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>Politics </b>
I am liberal, but I like to hear why people have opinions different from my own. Some members of my family watch Rachel Maddow, while others tune to Fox News, so sometimes Thanksgiving can get lively.<br><br><b>Religion</b>
I am not religious, but I am interested in learning about other people's beliefs.
<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 Heights High junior addressed the board at its June 5 meeting and thanked the Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District for the opportunity to study abroad in Thailand, and making the transition back easy.
You can learn how any Ohio school district performs by using this easy online search form
Merchants who are members of the Heights-Hillcrest Regional Chamber of Commerce can enroll in an energy savings program provided by the Council of Smaller Enterprises.
The victim said that the boys pushed him and stole his cell phone.
John Carroll University presented Joe Micheller, director of special programs for the Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District, with the Distinguished Educator Award.
Council members passed a resolution 4-1 opposing the U.S. Supreme Court’s interpretation of the Constitution in the case of Citizens United v. Federal Elections Commission.
Julia and Victor Nimmons want to use the money they raise at the Lee Road store to feed the hungry and open a cultural center.
Three organizations are hosting an open house for people who recently moved to Cleveland Heights or University Heights.
"Night of a Thousand Stars" will include performers who worked with the late theater director.
Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s ReadKiddoRead program to bring you reading lists for every age. Browse his book suggestions and add your own favorites.
The comedian recently became a partner at the theater with owner Don Mitri and will record his new DVD "Live Persuasion" at the historic Centrum Theater.
Readers provided many suggestions, and we used them to create a poll.
The comedian will record his new DVD and CD at the Centrum Theater.
The show featured a variety of animals including a chinchilla, hedgehog, turtle and your household dogs and cats.
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The Cedar Lee Special Improvement District is hosting three Thursday night events that feature free live music, food and the opportunity to win prizes.
The Coventry Village Special Improvement District is continuing the tradition and expanding its programming.
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All Cleveland Bruegger's Bagels locations are giving out the complimentary cold beverage and asking customers to consider donating to UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital.
Cleveland Heights police officers chased the suspect and arrested him on scene.
