vast medical interventions – and the array of specialists conducting them – at the Neurological Institute.“We have multidisciplinary teams or program offerings in different domains, including neuromuscular, dementia, an epilepsy program...
2024-12-0420 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirA lack of applicants leaves Cleveland airport jobs vacantPublic Meetings Report for the week of November 25, 2024
In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cleveland City Council’s Transportation and Mobility Committee gets an update on Hopkins Airport from Port Control officials, including plans for expansion, and how the department wants to reduce job vacancies. Get more details in this week’s episode.
The Documenter whose work contributed to this episode is:
Tim Zelina
His work has been compiled this week by Gennifer Harding-Gosnell. The Public Meetings Report is produced by Gennifer Harding-Gosnell.
The Public Meetings Report is produce...
2024-11-2605 minFlorida Health Care InsiderCleveland Clinic Employer Solutions: Helping to reduce corporate costs, boost employee health outcomesFor employers, managing health care costs is not only about safeguarding the bottom line but also ensuring the health and well-being of their employees. In this episode of the Florida Health Care Insider podcast, presented by Cleveland Clinic in Florida in partnership with the South Florida Business Journal, Meghan Cassidy, senior director, product development for Cleveland Clinic, explains how the Employer Solutions program influences costs and care.“We build solutions that give organizations a means to take care of rising costs while improving the experience and quality for their employees,” says Cassidy, from transparent pricing to ex...
2024-11-2013 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirCleveland City Council begins 'operational reviews' ahead of the 2025 budgetPublic Meetings Report for the week of October 21, 2024
In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cleveland City Council hears from city officials in the Department of Public Works and the new Department of Parks and Recreation about this year’s accomplishments and looking ahead to 2025. Get more details in this week’s episode.
The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:
Mildred Seward
Alicia Moreland
Stesia Swain
Their work has been compiled this week by Gennifer Harding-Gosnell. The Public Meetings Report is produced by Gennifer Harding-Gosnell.
2024-10-2305 minFlorida Health Care InsiderA new era of innovation in transplantation at Cleveland Clinic in FloridaNever miss an episode of Florida Health Care Insider presented by Cleveland Clinic in Florida. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.The Transplant Center at Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital is one of two centers in Florida performing living donor kidney and liver transplantations for adult recipients. Since 2013, the Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital transplant team has performed over 220 living donor transplantations. In this episode of the Florida Health Care Insider podcast, presented by Cleveland Clinic in Florida in partnership with the South Florida Business Journal, David Reich, MD, surgical director...
2024-10-2318 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirPublic frustration about public comment at Cleveland City CouncilPublic Meetings Report for the week of October 14, 2024
In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cleveland City Council hears from residents about being crowded out of public comment by special interests, and the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections hears challenges to voter registrations. Get more details in this week’s episode.
The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:
Marvetta Rutherford
Marcy Clark
Mildred Seward
Denise Lykes
Their work has been compiled this week by Doug Breehl-Pitorak and Gennifer Harding-Gosnell. The Pu...
2024-10-1705 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirCleveland City Council tackles street takeoversPublic Meetings Report for the week of October 7, 2024
In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cleveland City Council and Cleveland Documenters hear from police officials about street takeovers, and a member of Council warns of public comment being monopolized by special interests. Get more details in this week’s episode.
The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:
Mildred Seward
Denise Lykes
Tim Zelina
Their work has been compiled this week by Doug Breehl-Pitorak. The Public Meetings Report is produced by Gennifer Harding-Gosnell, with an assist by S...
2024-10-0806 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirNew fund could raise up to $100 million for affordable housing in ClevelandPublic Meetings Report for the week of September 30, 2024
In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cleveland Documenters listened in as members of Cuyahoga County Council’s Juvenile Court Advisory Subcommittee discussed areas of concern they felt the subcommittee could most effectively make a difference. Plus, Cleveland City Council shows support for the school district’s upcoming tax levy. Get more details in this week’s episode.
The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:
Tucker Handley
Antoinette Teasley
Chau Tang
Bilal Hakeem
Kellie Morris, and
...
2024-10-0206 minFlorida Health Care InsiderCleveland Clinic in Florida is a destination for advanced, collaborative cancer careThrough its accredited cancer centers and specialized care teams, Cleveland Clinic in Florida provides innovative treatment options to patients.In this episode of the Florida Health Care Insider podcast, presented by Cleveland Clinic in Florida in partnership with the South Florida Business Journal, Zeina Nahleh, MD, regional chair of hematology-oncology and vice chief of the Cancer Institute and the medical director of the Maroone Cancer Center at Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital, explains what distinguishes Cleveland Clinic’s cancer care program from others.“The cancer program in Cleveland Clinic here in Florida provides advanced cancer care usin...
2024-10-0222 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirCleveland considers a quick response for opioid survivorsPublic Meetings Report for the week of September 24, 2024
In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cleveland Documenters hear about the city’s plans to sink more resources into opioid overdose preventions & new public comment rules for Cuyahoga County Council meetings. Get more details in this week’s episode.
The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:
Alicia Moreland
Courtney Green
Bilal Hakeem
Ashley Lubecky
Regina Samuels.
Their work has been compiled this week by Gennifer Harding-Gosnell, Dakotah Kennedy, and Helen Maynard. The Public M...
