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In his annual State of the Schools speech, CEO Warren Morgan shared new opportunities available to students and celebrated an 83.1% graduation rate for the class of 2026. signalnews.info/47jE6zY

The city-owned electric utility is drawing up a strategic plan for its future. Here’s what customers say the public power company should do. signalnews.info/47VtXtq

CMSD said only school security and Cleveland police could access its Flock camera data. However, more than 500 outside law enforcement groups made 130,000 searches before the district cut off access in July. signalnews.info/47PtQzA.

Around 30% of the rentals in Cleveland have complied with the city’s lead safe law. Officials want to update the legislation to focus on the riskiest properties and loosen rules for compliant landlords. signalnews.info/4B2F9lt

How are seniors in Cleveland putting food on the tables? For the past four months, Signal Cleveland spoke with seniors about how they're putting food on the table as grocery prices rise and SNAP benefits get cut. signalnews.info/4hCykzk ✍🏻 🎤 @CeliaHack

The Buckland Museum of Witchcraft and Magick, at 2155 Broadview Road, is home to an eclectic collection of occult artifacts. The museum is open year round for tours and sells witchcraft supplies, like candles, gems, herbs and spellbooks. signalnews.info/4hKpYEA

We want to hear directly from Cleveland residents who deal with illegal dumping in their neighborhoods! If you know of an active or recurring dumping site on your street, block or neighborhood alley, send us your photos and details. signalnews.info/4hS7QJ9

Happy Friday, NEW QUIZ TIME 📰⏳(*whispers* Go Guards!) Starting Jan. 1, 2027, what will Ohio's minimum wage increase to? signalcleveland.org/clevelan…

East Cleveland schools tackled missed days one student at a time – and its working. The district which has seen some big academic gains over the past few years and has made progress in reducing student absences. signalnews.info/4hDmZPG

A new federal tax program meant to benefit private schools could also unlock millions of dollars for public school districts, but Cleveland will have to hustle to see some of that money. signalnews.info/4ywZVb5

An out-of-town investment firm bought 153 Cleveland homes and now holds a local real estate portfolio riddled with vacancy, code violation notices and maintenance complaints from tenants, a group of housing advocates said in a study released Wednesday. signalnews.info/4jsp5mP

🆙 Ohio’s minimum wage will increase to $11.40 per hour in 2027 to keep up with inflation. The pay hike, which takes effect Jan. 1, represents a 3.5% increase. Ohio’s hourly minimum wage is currently $11. 💲 signalnews.info/4y0HLxl

After helping more than 225 people living mostly in encampments, a Cleveland housing program is widening its focus to reach people who move from place to place and are harder to find. signalnews.info/4dQUDPq

Cleveland City Council is supposed to get quarterly reports on projects with Community Benefits Agreements so they can make sure residents benefiting from the agreements. signalnews.info/4ziCbHS

The 13-member @216cpc will seat six or seven brand new members in January. That’s because only one of the five active current commissioners wants to return. Two of those not returning described frustrations with the city. signalnews.info/4hJkXfA

A local nonprofit Cleveland Rocks: Past Present Future is working to fill gaps in Cleveland’s music business infrastructure. Cleveland Rocks: PPF, the nonprofit founded in 2012 by Cindy Barber of the Beachland Ballroom signalnews.info/4dgbqv9

GM Cleveland. (*whispers* Go Browns 🐶) News Quiz time 📰⏳signalcleveland.org/can-you-… How long will Ohio’s gas tax be suspended following a recent Statehouse vote?