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Not to get props from MTS, but the housing stock and apartment buildings just north of CWRU are incredibly stunning. I'm talking about Wade Park Ave, Ashbury Ave, (E. 105th inbetween Ashbury and Wade Park), Orrville Ave, Lee Ave, MLK area...and of course Glenville itself. Do some "google streetview" and look around a little bit...or better yet, check out the area.

Well, for what it's worth..the new Cleveland Cavelier: Shaq proves to be 'Raw' wrestling talent Tuesday, July 28, 2009 Pat Galbincea Plain Dealer Reporter If Shaquille O'Neal manages his time on the basketball court next season as he did Monday night as guest general manager on World Wrestling Entertainment's "Monday Night Raw" in Washington, Cavs fans will be in for a treat. On his way to the ring, the personable Shaq came out, shook hands with fans and tore up a Kobe Bryant poster. But the only boos he drew all night was when he said, "Hey D.C., LeBron James told me to tell you hello." More from http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/sports/1248769959104660.xml&coll=2

VOTE CLEVELAND: http://bventertainment.go.com/tv/buenavista/regisandkelly/contests/guestcohostsearch/index.html Good Morning Cleveland anchors are finalists in national contest By Saimi Bergmann CantonRep.com staff writer Posted Jul 27, 2009 @ 06:22 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLEVELAND — The cheering was so loud that Pete Kenworthy didn’t actually hear the announcement that he was a finalist in a national contest to co-host on “Live with Regis and Kelly.” “We were watching the show and everybody screamed — the newsroom just erupted, so I didn’t hear it,” Kenworthy said. “Then after the commercial, they announced the women and everybody screamed again for Kimberly.” More from http://www.cantonrep.com/entertainment/celebrities/x592698744/Good-Morning-Cleveland-anchors-are-finalists-in-national-contest

I may be able to get some pics of the Rockwell paintings for you if you are interested but I will have to contact some people first to make sure I don't get in trouble. Wow. Well I don't want you to get in trouble. I doubt you could post them in a "public place" like this. EDIT: Actually I dunno know. If you can, I'd love to see them.

Here are a couple tiny "secrets" not everyone may know about: 1) Dittrick Medical History Center: http://www.cwru.edu/artsci/dittrick/site2/ Gorgeous old Library too 2) Norman Rockwell paintings at General Electric, Nela Park, East Cleveland (not open to the Public, only heard about) 3) Michelson-Morely Experiment Monument (determined Speed of Light was a constant--foundation for Therory of Relativity), Einstein's writing in the Physic's building at CWRU.

http://www.wkyc.com/news/local/news_article.aspx?storyid=118627&catid=3 Cleveland: Suspected arsonist caught red-handed by surveillance team Posted By: Kim Wendel Updated: 7/27/2009 4:00:05 PM Posted: 7/27/2009 3:49:08 PM CLEVELAND -- Cleveland Fire Department spokesman Larry Gray said a man is now in custody who is suspected of setting the West 44th Street fire as well as others in the area in the past few months. Gray said a team of fire investigators had the area under surveillance and watched as the suspect, only identified as a man, was seen attempting to ignite another fire. Gray said the man is a suspect in the West 44th Street fire and is also suspected of setting some or all of the other 10 fires in the area recently. Gray said there had been an "unusual amount of fires in this area lately" and that is what had fire surveillance teams on the scene.

Midwest governors OK pact for high-speed rail push Mon Jul 27, 2009 2:43pm EDT CHICAGO, July 27 (Reuters) - The prospect of billions of dollars in federal money to spur high-speed rail has united eight U.S. Midwest governors who announced on Monday an agreement to work together to obtain that funding. The governors, as well as Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, agreed to create a Midwest rail steering group to coordinate applications for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which allocates $8 billion nationwide for high-speed rail. Read more at: http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idUSN2753262720090727

HA! Check it out, Western Reserve and Case really did have a great history, and I'm glad they're starting to speak of it more lately. Even though this was "back in the day." Check out Ohio State's win-loss record vs these opponents: OSU vs Case: 11-10-2 OSU vs Western Reserve: 5-6-1 http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/fls/17300//pdf/fb/m-footbl-opponents.pdf?DB_OEM_ID=17300 But I say let's wait another 90 more years before we play them again...