2024-09-2506 minFlorida Health Care InsiderCleveland Clinic’s Executive Health & Concierge Medicine: Two programs that provide world class medical care and wellness services tailored for your needs.Cleveland Clinic Florida’s patient-first philosophy incorporates an array of models of care. Two of the institution’s emerging care offerings are the Executive Health and Concierge Medicine programs.In this episode of the Health Insider podcast, presented by Cleveland Clinic Florida in partnership with the South Florida Business Journal, Dr. Robert Piloto, medical director at the Huizenga Executive Health Department, and Dr. Stephen Avallone, center director, concierge medicine, explain how their respective programs work and the connection between them. “The concierge medicine program is for individuals who value time and require 24/7 physician availability and want to...
2024-09-2532 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirCleveland City Council is back from vacationPublic Meetings Report for the week of September 18, 2024
In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Documenter Dan McLaughlin’s live-tweets capture all the news from Cleveland City Council’s first meeting back in regular session, including public comments and passed legislation. Get the details in this week’s episode.
The Documenter whose work contributed to this episode is Dan McLaughlin.
His work has been compiled this week by Signal Cleveland’s Gennifer Harding-Gosnell, with an assist from Nick Castele. The Public Meetings Report is produced by Gennifer Harding-Gosnell.
The Public Meetings R...
2024-09-1706 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirSpotlight on local artists nominated for Cleveland Music AwardsSignal Cleveland talks music with four recent nominees and winners for this year’s Cleveland Music Awards
The 3rd annual Cleveland Music Awards were held at TempleLive Cleveland on Sunday, August 25. Before the awards show, Signal Cleveland sat down with four of the nominated artists to talk music and share insight into the local music scene.
Signal Cleveland’s Gennifer Harding-Gosnell speaks with local artists Charles Reed, Mixed Feelings 216, Rellick, and Stalin Mackamillion and shares some of their best work.
Show Notes:
Links:
TempleLive Cleveland
Cleveland Music Awards
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2024-09-0919 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirCleveland City Council storms through legislationPublic Meetings Report for the week of August 12, 2024
In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cleveland Documenters sat in on literal and figurative storms as tornadoes and other damaging weather raged through Cleveland last week, and City Council reimburses the Cleveland Browns $3.8M for stadium repairs amidst a possible Browns move to Brook Park. Learn more in this week’s episode.
The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:
Bilal Hakim,
Carolyn Cooper
Tina Scott
Their work has been compiled this week b...
2024-08-1405 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirCleveland weighs new affordable housing planPublic Meetings Report for the week of August 6, 2024
In this week’s Public Meetings Report, HUD charges CMHA with lead safety violations, a proposed $100 million affordable housing fund that would target historically redlined communities, and a new deal for Bedrock’s riverfront development plans. Learn more in this week’s episode.
The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:
Alyssa Holzkloos
Tucker Handley
Tina Scott
Chanel Wiley
Marvetta Rutherford
Their work has been compiled this week by Gennifer Harding-Gosnell and Doug Breehl-Pitorak. The Public Meetings Report is produced by Gen...
2024-08-0705 minGuardians of Finance with Matt McLaughlinMichael Murphy – Co-Founder & CEO at Cleveland Professional SoccerIn this episode, we talk with Michael Murphy, Co-Founder and CEO of Cleveland Professional Soccer. Michael is a St. Ignatius graduate and has lived in several different parts of the country before returning to Cleveland. He has a wide range of experiences, from law to the military and even film production. We discuss his connection to Cleveland, his winding journey to his current role in sports business, and go in-depth as to why Cleveland is ready for professional women's soccer. Thanks for listening, and we hope you enjoy the episode with Michael Murphy. Connect with Michael here: Mi...
2024-08-0632 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirMore drama at Cleveland's Community Police CommissionPublic Meetings Report for the week of July 30, 2024
In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cleveland Documenters watched another tense meeting between Community Police Commission members, and listened in as several agencies asked Cuyahoga County Council for more money to complete projects that serve at-risk youth and people experiencing homelessness. Learn more in this week’s episode.
The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:
Ayanna Rose Banks
Angela Rush
Ashley Lubecky
Marvetta Rutherford
Stesia Swain
Their work has been...
2024-07-3005 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirWill Ohio law create a weed monopoly in Cleveland?Public Meetings Report for the week of June 10, 2024
A cyber attack shut down Cleveland City Hall earlier this week. Meetings at City Hall were canceled, including a few meetings Cleveland Documenters were looking forward to covering (looking at you, Board of Zoning Appeals 😢💘). But, Documenters didn't miss much else, including a marathon set of Cleveland City Council meetings ahead of their 14 week summer recess.
In this week’s Public Meetings Report, highlights from the over 50 pieces of legislation Council discussed and decided on that day. Documenters caught some council members' concerns that state laws could cre...
2024-06-1205 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirCleveland Metroparks OKs purchase of Euclid Beach Mobile ParkPublic Meetings Report for the week of May 29, 2024.
😎Now that Memorial Day has come and gone, summer is unofficially here! Cleveland City Council just wrapped up its Community Development Block Grant hearings, and is about to take their 14 week summer break from regular meetings. Cleveland Documenters, on the other hand, won’t be taking any breaks.
In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cleveland Documenters got an update on the new Primate Forest coming to the Metroparks Zoo, and the end of the Euclid Beach Mobile Home Park. Plus, the Cleveland Landmarks Commissi...
