The Heights

Keeping historic homes well maintained and historically accurate may not always be easy, but it makes sense, and potentially dollars when its time to sell. For over 15 years, the Cleveland Restoration Society has offered technical assistance to owners of heritage homes built “the way they just don’t build ‘em anymore.” They allso give advice [...]

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Even in modern times, housing discrimination still exists and the Heights Community Congress,the oldest fair housing group in North East Ohio, is doing it’s part to ensure there is fair housing for all. In ever changing times there are wider varieties of discrimination which they are working to alleviate. The HCC also hosts community forums [...]

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With the new year and new administration, optimism seems to have returned to the market. A local Realtor actually had a better January 2009 than January 2008. The last few years have served a lesson to everyone and while we not be at the bottom of the housing mess, there is hope for a busy [...]

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Cleveland Heights-University Heights public library system is noticing an increase in patronage from folks looking to brush up on skills in regards to resume writing and interviewing. The library also offers free classes throughout March and April to reflect job searching in the digital age. For more information visit Heights Library.

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A lot of shop owners in the Heights are finding it hard to look at the books these days. Big Fun Toy Store in Coventry has experienced one of the worst holiday shopping periods in its 18 years this past holiday season. To make up for the decrease in business, shop owners are looking for [...]

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Before his show on the John Carroll University campus, Matt Nathanson paid a visit to the WJCU studios. Matt and I discussed our first concerts, getting our metal on, the mullets we wore as children, the love we both share for pop music, and our middle names. Holly, Lionel Ritchie, Matt Nathanson, Ashley O, and [...]

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The Cleveland Music School Settlement entered negotiations with Cleveland Heights/University Heights School Board for potential use of the school that closed after the 2007-2008 school year. The goal, with some renovations, would be to turn the school into a a comprehensive art center for the people of the community. The Music Settlement is not planning [...]

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Educators in the Cleveland Heights/University Heights School District are remembering the work of their former superintendant, Deborah Delisle who is heading to Columbus to become the state superintendent. District leaders will take their time when they begin the search a new superintendent. Thanks to the internet, this search will be a national as well as [...]

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Keep the beat going and exercise your right to vote this Tuesday, November 4th! There are several national, state, and local offices and issues up this election cycle and it’s very important you have your say! Tune in to WJCU 88.7FM for the latest news with our FSN World News Reports at 8:00 a.m., noon [...]

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After years of a massive expansion and renovation project, the world renowned Cleveland Museum of Art in University Circle is starting to look a bit more like normal. WJCU’s Uncle Fred of Arts on the Heights takes us on a tour of this mighty facility and says why stopping by during construction has its own [...]

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