I graduated from Ohio University with a degree in journalism and experience working at <i>The Plain Dealer </i>and <i>The Columbus Dispatch. </i>I lived in Brooklyn, N.Y., for four years, where I taught seventh-grade English and social studies through the Teach For America organization, and later, worked for Creative Artists Agency, a talent agency based in Los Angeles. I also tutored third-graders and freelanced for an education publication. I moved back to Ohio in August 2010 to be closer to my family and pursue a full-time job in journalism.
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<b>Local Hot-Button Issues</b>
Cleveland Heights residents care deeply about what's happening in their community, especially in their schools and public libraries. Several non-profit groups such as Reaching Heights, FutureHeights, Home Repair Resource Center and the Heights Independent Business Alliance exist to protect and promote the issues that matter to residents most, including arts in the schools, housing and local business development.
The Hellenic Dancers were just one of the highlights of the Greek Festival at Sts. Constantine & Helen in Cleveland Heights. Browse our photos from the celebration Sunday, Aug. 26.
Two men hit the victim on the side of the head and knocked him down, police said.
Summer is going out with a bang in Cleveland Heights.
Police say they were able to identify the suspect by something he left at the scene of the crime.
Head coach Jeff Rotsky talks about what to expect from the 2012 football team and the schedule.
Cleveland Heights Police Chief Jeffrey Robertson said that the doors were unlocked in all cases.
The owner decided to open the new business because his ribs sold so well at his other restaurant, The Seafood Place, according to the article.
The business district and the city are celebrating the end of summer.
Who has the best pizza in town? How about the best ice cream? Here are your picks for Readers' Choice.
During the special meeting at Roxboro Middle School Aug. 21, the CH-UH Board discussed the next steps and a timeline for the facilities master plan.
We're still working on an article about the CH-UH pilot classrooms at Roxboro, Oxford and Heights High, but for now, here are some photos of the new space.
Twenty-year veteran of the Cleveland Heights Fire Department Lt. William "Dave" Freeman will be sworn in at a ceremony at City Hall.
Local administrators and teachers share suggestions for parents to help their children succeed on the first day of school and beyond.
Tom Raguz, who has served as acting finance director since Tom Malone retired in February, was appointed to the role at the Cleveland Heights City Council meeting Monday night.
The city, CH-UH School Board and Mosdos Ohr Hatorah have now all approved the lease proposal, a non-binding agreement that spells out some of the details of a possible lease before the actual document is drafted.
The season officially begins Aug. 24 when the Tigers take on the Titans at home.
The CH-UH School Board will showcase the updated classroom at Roxboro Middle School at its special board meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21.
The event will feature 20 DJs and free hot dogs.
Cleveland Heights City Council approved a resolution to officially request a tax abatement from the CH-UH School Board.
The annual four-day celebration features authentic Greek food, music and more.