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Another loss. Very sad news. FOUR Magnolia Dr. mansions are being liquidated. Montessori High School at University Circle slated to close Updated 7:12 PM; Posted 6:50 PM By Rachel Dissell, The Plain Dealer, [email protected] CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Montessori High School at University Circle is slated to close a decade after it opened as the city's only high school dedicated to the 111-year-old "whole child" teaching method. The school's board last week passed a resolution to close at the end of the school year, according to an email shared with The Plain Dealer. Students and parents were told of the decision on May 4, the following day. Board member Amy Ryder Wentz confirmed that the school would close June 30 and liquidate its assets, which include four Magnolia Drive properties in University Circle. http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2018/05/montessori_high_school_at_univ.html

I bet some do. To me, this is an intern level job (or a semi-professional Urbanohioers). Some of these pages can be overhauled in a half day’s work. Well, I did put in two hours on Cleveland’s Navbox last night. Check it out: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cleveland You can go back through the edit history to see what is used to look like before yesterday. You’ll see this Navbox when you scroll to the bottom on most of the linked pages, for example: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sports_in_Cleveland

BUMP As discussed before, Cleveland yields poor results on wikipedia...namely coverage of its neighborhoods and history. If i had to point to one way to explain it, our navbox tells it all. Here is Cleveland: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cleveland Here is Philadelphia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Philadelphia If we want something closer to our own metro size, check out the coverage (and pride) Pittsburgh people have: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Pittsburgh With that said, I may overall the city Navbox, to be comparable to a Philadelphia look. We do have some good content in various wiki pages, it's just not in an easy way to see all at once and digest. But we're still pretty thin in a lot of areas, such as neighborhoods not even having a wiki page.

A large number of Little Italy locals do not like any new construction / change / outsiders. Tremendous push back always occurs when anything new is proposed. I remember when Mayfield Lofts was proposed, I was hit up multiple times to sign a petition against it. Not saying that's the reason it hasn't been built, but I'm sure it played a factor. Personally, I was absolutely shocked the Little Italy train station was built with the majority of the long-timers were against it. Regardless of La Collina being built, the neighborhood is not going to remain stuck in the 1920's, 1950's, 1970's...or whatever year they want it to be. Even the existence of TOLI where that gentlemen was drinking broke away from the norm, bringing a craft beer option into the neighborhood.

Nice. The last time I was in Akron in January, I drove along Kenmore Blvd and was surprised at how intact the business district is. It really has potential to be a nice, walkable mini downtown. Very impressive and enviable stretch of urban landscape in Akron. Had no idea about it.

Ohio should be doing this--and also investing in our cities to keep the brightest young minds from moving to Chicago, New York, Seattle etc after college. They want to get rid of them. We all know why the rural dominated legislature wants this. why do you say things like this? Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati are all experiencing significant growth in their downtowns, driven in large part by young people who want to live in the city... On that note, here is the Q1 2018 Downtown Cleveland report: http://www.downtowncleveland.com/DCA/media/DCA_Media/Work/Reports/2018-Q1-REPORT.pdf

And in other news: The company I work for is struggling to fill high paying jobs. Some have been sitting vacant for over a year. We can't get qualified people to apply. In-demand jobs go unfilled because workers lack skills: Team NEO report Updated 8:53 AM; Posted 5:30 AM By Olivera Perkins, The Plain Dealer [email protected] CLEVELAND, Ohio - Plenty of good-paying jobs go unfilled in Northeast Ohio because job seekers lack the credentials to hold them, according to a report released Monday, prepared by Team Northeast Ohio, a regional economic development group. Only 54 percent of adults in Northeast Ohio hold a post-secondary credential, which the report defines as anything from a certificate for a trade or other occupation to an advanced degree. By 2020, 65 percent of Ohio jobs will require a post secondary credential, according to "Aligning Opportunities in Northeast Ohio," which was done in partnership with the Cleveland Foundation, with support from Sherwin-Williams. "The big takeaway was that we saw particularly acute misalignment in IT, health care and manufacturing," said Jacob Duritsky Team NEO's vice president of strategy and research, who prepared the report. "In our world (Northeast Ohio's economy), health care is the largest employer, manufacturing is the second and IT is embedded in every thing we do." http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2018/05/in-demand_jobs_go_unfilled_bec.html

