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Councilwoman Jasmin Santana speaks at a podium during the grand opening of CentroVilla25, flanked by State Senator Nickie J. Antonio and State Representative Sean P. Brennan.

A Place to Grow: CentroVilla25 Blooms

The ribbon-cutting for CentroVilla25 on the weekend of May 30 was more than a grand opening. It was a celebration of heritage, hope, and...

Ronaldo Rodriguez Jr.

Aug 6, 20252 min read

Colorful outdoor basketball court at Trent Park in Cleveland, featuring artwork with the words “SOMOS ARTE” and maroon Cleveland Cavaliers backboards.

Santana and Cavaliers Debut Vibrant Court Makeover

Residents of the Clark-Fulton neighborhood gathered to celebrate the official unveiling of newly refurbished basketball courts at Trent...

Ronaldo Rodriguez Jr.

Aug 6, 20251 min read

Jenice Contreras speaks at a podium during a City Club of Cleveland forum, addressing a seated audience in a banquet-style room with round tables and an American flag visible in the background.

The Latin American Dream is Alive in Cleveland

On a warm Friday afternoon, the City Club of Cleveland played host to a heartfelt and powerful forum featuring Jenice Contreras,...

Ronaldo Rodriguez Jr.

Aug 6, 20254 min read

Cleveland’s New Ward 7 Takes Shape

On July 14, 2025, Cleveland City Council hopefuls for the newly redrawn Ward 7 (formerly Ward 3) joined local media outlets at City Church in Tremont. The panel was organized by The Tremonster , The Plain Press , and La Villa CLE , and featured candidates Mike Rogalski , Austin Davis , and Mohammad Faraj in conversation with journalists Rich Weiss, Bruce Checefsky, and Ronaldo Rodriguez Jr. The candidates answered questions on critical neighborhood issues, including housin

Ronaldo Rodriguez Jr.

Jul 29, 20255 min read

Front view of Jerry Siegel’s childhood home on Kimberly Avenue in Cleveland’s Glenville neighborhood, where Superman was first created.

Before Krypton, There Was Cleveland

Before he flew across the silver screen or appeared on lunchboxes and action figures, Superman was just an idea, scribbled out in a...

Ronaldo Rodriguez Jr.

Jul 17, 20253 min read

Expo stage at Puerto Rican Parade and Festival

Cleveland to Host 55th Annual Puerto Rican Parade and Cultural Festival on August 2–3, 2025

The Puerto Rican Parade of Greater Cleveland is proud to announce the 55th Annual Puerto Rican Parade and Cultural Festival, scheduled...

Ronaldo Rodriguez Jr.

Jul 8, 20252 min read

Why 17 Became 15, and What Voters Need to Know: Cleveland's New Ward Map

Cleveland’s City Council approved a new ward map that reduces the number of wards from 17 to 15. Under the city charter, ward boundaries are reviewed every ten years after the census to ensure each council member represents roughly the same number of residents. As Cleveland’s population declined, the city was required to consolidate its representation to match. The new map aims to equalize each ward’s population at around 24,000 residents. Beyond balancing population, the ne

Ronaldo Rodriguez Jr.

Jul 3, 20254 min read