Man, when was the last time Case Football and Ohio State Football were on a cover together. Maybe 1918?? (See Attached). http://www.case.edu/athletics/varsity/news.htm#s1_page2 WHALEN IN GOOD COMPANY ON OCF'S LIST... CLEVELAND, OH - Case Western Reserve University senior quarterback Dan Whalen (Willoughby, OH) has been named to the OhioCollegeFootball.Com (OCF) “Great Eight” team which highlights Ohio’s top eight players [All Divisions]. The Great Eight will be featured in the upcoming OCF Preseason Magazine (see cover below) which will be available on Monday, July 27. Whalen, a 2008 Galiardi Trophy [Division III Player of the Year] finalist, is in good company. Appearing with him on the list are Terrelle Pryor (QB, Ohio State, Div. I), Barry Church (DB, Toledo, Div. I), Eugene Jarvis (RB, Kent State, Div. I), Billy Cundiff (QB, Ashland, Div. II), Sean Heenan (DL, Dayton, Div. IAA), James Herbert (DL, Mount Union, Div. III) and Cecil Shots (WR, Mount Union, Div. III). “It’s neat - my mom sent it to me because she’s subscribes to that website,” Whalen said. “I’m excited and it’s an exciting time right now for all of us. My teammates are calling asking me if I am ready for camp. We are all itching to get going and for me, my last time around, it’s going to be something special hopefully.” Under Whalen’s guidance, the Spartans football team completed its second consecutive undefeated regular season (10-0, 3-0 UAA, 0-1 NCAA) in 2008 and currently has a 21-game regular season winning streak dating back to November of 2006. Case Western Reserve also repeated as UAA champions, their third overall, and made its second straight NCAA Division III playoff appearance. Whalen guided the team to a conference-leading 37.8 points a game (18th in the country) a year ago. The two-time first team All-UAA honoree and Offensive Player of the Year accumulated 2,192 yards through the air on 163-of-265 passing (61.5-percent), throwing 17 touchdowns and only five interceptions. He also scrambled for 271 yards on the ground and was second on the team with six rushing touchdowns. His 148.4 efficiency rating was the highest for a starting quarterback in the UAA. “Dan has proven he is one of the best quarterbacks in the country,” Head Coach Greg Debeljak said. “He is a great leader and very versatile. There are so many things we do because of his strengths and he makes people around him better. I have coached three other players at his position that have gotten professional football looks – he is every bit of football player that they are.” The Spartans finished 2008 ranked 18th in the country and were recently ranked 20th in The Sporting News newly released 2009 College Football publication. They open the season September 5 at home against Kenyon College at 12:00 p.m. This game will be part of “Heritage Day” where the modern day team will honor the University’s great gridiron history by wearing retro uniforms - click here http://www.case.edu/athletics/varsity/news/2008-09/heritageday.html

I think the "Heights" may be the best place to look first. Also, check out University Circle, Skaker Square, and Little Italy.

As a straight male...I feel like I post the most about this! Although this article is nothing too new, it still some more coverage, and they're in town next weekend to scope out Cleveland. I didn't realize the event is open to the public. As a reminder then: Cleveland one of three finalists vying to host the Gay Games in 2014 by John Petkovic / Plain Dealer Reporter Friday July 24, 2009, 2:00 PM What: A party culminating efforts to draw the Gay Games to Cleveland is 8 p.m. Friday at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. It's free and features bands and performers. More from Cleveland.com http://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2009/07/cleveland_one_of_three_finalis.html

^^great. thanks for the reply. Side question, membership will get you in all the locations, even the potential OC one? correct? I was also thinking that by being on the Prospect side of things, you will have high visibility from everyone who goes to the Cavs and Indians games. Another HUGE marketing plus.

