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In her weekly address, Vice President Kamala Harris lashed out at Republicans for attempting to once again dodge the taxman. Harris accused the politicians of penning a bill that saves the wealthy loads of money, while the poorest individuals in the country suffer under the very same tax laws.

“For decades, some of our nation’s wealthiest individuals and richest corporations have failed to pay what they owe in taxes. Continue reading “Statement from Vice President Harris on House Republicans’ First Bill Being a Giveaway to Rich Tax Cheats at the Expense of the Middle Class”

By Ray Robinson

Christmas Eve 2022 will forever stand  as one of the coldest days in Ohio’s meteorological history. 

On that day at 9250 Miles Park Avenue, in the city’s Union-Miles neighborhood, history of another sort was being made. In the face of -24 degree temperatures, community ‘Love Bug”, Barbara Bradford Williams, opened her heart and her doors to several hundred eager individuals who came to the grand, grand opening of “JB’s Lunch & Literacy Program”. Once inside, they were astonished by what they found.

Continue reading ““REMARKABLE WOMEN 2022” WINNER STILL MAKING POWER MOVES IN 2023”

 

Join Ray Robinson for a morning FULL of top flight R & B in “THE ASYLUM” on Cleveland’s Smooth Jazz WJZZ !!!  Flying around on his musical magic carpet through the many galaxies of sound. Every Monday through Friday from 10am until Noon the best hits EVER keep coming for your ears. Hop aboard !!

 

By Ray Robinson

Photo: Ray Robinson

On both August 8th and 9th, Cleveland Browns player, Myles Garrett, spent time filling book backpacks for over 200 local kids at his annual, “Back to School Kick-Off”. The funfest took place at the headquarters of The United Way of Greater Cleveland at 1331 Euclid Ave.

During the festival, kids had the wonderful opportunity to meet Garrett, pose for pictures with him, play some fun games and to share in a healthy, delicious meal. However, the best part was that they also received some really cool Reebok backpacks and jerseys. Continue reading “MYLES GARRETT AND THE UNITED WAY SCORE BIG POINTS WITH “BACK TO SCHOOL KICK-OFF””

The Award-Winning Actress, Singer and Entertainer Helped Announce These Grants at a Special Event during ESSENCE Fest

CHICAGO – McDonald’s USA, through its Black & Positively Golden movement, surprised its Future 22 leaders with $10,000 each, totaling $220,000, during a celebratory event in their honor at the ESSENCE Festival of Culture Presented by Coca-Cola. These grants were awarded to help further the community-driven causes of these 22 change leaders, introduced earlier this year. Award-winning actress, singer, & entertainer, Keke Palmer, took part in the surprise announcement as the Future 22 spokesperson. Continue reading “McDonald’s USA® Partners with Keke Palmer to Surprise “Future 22” Change Leaders With $220,000 to Continue Positively Impacting Communities Nationwide”

The FBI New York, along with the United States Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of New York and the IRS Criminal Investigation Newark Field Office, named Ruja Ignatova (a.k.a. “Cryptoqueen”) to the FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitive list for allegedly defrauding investors of billions of dollars. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to her arrest.

A federal grand jury indicted Ignatova, and the United States District Court, Southern District of New York, issued a warrant for her arrest in October 2017. Continue reading “FBI Offers $100,000 Reward for Capture of Ten Most Wanted Fugitive ‘Cryptoqueen’”

 

Rep. Shontel M. Brown (OH-11) recently released the following statement on the passage of H.R. 8373, the Right to Contraception Act, to protect against state laws that would restrict access to contraceptives for Americans and healthcare providers.

“Stripping women of access to contraception is unjust and further exploits the attacks far-right extremists have begun on women’s fundamental reproductive healthcare rights,” said Rep. Brown. “This reason alone is why I cosponsored and voted for the Right to Contraception Act. Continue reading “Rep. Brown Commends Passage of the Right to Contraception Act”

Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise across the country again after initially spiking during the pandemic. July is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month and AAA East Central is reminding motorists to take steps to protect their vehicles and catalytic converters.

Catalytic converters change harmful substances in a car’s exhaust gasses (carbon monoxide, nitric oxide, nitrogen dioxide and hydrocarbons) into less harmful substances like carbon dioxide and water vapor by means of chemical reactions. The earning potential for catalytic converters is high when they are sold to metal scrappers. Sales may not always be tracked by law enforcement. Two of the three rare earth metals used in catalytic converters, rhodium and palladium, are worth more per ounce than gold.

Continue reading “AAA Warns Catalytic Converter Thefts on the Rise”

Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA), the City of Cleveland, and The
Community Builders (TCB) are pleased to announce the financial closing and start of construction for Woodhill

Homes, Woodhill Station West, a $46.4 million development representing the first phase of the Buckeye-Woodhill Choice Neighborhoods Implementation in Cleveland, Ohio. Located at 9511 Buckeye Rd., this phase of the Buckeye-Woodhill Transformation Plan will convert an empty lot into 120 quality affordable apartments for families and revitalize the Buckeye-Woodhill community. Marous Brothers Construction moved equipment
onto the site and construction began last week and the new project website went live on Friday.

Continue reading “Woodhill Station West Officially Closes, Starts Construction and Unveils a New Website”

Are you struggling to manage your household budget due to high electric bills from summer’s hot, humid days? If so, help is available through September.

For income-eligible residents, a federally funded Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps offset the cost with a one-time benefit applied directly to your utility bill. This program runs until the end of September.

The benefits are up to $800 applied directly to your electric bill. For the first time, applicants can receive $500 for central air conditioning repair, $350 for air-conditioner units, or $100 per fan (maximum two fans).

To receive the benefit, you must complete the Energy Assistance Application (English or Spanish) and submit a copy of the required income documents. Applications are also available at your Local Energy Assistance Provider and local libraries.

You can also call 216-350-8008 to schedule an appointment.

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