Shout out to CWRU softball girls receiving an at-large bid for the DIII NCAA tournament. First round will be at St. Mary's across the river from Notre Dame. CWRU Softball Receives NCAA Bid; Will Face Ohio Northern Case Western Reserve finished the 2018 regular season with an overall record of 31-8. The NCAA appearance is second in the program's history, and first since the 2001 season. VIDEO and link to the announcement: http://athletics.case.edu/sports/sball/2017-18/releases/20180507kd7ltd

Greater Cleveland Aquarium takes the plunge with a major $250,000 upgrade and 12 new species ARIN CONNELLY RICE | THURSDAY, MAY 03, 2018 Nearly 1.5 million people have visited the Greater Cleveland Aquarium since it opened six years ago in the Powerhouse on the West Bank of the Flats—viewing and learning about the ocean and freshwater creatures, amphibians, and reptiles in Ohio and around the globe. Building on that momentum, the Aquarium is undergoing a $250,000 renovation to update and improve the experience and bring in a dozen new species. The improvements will also provide a more hands-on experience throughout the aquarium’s seven galleries and exhibits. “This is the largest renovation we’ve done since we opened six years ago,” says Aquarium general manager Tami Brown. "From finding ways to highlight the building’s industrial history and its relationship to the Cuyahoga River to giving toddlers opportunities to engage with the Aquarium through play, guest feedback is informing all of the publicly visible changes.” http://www.freshwatercleveland.com/features/Aquarium050318.aspx

Ohio City Burrito opens in downtown Cleveland Updated 5:23 AM; Posted 4:01 AM By Nikki Delamotte, cleveland.com NDelamotteUllmanCleveland[/member].com CLEVELAND, Ohio - West 25th St. staple Ohio City Burrito's second shop is now open in downtown Cleveland at 526 E. Superior Ave., the former Leader Bar and Grill. In honor of the new location, today's visitors can get a free sample of chili-lime popcorn from Campbell's Sweet Factory, Ohio City Burrito's neighbor both downtown and in Ohio City, while supplies last. The cozy shop seats around 20, and a patio adds an additional 15 seats. Hours are 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The brother-and-sister team of Jeff and Michelle Pizzuli planted the popular build-your-own concept's first location in Ohio City in 2009. The casual spot quickly became a hit for the lunchtime crowd and late-night eaters alike. http://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2018/05/ohio_city_burrito_opens_in_dow.html

^ If only we had a time machine and helped Tremont's Cleveland University survive longer than 1850-1852. Only things left are the street names of College, Literary, University, Jefferson, etc ... http://www.tremonthistory.com/2008/02/07/cleveland-university/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland_University Many schools had rocky beginnings...too bad this one couldn't survive. Who knows how large it would have become 170 years later.

Not sure if people realize this, but CWRU is the largest private university in the state of Ohio. And its economic impact is defintely magnified with its affiliation with Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, and the biotech industry. From a quick unscientific comparison to a similar metro of Pittsburgh, Cleveland is surprisingly not that far away off sheer numbers of college students. Yes there is a big difference between Pitt vs CSU, but where Pittsburgh shines is having an additional large university in Duquesne. Pittsburgh: University of Pittsburgh 28,649 Carnegie Mellon University 12,569 Duquesne University 10,364 Robert Morris University 4,783 Point Park University 3,827 Chatham University 2,300 TOTAL = 62,492 But if you count within approx 1 hour drive: Indiana University of Pennsylvania 15,379 California University of Pennsylvania 8,608 Slippery Rock University 8,559 GRAND TOTAL = 95,038 (note: this number is a little larger when you add up the smaller schools under 2000 within an hour) Cleveland: Cleveland State University 17,260 Case Western Reserve University 11,340 Baldwin Wallace University 3,979 John Carroll University 3,709 Oberlin College 2,978 Notre Dame College 2,100 TOTAL = 41,366 But if you count within approx one hour drive: Kent State University 29,477 University of Akron 23,962 Walsh University 2,500 GRAND TOTAL = 97,305

