🏙️ Solon's ambitious mixed-use development gets extended deadline for cleanup. Developers of "The District at Solon" have until September 30 to complete underground remediation at the former Liberty Ford and Solon Motel sites before development can begin. The project, approved by nearly 80% of voters in 2019, will feature 200 high-end apartments, retail space, a food hall, and a 100-room hotel. Despite current economic challenges including high interest rates and construction costs, city officials remain optimistic about a potential 2026 groundbreaking. The development aims to provide housing for business professionals and create a walkable destination area that benefits local businesses.
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🎭 Blossom Music Center scrambles to handle Cynthia Erivo's overwhelming popularity. The Cleveland Orchestra's summer home announced earlier seating times and stricter entry policies for Sunday's sold-out concert with the "Wicked" star. Officials are implementing tighter rules on outside alcohol, bags, and coolers—similar to Live Nation rock concerts rather than typical orchestra events—to manage the unexpectedly large crowd. Despite these changes disrupting the beloved picnic tradition at orchestra performances, officials emphasize these adjustments are temporary and necessary for safety and efficient entry. Construction on nearby roads is expected to compound traffic challenges for the concert featuring the acclaimed performer who is just one Oscar shy of achieving EGOT status.
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🚨 East Cleveland's new mayor fires police chief for breaking the law. Mayor Lateek Shabazz terminated Acting Chief Kenneth Lundy less than a week after taking office, citing improper promotion without required civil service exams. The termination letter also revealed Lundy had a romantic relationship with a witness in a homicide case he was investigating, which compromised the prosecution. This firing adds to the troubled history of East Cleveland's police department, where more than a dozen officers have been convicted on various charges including bribery and robbery. Shabazz took office following a legal battle after former Mayor Brandon King was removed on corruption charges.
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