Chris Anderson, a resilient 19-year-old who has weathered numerous storms in his young life, is now using his experiences to provide support and guidance for those in need within our community.

According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), landfills received 27 million tons of plastic in 2018. This was 18.5% of all municipal solid waste landfilled. Single-use plastics are small, but they have a large impact on the environment.

Juneteenth is now marked as a day to recognize the end of slavery and to celebrate the culture and achievements of African Americans. Here in Cuyahoga County, there are many ways to celebrate Juneteenth.

On Saturday, April 22, roughly 200 residents gathered at Merwin’s Wharf to participate in a guided bike ride as part of “Celebrate Trails Day” festivities, joining County Executive Chris Ronayne, Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb, and Cleveland Metroparks CEO Brian Zimmerman.

Cuyahoga County is encouraging municipalities and non-profits to restore their tree canopy by applying for the latest round of the Healthy Urban Tree Canopy Grant Program.

In February, Cuyahoga Job and Family Services (CJFS) and the Ohio Department of Medicaid began completing the renewal process for Medicaid benefits.