Chris Mazzolini worked as a newspaper reporter in North Carolina for the past six years, where he jumped at the chance to cover all kinds of interesting and crazy things. Chris embedded with U.S. Marines on search-and-rescue operations in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. He got some government folks fired for corruption. And a bunch more.
Life on the beach was great (he lived in a place called Surf City!) but his heart and family were elsewhere. So Chris happily returned to Northeast Ohio to abandon the printing press, go full digital and build something great at Patch.
Before beginning his career as an ink-stained wretch, Chris graduated from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University with a master's degree. Before that, he studied political science and played football at Kenyon College. Even before that, he came of age at Wickliffe High School.
Chris is happily married to his wife Karyn. Together, they maintain a stable of critters - two dogs, two cats. In his free time, he enjoys reading and sports. Like many of you, he curses the Steelers and Ravens, and roots in vain for the Browns.
Solon's zoning code does not allow pet stores in shopping plazas and other retail-friendly areas. Voters will decide whether than should be changed.
Ballot Issue 87 asks Solon voters to change the city charter.
A car collided with Creative Playrooms in Solon, taking out a section of the wall.
A .67-mill property tax levy to support the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority would cost property owners annually about $20 per $100,000 of property value, according to the port authority.
The candidates, voting information and issues that will be affecting Solon and Cuyahoga County
Jack Schron is running unopposed to keep his seat on the Cuyahoga County Council.
The information in this report is from the Solon Police.
Katy Dardzinski, 33, the woman who survived when her car fell between the bridges over SOM Center Road, updates Solon patch on her condition.
Democrat Anthony Fossaceca hopes to unseat Rep. Marlene Anielski and win his first election to the Ohio House of Representatives.
The information in this report is from the Solon Police. An arrest does not mean a conviction.
Rep. Marlene Anielski hopes to win her first re-election to the Ohio House of Representatives.
Giuseppe Verdi’s beloved opera, 'La Traviata' will open at Solon Center for the Arts this Friday.
The Solon Chamber of Commerce will hold a second Cash Mob on Oct. 3 to support a local business.
The information in this report is from the Solon Police.
Whether you love Superman, Batman or the Incredible Hulk, be sure to geek out with your favorite comics on this holiday.
Both teams flexed their muscles in their even match up with shots on goal, and back and forth attacking offensive attempts.
The opening of Starbucks, Menchies and more businesses is getting closer.
The updated bullying policy will now cover electronic bullying.
Solon High will use school spirit and sports to raise money for breast cancer research.
The information in this report is from the Solon Police.