🏥 Cleveland Planned Parenthood closes amid Title X funding battle. The Midtown location shut down after the Trump administration withheld federal family planning funds, which support services like birth control and cancer screenings but not abortions. Three other Planned Parenthood clinics remain open in Cuyahoga County, and the Cleveland Department of Public Health offers alternative reproductive care services. Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio's president called the closure a "direct, negative consequence" of the funding loss, while expressing hope for constructive dialogue with federal health officials to resolve the matter.
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🐴 Trapped horse escapes muddy nightmare in Cleveland Metroparks. First responders rushed to rescue a horse stuck deep in swampy conditions at the Rocky River Reservation's Lagoon Picnic area on June 30. Multiple agencies joined forces, including Olmsted Falls firefighters, Cleveland Metroparks Police, and a heavy-duty tow truck from Rich's Towing Service. Rescuers battled the mud themselves, strategically positioning plywood that eventually allowed the horse to free herself. Despite the ordeal, officials confirmed the horse is "doing great" – a successful outcome credited to different entities working together.
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🏢 Governor saves historic tax credit program that revitalizes Cleveland buildings. DeWine vetoed a budget provision that would have eliminated Ohio's historic tax credit program, which he called "essential for development." The program has spurred hundreds of millions in private investment and redevelopment throughout Cleveland. The veto protects a financial tool that has given new life to numerous historic buildings across the state. The program has been popular for transforming underutilized properties and preserving architectural heritage in Ohio communities.
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Lakewood triplex near water: Priced at $360,000, this well-maintained Lakewood triplex offers 3200 square feet, a 2-car garage, original slate roof, and updated features like granite countertops, making it an ideal income-generating home minutes from the lake.
Westlake gem with modern updates: Westlake Colonial priced at $350,000 offers four bedrooms across 2,100 square feet, featuring hardwood floors, a brick fireplace, updated kitchen with granite, and a spacious yard near parks and Crocker Park shopping.
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