Stephanie Czekalinski

1 month ago | wosu.org | Stephanie Czekalinski

Thomas Chema, who led the Gateway Project which oversaw the construction of what was then known as Jacobs Field and Gund Arena, has died. Chema served as Gateway's executive director from 1990 to 1995 at a time when controversy over the project swirled around the region: The debate raged over whether the project, which called for the construction of a new baseball stadium and new basketball arena in Cleveland, would spur economic development or was a subsidy for professional sports teams.

2 months ago | wosu.org | Stephanie Czekalinski

The owners of the Cleveland Browns football team released a plan to pay for a new $2.4 billion domed stadium in Brook Park. The plan includes a $1.2 billion contribution from the public, which private funders would match, according to a Haslam Sports Group media release issued Thursday. Private funders would also cover any cost overruns. "We are working on a new domed stadium, but we're also putting in a pretty substantial mixed-use development.

2 months ago | ideastream.org | Stephanie Czekalinski

Cleveland police will not enforce federal immigration law, Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb announced Tuesday. "My administration will not engage in the deportation of individuals who have not committed violent crimes. No law requires that we do so," Bibb wrote in a statement. "Cleveland police are tasked with protecting public safety, and while we will take action against anybody who commits violent crimes, we are not enforcing general federal immigration law.

Oct 10, 2024 | ideastream.org | Stephanie Czekalinski

East Cleveland Mayor Brandon King, 56, was indicted Thursday in Cuyahoga County on 12 counts, including theft in office, having an unlawful interest in a public contract and criminal ethics violations. Former East Cleveland Councilmember Earnest Smith, 49, was also indicted. “Mayor Brandon King demonstrated a complete disregard and disdain for the rule of law,” Prosecutor Michael C. O’Malley said in a media release.

Jul 22, 2024 | ideastream.org | Stephanie Czekalinski

On Monday, a group of media outlets and civic nonprofits announced a partnership designed to help encourage constructive political dialogue and find solutions to issues important to Northeast Ohioans. The project, called "We Can Disagree," will consist of conversations on the app Polis and at least one in-person event moderated by Fighting to Understand, a Northeast Ohio nonprofit with experience designing and holding difficult conversations.