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, Ohio — The Secret Service made something very clear on Monday: Guns will not be allowed at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland this summer. That’s despite a petition that, as of Monday afternoon, had reached more than 45,000 signatures. United States Secret Service spokesperson Kevin Dye said the Secret Service has the authority […]
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – If you are like most Clevelanders, you will avoid going anywhere near downtown during the Republican National Convention. Baldwin Wallace University just released the results of a new poll they did, surveying 530 registered voters in Cuyahoga and six neighboring counties at the beginning of March. The survey revealed that 73% of those […]
All eyes will be on Cleveland when the Republican National Convention comes to town this summer. While a new report finds local residents are looking forward to the event, the findings also point out a majority of Northeast Ohioans also believe strengthening security should be the city’s greatest priority in the weeks leading up to […]
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, Ohio — The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will look a lot different starting in July. According to the Rock Hall, renderings have been approved for several new additions that will transform the entire plaza in time for the Republican National Convention. The changes are to include a “Long Live Rock” sign in big, bold letters in […]
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 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 […]
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Republican National Committee has unveiled the official Republican National Convention logo, which pays homage to Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The logo incorporates a guitar along with an elephant, which is the traditional symbol of the Republican party. It was designed by Cleveland-based Falls Communications. “Cleveland is a fantastic city and is […]
A rep for the Republican National Committee is calling out the NAACP for not supporting Black conservatives in the 2014 midterm elections. RNC…
CHICAGO (WOIO) – “The 2016 Republican National Convention is officially coming to Cleveland!” yelled Ohio Republican Party Chairman Matt Borges. The Republicans officially voted Friday to have their 2016 convention in Cleveland. The vote and signing came at the RNC’s annual summer meeting in Chicago. Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson was at the meeting and thanked […]