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10/07/2026

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10/07/2026

Three Ohio City congregations merge into one

PHOTO BY EDIE LE BOUTON August 2026; Mosaic Faith Church Pastor Matt Whisenhunt in his office. The Mosaic Faith Church resulted from the merger of the congregations of St. Paul’s Community United Church of Christ, Bridge United Methodist Church and Franklin Circle Disciples of Christ. by Edie Le Bouton (Plain Press October 2026) Three different congregations have merged into one and renamed the congregation to Mosaic Faith Church....

PHOTO BY EDIE LE BOUTON August 2026; Mosaic Faith Church Pastor Matt Whisenhunt in his office. The Mosaic Faith Church resulted from the merger of the congregations of St. Paul’s Community United C…

10/07/2026

Repairers of the Beach won’t stay silent any more

PHOTO BY BRUCE CHECEFSKY Monday, September 14, 2026; Repairers of the Breach’s Moral Monday Protest, Cleveland Public Square: Repairers of the Breach member Tim Walters urges Clevelanders concerned about moral issues to come out and vote in the November election. PHOTO BY BRUCE CHECEFSKY Monday, September 14, 2026; Repairers of the Breach’s Moral Monday Protest, Cleveland Public Square: Repairers of the Breach member Duane Drotar stressed the importance of voting, and expressed concern of the impact of President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill on friends and family members who can no longer afford healthcare....

PHOTO BY BRUCE CHECEFSKY Monday, September 14, 2026; Repairers of the Breach’s Moral Monday Protest, Cleveland Public Square: Repairers of the Breach member Tim Walters urges Clevelanders concerned…

10/07/2026

Thousands face losing Medicaid coverage

by Bruce Checefsky (Plain Press October 2026) “Many changes are coming down the pike,” said Christy Nicholls at the Cuyahoga Job and Family Services Long Term Care Forum last month, referring to changes under United States Congress’ House Resolution (HR) 1, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). “We are taking these changes very seriously.” Nicholls, Deputy Administrator of Medicaid for Cuyahoga Job and Family Services (CJFS) in Ohio, oversees the county's public healthcare assistance and support programs....

by Bruce Checefsky (Plain Press October 2026) “Many changes are coming down the pike,” said Christy Nicholls at the Cuyahoga Job and Family Services Long Term Care Forum last month, re…

10/07/2026

October 2026 community board

Upcoming events October 3 Hessler Street Fair, noon to 7 p.m. (one block north of the Euclid and Mayfield/Ford intersection in the heart of the University Circle neighborhood). Come and enjoy music, fine art, food, lemonade, knowledge and inspiration. Featuring Hello!3D, The JiMiller Band, Charlie Mosbrook and Friends, HooDoo BBQ, Country Honk, Austin Walkin Cane, Ms, BBC & DiQueenooom. October 3 Cleveland Pickle Fest…...

Upcoming events October 3 Hessler Street Fair, noon to 7 p.m. (one block north of the Euclid and Mayfield/Ford intersection in the heart of the University Circle neighborhood). Come and enjoy music…

10/07/2026

St. Rocco’s hosts annual Greasy Pole Climb (photos)

PHOTO BY CORIANA CLOSE Monday, September 7, 2026; St. Rocco Church 112th Annual Italian Festival, Greasy Pole Climbing Contest: A member of one of the greasy pole climbing teams holds onto the pole, hoping his team can make it to the top. PHOTO BY CORIANA CLOSE Monday, September 7, 2026; St. Rocco Church 112th Annual Italian Festival, Greasy Pole Climbing Contest: A greasy pole climber holds onto the slippery pole while a teammate prepares to climb over his back in hopes of becoming the first team to reach the top of the pole....

PHOTO BY CORIANA CLOSE Monday, September 7, 2026; St. Rocco Church 112th Annual Italian Festival, Greasy Pole Climbing Contest: A member of one of the greasy pole climbing teams holds onto the pole…

10/07/2026

Edgewater Park hosts annual Southeast Asian Festival (photos)

PHOTO BY DEBBIE SADLON Sunday, August 23, 2026; Southeast Asian Festival, Edgewater Park: The Cleveland Indonesian Dance group of the Indonesian Community of Greater Cleveland are prepared to entertain the crowd at the festival. The group, led by Ila Widjaja-Adhi, practices at Edgewater Park on Sunday mornings during the summer months. PHOTO BY DEBBIE SADLON Sunday, August 23, 2026; Southeast Asian Festival, Edgewater Park: Ward 11 Executive Assistant Paula Furst staffs a booth at the festival for Ward 11 Council Member Nikki Hudson....

PHOTO BY DEBBIE SADLON Sunday, August 23, 2026; Southeast Asian Festival, Edgewater Park: The Cleveland Indonesian Dance group of the Indonesian Community of Greater Cleveland are prepared to enter…

10/07/2026

Repairers of the Breach urge participation in October 14 Moral Monday March

by Tim Walters (Plain Press October 2026) In September’s issue of the Plain Press, we introduced Moral Mondays. This is a concept put into place by Dr. William Barber, President of Repairers of the Breach headquartered in Washington, D.C. These are nonviolent protest actions focused on opposing war, poverty, voter suppression and other policy injustices. Begun in Washington, D.C., they have expanded to over 200 cities since the beginning of this year including Cleveland....

by Tim Walters (Plain Press October 2026) In September’s issue of the Plain Press, we introduced Moral Mondays. This is a concept put into place by Dr. William Barber, President of Repairers of …

10/07/2026

City of Cleveland launches Community Crisis Response Bureau to transform behavioral health emergency response

Maureen C. Malavé named inaugural Deputy Commissioner to lead the city’s new bureau (Plain Press October 2026) On September 22nd the City of Cleveland announced it is launching its new Community Crisis Response Bureau within the Division of Emergency Medical Service (EMS), marking an important step in transforming how the City responds to behavioral health and substance-use emergencies. Established following the passage of Tanisha’s Law, the new bureau will oversee the development and implementation of unarmed community crisis response services designed to connect residents experiencing behavioral health and substance use emergencies with specialized care and support....

Maureen C. Malavé named inaugural Deputy Commissioner to lead the city’s new bureau (Plain Press October 2026) On September 22nd the City of Cleveland announced it is launching its new…

10/07/2026

Institutional memory lapse results in Cleveland students being short-changed

by Chuck Hoven (Plain Press October 2026) Cleveland City Council’s Municipal Services and Properties Committee weighed in on the funding for the Cleveland Metropolitan School District’s (CMSD)Comprehensive Extracurricular Activities Program (CEAP) at its September 14th meeting. Some of the activities that CEAP funds include field trips for kindergarten through grade five students, middle school sports, fine arts programs, and start-up funds for high school sports....

by Chuck Hoven (Plain Press October 2026) Cleveland City Council’s Municipal Services and Properties Committee weighed in on the funding for the Cleveland Metropolitan School District’…

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