C & P News wire The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) is preparing to ask Cuyahoga County voters to approve its first increase in the agency’s share of the county sales tax since 1975, launching what is expected to be one of the most closely watched public funding debates in Northeast Ohio. The proposed tax increase…

C & P News wire CLEVELAND, Ohio — Union caregivers at Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital have overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike after contract negotiations with hospital management reached an impasse, escalating concerns about staffing, wages, working conditions, and the future of patient care at one of Cleveland’s historic community hospitals. The strike authorization vote does not automatically…

C & P News wire CLEVELAND — Hopes that the Iran conflict was winding down have quickly faded as renewed fighting in and around the Strait of Hormuz has shattered a fragile ceasefire and raised fears of a broader regional war. Fresh military strikes, attacks on commercial shipping, and escalating rhetoric from both Washington and…

C & P Newswire CLEVELAND — After months of uncertainty for hundreds of educators and their families, the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) has begun recalling dozens of teachers who were laid off earlier this year, providing welcome news as preparations continue for the 2026-2027 school year. District officials have started notifying approximately 30 teachers that they are…

C & P Newswire BEACHWOOD, Ohio — The City of Beachwood has launched a sweeping legal action against The Vantage Apartments, filing a 168-page civil complaint that alleges extensive violations of the city’s housing, building, fire, health and property maintenance codes at one of the region’s largest apartment communities. The lawsuit represents one of the…

Min Dale Edwards Executive Director Call and Post, Vice President Southern Christian Leadership Conference  CLEVELAND — As Northeast Ohio continues to market itself as a prime destination for technology and artificial intelligence infrastructure, a growing debate is emerging over what data centers actually give back to the communities that host them — and what they…

C&P Newswire RITTMAN, Ohio — A quiet Northeast Ohio community was rocked overnight after multiple people were shot in the city of Rittman, prompting a massive law enforcement response and an active, ongoing investigation by state authorities. Officials confirmed that multiple victims were struck by gunfire in what unfolded as a rapidly developing scene involving…

C & P Newswire ALLIANCE, Ohio — A Northeast Ohio community is grieving after a tragic shooting claimed the life of a teenage girl in Alliance, leaving family members, classmates, and neighbors searching for answers and mourning a life ended far too soon.Authorities say the shooting happened Friday afternoon at a residence on West Summit…

C & P Newswire WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a moment of uncommon bipartisan agreement in a sharply divided political climate, the United States Senate approved sweeping housing legislation Monday designed to reduce housing costs and expand access to affordable homes for millions of Americans. The vote comes as rising rent, home prices, mortgage rates, and limited…

C & P News wire LAKEWOOD, OHIO — A tragic and heartbreaking chain of events unfolded in Lakewood over the weekend after authorities say two people were fatally shot inside a Chesterland Avenue residence before the suspected gunman fled the scene and later died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound following a police pursuit.  According to…

Min Dale Edwards
Executive Director Call & Post, 
Vice President, Southern Christian Leadership Conference – Greater Cleveland Chapter Juneteenth has never simply been about celebrating the past. It has always been about confronting the present. This past weekend, as celebrations stretched from city streets to sanctuaries and from America to communities around the globe, Juneteenth reminded us…

C & P Newswire Surprise late-night signing in France could reshape Middle East, oil markets, and global diplomacy Versailles, France— In a dramatic and highly symbolic moment beneath the chandeliers of the Palace of Versailles, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday evening that the United States and Iran had officially signed a new agreement designed to…

C & P  Newswire CLEVELAND, Ohio — David Brock has officially secured a second term as Chairperson of the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party following a vote Sunday, June 14, 2026, cementing his leadership at a moment many Democrats describe as critical for the future of local and statewide politics.  Brock ran unopposed for the position and…

Min. Dale Edwards Executive Director Call & Post – Vice President southern Christian Leadership Conference  CLEVELAND — After months of war fears, supply disruptions, and rising fuel costs, Ohio families are asking one question: Will the Iran deal finally lower gas prices? The early answer from energy markets appears to be yes. But not overnight.…

Min Dale Edwards Executive Director Call & Post -Vice President Southern Christian Leadership Conference  CLEVELAND — A courtroom battle over buildings and loans is unfolding quietly in federal court. But what is at stake reaches far beyond real estate. This is about whether Cleveland neighborhoods — particularly on the East Side — continue to have…

C & P Newswire WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump’s newly announced agreement framework with Iran is drawing immediate skepticism from lawmakers in both parties, raising questions not only about national security and foreign policy — but about how any final agreement could affect families, factories, fuel costs, and jobs here in Ohio.   The agreement,…

Min Dale Edwards, Executive Director  – Call & Post Newspaper-Vice President Southern Christian Leadership Conference  EUCLID, Ohio — Questions remain and concern continues to grow after an off-duty Cleveland police officer was shot and injured during an early morning incident in Euclid, adding another chapter to Northeast Ohio’s ongoing struggle with gun violence and public safety. According…

C & P Newswire WASHINGTON, D.C. — For millions of Americans who rely on Social Security to pay for housing, groceries, medicine, and everyday necessities, a new federal warning has reignited a national debate over the future of retirement security. Contrary to widespread rumors circulating online and in public conversation, Social Security is not going bankrupt.…

C&P Newswire What began as a summer celebration in one of Toledo’s most historic neighborhoods turned into a scene of chaos and fear after gunfire erupted near the Old West End Festival, leaving 12 people wounded and triggering a major investigation now drawing statewide attention.  City leaders and law enforcement held a press conference Tuesday to provide…

By Rayshawn “RCCares” Craddock Avon Lady Eagles secured the Division I title without any first place finishes. The Lady Eagles went to Columbus with 12 events. Kaitlyn Reese paved the way with 21 points. Reese finished second in the 1600m (4:51.38) third in the 800m (2:12.08)  fourth in 3200m (10:41.26) and ran third leg on…

C&P News wire WILBERFORCE, Ohio — In a move drawing both support and scrutiny across higher education circles, Ohio lawmakers are preparing to provide up to $29 million in capital funding to Central State University, but only if the university agrees to place oversight of campus facilities under a state agency or another government entity before…