2024-05-2904 min
Signal Cleveland: On Air‘Understand us!’: Cleveland kids on neighborhood violencePublic Meetings Report for the week of May 20, 2024
🏫The school year is almost over and the days are heating up. Meanwhile the Cleveland Police Department is preparing for the annual rise in Cleveland summer violence. Cleveland's young people also have neighborhood violence on their minds.
In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cleveland Documenters listened in as Cleveland kids stepped up to the mic at Cleveland City Council to address gun violence. Plus, Documenters sat in as Karl Racine, lead monitor for Cleveland’s Police Monitoring Team updated members of City Council on the city’s progres...
2024-05-2204 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirCleveland makes room for legal weedPublic Meetings Report for the week of May 13, 2024
👩🏿🌾🌱It is officially garden season in Cleveland. While many of us have been weeding and making room in our garden beds, the city of Cleveland has been making room for a different kind of weed. 🥦
In this week’s Public Meetings Report, we hear about changes to Cleveland zoning laws that would allow recreational cannabis dispensaries throughout the city. Plus, Cleveland takes steps to enforce the ‘Art Modell Law’ as the Cleveland Browns contemplate moving to Brookpark, and Cudell residents continue their campaign to save Cudell Commons...
2024-05-1504 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirCleveland water and sewer rates may be risingPublic Meetings Report for the week of May 6, 2024.
As the Cleveland Cavaliers learn what it’s like to make it to the second round of the NBA playoffs again, Cleveland Documenters keep learning how to make local government more accessible for you. Among other things, at last week’s Cleveland City Council Utilities Committee meeting they learned about proposed increases to Cleveland water and sewer rates, a lease renewal for a Collinwood Cleveland Public Power facility, and that the Cleveland Department of Public Utilities is “significantly behind” on replacing sewer pipes. Gt the details in 5 minutes on this wee...
2024-05-0805 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirResidents voices at Cleveland City CouncilPublic Meetings Report for the week of April 30, 2024
Residents of Cleveland and nearby suburbs come to Cleveland City Council’s Monday night regular meetings to make a public comment on an issue that affects them most: from pedestrian safety and police reform, to housing barriers and communities feeling left out of neighborhood development plans.
In this week’s Public Meetings Report, we highlight five local commenters who stepped up to the mic at Cleveland City Hall and shared their thoughts with City Council and the public.
The Public Meetings Repor...
2024-05-0104 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirCleveland considers universal basic employmentPublic Meetings Report for the week of April 1, 2024
It was a busy night for Documenters at Cleveland City Council’s meeting Monday night, March 25th. Council members introduced legislation to approve two new pilot programs aimed at tackling poverty and homelessness, listened to residents’ concerns on public safety, and passed a resolution to support a ceasefire in Gaza. Plus, Signal Cleveland audio producer Gennifer Harding-Gosnell walks into a bar to hear Clevelanders plans for the eclipse! Get the details in this week’s show.
The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:
2024-04-0406 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirShotSpotter use questioned at Cleveland City CouncilPublic Meetings Report for the week of March 13, 2024
This week, Cleveland Documenters got a bit of a break from Cleveland City Council meetings. Much of council was in Washington D.C. for the National League of Cities’ 2024 Congressional City Conference. But, Documenters learned plenty from last week’s Cleveland City Council meetings. Including a Safety Committee meeting where council members discussed the effectiveness of ShotSpotter, curbing illegal trash dumping, and a program to offer free smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to Cleveland residents. Get the details in 5 minutes in this week’s podcast!
The Documenters whose work contri...
2024-03-1404 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirResidents at the mic at Cleveland City CouncilMany residents of Cleveland and nearby suburbs come to Cleveland City Council meetings to make a public comment on an issue that affects them most: from housing and neighborhood nuisance concerns, to those affected by violence and conflict in the Middle East.
In this podcast episode, we highlight four local commenters who stepped up to the mic at Cleveland City Hall and shared their thoughts with City Council and the public.
Show Notes:
Cleveland City Council’s online form to sign up for public comment
Signal Cleveland’s Guide To Pu...
2024-03-1306 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirWhat (else) we learned at Cleveland's budget hearingsPublic Meetings Report for the week of March 4, 2024
The 2024 General Fund budget hearings, where Cleveland City Council members discussed how the city should spend about $778 million of public money, came and went in the blink of an eye – at least compared to recent years.
Cleveland Documenters and Signal Staff followed along for all 30-odd hours of budget hearings. From a tree maintenance backlog to struggles with the city’s Exterior Paint Program, in this episode, we explore some additional budget items Documenters noted in their recent coverage.
The...
2024-03-0705 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirDocumenting Cleveland’s budgetPublic Meetings Report for the week of February 26, 2024
Cleveland Documenters covered all five days of the City of Cleveland and Cleveland City Council budget hearings for 2024, learning about council members’ frustrations with the Community Police Commission, changes to improve waste collection services, and what actually is a “TIF.”
Plus, we talk with a few Cleveland residents about how they like to see the city’s money spent.
The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:
Dan McLaughlin
Alicia Moreland
Prerna Agarwal
The Public Meetings Report is produced by Gennifer Harding...
2024-02-2707 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirResidents raise potential police oversight violations at Cleveland City CouncilPublic Meetings Report for the week of February 21, 2024
Before diving into the city’s budget (the hearings are going on now), Documenters were busy learning about other government happenings. Last week, they detailed hold-ups with the Community Police Commission’s grants program, a call for City Council to engage more with police oversight agencies, and plans for CMSD budget cuts.
