The buildings lit up now by construction lights and blowtorches caught Alto Partners C.E.O. and managing partner Michael Sabracos’ eye because they used to be the only buildings on Euclid Avenue not lit up at all. Construction workers prepare to remove part of the building while cleaning out the basement. Workers say there was material […]
CLEVELAND– The Agora Theatre and Ballrom will officially open its doors following a $3 million remodel later this week, but on Wednesday, staff showed off some of the changes to the media. AEG Presents took over the iconic Cleveland concert hall a year ago and started the renovations. The new ownership has already allowed The […]
CLEVELAND – As the debate over renovations to Quicken Loans Arena has waged on, one of the arguments in favor of putting taxpayer money toward ‘the Q’ has been that it would help bring an NBA All-Star Game to Cleveland. Those plans, however, appear to be on hold. Last month, NBA deputy commissioner Mark Tatum told […]
Plans to renovate Quicken Loans Arena may be put on hold. The Ohio Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the City of Cleveland must accept and review more than 20,000 signatures. The signatures were collected earlier this year by The Greater Cleveland Congregations organization along with several other groups. The groups asked if tax dollars should […]
(OHIO) WOIO – One of the most talked about issues in Cleveland is the proposed renovation of Quicken Loans Arena. Mayor Frank Jackson is for it, many of his opponents are critical of it. New coalition wants to put the Quicken Loans Arena deal on the ballot this fall “When I became Mayor, downtown was […]
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – After years filled with reports that Cleveland’s Buckeye neighborhood is increasing in crime, one park is bouncing back. The Cleveland Cavaliers and Rust-Oleum unveiled a renovated basketball court and senior room at East End Neighborhood House. Cavs CEO Len Komoroski, legends Austin Carr, Jim Chones and Elmore Smith, in-arena host Ahmaad Crump and Rust-Oleum Corporation Manager, Public Relations Vince […]
CLEVELAND – A group of community and faith leaders are traveling to Detroit on Tuesday to demand what they believe is a fair deal when it comes to the proposed upgrades at Quicken Loans Arena. Members of Greater Cleveland Congregations and Detroit Regional Interfaith Voice of Equity plan to request a meeting with Cavs owner […]
CANTON, OH (WOIO) – The state’s 2014 Biennial Capital Budget includes a $10 million grant to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton. About 200,000 football fanatics visit the Pro Football Hall in of Fame each year. Father son duo Eric and Logan Jeffries came all the way from Kentucky to see the […]
CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Cleveland Planning Commission approved the Cleveland Browns design or “conceptual plan” to renovate Browns Stadium. The project must go before City Council before there’s any final approval. But who pays for the renovation and future repairs still up in the air. While the look of the plan was approved, one […]