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Barroco Owner Bringing New Flavor to Detroit Avenue

Juan Vergara is set to open Helvetica — a design-inspired café — on Aug. 15.

Rockport Square Plans Slow to a Crawl

Officials say mortgage loans for condominiums have “virtually dried up,” making it difficult to complete the remaining two phases.

Lakewood Senior Health Campus' Makeover Wraps Up

The remodeled space nows house equipment for the treatment of outpatient dialysis, offers a waiting room and treatment rooms, as well as office space, according to the proposal to the city earlier this year.

LOOK: Inside Peek at the New Quaker Steak and Lube

The restaurant is slated to open Aug. 15 — but you might not know that by walking by.

New Quaker Steak and Lube Hiring 150 Employees

The Pennsylvania-based restaurant is expected to open its doors at 15314 Detroit Avenue on Aug. 15.

New Lakewood Plaza Taking Shape

Shopping center will feature new tenant Quaker Steak and Lube.

Visions for Vacancies: What Should Go Here?

The building at 1413 Lauderdale has been vacant for several years.

Pedigree Canned Dog Food Recalled

Plastic bits got into the dog food.

Work For Patch: We're Hiring For Our Sales Team

Patch is seeking a regional advertising manager to join our team.

New Car Wash Eyed on Detroit Avenue

New “express wash” would replace a multiple bay, do-it-yourself car wash at 16910 Detroit Avenue.

MAP: Find a Stop at the CityWide Sale Near You

Sale starts Thursday and ends on Saturday.

Are You Ready for the Meltdown?

5K run & street party happen on July 21 in downtown Lakewood.

3 Days of Epic Bargain Hunting at City Wide Street Sale

All Lakewood residents and merchants are welcome to participate. Deadline is this Friday.

Lakewood Firm Finds Big Success With Little Devices

ProComSol, flying under the radar at the Lake Erie Screw Factory building, releases its new tablet to a global market.

Visions for Vacancies: What Should Go Here?

Downtown Lakewood's getting lots of development. We thought we'd head east on Detroit Avenue, where the Vedda Building has been abandoned since the late 1990s.

What's the Best Bakery in Lakewood?

Where do you go for fresh, sweet treats?

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Matt Fish Named Business Person of the Year

With his wildly popular Melt Bar and Grilled, the local restaurateur is getting some proper Lakewood recognition.

Knottily Would Making Old Furniture Look New

New Madison Avenue business puts new spin on furniture.

Dollar General Moving Into Former CVS Location

City’s director of planning and development: Building’s owner made a “lazy decision.”

WATCH: Clifton Pointe Development (Officially) Breaks Ground

More than half of the 17 townhome units along the Rocky River are already sold.

Applebee’s Interested in Lakewood Location … Again

Restaurant chain eyeing the same spot on Detroit Avenue that it considered in 2008.