The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:
Tucker Handley
Ayanna Rose Banks
Carolyn Cooper
Prerna Agarwal
Chardon Black, and
Barbara Phipps.
...
2024-02-2106 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirProgram aims to combat lead risks at 30 Cleveland daycaresPublic Meetings Report for the week of January 29, 2024
January may be winding down, but local government action is picking up. Last week, Documenters gathered details on a new program to make daycares lead safe, continued demands for a Gaza ceasefire resolution, and updates on RTA ridership levels. Check out the highlights in this week’s episode.
The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:
Natalie Bryan
Dorothy Ajamu
Prerna Agarwal
Kellie Morris
Ayanna Rose Banks, and
Aaron Skubby.
Their work has be...
2024-01-3104 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirDoes Cleveland’s ShotSpotter policy violate the Fourth Amendment?Public Meetings Report for the week of January 22, 2024
❄️Before the snow hit last week, Documenters caught a flurry of local government action, including Fourth Amendment concerns with the Cleveland police ShotSpotter policy, about $1.4 million set for community-based justice efforts in Cuyahoga County, and $1.35 million moved forward for an adult guardianship program. Check out the highlights in this week’s episode.
The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:
Tina Scott
Christina Easter
Marcy Clark
Stésià Swain
Barbara Phipps
Tim Zelina
Their wor...
2024-01-2404 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirHow residents sounded off at Cleveland City Council in 2023, pt. 2🎉2024 is well under way! But, we wanted to spend a little more time with 2023 and the resident voices we heard at Cleveland City Council. For this edition of the Public Meetings Report, we’ll continue our look back at highlights from the more than 200 public comments residents have made at Cleveland City Council last year.
Some residents come to Cleveland City Council’s Monday night meeting to speak about issues that directly affect them and their communities. Others come as part of an organization they represent or work for. The residents in this week’s show came to speak a...
2024-01-0905 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirHow residents sounded off at Cleveland City Council in 2023, pt. IWith most local government meetings on hiatus for the holidays, Cleveland Documenters are getting a much needed break. In the meantime, we thought we’d take the opportunity to look back at the more than 200 public comments residents have made at Cleveland City Council this year.
Some residents come to speak about issues that directly affect them and their communities. Others come as part of an organization they represent or work for. In this week’s episode, we share 4 public comment highlights. Tune in for part 2 next week!
Show Notes:
The Wrap Up...
2024-01-0205 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirCleveland home of Jesse Owens closer to landmark status🎉Documenters covered their last local government meetings of 2023 in recent weeks. Some of that coverage has touched on: the case to make Olympian Jesse Owens’ home a Cleveland landmark, a continued decline in applications to certify Cleveland properties as lead safe, updates on a temporary housing solution for kids in Cuyahoga County’s care.
With Documenters coverage done for the year, there won’t be a Public Meetings Report next week. But stay tuned for two special editions in the new year, followed by a return to meeting highlights in mid-January.
Thanks for readin...
2023-12-2004 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirCleveland City Council gearing up for redistricting talksPublic Meetings Report for the week of November 27, 2023
The snow didn’t keep Documenters from making it to City Hall to cover your local government meetings last week. They covered public commenters sharing the local impact of Israel’s war on Gaza, Cleveland City Council members gearing up for redistricting, and a new bespoke police boat.
The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:
Kellie Morris
Christina Easter,
Lakeisha Smith
Daniel McLaughlin
Their work has been compiled this week by Anastazia Vanisko and Dakotah Kennedy. The Publ...
2023-12-0504 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirA tense Cleveland City Council meetingPublic Meetings Report for the week of November 27, 2023
Residents disrupted Cleveland City Council’s Monday, November 20th meeting with chants demanding Council call for a ceasefire in Gaza. Public comment was once again dominated by remarks about the conflict overseas. Two commenters spoke about money to help prevent homelessness being tied up at the city level. A Council member spoke about her recent trip to the U.S.-Mexico border and how it has changed her perspective.
The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are Timothy Zelina and Chau Tang.
Their wo...
2023-11-2805 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirPublic comment is up for debate at Cleveland City CouncilPublic Meetings Report for the week of November 20, 2023
🦃🍗The holiday season is upon us! While many of us are getting ready to fill up on turkey, mashed potatoes, and some Midwestern jello “salad,” city officials have been filling up their legislative plates.🍽️
During last week’s round of meetings, Documenters covered proposed changes to public comment, and plans to jumpstart investment in Cleveland’s Southeast side.
The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:
Alicia Moreland
Tucker Handley
Christina Easter
Marcy Clark
Michaylah Burch...
2023-11-2104 minSignal Cleveland: On AirCleveland water bills are going up next yearAs lots of attention went toward last week’s city and statewide elections, Documenters kept up with local government happenings. Here are some items they picked up on: a reminder of higher water bills in 2024, a worker-owned laundry facility in Glenville buying land, and approval for child care service at a Cudell home. Learn more in this week’s episode.
The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:
Ayanna Rose Banks
Dan McLaughlin
Alyssa Holznagel
Emily Anderson
Their work has been compiled this week...
2023-11-1504 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirAt the mic: Public comments at Cleveland City Council
Many residents of Cleveland and nearby suburbs come to Cleveland City Council meetings to make a public comment on an issue that affects them most: from the dangers of vape products marketed to children, to those directly affected by violence and conflict in the Middle East.
In this episode, we’ll highlight four local commenters who stepped up to the mic at Cleveland City Hall and shared their thoughts with City Council and the public.
