Unemployment Rate Worsens In Lakewood Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Cuyahoga County increased recently.

Governor Signs Antonio’s Stroke Legislation

S.B. 21 which improves patient stroke care, will go into effect in 90 days.

Cuyahoga County Likely To Miss Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the Lakewood area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.

Medicare For All Supported By Lakewood City Council

Council passed a resolution calling on the federal government to implement universal health care as soon as possible.

Lakewood Using $1.6 Million To Battle Homelessness

Lakewood City Council unanimously approved its first use of American Rescue Plan funds this week.

Lakewood Senator Votes Against Advancing State Budget

State Sen. Nickie Antonio attacked the proposed state budget for failing students and parents.

Lakewood Area Unemployment Decreases: Feds

Cuyahoga County's unemployment rate decreased recently.

Legislators Discuss A Partially-Refundable Earned Income Tax

HB 59 would help provide economic security for working families.

Antonio, Brenner Commend Passage of Esther’s Law

In 2018,there were more than 19,000 reports of abuse, neglect and exploitation in Ohio, an increase of nearly 3,000 from the previous year.

The Digital Divide: How Wide In Lakewood Area?

U.S. shows great variance in access and use of high-speed internet.

Basketball Hoops Reinstalled At Madison Park

Lakewood officials announced Thursday they would return the basketball hoops to Madison Park's courts.

Minimum Wage Increase Considered For Lakewood Employees

Lakewood City Council is mulling a proposal to boost minimum wage for municipal workers to $15 an hour.

Chauvin Verdict: Lakewood Mayor Says 'Justice Delivered'

Mayor Meghan George says the U.S. has a long way to go to fix systemic racism, but the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial is a good step.

Basketball Courts Ordered Closed At Madison Park

Lakewood Mayor Meghan George has closed the basketball courts at Madison Park.

Senator Antonio Shares American Rescue Plan Details

State Senator Nickie Antonio shares local impact of the American Rescue Plan.

Madison Park Shooting: Lakewood City Council Proposes Changes

In the wake of another shooting at Madison Park, Lakewood City Council is calling for improved safety measures.

Stand Your Ground Law Blasted By Lakewood Mayor

Mayor Meghan George called for the repeal of Ohio's new Stand Your Ground law.

Federal Taxes In Cuyahoga County: How Do Yours Compare?

IRS figures allow you to compare what you’re paying in taxes with that of your Cuyahoga County neighbors.

State Of Lakewood Address Coming April 16

Lakewood Mayor Meghan George will deliver the State of the City speech before holding virtual ward meetings.

Antonio Commends Passage Of Transportation Budget

The bill includes almost $6 billion over the biennium to fix Ohio’s roads and bridges.

New Bipartisan Legislation Introduced To Reduce Nurse Fatigue

State Senators Antonio (D-Lakewood) and Schaffer (R-Lancaster) seek to ensure nurses are not coerced or forced into working overtime.

Lakewood State Sen. Nickie Antonio Gets COVID-19 Vaccine

Antonio received her first dose of COVID-19 vaccine at a Lakewood Discount Drug Mart.

'Provide Protection To LGBTQ+ Ohioans,' Bipartisan Coalition Says

Ohio allows individuals to be denied jobs, housing and other services based on sexual orientation or gender identity, according to MAP.

State Senate Passes Bill To Protect Permanent Supportive Housing

The bill will clarify and codify that Permanent Supportive Housing providers have always been exempt from real property tax.

Lakewood Mayor Appointed To Education Committee

Mayor Meghan George will serve on the Ohio Mayors Alliance's Education Advocacy Leadership Committee.

The View from Ward 2: Issue #40

City Council updates, Board of Tax Review applications, LakewoodAlive Snow Shoveling Program, and more!

Lakewood Leader Urges House To Pass COVID Relief

Mayor Meghan George implored the U.S. House to approve coronavirus relief funding for local governments.

Lakewood's Patrick Carroll Wins Judicial Excellence Award

Judge Patrick Carroll was named the 2021 recipient of the President's Award.

Lakewood Expanding Small Business Grant Program

The city is doing another round of COVID-19 relief grants to help small businesses in Lakewood.

The View from Ward 2: Issue #39

The latest updates from Ward 2 Councilmember Jason Shachner.

Tess Neff Running For Lakewood Municipal Judge

The Ward 1 City Councilperson would like to succeed Patrick Carroll in the Lakewood Municipal Court.

Former Lakewood Hospital Site Redevelopment Moving Forward

Representatives from the new developer, CASTO, visited Lakewood this month.

The View from Ward 2: Issue #38

Covid-19 Vaccine info!

Lakewood Politicians Celebrate Joe Biden's Inauguration

Some of Lakewood's elected officials were happy to see a changing of the Washington, D.C. guard.

Lakewood Again Considers Paid, Parental Leave

Full-time city employees would receive paid, parental leave benefits under a new proposal.

Lakewood City Council Condemn U.S. Capitol Riots

The resolution also says President Donald Trump should not hold any "office of honor" again.

Lakewood Senator To Serve On 6 Committees

State Sen. Nickie Antonio will be the ranking Democratic Member on two key committees during this legislative session.

The View from Ward 2: Issue #37

Beekeeping Ordinance passed, new tenant in old Campbell's Popcorn site, and more!

City Of Lakewood Receives State's Top Transparency Designation

Ohio Auditor Keith Fabor awarded the city a 4-star designation in handling public information requests and other dealings with the public.

Lakewood Can Enter Negotiations On Developing Former Hospital

Lakewood City Council voted unanimously to allow the administration to enter exclusive negotiations with a new development team.