Community

By Mary Kate McNamee True West Homes is a small nonprofit based in Cleveland, that helps individuals exiting homelessness get back on their feet. Founded by Sheri West in 2018, the organization remains under her leadership today, with West serving as executive director.   The Birth of a New Era West says she always wanted to… Read more: True West Homes: Small Nonprofit Making a Big Impact

By Ray’Chel Wilson, CFEI, CFT-I When Mariah T. Howard steps into a room, be it City Hall, a trade summit or a neighborhood gathering, she carries Cleveland with her. Not just as her hometown, but as a living example of what’s possible when local roots meet global ambition. As chief innovation officer for the National… Read more: Not Just Local—Limitless: How Cleveland’s Port and People Are Fueling Economic Freedom

By Michael Patterson From June 9 to June 13, former Euclid High School Cheerleading Captain Deazhia Williams’ cheer camp provided middle school and high school cheerleaders with insights on leadership and improving their skills. While dancing for Virginia State University, Williams earned ALL CIA 23’-’24 and Best Female Athlete of the Year 23’-’24. She was… Read more: From College Cheerleader to Mentor: Deazhia Williams Leads with Spirit

By Staff Writer A surveillance video showing dozens of gunshots and panicked crowds fleeing Lee-Harvard Plaza has intensified community demands for stronger public safety measures, proactive policing, and youth-focused violence prevention in Cleveland’s East Side. Seven Teens Wounded Amid Reports of Drag Racing In the early morning hours of Sunday, June 8, Cleveland police responded… Read more: Community Calls for Action Following Lee-Harvard Shooting

By Ron Calhoun Cleveland Observer | June 20, 2025 CLEVELAND — Gunmen opened fire in at least six incidents across Cleveland over four weeks, killing five people and injuring more than a dozen. The violence has rattled neighborhoods, shaken families and galvanized a growing movement of residents, outreach workers and city officials who say enough… Read more: Cleveland Confronts a Surge in Shootings: Can Community Solutions Break the Cycle of Violence?