Show Notes:
Cleveland City Council’s online form to sign up for public commen...
2023-11-0206 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirCleveland approves vacation benefits for new city employeesLast week, Documenters covered more public comments criticizing elected officials’ statements on Palestine and Israel, questions about potential violations of the consent decree, and low wages for Department of Public Health employees hindering the hiring of more staff.
Check out the highlights in this week’s episode.
The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:
Kellie Morris
Alicia Moreland
Alyssa Holznagel
Tucker Handley
Dan McLaughlin
Ashley Lubecky
Christina Easter
Their work has been compiled this week by Rachel Dissell, Anastasia Vanisko, and Dakotah Kennedy. The Public Meetings Report is prod...
2023-10-3105 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirCleveland Police have still not filled all budgeted positionsDocumenters have detailed a lot in their recent coverage, including words of support for Palestinians, progress toward an Erieview Tower revamp, and updates on Cleveland police staffing. Get the details in this week’s episode.
The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:
Karima McCree-Wilson
Marcy Clark
Christina Easter
Timothy Zelina
Lauren Hakim
Their work has been compiled this week by Doug Breehl-Pitorak, Anastasia Vanisko, and Dakotah Kennedy. The Public Meetings Report is produced by Gennifer Harding-Gosnell.
The Public Meetings Report is produced by Signal Cleveland an...
2023-10-2505 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirPublic commenters’ mics cut at Cleveland City CouncilPublic Meetings Report for the week of October 2, 2023
Somehow, it is October. September sped by and closed with some noteworthy happenings at local government meetings.
Last week, Documenters covered public commenters being cut off at Cleveland City Council, approval of a site for a new Cuyahoga County jail, and permission to tattoo in Edgewater. Check out the highlights in this week’s episode. 📻
2023-10-0304 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirParking rates going up at Cleveland lots and metersFall is officially here, which means we can sip on a pumpkin spice latte with no shame even if it’s nearly 80 degrees. And, nothing goes better with pumpkin spice than some Documenters coverage, of course!
Last week, Documenters captured higher parking rates, public comments urging Cleveland City Council to ban the sale of flavored tobacco, and County approval for $40,000 to community groups. Check out the highlights in this week’s episode. 👇🏿
📝The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:
Carolyn Cooper
Christina Easter
Tina Scott
Marvetta Rutherford
Hannah Morgan
Stésià Swain
Tucker...
2023-09-2705 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirCleveland contracts for up to $8 million to fix city playgroundsSignal Cleveland's Public Meetings Report for the week of September 18, 2023
Last week, Cleveland Documenters covered news about a $30,000 grant for Neighborhood Pets in Slavic Village, an update on cybersecurity for the Board of Elections, and identity theft insurance available for city employees. Check out what we learned in this week’s episode.
The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:
Tim Zelina,
Mildred Seward, and
Joanna Tomassoni.
Their work has been compiled this week by Doug Breehl-Pitorak and Anastasia Vanisko. The Public Meetings Report is produced by Ge...
2023-09-1804 min
Signal Cleveland: On Air#CareforCLE calls on Cleveland to adopt a care response modelPublic Meetings Report for the week of September 11, 2023
The Cleveland Documenters team was in Chicago this week for a summit celebrating the civic power being built by people in more than a dozen cities that now have Documenters programs!
Here in Cleveland, we have a few bits from recent public meetings to share, including a contract approved to continue replacing outdated water service lines, and a call to have health professionals, not police, respond to mental health crises. Check out what we learned in this week’s episode.
The Documenters whose work co...
2023-09-1204 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirCleveland City Council stalls city’s parking rate increase planSignal Cleveland's Public Meetings Report for the week of August 21, 2023
Five Documenters covered a 12-hour day at Cleveland City Council on Aug. 16. Council wrapped up its second summer session by taking action on 60-plus pieces of legislation. It reviewed more than half of them that day, including $10-million for home repair loans, $7.3-million for middle neighborhoods, and $3.5-million for emergency repairs at Browns Stadium, plus a plan to raise parking rates in the city. Check out the highlights in this week’s episode.
The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:
Lauren Hakim
St...
2023-08-2204 minSignal Cleveland: On AirSchool Choice in ClevelandCleveland Documenters and Signal Cleveland talked to nearly 30 parents and caregivers to find o how Cleveland's school choice process is working for them.
Most Cleveland parents appreciated the option to choose the school that was the best fit for their child. But barriers remained for some. A big obstacle parents shared was having reliable and safe transportation to get a student to the school they wanted to attend. Story by Signal Cleveland's Paul Rochford.
Show notes:
For more on Cleveland’s history of school choice and information on how parents an...
2023-08-2109 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirContract for armed security at Cleveland rec centers and pools approvedIn last week’s meetings, Documenters covered unapproved changes happening at the Cleveland Cultural Gardens, a $1.2-million contract for armed security at rec centers and outdoor pools next summer, and a 14-unit apartment building in Little Italy moved forward by the city’s Board of Zoning Appeals. Check out the highlights in this week’s episode. 📻
The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:
Joanna Tomassoni
Stesia Swain
Nani Faye Palmer
Marvetta Rutherford
Jenna Thomas
Their work has been compiled this week by Signal Cleveland’s Doug-Breehl-Pitorak and Anastazia Vanisko. The Public Meetings Report is produced...
