The language that has been used to shape the story of passionate Baltimore protestors has proved to be an offensive display of what the world thinks of them and honestly all Black people. During a press conference, Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake said these damning words: “I’m a lifelong resident of Baltimore and too many people […]
Thousands of people came together in Baltimore this weekend, all fed up after 25-year-old Freddie Gray‘s life was cut short due to injuries he sustained…
Mayor Bowser added those connected with the cases and incidents captured on the camera can have access to view. Not everyone is agreeing or believing that idea. WASHINGTON — After this month’s police killing of Walter Scott in South Carolina, Americans were treated to another lesson in how police departments can spin such incidents. […]
EAST CLEVELAND — Backers of an effort to recall Mayor Gary Norton have fallen short of the needed number of signatures to get the recall on the ballot. They submitted 728 signatures on petitions but 298 were tossed out for a variety of reasons that made either petitions and/or signatures invalid. 559 valid signatures were […]
EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio — Some residents ihere want to oust Mayor Gary Norton. A meeting is set for 5 p.m. tonight (March 5) East Cleveland library. City Councilman Nate Martin, who calls Norton a friend, is among those who wants to replace him. Norton took office in 2010. He runs a city in desperate financial […]
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) –Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson and Director of Law Barbara Langhenry apologized Monday after the release of the city’s answer to a federal lawsuit filed on behalf of Tamir Rice’s family. Mayor Jackson and Langhenry both issued apologies for the language used in that response, calling it insensitive and written in language used […]
CLEVELAND- Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson discussed use of force by the Cleveland Division of Police on Friday. During his news conference, the mayor outlined changes to police policy since he took office in 2006. He specifically mentioned appointing a special prosecutor to handle use-of-force case backlog, establishing central booking and updating the vehicle pursuit protocol. […]
TOLEDO, OH (Toledo News Now) – Toledo Mayor D. Michael Collins passed away Friday at the age of 70. Collins had been listed in critical condition at the University of Toledo Medical Center for nearly a week after suffering cardiac arrest while driving on Sunday, Feb. 1.Read more about Collins’ life and accomplishments in […]
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford is telling his city to get up, stand up and celebrate one of the most iconic musicians of all time by officially proclaiming Feb. 6 ‘Bob Marley Day.’ It also happens to be the day the Jamaican legend was born. According to the Globe and Mail, the controversial mayor—who has admitted […]
As reports by CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson presented his 2015 budget estimates to City Council on Friday morning. Jackson points out that despite economic growth in the area, the city’s revenue remains flat because it receives no direct benefit from the development of businesses in greater Cleveland. He notes revenue […]
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson has written a letter regarding how the city’s ability to overcome challenges has been overshadowed by recent events, including a report released by the U.S. Department of Justice. Jackson first addresses how the city contacted the DOJ in 2012 to review the city’s policy governing use of […]
CLEVELAND – Shawn Gidley, the City of Cleveland’s Public Safety Fiscal Manager, has released a letter stating that he will resign from his position effective Monday, January 12. In Gidley’s letter to Director of Public Safety Michael McGrath, he states that he enjoyed his position and the work he completed, believing it was making […]