Signal Cleveland: On Air

The Public Meetings Report for the week of July 6, 2026 From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠ . In this week’s Public Meetings Report, a new housing and industrial redevelopment is coming to the St. Clair-Superior neighborhood. Plus, the Cleveland Metropolitan School District’s Board of Education learns more about challenges to public school funding. Learn more in this week’s episode...

The Public Meetings Report for the week of June 7, 2026 From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠ . In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cleveland’s City Planning Commission approves holding off on any new permits for data centers. Plus, the commission hears from Edgewater residents about a planned new set of townhomes in their neighborhood. Listen to learn more!. The Documenter whose...

The Public Meetings Report for the week of June 1, 2026 From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠ . In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cleveland’s Board of Zoning Appeals approved The Gas Station social lounge’s efforts to bring karaoke to the club. Plus, a contentious meeting for the Cleveland Metropolitan School District’s Board of Education. Learn more in this week’s episode.  The...

The Public Meetings Report for the week of May 25, 2026 From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠ . In this week’s Public Meetings Report, the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities wants to put a 2.25-mill, 10-year tax levy on the November ballot. Plus, the Cleveland Metroparks board discusses the possibility of developing a hotel on zoo property. Learn more in this week’s...

The Public Meetings Report for the week of June 29, 2026 From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠ . In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cleveland’s Fourth District gets 10 new officers. Plus, Cleveland City Council hears from residents at its last meeting before summer break. Learn more in this week’s episode. The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:  Ava Carubia A...

The Public Meetings Report for the week of May 18, 2026 From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠ . In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Play Bar and Grill in the Flats gets a new hearing on its closure from the city’s Board of Zoning Appeals in June. Plus, delivery of new RTA railcars has also been rescheduled. Learn more in this week’s episode.  The Documenters whose work contributed...

The Public Meetings Report for the week of May 11, 2026. From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠ . In this week’s Public Meetings Report, the Urban Forestry Commission learns about the Western Reserve Land Conservancy’s tree planting efforts for this year. Plus, city Public Utilities director apologizes for Easter weekend power outages. Learn more in this week’s episode. The Documenter...

The Public Meetings Report for the week of May 3, 2026 From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠ . In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Ward 4 Cleveland City Council member Kris Harsh explains the city’s speed bump policy. Plus, two Cuyahoga County low-interest home repair programs are ending. Learn more in this week’s episode.  The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode ar...

The Public Meetings Report for the week of April 27, 2026. From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠ . In this week’s Public Meetings Report, a public commenter speaks out about problems with Cleveland’s sewer system. Plus, new legislation that would increase penalties for menacing local health care workers. Learn more in this week’s episode.  The Documenters whose work contributed to th...

The Public Meetings Report for the week of April 20, 2026 From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠ . In this week’s Public Meetings Report, a public commenter addresses treatment of black women in the local health care system. Plus, residents choose to carry on with a ward meeting despite severe weather and a power outage. Learn more in this week’s episode. The Documenters whose work co...

The Public Meetings Report for the week of April 13, 2026 From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠ . In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cleveland’s Fourth District Police officials meet with residents. Plus, cheers and tension at Cleveland City Council’s ward 3 community meeting. Learn more in this week’s episode.  The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:  Julia B...

The Public Meetings Report for the week of April 6, 2026. From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠ . In this week’s Public Meetings Report , the Board of Zoning Appeals reviewed several cases. Plus, Cleveland Public Library makes improvements in accessibility. Learn more in this week’s episode.  The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:  Carolyn Cooper Tucker Handley J...

The Public Meetings Report for the week of March 30, 2026 From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠ . In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Fifth District Police Commander Johnny Johnson tells residents to be persistent with police when calling with complaints. Learn more in this week’s episode.  The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:  Maria Shuckahosee Dorothy Ajam...

The Public Meetings Report for the week of March 23, 2026 From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠ . In this week’s Public Meetings Report, listen in as Ward 10 residents hear from police on a local murder case. Plus, the Board of Zoning Appeals denies a home expansion in University Circle after hearing residents’ concerns. Learn more in this week’s episode.  The Documenters whose work...

The Public Meetings Report for the week of March 16, 2026 From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠ . In this week’s Public Meetings Report, the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities gets an update on a possible new tax levy for this year or in 2027. Learn more in this week’s episode.  The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:  Annie Maglicic Maya Trempe J...

The Public Meetings Report for the week of March 9 2026 From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠ . In this week’s Public Meetings Report , news and highlights from the city’s budget hearings. Learn more in this week’s episode.  The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:  Bilal Hakeem Destiniee Jaram Maria Shuckahosee Their work has been compiled this week by Doug Breehl...

The Public Meetings Report for the week of March 2 2026 From  ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠  and  ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠ . In this week’s Public Meetings Report , news and highlights from the first three days of the city’s budget hearings. Listen to learn more. The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:  Bilal Hakeem Tommy Oddo Jamie Harman Their work has been compiled this week by Doug Bre...

The Public Meetings Report for the week of Feb. 21, 2026 From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠ . In this week’s Public Meetings Report, 15 critical social worker positions remain open at Cuyahoga County’s Division of Children and Family Services. Plus, members of Cleveland City Council address school closures, Cleveland Clinic expansion at ward community meetings. Learn more in this...

The Public Meetings Report for the week of Feb. 7, 2026. From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠ . In this week’s Public Meetings Report, RTA and city officials discuss parking on W. 25th St. Plus, the city makes its case to Cleveland City Council to close Burke Lakefront Airport. Learn more in this week’s episode. The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:  Stephanie...

The Public Meetings Report for the week of Jan. 26, 2025 From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠ . In this week’s Public Meetings Report, The Music Settlement visits Cleveland City Council looking for help finishing its expansion. Plus, the Cleveland Metropolitan School District discusses proposed changes to its school year calendar. Learn more in this week’s episode.  The Documenters...

The Public Meetings Report for the week of Jan. 19, 2025 From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠ . In this week’s Public Meetings Report, RTA gives an update on how Browns’ stadium plans may affect public transit. Plus, the Beachland Ballroom is approved for landmark status. Learn more in this week’s episode.  The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:  Jamie Harman Ma...

The Public Meetings Report for the week of Jan. 12, 2025 From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠. In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cleveland City Council swears in three new members in wards 7, 11, and 12. Plus, a local day care in a residential area is expanding its services. Learn more in this week’s episode. The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:  Annie Ma...

The Public Meetings Report for the week of Dec. 29, 2025 From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠ . In this week’s Public Meetings Report, we’ll take a look back at some highlights of the many public comments residents have made at local government meetings in 2025. Learn more in this week’s episode.  The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:  Tommy Oddo Antoinette Wil...

The Public Meetings Report for the week of December 29, 2025 From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠ . In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cuyahoga County Council approves its budget amid concerns and one no vote by Council members. Plus, RTA’s CEO India Birdsong-Terry addresses violence at stations. Learn more in this week’s episode. The Documenters whose work contributed to this e...

Earlier this month, Signal Cleveland reporters and Cleveland Documenters closely covered the Cleveland Metropolitan School District’s plan to merge and close dozens of schools. This episode of the Public Meetings Report brings you inside the meeting where the board approved that plan — including public comments from parents, teachers, and residents who spoke directly to district leaders before the...