2023-08-1504 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirTensions rise at Cleveland Police Commission and City Council meetingsDocumenters were back in action last week, and so was Cleveland City Council. In their first meeting since June, council members heard more than 50 pieces of legislation. Documenters also covered a tense Community Police Commission meeting and learned more about the Urban Forestry Commission’s plans to increase Cleveland’s tree canopy. Check out the highlights in this week’s episode!
The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:
Andrew Kenneson
Breana Smith
Chau Tang
Tim Zelina
JB Bergin
Christina Easter
Emma Sedlak
Stesia Swain, and
Marvetta Rutherford
Their work has been compiled this week by...
2023-07-1904 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirRe-visiting the year in public comment at Cleveland City CouncilWith Cleveland City Council on a summer break, we thought it would be a great time to re-visit some of the comments made by residents this year on the issues that matter most to them. In this episode, hear your neighbors’ words to Cleveland City Council on funding for food insecurity, the effects of gentrification on the black community, and more.
Show Notes:
Full Comments Highlighted in the Show:
Turkessa Tenney, May 15, 2023
Mahsoull Ali, March 13, 2023
Robert Rice, March 6, 2023
Read and watch all public comments at pubcomment.org
Cleveland City...
2023-07-1004 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirCleveland zoning board down to just three membersThe Public Meetings Report for the week of July 5, 2023
In the last couple weeks, Documenters have covered government bodies going through some changes. The Board of Zoning Appeals is down two members after one member’s retirement and another’s appointment as interim director of Economic Development. Eric Gordon attended his last CMSD board meeting as the district’s CEO. And learn about a new feature to our weekly Public Meetings Report…all in this week’s episode!
Show notes:
Signal Cleveland meeting briefs:
Cleveland Boar...
2023-07-0604 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirThe year in public comments at Cleveland City Council (so far)
With Cleveland City Council on a summer break, we thought it would be a great time to revisit some of the comments made by residents this year on the issues that matter most to them. In this episode of Signal Cleveland’s Public Meetings Report, hear your neighbors’ words to City Council on women’s reproductive rights, the new CentroVilla business development project at W. 25th St. and Clark Avenue, and more.
Show Notes:
Full Comments Highlighted in the Show:
Juan Molina Crespo, May 22, 2023
Mary Ellen Szamborski, April 17, 2023
Andre D...
2023-06-2704 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirBuilding affordable housing in ClevelandLast week was packed! Documenters covered an update from the Consent Decree Monitoring Team and a discussion about affordable housing. They also captured a city decision to switch some electricity accounts away from FirstEnergy, just in time to avoid a steep rate increase this summer. Check out the details in this week’s episode… in less than five minutes!
The Public Meetings Report podcast is produced by Signal Cleveland, Cleveland Documenters and WOVU 95.9 FM.
Hosted by Lawrence Caswell.
Show Notes:
Signal Cleveland meeting briefs:
Cleveland...
2023-06-0604 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirCleveland investing millions in job creation and the Southeast SideDocumenters are hard at work covering all the information being packed into Cleveland City Council’s final meetings before their summer recess. Last week, Documenters captured debates about the effectiveness of funding home-repair loans, and plans for development on the city’s Southeast Side. That and more in this week's episode.
The Public Meetings Report podcast is produced by Signal Cleveland, Cleveland Documenters and WOVU 95.9 FM.
Hosted by Lawrence Caswell.
Show notes:
Signal Cleveland meeting briefs:
Cleveland prepping $15 million investment for Southeast Side (Signal Cleveland, May 2023)
New birthing center coming to Hough n...
2023-05-3105 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirCleveland officials discuss plans for repaving streets, rehabbing parksWith spring in full swing, the bees are buzzing. And last week, Documenters had no shortage of encounters with B’s -- the Browns, Burke, and ballots, that is. They covered those topics and more, including plans for an East Side lakefront trail. Plus, a Cleveland City Council committee paused a proposal for street resurfacing. Check out the highlights in this week’s episode.
The Public Meetings Report podcast is produced by Signal Cleveland, Cleveland Documenters and WOVU 95.9 FM.
Hosted by Lawrence Caswell.
Signal Cleveland Meeting Briefs:
A battle for Ohio...
2023-05-2304 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirFunding for civic participation nixed by Cleveland City CouncilDocumenters captured lots of action in public meetings last week. Residents advocated for veterans housing. Cleveland City Council debated a proposal to create a $10 million neighborhood safety fund and decided to cut civic participation from the list of things the city would spend federal stimulus money on. That and more in the week’s episode!
The Public Meetings Report podcast is produced by Signal Cleveland, Cleveland Documenters and WOVU 95.9 FM.
Hosted by Lawrence Caswell.
Related reading:
Community members call for participatory budgeting
Cleveland City Council puts a hold on particip...
2023-05-0904 min
Signal Cleveland: On AirMedical-debt forgiveness and civilian oversight of police in ClevelandLast week, Documenters gathered details about a medical-debt forgiveness initiative. They also heard public comments about child abuse prevention and about the ongoing West Side Market repairs saga. Plus, almost 18 months after residents voted for stronger civilian oversight of police, Cleveland City Council received an update on the progress.
Get the details in this week’s episode of the Public Meetings Report from Signal Cleveland.
Produced by Signal Cleveland, Cleveland Documenters and WOVU 95.9 FM.
Hosted by Lawrence Caswell.
Related information:
Cleveland City Council approves medical debt forgiveness plan for...
