No Joke, they had a meeting at Berea City Hall, a meeting agreed upon by Mr. Calabrese of RTA because there was a serious grassroots effort by the long time riders of this route. And they convinced him to keep it!
Tonight’s run was supposed to be its last.
But the riders, after a months-long campaign, including [...]
Oh Ye of Little Faith! Speak Up and It Just Might Work: Berea 86F Route Is Saved!!!
November 6th, 2008 · No Comments
Tags: Ohio Rail and Transit · neighborhood news · politics
Remarkable People Making a Difference Vote for One of Them
October 11th, 2008 · No Comments
Tired of election ads on TV? Yes, me too. Stressed out about the economy? Oh yes, for sure me too. Well the World is still turning and people are still doing remarkable things to help others. Whether you vote or not, read this CNN synopsis of remarkable people and the kind of work they are doing [...]
Tags: Ideas · economic news
We Are All Out of Trust So The Bail Out Failed
September 30th, 2008 · 3 Comments
I tried not to write this post but it’s not possible. Collectively, we’ve all been at the edge of our seats for at least four days, wondering what our political leaders were going to do to try to correct our economic situation. I can’t remember the last time I was this tuned in, second by [...]
Tags: economic news · politics
One More Reason To Pick Up The Phone And Call Sen. Voinovich
September 25th, 2008 · No Comments
This passed the House yesterday, and yeah I know the Senate is busy with pressing Bailout issues; but some in the Senate could be multi-tasking (why not!) The Passenger Rail Act is needed so we can have monies available to assist in rail projects (yes like the Ohio Hub, but we do already have Amtrak [...]
Tags: Ohio Rail and Transit · economic development · politics · transit oriented development
Tomorrow Could Be Your Last Chance to Tell Voinovich and Brown How You Want Them To Vote on the Bailout
September 25th, 2008 · No Comments
It’s never bad to read Callahan’s Diary. Here is Bill’s latest post on a proposal to set up a Trust that could handle the mortgage crisis on a Federal level. Bill always calls us to think and act. Form opinions. Call our representatives and meet with our neighbors and discuss issues. I’ve been feeling for [...]
Tags: Cleveland Real Estate · economic news · politics
Survey Says….Oops, No One Asked!
April 11th, 2008 · No Comments
What neighborhood do you live in? Have you ever had your CDC or Block Club or Council Rep mail or email you a survey about a neighborhood issue? I’m genuinely interested, because it’s an idea I can’t get out of my head. We all live in neighborhoods that need things; take a look at most [...]
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What Issues Have Gotten You Involved in Your Neighborhoods?
April 9th, 2008 · No Comments
There are buzz words for community involvement like engaging people in their communities as an example. Some of it is through an attempt by outside groups to get us all involved and some efforts come from within. What caused you to get involved? Back in the day, a church at the corner of my street [...]
Tags: Ideas · neighborhood news