We spend vacations snapping perfectly postable photo ops: climbable city signs, gorgeous natural vistas and colorful public art. Soon, we can seek out that kind of happy, accessible, outdoor focal points in Cleveland neighborhoods, with six colorful murals sponsored by Destination Cleveland, including a giant luna moth on Fleet Avenue, a twist on trendy butterfly wings in murals. Also featured in murals are Guardians of Traffic statues, the Detroit-Superior Bridge, and flowing, flowering forget-me-nots, symbolic of Cleveland’s gritty underdog mentality. Destination Cleveland received submissions from more than 150 artists and 25 property owners interested in the project, which incorporates the agency’s catchphrases, like “The Land where anything is possible.” So far, the massive artworks underway are getting plenty of appreciative honks. We can’t wait to see the finished products pop up on our social feeds. -Laura |
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Kelle Schwab works on her mural "The Land," part of Destination Cleveland's "Murals Across the City Project," which kicked off with the first two of six planned murals. This installation is located at 6304 Fleet Ave. in Slavic Village. (Judie Vegh, special to cleveland.com) |
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CLE murals: Destination Cleveland’s new Murals Across the City project is underway with large-scale, whimsical works of art decorating the neighborhoods. Susan Glaser reports the project will eventually consist of six completed murals in six city neighborhoods, all celebrating Cleveland and its gritty charm. Cell no: Traffic crashes across Ohio have plunged since the state’s distracted driving law went into effect six months ago. Last month saw the lowest number of accidents caused by distractions in six years, with 576, reports Molly Walsh. Ohio lawmakers passed the law in January, but fines took effect Thursday. Today in Ohio: U.S. Sen. JD Vance is at it again, trying to pass legislation that has little chance of getting through the Democratic-controlled body. He wants to prohibit the unspecified “X” gender from being listed on passports. We’re talking about Republican grandstanding, including over transgender bathrooms and gas-powered vehicles, on Today in Ohio, cleveland.com’s daily half-hour news podcast. |
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Jordan speaker: U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan spent the day after announcing his run for House speaker calling up the legislative body’s 221 Republican members to pitch himself as the only candidate who can unite a caucus fractured by Tuesday’s vote to eject California’s Kevin McCarthy from the job. Sabrina Eaton reports Jordan said he’s telling colleagues they should consider two fundamental questions: “Who can unite the team and who can go take our message to the people?" Late Thursday, former president Donald Trump gave his backing to Jordan. Redistricting: The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio and a coalition of voting-rights groups on Thursday asked the Ohio Supreme Court to find the state’s newly passed legislative redistricting plan to be unconstitutionally gerrymandered. Jeremy Pelzer reports it's the first legal challenge filed against the new state legislative maps passed unanimously last week by the Ohio Redistricting Commission. Yost opinions: Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is telling voters what he thinks the legal effects will be if voters approve ballot issues this November that protect abortion rights in Ohio and legalize recreational marijuana. Andrew Tobias and Jeremy Pelzer report it was an unprecedented step for Yost to offer his office’s thoughts on the legal ramifications of ballot issues. |
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Cedar construction: Cedar Hill will soon become a bottleneck for several weeks, leaving many East Side commuters to weave through smaller side streets to avoid construction hassles, reports Olivia Mitchell. On Monday, traffic will be reduced from three lanes in each direction to one as the city works on a sanitary sewer replacement expected to last seven weeks. |
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COVID numbers: For the third week in a row the number of new COVID-19 cases in Ohio has fallen, from 7,721 last week to 6,380 this week, reports Julie Washington. The number of cases reported weekly had risen steadily for 10 weeks straight, from a low point of just 1,286 new cases on July 6 to a peak of 9,690 on Sept. 14. Student loans: The three-year pause on student loan payments that started during the COVID-19 pandemic has now ended. And while some new programs will make things easier for borrowers, finding the best way to deal with student debt is still challenging. Sean McDonnell writes in his Saving You Money column that for many borrowers the best path forward isn’t clear. Columbia Gas check: Columbia Gas says a fraudster is impersonating the company and has been sending out fake checks as a way to scam people. The company is warning people to be on the lookout, reports Sean McDonnell. The local utility said both customers and non-customers have been getting fake checks that say they’re from Columbia Gas, along with letters that falsely claim to be from the company’s “Payment Department.” |
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Jan. 6: A Lake County man admitted Thursday to pepper-spraying police officers during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Ryan Swoope, 29, pleaded guilty during a hearing in Washington, D.C., federal court to assaulting officers with a dangerous weapon, reports Adam Ferrise. Federal judge: A federal judge in Cleveland took senior status earlier this week, paving the way for President Joe Biden to make another judicial appointment in northern Ohio. U.S. District Judge Patricia Gaughan on Sunday entered the semi-retirement phase in which she can decide to handle a full case load or a reduced one, reports Adam Ferrise. |
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Rock Hall: The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame held a groundbreaking Thursday for its $135 million, 50,000-square-foot expansion project, and a few old friends showed up, Joshua Gunter reports. Special guests at the event included Sam Moore of Sam & Dave, as well as Martha Reeves of Martha and the Vandellas, Michelle Phillips of The Mamas and the Papas, and Charlotte Caffey and Gina Schock of The Go-Go’s. Ask Yadi: Is it OK to block one of those driveways with a street sign that says “Don’t block the driveway?” Next time you are making a turn and can’t because it is blocked by cars, ask yourself if you have ever been one of those cars and how it made you feel, writes Yadi Rodriguez. Best chili: In first place in our Best Chili in Greater Cleveland readers’ poll, representing their widely appreciated “secret recipe” Tomahawk Chili, is Forest City Brewery in Cleveland, which landed a whopping 49.62% of the vote. Peter Chakerian and Yadi Rodriguez tried the fall favorite. SoCal tacos: Llamacita Foods brand has unveiled a line of flavor-filled sauces that can bring up even the blandest plate, reports Alex Darus. Llamacita is the brainchild of Bianca Beach, a Pacific Northwest native chef who moved to Cleveland in 2018. Circleville pumpkins: Pumpkin is a year-round flavor and an all-year phenomenon in Circleville, which honors the bright orange gourd from January through December, reports Susan Glaser. Despite the year-round appeal, October is still special for pumpkins in Circleville, thanks to the upcoming four-day Pumpkin Show, the annual over-the-top extravaganza of the orange orb. Things to do: The first weekend of October is packed with spooky Halloween-themed events, live performances, and themed parties. Alex Darus lists Cleveland Beer Week, the Ringling Brothers show and 21 other things to do. |
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