They new volunteers: ‘Encyclopedia of Cleveland’ Seeks New Voices to Share City’s History AUTHOR Dan Polletta PUBLISHED May 2, 2018 “We’re looking at somebody who knows the literature and knows the topic. If we get somebody, for example, in women’s history, they need to be able to look at those things we have in the ‘Encyclopedia’ and who can tell us the scholarship or interest has changed in this subject that we might have missed the first time.” When it comes to writing history, Grabowski says that community contributors bring something different to the table than academics. “They offer a knowledge set, especially of some of the details, that scholars may have to dig out to write about,” he said. “That shows us that a lot of people love Cleveland deeply and know a lot of things about it,” Grabowski said. http://wcpn.ideastream.org/news/‘encyclopedia-of-cleveland’-seeks-new-voices-to-share-city’s-history

This is a big number of new brain power staying in CLE. I love this comment: "In 1981, only four people from my graduating class stayed in Cleveland" 23 percent of Case Western Reserve University's 2017 graduates working full-time stayed in Cleveland, survey shows Updated May 2; Posted May 1 By Karen Farkas, cleveland.com kfarkasCleveland[/member].com CLEVELAND, Ohio - About a quarter of Case Western Reserve University's 2017 graduates who reported working full-time have remained in Cleveland, according to the school's annual First Destination Survey. 53 percent are employed full time and 37 percent are seeking advanced degrees. It is only the second time in recent years that at least 50 percent of a class has gone straight to full-time employment. http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2018/05/23_percent_of_case_western_reserve_universitys_2017_graduates_working_full-time_stayed_in_cleveland_survey_shows.html

WOW! Wade Oval Wednesday 2018 schedule (photos) Posted May 02, 2018 at 07:00 AM | Updated May 02, 2018 at 08:32 AM From a few hundred people per week the first year, WOW has gone on to attract more than 5,000 on any given night last summer. The Carlos Jones show brought in more than 8,000 WOWers. Jones returns to the Oval June 27. WOW will run from 6 to 9 p.m. each week. In addition to live music, two weeks will feature movies. The week of June 27 will also feature fireworks. And for the first time, local makers will sell handmade goods at WOW on August 15. http://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2018/05/wow_wade_oval_wednesday_2018_s.html

Certainly newsworthy: 'Star Wars' Day: Cleveland Brewery to transform into Mos Eisley cantina for weekend Updated 7:14 AM; Posted 7:02 AM By Nikki Delamotte, cleveland.com, NDelamotteUllmanCleveland[/member].com CLEVELAND, Ohio - When you walk into The Cleveland Brewery this weekend, expect to be transported to a galaxy far, far away. In honor of May 4th - "May the Fourth be with You" - the bar at 777 East 185th St. is going galactic. This May 4-6, you'll find characters, props and more inspired by the "Star Wars" franchise as Cleveland Brewery transforms into an all-ages Mos Eisley cantina. The movies will even screen on a projector on the back patio. http://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2018/05/cleveland_brewery_to_transform.html

Speedy replacement: New fitness center coming to Uptown Jahci Perry-Richardson, News Editor • April 27, 2018 This summer, 121 Fitness’ Uptown Cycle will take on a new location in Uptown. The larger space, which was formerly occupied by Cleveland Yoga, will allow the fitness center to incorporate features including locker rooms and more equipment, both of which its previous location on Euclid Avenue, next to Mitchell’s Ice Cream, lacked. Mota explained that 121 Fitness’ new location and larger facility will allow University Fitness Centers to serve a greater portion of the community. Currently, 121’s Uptown Cycle only offers cycling classes, and the new facility will expand its fitness class offerings. “We want to find activities for every person to enjoy,” said Mota. “Our main goals are to engage our community members in many different ways and create a super strong family among all our clients.” The new location will accommodate lockers, showers and space for 121 Fitness to implement various fitness, health and wellness programs and services. Some of the classes offered will involve high intensity interval training, yoga and Reiki, in addition to its current cycling classes. Massages, personal training and spa services will also be available. http://observer.case.edu/new-fitness-center-coming-to-uptown/

A whole lot of Cleveland and NEO: 2018 Commercial Development Awards By: SBN Staff | 4:35pm EDT April 27, 2018 Commercial development projects continue to change Northeast Ohio’s landscape The real estate boom across Northeast Ohio hasn’t slowed down this past year. You can’t help but notice the activity at Battery Park near Gordon Square Arts District, the Fat Head’s Brewery project in Middleburg Heights, commercial development along the Detroit Shoreway or in the heart of downtown with the redevelopment at Quicken Loans Arena. This continued renaissance has numerous participants — land and property owners, corporations, development companies, architects — and each has its own focus: corporate headquarters, mixed-use developments, renovation of dilapidated property or restoration of historic buildings. On May 16, Smart Business will present an engaging panel discussion that peels back the curtain on how many of these projects — and others — are financed. http://www.sbnonline.com/article/commercial-development-projects-continue-to-change-northeast-ohios-landscape/

