CLEVELAND, Ohio — Mayor Frank Jackson unveiled some new details today about plans for the upcoming Republican National Convention. Jackson revealed some of the city’s official parade routes, along with details on parks use and event-zone permit regulations. The main event zone will be bordered by West 25th Street on the West Innerbelt on the east and Lorain Carnegie […]
CLEVELAND – If you like politics and comedy, mark your calendars. Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” will be taping in Cleveland the week of the Republican National Convention. Tapings will be July 19-22 at Breen Center for the Performing Arts at St. Ignatius High School. Click here to book a reservation. […]
CLEVELAND – The local chapter of the NAACP is asking city and county leaders to share details of security planning for this summer’s GOP Convention, saying it is concerned about what may happen. Recalling protests that followed controversial police shootings, the NAACP writes in a letter that the protests “surrounding the Tamir Rice and Michael […]
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – The GOP is coming to Cleveland and when they do, they will have extra hours to throw a few back. A half dozen counties are allowing certain establishments to serve spirits until 4:00 a.m. Michael Grasso manages The Corner Alley, a bar and bowling alley combo in downtown and University Circle. He […]
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – Mayor Frank G. Jackson delivered the 11th State of the City address at Public Hall on Thursday, focusing on education, a proposed income tax increase, and the Republican National Convention. Jackson opened his remarks by saying “Cleveland is a successful city. It’s positioned to be a great city, but it’s not guaranteed.” Part of that […]
CLEVELAND — As the city prepares for the Republican National Convention, the new Hilton Cleveland Downtown Hotel is looking to hire more than 300 people. The hotel will hire people from March to April to fill various positions, according to a hotel spokeswoman. Positions include housekeeping, kitchen staff and front desk staff. No hospitality experience […]
CLEVELAND — The Republican National Convention will be a blend of work and play. And the partying for the Republicans will be allowed to go longer in qualifying local bars and restaurants that serve alcohol. Under a new Ohio law, holders of most Ohio liquor permits are eligible for a waiver during a “major event” from the […]
CLEVELAND – The City of Cleveland will receive $50 million in security funding for next year’s Republican National Convention. The federal Fiscal Year 2016 appropriations bill includes $100 million to be used for security costs associated with the 2016 Democratic and Republican National Convention. The money would be appropriated under the Department of Justice’s Edward […]
The RNC Site Selection Committee announced Cleveland will be their recommendation to host the 2016 Republican National Convention. Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson, Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald and members of the Cleveland 2016 RNC Host Committee are holding a news conference at today officially announce Cleveland as the winner of the 2016 Republican National Convention. The […]
Charlotte, North Carolina (CNN) – Americans are divided on whether last week’s Republican Convention made them more likely to vote for GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney, according to a new national survey. A Gallup poll released Monday morning indicates that four in ten adults say they are more likely to support Romney based on what […]
Mitt Romney probably hoped that surprise guest Clint Eastwood would make his day at the convention. Instead, the 82-year-old actor gave a rambling speech that was as disastrous as the botched bank robbery that he stopped in “Dirty Harry” while playing a jaded San Francisco cop. Eastwood talked to an empty chair representing President Barack […]
Former United States Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice spoke at this year’s Republican National Convention and touched on many issues straining America. She talked about the importance…