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CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OHIO—Last Friday, May 13, 2022, the City of Cleveland Heights and Start Right Community Development Corporation (CDC) broke ground on the first of a series of new infill-construction, single-family, owner-occupied homes in the city’s Caledonia neighborhood. The event was held at 961 Nelaview Road, the location of the first home Start Right CDC intends to build as part of its “Caledonia Homes” initiative. In October 2021, the City of Cleveland Heights entered into an agreement with Start Right CDC to construct up to 23 new homes in the Caledonia neighborhood. Start Right CDC is required to complete construction of three homes by the end of 2022 and must complete a minimum of six homes by June 30, 2024.

All Caledonia Homes will be built on City-owned property along Nelaview, Greyton, Hanover, and Dresden Roads in Cleveland Heights. “The last recession and housing crisis carved holes in some of our city’s neighborhoods, leaving vacant lots where there used to be homes and families,” Cleveland Heights Mayor Kahlil Seren said. “The City of Cleveland Heights is committed to restoring the fabric of these neighborhoods by working with our partners to put homes back on these vacant properties.”

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The Queens of the Court are back with a sizzling Basketball Wives 10th season premiere

VH1’s sizzling hot Monday nights returned with a ‘Level Up’ of programming beginning with all-new seasons of Basketball Wives and VH1 Couples Retreat on Monday, May 16th. Viewers will find out the latest from Basketball Wives’ founder and executive producer Shaunie O’Neal and her popular all-female cast, while on VH1’s Couples Retreat, we meet a whole new group of couples – music legend Ronnie DeVoe and Shamari DeVoe, Claudia Jordan and boyfriend KJ, Nick Young and his high school sweetheart Keonna, and more, who are ready to take their love to the next level! VH1 continues to be the network that provides the best in pop culture, fan-favorite competitions, lifestyle and more.

Basketball Wives Premiered Monday, May 16th.

This season on the hit series Basketball Wives it’s a whole new ball game as the ladies are back and ready to level up with a reunion of friends from past and present, all the while finding connections that both bring them closer together – and at times threaten to tear them further apart. Featuring veteran cast members Jackie, Malaysia and Jennifer and MVPs from seasons past Brandi, Angel, Duffey, Brooke and Brittish with appearances by Shaunie, Nia and Noria, we’ll follow the boss ladies as they focus on their families, relationships, and business ventures while clearing up their pasts to make a better future.

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WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, OH – Today, Rep. Shontel M. Brown (OH-11) announced the winners of the 2022 Eleventh Congressional District Art Competition. The Best in Show/Grand Prize winner is Nina Harvey of Bedford High School. Nina won the top honor with her charcoal drawing titled, “Seventeen”. Dolceanna Crosby of Richmond Heights High School won 2^nd Place for her artwork titled, “Cleaning Day”, and Addison Weingart from Shaker Heights High School won 3^rd Place for her artwork titled, “Anemoia”.

Nina Harvey’s winning artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol, along with winners from other Congressional Districts across the country, for one year.

“As a new Member of Congress, I was beyond excited to host my inaugural Congressional Art Competition this year. Even still, I was blown away by the talent, creativity, and depth showcased by the students who participated in this year’s event,” said Rep. Brown. “I would like to congratulate Nina Harvey, of Bedford Heights High School, for taking this year’s grand prize. I look forward to seeing her drawing on display in the U.S. Capitol.

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Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting the public to early data that suggest potential inaccurate results from using the Abbott ID NOW point-of-care test to diagnose COVID-19. Specifically, the test may return false negative results.

“We are still evaluating the information about inaccurate results and are in direct communications with Abbott about this important issue. We will continue to study the data available and are working with the company to create additional mechanisms for studying the test. This test can still be used and can correctly identify many positive cases in minutes. Negative results may need to be confirmed with a high-sensitivity authorized molecular test,” said Tim Stenzel, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health in the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health.

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Vice President Kamala Harris spoke out today in hopes of helping to heal the hurt that the nation is feeling after a horrendous mass shooting in Buffalo, New York this past weekend.

“Today our hearts are broken and we grieve for the victims of the horrific act of gun violence in Buffalo and for their families and friends.  The Second Gentleman and I are praying for all those who knew and lost love ones. 
 
Law enforcement is proceeding with its investigation, but what is clear is that we are seeing an epidemic of hate across our country that has been evidenced by acts of violence and intolerance.  We must call it out and condemn it. Racially-motivated hate crimes or acts of violent extremism are harms against all of us, and we must do everything we can to ensure that our communities are safe from such acts.”

CLEVELAND- Saint Luke’s Foundation announced and welcomed Devonta Dickey as the Communications and Marketing Officer. Devonta serves a key role in the foundation and will be responsible for planning, development, implementation, and management of all internal and external communications, community engagement initiatives, branding initiatives, and event promotions.

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Campaign promotes vital resources to help people quit smoking

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Tips From Former Smokers^® (Tips^®) campaign, now celebrating its 10^th anniversary, returns today with new ads encouraging people who smoke to quit. The campaign has had significant and sustained impact over the past decade, helping more than 1 million U.S. adults to quit smoking and inspiring millions more to try to quit. Year after year, the Tips campaign has proven its effectiveness while promoting a range of quit services.

In addition to promoting the 1-800-QUIT-NOW telephone-based counseling service, the Tips campaign will now also promote the new National Texting Portal developed in collaboration with the National Cancer Institute. Available in English and Spanish, the portal is designed to reach adults who may want to receive text messages to support them as they quit smoking. Adults can text QUITNOW to 333888 for free help in English or text DÉJELO YA to 333888 for free help in Spanish (mobile plan data and message rates may apply). Evidence-based texting services are an important complement to 1-800-QUIT-NOW, as texting services may reach people who want additional quit support but may be less likely to call a quitline.

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Beginning Monday May 16, 2022, weather permitting, the City of Cleveland will begin construction of Phase 1 of the East 185th Street Rehabilitation & Streetscape Project in the Cities of Cleveland and Euclid.

Work includes the rehabilitation of approximately 1.63 miles of East 185th Street, from Nottingham Road to Lake Erie. One-way traffic will be maintained during construction in the northbound direction between Pawnee Avenue and Lake Erie.

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The Division of Recreation is now hiring for multiple open positions, including counselors, student aides, recreation instructors, and more. Starting pay is $15.00 – call 216-664-2325 for more info, or apply online