Jennifer Jordan

2 days ago | fox8.com | Jennifer Jordan

CLEVELAND (WJW) — One day later, Clevelanders are still reacting to the news of the possibility of the state helping to finance a new Browns stadium by borrowing $600 million of unclaimed funds, potentially your money. “That $600 million giveaway that’s a pocket picked of your taxpayer dollars they’re picking your pocket,” County Executive Chris Ronayne said Tuesday. “That could actually support 50,000 persons on Medicaid.”And talk about perfect timing.

1 week ago | fox8.com | Jennifer Jordan

CLEVELAND (WJW) — In a city known for bass guitars, gritty rock anthems and even hip-hop, a new rhythm is stepping onto the scene on downtown Cleveland’s East 4th Street. “Country’s got its rock roots, so I think that there’s a lot of symbiotic love,” said Julia Licastro. Jolene’s Honky Tonk, a new country-western-themed bar, named after one of Dolly Parton’s most iconic hit songs, is a neon-colored ode to the queen of country music.

1 week ago | fox8.com | Jennifer Jordan |Jordan Unger

GREEN, Ohio (WJW) – Family and friends are remembering 13-year-old Matthew Schultz after he was killed in an accident during the Memorial Day parade in Green on Monday. Just one day after the accident, the community is coming together in support of the family and for those who knew him best. “I’m speaking on behalf of the Schultz family who is experiencing an unimaginable heartbreak after the tragic loss of their beautiful beloved son Matthew,” family spokesperson Danielle Paciorek said.

2 weeks ago | alleghenyfront.org | Jennifer Jordan

This story was originally published on November 26, 2014. One day, a 67-year-old great-grandmother told her family she was going for a walk. What Emma Gatewood meant was that she was leaving for a 2,000-plus-mile hike on the Appalachian Trail (AT). This was in 1955. Journalist and author Ben Montgomery tells the story in his book: “Grandma Gatewood’s Walk.“ Gatewood was the first woman to solo thru-hike the AT.

2 weeks ago | fox8.com | Jordan Unger |Jennifer Jordan

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio (WJW) – Cleveland Heights Mayor Kahlil Seren is speaking out after accusations against his wife have led some residents to call for his resignation. An EEOC complaint filed with the Ohio Civil Rights Commission last week accused the mayor’s wife, Natalie McDaniel, of sending anti-Semitic text messages that targeted Jewish colleagues and residents in the community.