Walk into Algebra Teahouse anytime, and you'll probably chat with someone not born in this country. University Circle is truly international. Dr. Sri is amazing. Immigration stories shared in local teahouse Ibtesam Ghazy, Staff Reporter • April 27, 2018 • Leave a Comment “[When you listen to people’s stories], you don’t only hear their experiences, but you really dive in deep into how other people think and why they made the decisions that they did. It is a taste of [someone else’s life],” said Amalia Gitosuputro, a fourth-year chemical engineering major. On Friday, April 20, the Case Western Reserve University Muslim Student Association (MSA) held their Faces of Immigrants event at Algebra Tea House in Little Italy. MSA initiated this event last year in response to Trump Administration’s travel ban and the subsequent attention brought to Islamophobia after the ban was announced. http://observer.case.edu/immigration-stories-shared-in-local-teahouse/

Take a tour of Cleveland's new Crowne Plaza at Playhouse Square, formerly the Wyndham (photos) Updated 9:57 AM; Posted Apr 29, 5:48 AM By Susan Glaser, The Plain Dealer, [email protected] Some of the biggest changes are happening in the city's theater district, where the former Wyndham Cleveland at Playhouse Square became a Crowne Plaza last fall. To coincide with its new name, the hotel also received a new look, with renovated guestrooms, redesigned public spaces, and a renewed focus on meeting the changing needs of the business traveler. Playhouse Square Foundation owns the new Crowne Plaza, built in 1995 on the triangle of land at the intersection of Euclid Avenue and Huron Road E, across from the city's theater complex. It's where cast and crew for visiting productions stay, a go-to option for business travelers during the week and theatergoers on the weekends. The hotel's restaurant and bar area has been updated as well. Formerly known as the Encore Restaurant and Blue Bar, the two areas have been combined into one large dining and drinking area, on the first floor of the building's iconic circular structure. The Ghost Light, open for breakfast, lunch, happy hour and dinner, offers a relaxed atmosphere with couch seating for cocktails and shared plates. http://www.cleveland.com/travel/index.ssf/2018/04/take_a_tour_of_clevelands_new.html

Bring on We The North!!

Cuyahoga River to celebrate new achievements for improved public access, aesthetics Updated 1:00 PM; Posted 1:00 PM By James F. McCarty, The Plain Dealer [email protected] Jane Goodman, director of the non-profit Cuyahoga River Area of Concern, which raises funds and manages programs and projects on behalf of the river, thinks that's cause for a celebration. The organization will host the event on Saturday, May 5, at 3 p.m., at Merwin's Wharf on the river. It's free and open to the public. "By cleaning up the river and no longer contributing bad stuff, it's allowing our lake to recover," Goodman said. "If you stop poisoning something the patient can recover." http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2018/04/cuyahoga_river_to_celebrate_ne.html

Farewell to a amazing Cleveland Heights spot. :'( La Cave du Vin closing in Cleveland Heights Updated 10:52 AM; Posted 8:45 AM By Marc Bona, cleveland.com, mbonaCleveland[/member].com CLEVELAND, Ohio - La Cave du Vin will close Sunday, April 29, after more than 20 years in business. Laura Honeycutt Baxter, owner of the wine and beer shop in Cleveland Heights, posted the news via Facebook: "End of An Era, with a whole lot of gratitude. It's with mixed emotions that I must announce that La Cave du Vin will close its doors after almost 23 years in business. This Sunday evening, April 29, 2018 will be our final hurrah. http://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2018/04/la_cave_du_vin_closing_in_clev.html#incart_m-rpt-1

Nobody enjoyed LeBron's game-winning shot against the Pacers more than Michael Symon News 5 Staff 12:57 PM, Apr 26, 2018 6 hours ago https://www.news5cleveland.com/sports/basketball/cavaliers/lebron-game-winning-shot-pacers-michael-symon

Kind of cool, you can watch the game live: http://athletics.case.edu/sports/bsb/live (and see the new townhouses on E.118th in right field).