Hey, the PD picked up on it: http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2009/07/titans_gym_to_open_20000_squar.html Titans Gym to open 20,000 square foot facility in downtown Cleveland by Michelle Jarboe/Plain Dealer Reporter Friday July 24, 2009 Titans Gym, a fitness facility in Mentor, will open a branch in downtown Cleveland in a historic building that is being renovated for apartments. The gym, a 24-hour fitness center on Mentor Ave., plans to open a two-story, 20,000 square foot facility in the Residences at Six Six Eight Euclid Avenue project. The facility will face Prospect Avenue and will offer personal training sessions, tanning beds and the Titan Up Cafe, a small health food restaurant...

Haha. I think this is the quote of the day. Nice...

Very cool! Thanks for posting.

Welcome! And thanks for reaching out to UrbanOhio! I do have questions. Here are two for now: 1) Are you still leaning towards being open 24hrs?? 2) Can you give the price estimate for membership for non-residents? Thanks!

Ok, I'm really not the one to constantly post crimes on here, but this one p!sses me off again, especially with the suspects ages...... http://www.wkyc.com/news/local/news_article.aspx?storyid=118399&catid=3 Cleveland: Store clerk shot during robbery Posted By: Updated: 7/23/2009 11:55:11 AM Posted: 7/23/2009 11:53:18 AM Read Comments (7)Recommend Print Article Email Article Larger Smaller CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Police Department is investigating the robbery and shooting of a clothing store clerk that occurred in the 9900 block of Lorain Ave. early Wednesday evening. The store employee tells police that he was kneeling on the ground cleaning when he heard the door open. When he turned to greet the customer, he says the suspect pointed a gun and threatened him. The clerk then told police he was shot after he lunged at the suspect. The victim sustained a gunshot wound to his hand and thigh. He was later treated and released from MetroHealth Medical Center. ... © 2009 WKYC-TV

An interesting little shout out at the PD from the Cleveland Leader: http://www.clevelandleader.com/node/10759 PD Wants to Profit From Cleveland's Carcass Submitted by Roldo Bartimole on July 24, 2009 - 9:58am. Cleveland/Cuyahoga County The Plain Dealer should desist and apologize for trying to lure city employees to the suburbs. The PD has put out a “Dear Mayor or Community Director” letter seeking ads that will lure city employees, now free from the residency law, to the suburbs. The Pee Dee’s stake in this attempt to migrate city residents to the suburbs: advertising. Here’s what the pitch says: “On Thursday, June 11, 2009, the Plain Dealer reported on the end of the Cleveland Residency Rule for the City of Cleveland city workers. The end of the residency rule means that city workers can move to the suburbs immediately. “These workers are heavily concentrated in the zip code 44111, West Park. “This is a great opportunity for suburbs like yours to specifically market to these residents with stable jobs and growing families, to consider your city as an option for relocation.” Mayor Frank Jackson should immediately call upon the PD to stop this campaign to remove Cleveland residents to the suburbs. What kind of Regionalism – which the PD constantly says we need – is this? The plea asks for internet ads that will help lure people from the city. Under “DETAILS OF THE PROGRAM” the PD offers a direct mail portion, stating “8 by 10 full color postcard, delivered to 6,606 residents of 44111 who earn at least $40K in income.” For an Internet portion, the PD offers “Banner ads delivered to the real estate homepage and the city section of Cleveland.com. with 25,000 impressions and ads that will remain “live for 30 days.” The cost, according to the Plain Dealer, $4,500. So for a campaign for $4,500 the PD will sell out the city of Cleveland. Great people. For more information call, Misty Pennock at 216 970-5928. Or maybe contact Publisher Terry Egger at 999-4216 or Editor Susan Goldberg at 999-4123 and tell them of your pleasure or displeasure at the PD trying to help carve up what’s left of the carcass we called Cleveland.

