Good morning, Cuyahoga County. Cleveland's skyline is getting a $54 million makeover courtesy of the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority, which just approved bonds for three transformative projects including the city's first luxury W-branded Marriott hotel in over three decades. As cranes prepare to reshape our urban landscape, the Port Authority itself is undergoing change with Jeff Epstein stepping in as its new president next month—fresh leadership for fresh developments that promise to reinvigorate downtown and Ohio City.
In the courthouse, a decade-old murder case takes a scientific turn as Gregory Moore's defense team pushes for independent DNA testing of evidence from the 2013 stabbing of Aliza Sherman. Meanwhile, amid these serious headlines, Cleveland Scene magazine continues its cultural mission connecting Northeast Ohioans through its distinctive blend of local journalism, available both in its traditional free print edition and digitally for those who prefer their local news with a side of technology.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🏙️ Cleveland's skyline gets a $54 million boost from the Port. The Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority approved bonds for three major developments, including a luxury W-branded Marriott hotel in Erieview Tower and a 109-unit apartment complex in Ohio City. The third project involves reimbursing developers of The Bell, a recently completed mixed-use conversion of the former Ohio Bell building. These catalytic projects are designed to transform Cleveland's urban landscape with high-end residential units, retail spaces, and the city's first new luxury hotel brand in over 30 years. The Port also announced Jeff Epstein as its next president and CEO, starting October 15.
🔪 Murder suspect seeks DNA retesting in decade-old stabbing case. Gregory Moore, charged in the 2013 murder of Cleveland divorce client Aliza Sherman, appeared for a pretrial hearing after posting $2 million bond. His defense is requesting independent testing of a watch and wristband found at the crime scene, claiming DNA evidence could exonerate him. Prosecutors argue the unknown male DNA on the watch is irrelevant since surveillance footage shows the attacker wore gloves. Moore's trial for the brutal stabbing that occurred outside a law office is scheduled to begin next March.
📰 Cleveland Scene magazine connects Cleveland through biweekly local journalism. The publication is part of Great Lakes Publishing and features dedicated editors covering music, dining, and the arts in Northeast Ohio. Available for free at locations throughout Cleveland, the magazine also offers paid subscriptions for those wanting home delivery. Scene maintains both print and digital presence with its website clevescene.com, continuing the legacy of founders Richard Siegel and Richard Kabat while serving as a vital source of local news and culture.
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