Take control of your financial future with PNC Bank’s financial literacy series! Whether you’re looking to create a budget, save for a major purchase, or plan for retirement, this series has something for everyone.

The series will be taught by David Zhou from PNC Bank every other week starting Saturday, February 24th at Kovacic Rec Center. Contact St. Clair Superior Development Corporation (information below) to reserve your spot. Please note that reservations are on a first come, first serve basis. Continue reading “Spread The Word: Financial Literacy Courses Coming to you from a partnership between SCSDC & PNC Bank…”

(Myrna and Jim Spira) CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Orchestra announced it has received a generous gift of $4.6 million from longtime patrons and supporters Myrna and Jim Spira. The contribution will help support The Cleveland Orchestra’s artistic programming, pension fund, and annual fund. The gift also endows the Myrna and Jim Spira Bass Clarinet Chair, currently occupied by Amy Zoloto. Jim Spira joined The Cleveland Orchestra’s Board of Trustees in 2014. He said he considers it an honor to serve under the leadership of Board Chair Richard K. Smucker, Music Director Franz Welser-Möst, and Cleveland Orchestra President & CEO André Gremillet. “It’s a privilege to be part of a community that has supported the development of an orchestra of this caliber in a city of this size. It’s a remarkable civic accomplishment,” Spira said. Spira’s deep appreciation for music started at a young age. His father was a dentist, but he was also an amateur musician and played three instruments. Spira also said he greatly benefited from music programs in school as a student. When he and his wife, Myrna, settled back in their hometown after graduate school as a young, married couple in their 20s, they became active supporters of The Cleveland Orchestra. Their relationship with the Orchestra has continued to grow deeper ever since. “I just grew up feeling that music is a very important part of human life,” Spira said. “Music frees you from a confined space and allows your heart and soul to move freely. It touches your heart in a unique way.” Spira said two quotations best represented the importance of music in life. One by Victor Hugo, “Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent,” and the other by Alphonse de Lamartine, “Music is the literature of the heart; it commences where speech ends.” “We are so grateful to Myrna and Jim for their generosity and continued support and are lucky to have them be part of our Cleveland Orchestra family,” Gremillet said. “This incredible gift is not only inspiring but also essential in supporting our efforts to broaden and deepen relationships with Cleveland Orchestra audiences. This meaningful support also helps to ensure our sustainability and legacy for future generations.”

 

 

Top Dawg Entertainment/RCA Records’ 4x-time Grammy award-winning artist SZA, releases a 5-track audio bundle for “Saturn.”   The bundle includes the live version of “Saturn,” first heard during the 2024 GRAMMY Awards in a stunning performance from  Mastercard’s GRAMMY House; plus the main, sped-up, acappella and instrumental versions.

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s Blue Ribbon Task Force today announced recommended multidimensional changes for the future of statewide law enforcement training. Continue reading “AG Yost Announces Task Force Recommendations for the Future of Police Training”

(StatePoint) For a Millennial or Gen Zer who is young and healthy, life insurance may be the last thing on their mind.

However, life is unpredictable and having coverage is important in the event of unforeseen circumstances. According to Bankers Life, a national life and health insurance brand, these are four reasons why Millennials and Gen Zers should consider life insurance coverage. Continue reading “4 Things Millennials and Gen Zers Should Know About Life Insurance”

By Ray Robinson

I recently attended the much-talked about, “ Tri-C Sings…A Gospel Celebration”,  in the college’s  main campus auditorium and boy what a pleasant surprise they had in store.

It was a magnificent evening for African-Americans to hold their heads up high in celebration of our many accomplishments. There were several speakers who told of our many heroes and sheroes  and how they each made huge sacrifices to help  further the advancement of “colored” people . There were moments of intense reflection back to where we so proudly began and then there were times that the building rejoiced at just how far we’ve come. Yet, they spoke of the planning  that MUST be done for the long , arduous journey ahead. Continue reading ““Tri-C Sings…A Gospel Celebration””

At the annual forum, Mayor Justin M. Bibb will reflect on his second year in office and share his vision for Cleveland’s future

The City Club of Cleveland is pleased to announce the annual State of the City Address. The event begins at noon at the Mimi Ohio Theatre at Playhouse Square (1511 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115) located in downtown Cleveland on Thursday, March 28 at 12:00 p.m. Doors open at 11:00 a.m.

In his third State of the City address, Mayor Justin M. Bibb will discuss foundational work and progress made during his second year in office and look to the year ahead.

Tickets are required for entry and are FREE for Cleveland residents using the discount code CITY; and $15 each for non-Cleveland residents. Tickets can be found online at playhousesquare.org For more information on tickets, contact the Playhouse Square Box Office at (216) 241-6000.

 

This special community forum is made possible with generous support from Presenting Sponsor PNC.

Additional support comes from the Cleveland Foundation and our partners at Ideastream Public Media. Free Public Transportation for attendees is made possible with support from KeyBank. Other sponsors include Cleveland.com & The Plain Dealer, College Now, First Energy, Sisters of Charity Foundation, and the United Way.

 

Discounted parking will be available, space permitting, at the Playhouse Square Parking Garage at 1450 Chester Ave. There is a covered walkway from the 2nd floor of the Playhouse Square Parking Garage to the Mimi Ohio Theatre.  

 

A free livestream of the event will begin at 12:00 p.m. at cityclub.org No registration is required for livestream viewers. 

Metro Urban News 1 Radio has been making huge moves in the world of radio. Launched during the 4th of July weekend 2023, the upbeat internet station, operating out of Cleveland has radio listeners perking up their ears.  And with good reason. 

One of the reasons that the station has been growing by leaps and bounds is their outlook on community radio and also because of Vince White, the stations roving reporter. 
Continue reading “Vince White lights up the airwaves on Metro Urban News 1 Radio”

By Mikki Hardwick-Lett

Pumpkin Bread

This tasty treat will have family and friends gathering around the table clamoring for another slice. The aromatic aroma will surely have them eagerly waiting to get the first warm slice.

Servings: Makes 2 loaves Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 65 Minutes

Total Time: 1 Hour 30 Minutes

Continue reading “Meals By Maxine”

COLUMBUS, OHIO (Feb. 21, 2024) – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) today ordered its four investigations related to FirstEnergy and House Bill 6 to resume. The cases have been stayed since Aug. 24, 2022, at the request of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio. The stay will expire on Friday, February 23, 2024.

Continue reading “PUCO to lift stay on FirstEnergy/HB6 investigations”