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Signal Cleveland: On Air

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From Cleveland's nonprofit community newsroom Signal Cleveland, On Air brings reporting from our team of reporters straight to your ears. Powered by SignalCleveland.org

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Jul 7, 2026

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Free smoke detectors still available from Cleveland fire department 30.06.2025

The Public Meetings Report for the week of June 23, 2025 In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cleveland Documenters attended a community meeting in Ward 6 and heard about the latest fire safety programs available to residents from Cleveland Fire. Learn more in this week’s episode.  The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are: Lori Ingram Kathryn Johnson  Rosie Palfy Lori Redmon Ja...

Safety on Garfield Blvd. a concern for Garfield Heights residents 23.06.2025

The Public Meetings Report for the week of June 23, 2025 In this week’s Public Meetings Report , Cleveland Documenters cover a Garfield Heights City Council meeting for the first time and hear about safety concerns from both residents and council members. Learn more in this week’s episode. The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are: Tina Scott Christina Easter Larry Gardner Their w...

New apartments, art wins and more in CMHA’s latest update 16.06.2025

The Public Meetings Report for the week of June 17, 2025 In this week’s Public Meetings Report , Cleveland Documenters highlighted several notable items from Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority CEO Jeffery Patterson’s report to the Board of Commissioners at its meeting Wednesday, June 4. Learn more in this week’s episode. The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are: Alyssa Holzk...

Cuyahoga Land Bank, Habitat for Humanity among those seeking county funds 09.06.2025

The Public Meetings Report for the week of June 10, 2025 In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cleveland Documenters learn about a new housing market stimulation program for the city’s East Side and attend the Cuyahoga MetroHealth System Board of Trustees meeting for the first time. Learn more in this week’s episode. The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are: Anna Truax Denise Ly...

Tensions rise at Community Police Commission, Cleveland Heights City Council meetings 02.06.2025

The Public Meetings Report for the week of June 2, 2025 In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cleveland Documenters listen in as a Community Police Commission committee meeting is shut down by disruption, and Cleveland Heights passes a new antisemitism resolution. Learn more in this week’s episode. The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are: Laurie Redmon Nena Roy Their work has b...

Insight into how RTA collects and deposits its cash fares 26.05.2025

The Public Meetings Report for the week of May 26, 2025 In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cleveland Documenters listen in as the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority explains how it collects cash fares. Plus, updates on new railcars. Learn more in this week’s episode. The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are: Cassie Park Collin Cunningham .  Their work has been compi...

Sniffer dogs teach humans how to get the upper paw on spotted lanternflies 19.05.2025

Cleveland Metroparks’ volunteer sniffer dogs Juno Gifford and Argent Alpine show humans how they can help get ahead of spotted lanternflies this season. 

Cleveland City Council approves move for McCafferty Health Center 19.05.2025

The Public Meetings Report for the week of May 19, 2025 In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cleveland Documenters listen in as Cleveland City Council approves a move for the McCafferty Health Center, and funding for the “Home For Every Neighbor” program. Learn more in this week’s episode. The Documenter whose work contributed to this episode is Christina Easter. Her work has been compiled this...

Cleveland's plan to enforce pay transparency 13.05.2025

The Public Meetings Report for the week of May 12, 2025 In this week’s Public Meetings Report , Cleveland Documenters follow the passage of a new law that requires Cleveland employers to disclose salary ranges in job postings and prohibits interview questions about salary history. The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are: Bilal Hakeem Alicia Moreland Their work has been compiled...

Robert Lockwood Jr. Music Festival and Legacy Awards 07.05.2025

Gene Schwartz, Benny Mostella and D.C. Carnes, friends and bandmates of the late Cleveland blues artist Robert Lockwood Jr., received awards and performed at the Lockwood Music Festival last Saturday, May 3, 2025.  

Cleveland Metroparks swears in two new canine officers 05.05.2025

The Public Meetings Report for the week of May 5, 2025  In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cleveland Documenters cover the Cleveland Public Library Board of Trustees meetings for the first time, and attend the swearing in of two new Cleveland Metroparks canine police officers. Learn more in this week’s episode. The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are: Tucker Handley Laurie R...

Urban Forestry plans a new tree-pruning program; Cleveland Landmarks Commission denies siding request from mayoral candidate 28.04.2025

The Public Meetings Report for the week of April 28, 2025 In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cleveland’s Urban Forestry Commission updates plans for a $3.4 million tree-pruning grant and sidewalk repair policy. Plus, the Landmarks Commission denies mayoral candidate LaVerne Gore's request to add vinyl siding to her historic Shaker Square home. The Documenters whose work contributed to this...

