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Cleveland Division of Police Fifth District Commander Johnny Johnson suggests residents watch Cleveland City Council’s recent Safety Committee meetings to learn more about Flock Safety cameras and make up their own minds about their use. @signalcleveland signalnews.info/4jEhiQD
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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
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DOC NOTES 📝 The Cleveland City Planning Commission approved multiple housing projects. Hopkins Airport parking structure plans were moved forward, and commission members want it to have a distinct Cleveland vibe.
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DOC NOTES 📝 The Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) Board of Commissioners approved contracts totaling up to $9 million for lead safety work. Sept. 2, 2026. Documented by K Marie Smith.
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Third District residents get advice from an attorney with the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland for avoiding scams. Learn more in this week’s Public Meetings Report podcast via @signalcleveland signalnews.info/4za4Mz9
DOC NOTES 📝 Representatives from the Cleveland Divisions of Police and Fire shared community safety updates, highlighting a 14% decrease in overall crime in the Third Police District since last year. Aug. 18, 2026. Documented by Elizabeth Creel.
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DOC NOTES 📝 Cleveland Landmarks Commission members expressed concerns about demolitions of historic buildings and the lack of state funding for redevelopment. Cleveland Landmarks Commission. Aug. 13, 2026. Documented by Gwendolyn Jarvis. signalnews.info/4iYLgAw
Cuyahoga County Council approves adding a Health and Human Services levy to the November 3rd ballot. Learn more in this week’s Public Meetings Report podcast via @signalcleveland signalnews.info/4jEhiQD
📝 Early designs have been approved for 44 new units at Rainbow Terrace Apartments in the Garden Valley neighborhood, a little more than one year after an explosion and fire left one dead, several people seriously injured and dozens of families displaced.
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📰 The union representing 400 library workers had planned to strike Aug. 24 at noon. The strike has been paused until Thursday, Aug. 27 as the library and workers again try to reach an agreement.
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Cleveland, are you interested in telling the bigger story behind what you eat in a day? DM us, comment below or visit to read more about the "What's for dinner" project. 🎤 @CeliaHack
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DOC NOTES 📝 The Cleveland Board of Building Standards & Building Appeals hears appeals from property owners and representatives about building and housing code violations. July 29, 2026. Documented by Jamie Harman.
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DOC NOTES 🗒️ The Commission on Black Women and Girls discussed the need for additional resources and operational support to strengthen the work of the commission. July 22, 2026. Documented by Mikayla Coleman.
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DOC NOTES 📝 Cleveland Ward 12 residents imagine better housing, streets and city services. How Council Member Tanmay Shah voted on legislation, Backlog for community development programs, and more
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In this week’s 🎙️, Second District residents learn from city officials about their efforts to fight back against public nuisance properties. Plus, new HUD rules could cost the county up to 400 beds for the homeless. Learn more via @signalcleveland signalnews.info/4jEhiQD
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CEO Warren Morgan announced last week that the safe passages program would return for the 2026-2027 school year, with 16 staff. But contracts with the organizations providing those staff aren’t signed. signalnews.info/4haznqp
What does it mean? A Cleveland Documenters guide to local government terms. Our Local Government Glossary is designed to make those terms easier to understand. @signalcleveland signalnews.info/3TDUbNh
The Cuyahoga County Office of Homeless Services Advisory Board approved the 2026 project listing for federal funding, which spans nonprofit housing providers, government agencies and faith-based shelters.
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Co-president of the League of Women Voters of Greater Cleveland Valerie Gamertsfelder tells Cuyahoga County Council the organization supports qualified appointed officials over elected officials. A new Public Meetings Report podcast via @signalcleveland signalnews.info/4jEhiQD
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When @cledocumenters started in 2020, the potential of residents documenting local govt. meetings was immediately apparent. There is so much to learn and to question. Since 2022, @signalcleveland has fulfilled that potential.
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