2023-05-0204 min
Heidi and Toni Explore ClevelandCleveland Monster's GameThe Cleveland Monsters are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The team began playing in 2007, and they won their first Calder Cup in 2016. In this episode we talk about the rich sports history that Cleveland has, and the history behind Rocket Mortgage Field House. We also discover and learn about other Cleveland Sports teams, and fun facts such as you can use your Discount Drug Mart Pro Points to buy tickets. The Cleveland Monsters Hockey games are family friendly, high energy and a whole lot of fun. You can find their most current schedule on thei...
2023-01-0934 min
Heidi and Toni Explore ClevelandCleveland History MuseumThe Cleveland History Center is two museums in one, and it features the one and only Euclid Beach Carousel! This six acre museum is located in University Circle and is within walking distance to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Everyone in the family will find something of interest in this museum, from shoes worn by Lebron James, to information on Elliot Ness, beautiful outdoor gardens, antique cars and planes, and unlimited rides on a working carousel from Cleveland own Euclid Beach amusement park.
For more information visit their website at https://www.wrhs.org/plan-your-visit-chc You can...
2022-05-1638 minHeidi and Toni Explore ClevelandThe Cleveland Aquarium & Punch Bowl Social ClevelandHeidi and Toni went to the Cleveland Aquarium on a cold Sunday afternoon. We had a great time seeing all of the aquatic life this aquarium has to offer. Take your time, there is plenty to see and experience. After visiting the aquarium, we had lunch at Punch Bowl Social Cleveland in the Flats. https://punchbowlsocial.com/location/cleveland
Greater Cleveland Aquarium is located at 2000 Sycamore Street, Cleveland OH 44113. The museum is open daily from 10a-5p, you must bu y your ticket online (or better yet, get a membership).
You can follow the aquarium on...
2022-01-2453 minHeidi and Toni Explore ClevelandCleveland Museum of Natural HistoryEnjoy this adventure of Heidi and Toni Explore Cleveland, as we visit the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. We had a blast exploring the museum and managed to learn a few things along the way. We highly recommend this is a fun adventure to everyone, kids and adults, history buffs and nature enthusiasts!
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is located at 1 Wade Oval Drive, Cleveland OH 44106. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, you must buy your ticket online (or better yet, get a membership) and visitors should enter through the parking garage.
You can f...
2022-01-1037 min
Takes By The Lake podcastEp. 118: Ken Carman on the Browns and life in Cleveland sports radioThis episode of Takes By The Lake from cleveland.com is a little different from the norm. The topic of discussion isn't just sports, but life in Cleveland sports. Doug Lesmerises is joined by Ken Carman from 92.3 The Fan to dig into Carman's life as a sports radio host, how he reached this point in his career, what responsibility he feels to Cleveland sports fans, what happens when he offers an opinion that teams or players don't like and everything else that comes with being one of the strongest and sharpest voices and minds in Cleveland sports media.
2019-10-3100 min
The Cleveland SessionsThe Lighthouse and The Whaler (Live at the Cleveland Sessions)Cleveland indie rock stars The Lighthouse And The Whaler broke out some of their newest music for the latest episode of The Cleveland Sessions. The band played its two newest singles, "Into The Unknown" and "Future Blind," along with a song off of its newest EP "Paths" called "Made Of Water." The songs, singer-guitarist Michael LoPresti said, are a signal to the direction the band is taking.
Singer-guitarist Michael LoPresti also talked with cleveland.com music writer Annie Nickoloff recently in a wide-ranging interview that took place at the Cleveland Botanical Garden.
2018-10-1517 minTakes By The Lake podcastEp. 98: Cleveland Browns win on talent, not culture, and they're fun againThe Cleveland Browns are fun again, and that's a victory in itself.
One team wins the Super Bowl each year, which leaves 31 other fanbases in search of a joyous season that ends short of a championship. At some point, the Browns have to win a Super Bowl. But Thursday night's win over the New York Jets gave some indication that the season-long pursuit is going to provide a lot more reasons to scream, shout and smile.
On this episode of Takes By The Lake from cleveland.com, Doug Lesmerises is joined by a Browns fan...
2018-09-2200 minThe Cleveland SessionsBy Light We Loom (Live at the Cleveland Sessions)Husband-and-wife act By Light We Loom features vocalist Shanna Delaney and guitarist-vocalist Eric Ling. They got their start in the popular folk band Bethesda. The duo’s synth-filled indie-pop takes vocalist Shanna Delaney's signature pipes to new heights. They performed a three-song set as part of “The Cleveland Sessions,” a concert video series brought to you by cleveland.com, in partnership with the Music Box Supper Club and oWOW internet radio. The set includes performances of the songs “Stand,” “Clouds Will Cover Us” and “Caught in the Tide.”
As part of the series, they also sat down for an interview w...
2018-09-1422 minThe Cleveland SessionsSamfox (Live at the Cleveland Sessions)Cleveland’s Samfox delivers an infectious blend of blues, soul and rock ’n’ roll. The six-piece band, anchored by vocalists Braxton Taylor and Charity Cunningham, made its debut in 2016 with “The Feels,” which showcased their gritty, slinky sound. The band’s raucous live act and electrifying soulfulness have attracted fans from across the musical spectrum. Samfox released its latest singles, “Baby Blues” and “Misunderstood,” in 2017. The group performed July 28, 2018, for “The Cleveland Sessions,” a new cleveland.com video music series sponsored by Miller Lite in partnership with the Music Box and oWOW digital radio. The setlist included “Double Negative,” “Charmagne” and “Daredevil.” They also sat d...
