I graduated from Ohio University with a degree in journalism and experience working at <i>The Plain Dealer </i>and <i>The Columbus Dispatch. </i>I lived in Brooklyn, N.Y., for four years, where I taught seventh-grade English and social studies through the Teach For America organization, and later, worked for Creative Artists Agency, a talent agency based in Los Angeles. I also tutored third-graders and freelanced for an education publication. I moved back to Ohio in August 2010 to be closer to my family and pursue a full-time job in journalism.
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<b>Politics </b>
I am liberal, but I like to hear why people have opinions different from my own. Some members of my family watch Rachel Maddow, while others tune to Fox News, so sometimes Thanksgiving can get lively.<br><br><b>Religion</b>
I am not religious, but I am interested in learning about other people's beliefs.
<b>Local Hot-Button Issues</b>
Cleveland Heights residents care deeply about what's happening in their community, especially in their schools and public libraries. Several non-profit groups such as Reaching Heights, FutureHeights, Home Repair Resource Center and the Heights Independent Business Alliance exist to protect and promote the issues that matter to residents most, including arts in the schools, housing and local business development.
Cleveland Heights Democrats hosted a candidate forum Thursday night and provided voters with election information. County Council incumbent Julian Rogers suggested Democrats remember this when going to the polls — "O.B.B."
Cleveland Heights City Council declared the business a nuisance at its August meeting, and took the Cedar Fairmount establishment to court.
Art, music and science meet and mingle this weekend at Cleveland's free Festival of Creativity and Innovation.
The Cleveland Heights theater is opening its 53rd season with a play that was nominated for six Tony Awards, including Best Play.
The light installation at Horseshoe Lake Park ends this Sunday, Sept. 16. Check it out, and make sure to come back and share your photos with Patch.
Seven seniors made it to the first round of the National Merit Scholarship Program
Four seniors made it to the first round of the National Merit Scholarship Program
"You might not know who Charlie was, but you have undoubtedly benefited from the results of his work and passion."
Dr. Karen Jaffe and her husband, Marc, created the organization Shaking With Laughter after Karen was diagnosed with the illness. The nonprofit raises money for the Michael J. Fox Foundation, which funds research for a cure.
The event is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13 at the Cleveland Heights Community Center. What questions do you have?
All branches of the Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library will be closed Friday, Sept. 14 for Staff Development Day.
Cleveland Heights Police arrested a 49-year-old Cleveland Heights woman accused of at least five burglaries on the 2700 block of Lancashire Road.
The "Summer in the City" free parking weekends received a positive response, according to the City of Cleveland Heights, so it will continue the offer until the end of the year.
Local college students, faculty and neighbors can get a free bagel from 5:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 13 at the Cleveland Heights location on Cedar Road.
The Cleveland Heights High School football program has a chance of winning $4,000, and voting closes at 5 p.m. today, Sept. 12.
The CH-UH Public Library will accept work for its 5th Annual Photography Contest, "Public Places, Sacred Spaces," through Oct. 8
The American Heroes Monument, constructed around a piece of steel from the World Trade Center, is located at the Mayfield Road entrance. Lake View is open to the public from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
One Shaker Heights man is among seven defendants charged with criminal non-support, and he owes more than $71,000.
The board's regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. today at the Shaker Heights City Schools Administrative Offices.
The Coventry concert venue will mark two decades with a series of shows starting Sept. 11.
