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Improving Quality of Life in the City of Cleveland - Expansion of Automated Waste Collection and Curbside Recycling

The automated waste collection and curbside recycling program began as a pilot program in October 2007 to 15,000 households. Each resident received two city issued carts for trash disposal – a 96-gallon solid waste cart and a 65-gallon recycling cart. The program resulted in an 82% reduction in employee injury claims for a cost savings of $26,983 in its first year.

In April 2011, the City of Cleveland will begin the expansion of its automated waste collection and curbside recycling program to an additional 25,000 households throughout the city. More...

August 30, 2010
Those pursuing education face many obstacles in their path to success. Cleveland City Councilman TJ Dow has authored a book, “The Success Factor: Educational Excellence Through Personal Experience”, designed to offer encouragement for anyone confronting a challenging time while pursuing an education and a brighter future.

July 15, 2010

Residents who rely on the Ohio Direction Card for their monthly grocery needs will soon have new, healthier options for their shopping - local Cleveland farmers’ markets. The City of Cleveland, in collaboration with the Downtown Cleveland Alliance and area farmers’ markets, and with the support of The George Gund Foundation will launch the Ohio Direction Card EBT incentive pilot program. The program will allow Ohio Direction Card holders to use their cards at four area farmers’ markets and receive an extra five dollars to spend at the market.

July 14, 2010

Little Italy embraces the Feast of the Assumption, Tremont inspires with its art walk and University Circle enchants with Parade the Circle. While these signature events draw thousands each year to these regional hotspots, the Mt. Pleasant community will again host an event that caters to everyone in Cleveland offering free, national entertainment acts and access to community resources with the 7th annual Family Unity Day in the Park.

July 8, 2010
Cleveland City Councilman Kevin J. Kelley and Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation invite you to explore Old Brooklyn during the 3rd annual All Access Home and Bicycle Tour, part of the 2010 Walk+Roll series, on Saturday, July 17 and preview the ward’s exciting technological endeavor – Old Brooklyn:Connected.

July 7, 2010
Now accepting nominations for Cleveland's Italian American Heritage Month 2010. Click to download a form. The Recognition Ceremony will be held in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall, 601 Lakeside Avenue, on Monday, October 4, 2010 from 5 to 7 pm

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Week of August 29, 2010

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