2018-08-2324 minThe Cleveland SessionsBad Bad Hats (Live at The Cleveland Sessions)The Minneapolis indie-rock band Bad Bad Hats will release it new album, "Lightning Round," on Aug. 3. The group, front by singer Kerry Alexander, was in Cleveland recently for a gig at the Beachland Ballroom and Tavern, and took time to perform for "The Cleveland Sessions," a new cleveland.com video music series brought to you by Miller Lite. The group performed two songs "Midway" and "Write It On Your Heart," for the video series. "Midway" is from the band's 2015 album "Psychic Reader," and "Write It On Your Heart" is a new single off of the forthcoming "Lightning Round" album. They...
2018-07-1714 minThe Cleveland SessionsFitz and The Tantrums (live at the Cleveland Sessions & LaureLive)Fitz and The Trantrums at LaureLive 2018 (Live at The Cleveland Sessions)
Fitz and The Tantrums singers Michael Fitzpatrick and Noelle Scaggs talk about the band's 10-year history on "The Cleveland Sessions." "The Cleveland Sessions" is a concert video series presented by Miller Lite and brought to you by cleveland.com, in partnership with the Music Box and oWOW internet radio. This interview took place before Fitz and The Tantrums' performance at LaureLive music festival on June 9, 2018.
2018-07-1013 minThe Cleveland SessionsThe Jack Fords (Live at the Cleveland Sessions)The Jack Fords (Live at The Cleveland Sessions)
The Jack Fords have played just about every club in Cleveland and shared stages with the likes of Michael Stanley, James Gang and Joe Bonamassa. But the band's biggest gig may be ahead of them. The Jack Fords will perform on Sunday, Aug. 26, at the InCuya Music Festival, one of the biggest music events to come to downtown Cleveland in over 20 years. The fest features headliners New Order, the Avett Brothers, Sza and several other national and regional acts. As a warm-up, The Jack Fords participated in the most...
2018-07-0926 minThe Cleveland SessionsThe Cleveland Sessions Episode 5The Whiskey Hollow (Live at The Cleveland Sessions performance and interview)
Cleveland-based band The Whiskey Hollow performs a three-song set as part of “The Cleveland Sessions,” a concert video series presented by Miller Lite and brought to you by cleveland.com, in partnership with the Music Box and oWOW internet radio.
The set includes performances of “Neat,” “Wristwatch Wishes” and “Hell In A Heartbreak (Mexico Burrito).” The band features vocalist-guitarist Madeline Finn, guitarist Griffin Perecksta, bassist Holly Camp and drummer Thomas Stankiewictz.
The Whiskey Hollow singer and guitarist Madeline Finn talks about the band’s music wit...
2018-05-2521 minThe Cleveland SessionsThe Cleveland Sessions Episode 4Seafair (Live at The Cleveland Sessions performance and interview)
Cleveland-based band Seafair performs a three-song set as part of "The Cleveland Sessions," a concert video series brought to you by cleveland.com, in partnership with the Music Box Supper Club and oWOW internet radio.
The set includes performances of "Dim," "Talk About It Now" and "Helm & Anchor," which appear on various Seafair albums and EP's. The band features vocalist-keyboardist Chayla Hope, violinist Andrea Belding-Elson, guitarist Michael Flaherty, drummer Ryan Kelly, bassist Josh Riehl and violinist Megan Sullivan.
The band talks with cleveland.com...
2018-02-2020 minThe Cleveland SessionsThe Cleveland Sessions Episode 3Episode Notes
Falling Stars (Live at The Cleveland Sessions performance and interview)
The Cleveland-based band Falling Stars performs a three-song set as part of “The Cleveland Sessions,” a concert video series brought to you by cleveland.com, in partnership with the Music Box Supper Club and oWOW internet radio.
The set includes performances of “Down and Out in Ohio,” “Another Wrong Way Out” and “The Lonely Keep in Touch,” all cuts from the band’s 2017 debut album, “Stranded in the Future.”
The album was recorded in North Carolina at Fidelitorium by Mitch Easter, and prod...
2018-02-0119 minThe Cleveland SessionsThe Cleveland Sessions Episode 2Episode Notes
John Langford's Four Lost Souls (Live at The Cleveland Sessions)
Jon Langford's Four Lost Souls (Live at The Cleveland Sessions)
The Chicago-based band Jon Langford’s Four Lost Souls performs a four-song set as part of “The Cleveland Sessions,” a concert video series brought to you by cleveland.com, in partnership with the Music Box Supper Club and oWOW internet radio.
The set includes performances of “Half Way Home,” “Mystery,” “I Thought He Was Dead” and “Snake Behind Glass,” all cuts from the band’s self-titled album, released in 2017 on Bloodshot Records.
Members...
2018-01-0226 minThe Cleveland SessionsThe Cleveland Sessions Episode 1Episode Notes
The Modern Electric (Live at The Cleveland Sessions)
Cleveland-based rock band The Modern Electric performs a three-song set as part of “The Cleveland Sessions,” a concert video series brought to you by cleveland.com, in partnership with the Music Box Supper Club and oWOW internet radio.
The set includes performances of “Prowess is Power” and “All We Have is Now,” plus the premiere of a new song, “Strangers.”
The Members of the Cleveland-based rock band talk about their music with cleveland.com entertainment reporter Troy L. Smith.
2017-12-1226 min