Dakotah Kennedy

2 months ago | signalcleveland.org | Doug Breehl-Pitorak |Dakotah Kennedy

The Cleveland Documenters whose work informed this piece are Christina Easter, Dan McLaughlin, Laurie Redmon, Ronaldo Rodriguez Jr., Tina Scott, Mildred Seward, Stacie Simon, Anna Truax, Chanel Wiley and Tim Zelina. Check out their full coverage of the operational reviews on Documenters.org. February is a busy time. From Black History Month and Presidents’ Day to Groundhog Day, Valentine’s Day, and the Super Bowl, a lot happens this time of year.

Jan 21, 2025 | signalcleveland.org | Frank W. Lewis |Dakotah Kennedy

The good news is that the National Weather Service predicts that temperatures in Northeast Ohio will soar to 24 degrees Fahrenheit on Thursday. The bad news is the deep freeze continues. The forecast calls for another brutally cold night tonight, with a low of -7, and a high of just 14 on Wednesday. Cleveland City Hall will be closed again on Wednesday which impacts some city services. Residential waste collection will be suspended for another day.

Jan 16, 2025 | signalcleveland.org | Dakotah Kennedy

Looking to challenge your new property value in hopes of lowering future property taxes? Homeowners can file a formal complaint with the Cuyahoga County Board of Revision until March 31. But there’s a risk. The county’s “informal” complaint process essentially gave homeowners a chance to throw spaghetti at the wall and see what sticks when requesting a reduction. If you submit a “formal” complaint, it’s possible to walk out of the process with an even higher property value.

Jan 13, 2025 | signalcleveland.org | Dakotah Kennedy

About half of pre-teens – including some elementary students – will get an “unexpected visit from Aunt Flo,” otherwise known as a period. Instead of leaving kids in the dark about “nature’s monthly visitor,” MyDOT prepares them for this life change by providing educational programming, access to free hygiene products and even creating a zine. The project uses art to spread its mission of fighting period poverty.

Jan 6, 2025 | signalcleveland.org | Dakotah Kennedy

As Cleveland’s housing stock continues to age, some residents need help making necessary repairs. Last fall, the City of Cleveland rolled out a simpler process for eligible homeowners applying for grants or loans to cover costs of crucial repairs such as a new roof or electrical work. With a housing stock more than a century old, Cleveland’s is the oldest stock in Cuyahoga County. For example, the average suburban house was built in 1955, while the median year for Cleveland houses in 1930.