Heights Observer blogger Fran Mentch recently shared her perspective on Cuyahoga County Public Library’s Facilities Master Plan and building a new South Euclid-Lyndhurst Branch. Cuyahoga County Public Library appreciates the opportunity to respond to the issues she raised and … [Read more...] about Library Saving Money through Efficient Building Design
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School facilities master plan is flawed
In regard to the Facilities Plan the Cleveland Heights–University Heights School Board voted to fund with a bond issue this November, this plan is not “comprehensive”. I know what the Citizens Committee meant when they wrote comprehensive – I believe I was the one who suggested … [Read more...] about School facilities master plan is flawed
Michelangelo Lovelace, Sr. – Urban Wonder
Last Friday I experienced urban wonder. Passionate - color filled - electric energy - urban wonder. Just shy of Little Italy at the Artist Archives of the Western Reserve I attended an amazing retrospective exhibition of the Art of Michelangelo Lovelace, … [Read more...] about Michelangelo Lovelace, Sr. – Urban Wonder
Stop mugging around and buy something local
Beginning today (Tuesday, June 12) Starbucks is selling a new ceramic coffee mug for $10. The novelty in this is that the mug is made in America – East Liverpool, Ohio, actually, which I've just learned was once the nation's pottery capital. The mugs have their own display, … [Read more...] about Stop mugging around and buy something local
Bulldozers on Taylor: Children, people with visual impairments and homeowners don’t count.
The bulldozers are on Taylor Road; these machines are busy digging up and moving dirt, concrete and asphalt. But these bulldozers wouldn’t be there if it were not for Cleveland Heights city officials. They bulldozed over the expressed desires and concerns of the … [Read more...] about Bulldozers on Taylor: Children, people with visual impairments and homeowners don’t count.