Residents speak out against Haslams and Cleveland Clinic 21.04.2025

The Public Meetings Report for the week of April 21, 2025 In this week’s Public Meetings Report , a resident addresses Cleveland City Council about not funding Browns stadium projects with public money, while West Park residents expressed their concerns to the City Planning Commission about the Cleveland Clinic’s expansion of Fairview Hospital. Learn more in this week’s episode. The Documenters wh...

Cuyahoga Land Bank targets housing gaps with new construction and rehab projects 14.04.2025

The Public Meetings Report for the week of April 14, 2025 In this week’s Public Meetings Report, the Cuyahoga Land Bank outlines plans to modernize and rehabilitate housing in Cleveland’s Southeast Side and beyond, including a $10 million initiative to create 54 housing units. Plus, CMHA agrees to sell vacant properties to the Land Bank to support revitalization. Hear what’s next for these neighbo...

Cleveland looks to regulate local smoke shops 07.04.2025

The Public Meetings Report for the week of April 7, 2025 In this week’s Public Meetings Report, the City of Cleveland’s Department of Public Health along with the City Planning Commission presented legislation to Cleveland City Council to regulate smoke shops in the city through new zoning and compliance measures. Learn more in this week’s episode. The Documenters whose work contributed to this ep...

A real deal meal - Lunch With a Doc 02.04.2025

'Lunch With A Doctor' is series for seniors to get real talk from doctors about aging-related health topics. Listen in as Dr. Hoang Phung explains “white-coat hypertension”, how the act of going to the doctor itself can raise your blood pressure.

Drivers putting bus riding children at risk, says council member 31.03.2025

Public Meetings Report for the week of March 31, 2025 In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Ward 9 Cleveland City Council member Kevin Conwell introduced legislation to urge the Cleveland Metropolitan School District to put cameras on buses so police can catch drivers who fail to stop for the bus’s flashing red lights. Plus, RTA’s CEO India Birdsong-Terry and Metroparks’ CEO Brian Zimmerman named...

Women’s shelter sees increase in need, running out of beds 21.03.2025

The Public Meetings Report for the week of March 24, 2025 In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cuyahoga County Council hears from YWCA executives about the need for services at the Norma Herr women’s shelter. Plus, the latest data on the number of county residents using social welfare benefits like Medicaid and SNAP. Learn more in this week’s episode. The Documenters whose work contributed to th...

Empire down-ward dog: Cleveland’s goth yoga class 18.03.2025

Soul Yoga Studio ’s Trish Sexstella guides attendees through a beginner-level yoga session set to candlelight and goth music. Learn more in this short Signal Cleveland audio story. 

Cleveland City Council member questions county’s commitment to combating homelessness 17.03.2025

Public Meetings Report for the week of March 17, 2025 In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cleveland City Council wraps up its 2025 city budget talks with a tense discussion on the role of the county in helping to combat homelessness in Cleveland. Learn more in this week’s episode.  The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are: Alfreda Williams Moneak Jones Their work has been comp...

Cleveland City Council wraps up 2025 city budget hearings 10.03.2025

Public Meetings Report for the week of March 10, 2025 In this week’s Public Meetings Report , Cleveland City Council wraps up its 2025 city budget talks, hearing from leaders at many of the city’s departments, including the Department of Public Safety, Public Health, and the Cleveland Municipal Court. Learn more in this week’s episode. The Documenters whose work contributed to the 2025 city budget...

Inside Cleveland's 2025 budget hearings 03.03.2025

Public Meetings Report for the week of March 3, 2025 In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cleveland City Council begins its 2025 city budget talks, hearing from Mayor Justin Bibb and leaders at many of the city’s departments, including Port Control, Community Development, and Cleveland Municipal Court. Learn more in this week’s episode. The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:...

RTA proposes fare-capping to address equity 24.02.2025

The Public Meetings Report for the week of February 24, 2025  In this week’s Public Meetings Report, the G reater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority proposes fare-capping to address fare equity. Plus, new housing for seniors and veterans on Cleveland’s east side is one step closer to final approval from the City Planning Commission . Learn more in this week’s episode. The Documenters whose work...

Cleveland seniors hit the track for weekly Senior Walk 19.02.2025

Listen in as Signal Cleveland Audio Producer Gennifer Harding-Gosnell tries to keep up with the elderly at a weekly Senior Walk hosted by the City of Cleveland’s Department of Aging at the Collinwood Recreation Center. Cleveland's Senior walk winter session ends Feb. 26 but the Senior Walking Club is all year round. 

Black women still facing disparities in the workplace, healthcare, and education, study finds 17.02.2025

Public Meetings Report for the week of February 17, 2025 In this week’s Public Meetings Report, the Cleveland Commission on Black Women and Girls heard results of a recent survey of Black women across Northeast Ohio showing disparities and other hardships they continue to face in the workplace, healthcare and education. Learn more in this week’s episode. The Documenters whose work contributed to t...

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