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Cleveland Heights keeps tackling those missing state audits from prior administrationWork continues on getting the city'...
09/02/2026

Cleveland Heights keeps tackling those missing state audits from prior administration
Work continues on getting the city's bond rating reinstated after Moody's pulled it more than a year ago.
by Thomas Jewell

Work continues on getting the city's bond rating reinstated after Moody's pulled it more than a year ago.

Cleveland Heights gives residents another chance for input on future redesign of Cumberland PoolCleveland Heights reside...
09/01/2026

Cleveland Heights gives residents another chance for input on future redesign of Cumberland Pool
Cleveland Heights residents can share ideas Tuesday on the future redesign of historic Cumberland Pool as city planners seek community input.
by Kaylee Re*****on

Cleveland Heights residents can share ideas Tuesday on the future redesign of historic Cumberland Pool as city planners seek community input.

University Heights hires construction company for new police-fires stations; will ask voters to renew levyby Jeff Piorko...
08/25/2026

University Heights hires construction company for new police-fires stations; will ask voters to renew levy
by Jeff Piorkowski

During a special summer council meeting held Monday, University Heights City Council hired Elford Inc. as construction manager for the new police-fire station project. The city will also ask voters to continue a levy that has been in existence since 1994 -- first as a pool levy, then as a park levy....

School is starting -- but Denison Park splash pad season may finally be upon Cleveland HeightsAfter years of delays, Cle...
08/19/2026

School is starting -- but Denison Park splash pad season may finally be upon Cleveland Heights
After years of delays, Cleveland Heights' Denison Park splash pad is expected to be installed and operational by the end of next week, pending final waterline connection and play feature setup.
by Thomas Jewell

After years of delays, Cleveland Heights' Denison Park splash pad is expected to be installed and operational by the end of next week, pending final waterline connection and play feature setup.

Cleveland Heights residents push for deer culling at public hearingCleveland Heights officials expect some form of sharp...
08/05/2026

Cleveland Heights residents push for deer culling at public hearing
Cleveland Heights officials expect some form of sharpshooting program to manage the city's deer herd in the 2027 budget.
by Thomas Jewell

Cleveland Heights officials expect some form of sharpshooting program to manage the city's deer herd in the 2027 budget.

Cleveland Heights eyes downstream repairs to historic Doan Brook culvert and archby Thomas Jewell
07/29/2026

Cleveland Heights eyes downstream repairs to historic Doan Brook culvert and arch
by Thomas Jewell

Although the structural deficiencies are evident, it does not appear that a collapse would jeopardize Martin Luther King Drive overhead.

Backyard cottages, garage apartments could soon be allowed in Cleveland Heightsby Kaylee Re*****on
07/24/2026

Backyard cottages, garage apartments could soon be allowed in Cleveland Heights
by Kaylee Re*****on

Cleveland Heights residents could soon be allowed to build accessory dwelling units (ADUs), including backyard cottages and garage apartments, under a proposal headed to the city's planning Commission on Wednesday.

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio -- City Council advanced several “timely” housing initiatives at its final regular meeting befor...
07/15/2026

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio -- City Council advanced several “timely” housing initiatives at its final regular meeting before summer recess last week.
These included a comprehensive update of its building and housing code
by Thomas Jewell

Cleveland Heights' housing code dates back to 1973, while the zoning code has never allowed for "accessory dwelling units."

Cleveland Heights paves the way toward resurfacing 37 roads this yearBy contrast, that’s up considerably from 11 streets...
07/09/2026

Cleveland Heights paves the way toward resurfacing 37 roads this year
By contrast, that’s up considerably from 11 streets paved in 2025.
by Thomas Jewell

By contrast, that’s up considerably from 11 streets paved in 2025.

Alcazar Hotel TIF deal would keep Cleveland Heights-University Heights Schools taxes intact
07/08/2026

Alcazar Hotel TIF deal would keep Cleveland Heights-University Heights Schools taxes intact

A 30-year TIF for Alcazar Hotel’s $15 million renovation will preserve school tax revenue after a decade-long abatement and limit rent increases for long-term tenants.

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