City's Development Director Recaps Year of Lakewood's Economy

Dru Siley presents Lakewood's economic snapshot at Lakewood Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Friday.

Company Appeals City’s ‘Historic Landmark’ Designation

The California-based company, which is looking to sell the building, hopes to overturn planning commission’s ruling.

Two Lakewood Men Plead 'Not Guilty' to Cheating at Horseshoe Casino

They are among the seven indictments handed down by the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office.

Snapshot: St. Edward Honored for Rugby Championship

The boys squad picks up some recognition from the Lakewood City Council on Monday night.

Ohio EPA Grants Variance Request on Lakewood's Mercury Discharge

Regulatory agency grants leniency to cities across the state.

Design, Sign Plans for New Dollar General OK’d

Plans are moving forward for a new Dollar General store in the space vacated by CVS Pharmacy on Detroit Avenue.

POLL: What Do You Think About the Proposed Garage Sale Ordinance?

Lakewood Patch readers are sounding off about a proposed ordinance that would limit the number of garage/yard sales in the city. What do you think about it?

Ohio Looking to Make E-Check Easier, More Convenient

The Ohio EPA announced adding 53 new E-Check locations, including self kiosks.

Council Weighs Limiting Garage, Yard Sales

City council's housing committee is split on the details.

POLL: What’s Next for Discount Drug Mart?

The local drug store chain puts its design plans on hold while the city waits to see if a new proposal will be submitted.

PETA's Open Letter to Lakewood Regarding Fireworks Show

Animal advocacy group pens letter to Lakewood, praising the administration's decision to cancel 4th of July fireworks show.

Drug Mart Proposal at Ganley Site Heads Back to the Drawing Board

The Lakewood Planning Commission rejects some of the drug stores requests.

Lakewood Voters to Weigh Charter Change

Council OK's a measure that will be put before voters to change the city's charter, that officials say would align the filing deadline with the county board of elections.

Lakewood Students Get Big Honors From City Council

Lakewood High school student musicians Chelsea Polk and Danny Toner, both cellists, were honored by Lakewood City Council at Monday's meeting for their participation on the National Association for Music Education’s All-National Honor Orchestra.

Council OKs Hotel Study in Lakewood

Measure approved to spend $7,000 on a feasibility study to examine whether a hotel could work in the city.

Action on Lakewood Bike Plan Gets Green Light

Lakewood City Council unanimously OKs measure that will use the city’s economic development fund to pay for “sharrows” on Detroit Avenue.

Big Brother on Detroit Avenue? Not Really

City installs camera sensors at new traffic signals to monitor traffic flow.

Kucinich: Obamacare Ruling Just the Beginning

Congressman representing Lakewood reacts to Supreme Court decision.

City Looks to Limit Yard, Garage Sales

Council considering a measure that would regulate the sales.

UPDATE: City to ‘Vigorously’ Defend Lawsuit

Former ice-skating instructor at Winterhurst sues the ice arena and the city of Lakewood (as well as the city of Brooklyn).

Former Skating Instructor at Winterhurst Files Lawsuit Against the City, Ice Arena

Skating teacher files wrongful termination suit after he was asked not to return to the facility.

Lakewood Home Values Drop 3.6 Percent Since 2009

City officials were expecting the worst after disgraced former county auditor corrupted the appraisal process.

U Akron Lakewood Director to Be Grand Marshal of July 4 Parade

UA Lakewood Director Suzanne Metelko honored.

Where Would You Like to Place New Bike Racks?

Tell us where you'd like to park your bike around town.

Community Vision Work Groups Scheduled

It's not too late to get involved. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate in these workshops.

City Council Sends Ordinances Back to Committee

Proposal to add "sharrows" on Detroit Avenue, others not quite ready.

Traffic Light Upgrade Making Progress

Lights, poles going up along Detroit Avenue. Project expected to be finished by year end.

City Council Meets Today

Council may vote on adding "sharrows" to roadways for bicyclists, regulations for garage and yard sales.

Design Plans for New Drug Mart Tabled

City’s architectural board of review to vote on the issue next month.

Calanni Auto Service Denied Request to Add Parking Spaces

In his application to the city, he said that a restriction would “effectively put (him) out of business.”

Update on the Suspects in the Brecksville Bridge Bomb Plot Case

Catch up on some of the latest news in the case.

Golden Arches Coming Down, Nature’s Bin Moving In

The city’s architectural board of review OKs designs plans for the Nature’s Bin expansion into the McDonald’s on Sloane Avenue.

St. Edward Looks to Raze Home to Make Way for Community Garden

City’s architectural board tables the issue, hoping to get some additional details.

Lakewood Election Guide

The incumbents, challengers and issues that will affect Lakewood and Cuyahoga County.

Lakewood Hosting Rain Barrel Workshop

Want to know how to hook up a rain barrel? Make the Woman’s Pavilion at Lakewood Park June 20 your last stop.

McDonald’s Seeking Approval for New, Redesigned Nature’s Bin Site

Once the Golden Arches come down, Nature's Bin is looking to move into a redesigned building. It won't look much like a McDonald's.

Dollar General Plans Face Some Opposition

Store expected to open within the “next couple months.” But first, the design plans must first get the OK from the city’s architectural board of review.

City Council Eyes Changes to Parking Ticket Ordinance

If passed, a new ordinance working its way through city council’s rules and ordinance committee could mean that the city could put a hold on renewal of vehicle's registration.

Construction of Lakewood’s First Habitat Home Gets Under Way

Home expected to be "move-in ready" by March. Construction of the city's second Habitat home expected to begin with the next couple weeks.

First Church of Christ Scientist is Now a ‘Historic Landmark’

City’s planning commission approves the 100-year-old structure on Detroit Avenue as only the third property in Lakewood with the designation.