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.
The astronomy teacher and planetarium director said the best predicted time to see the shower is 4 a.m. Saturday.
A man is now a suspect in seven Cleveland-area bank robberies.
The CHFD wants to provide information for residents through the social media site.
We put FBI crime statistics in Cleveland Heights next to other cities in Ohio with comparable populations. How did Cleveland Heights stack up?
In the wake of the tragic accident involving Elise and Gregory Lindsay, Chief William Freeman provides carbon monoxide safety tips.
Jason Tait, 28, is accused of firing a gun at his ex-girlfriend's car while she was driving and setting her home on fire.
The man is wanted for at least six robberies in the Cleveland area.
Proceeds from raffle tickets, available for purchase at many local businesses, raise money for scholarships for students interested in law enforcement and criminal justice.
The Pirate Carrying a Mermaid Optical Illusion has been named Patch's Halloween Costume in America. Its creator—and wearer—will receive a $5,000 prize for having the most creative and innovative costume.
The writer and culinary expert will present "The Cooking Animal" Dec. 6.
The 62-year-old high-school sweethearts died of carbon monoxide poisoning. The Lindsay children say "neither of them would have wanted to survive the other."
The concert will showcase students in the Symphonic Winds, Heights High Symphony and Concert Orchestra, and feature Sara Friedberg, the senior soloist.
All Bruegger's locations are offering free coffee Nov. 14. The bagel cafe asks that, in exchange, customers to donate spare change or more to help raise money for local children's hospitals.
Residents can recycle their post-election campaign signs at the Cleveland Heights Service Garage.
The Ohio winner, who will receive $250, will now be entered to win the $5,000 grand prize in Patch's Best Halloween Costume in America contest.
The Cleveland Heights resident called police and said several men were running through her backyard with items under their jackets.
Central Bible Baptist celebrated Vivian Rogers' birthday during and after the 11 a.m. service.
The CH-UH Public Library has been named one of America’s Star Libraries, earning a five-star rating in Library Journal’s 2012 Index of Public Library Service.
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights School District invites parents, residents and school and city officials to discuss ways students can safely use iPads after school again.
The four bedroom Tudor is on the market for $279,900.