There were also two response in Today's paper...I like the first one: Cleveland's lakefront shows signs of life beyond downtown Posted by Elva Brodnick, Eastlake July 24, 2009 04:05AM Categories: Letters I found Joe Frolik's column Sunday to be interesting because it appears he thinks that if it isn't happening downtown on Cleveland's lakefront, then nothing's happening on Cleveland's lakefront. I beg to differ. More fromhttp://blog.cleveland.com/letters/2009/07/clevelands_lakefront_shows_sig.html -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This second one...blah Cleveland's lakefront should be a priority and a draw Posted by Kerry McCormack, Cleveland July 24, 2009 04:05AM Categories: Letters After reading Joe Frolik's article on lakefront development in Cleveland, I sighed with relief, knowing that someone else in Cleveland is thinking about our lakefront possibilities. As a young Clevelander, going into my senior year at Miami University, I have a heartfelt connection to the city I love, as well as an excited spirit about its potential future. Unfortunately, our city seems to have stopped at potential. http://blog.cleveland.com/letters/2009/07/clevelands_lakefront_should_be.html

This was in this past sunday's paper..OPINION section: Bending with the elements along the Lake Erie shore by Joe Frolik Sunday July 19, 2009, 8:00 PM NEWS STORY DELETED...no link

Cuyahoga County median home price leaps 85 percent over first quarter Posted by Mark Gillispie / Plain Dealer Reporter July 24, 2009 04:00AM The median price for single-family homes in Cuyahoga County skyrocketed 85 percent from the first quarter to the second quarter of this year, a jump that shows not only how far the housing market has fallen but also how much room it has to grow. The median price rose from $48,000 to $89,000 from the first to the second quarter while the number of sales increased 32 percent, according to a Plain Dealer analysis of real estate transfer records from the Cuyahoga County auditor's office. More from cleveland.com: http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2009/07/cuyahoga_countys_median_home_p.html

I'm posting this, because it p!sses me off! Prosecutors say father and son committed multiple violent robberies on Cleveland's West Side by Donna J. Miller/Plain Dealer Reporter Thursday July 23, 2009, 7:41 AM CLEVELAND — Joseph Huber, 40, and his son, Austin Teter, 18, both of Cleveland, were arraigned Monday on charges of aggravated robbery, aggravated burglary, kidnapping, theft and felonious assault. Huber's bond was set at $100,000. Teter's was set at $50,000. Prosecutors say the two are responsible for multiple violent robberies. According to police and prosecutors: More at Cleveland.com http://www.cleveland.com/crime/index.ssf/2009/07/prosecutors_say_father_and_son.html

This is the last Hungarian Church left FYI: St. Elizabeth of Hungary could be center of movement to revive a Hungarian neighborhood at Buckeye Road Posted by Robert L. Smith, Plain Dealer Reporter July 23, 2009 04:00AM CLEVELAND -- On a desolate sweep of Cleveland's Buckeye Road, between Woodland Avenue and East 90th Street, it's difficult to imagine crowded bakeries, bustling sidewalks and taverns roaring to a gypsy violin. The old Hungarian neighborhood is so far gone as to be almost erased. Until you come upon St. Elizabeth of Hungary and walk into a church as big and as beautiful as the day it was consecrated in 1922. More info at Cleveland.com http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2009/07/st_elizabeth_of_hungary_could.html

Cleveland Browns announce training camp schedule by Tony Grossi/Plain Dealer Reporter Wednesday July 22, 2009, 4:50 PM UPDATED: 5:48 p.m. BEREA, Ohio -- Browns coach Eric Mangini has said he wants his offense and defense to be flexible -- able to adjust to each week's opponent. More at Cleveland.com http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2009/07/cleveland_browns_announce_trai.html

Cleveland Clinic seals deal to buy Cleveland Play House property by Tony Brown/Plain Dealer Theater Critic Wednesday July 22, 2009, 5:26 PM After three months of negotiations, the Cleveland Clinic on Wednesday agreed to buy the 12-acre Cleveland Play House complex next door, opening new chapters in the histories of two of the city's most storied nonprofit institutions. More at: http://www.cleveland.com/onstage/index.ssf/2009/07/cleveland_clinic_seals_deal_to.html