Food Resources For SNAP Benefit Stoppage
In light of the stoppage of the distribution of SNAP benefits due to the ongoing government shutdown, we have compiled a list of resources for people in need of food and other necessities. Community Meals Many Lakewood churches and organizations serve meals to those in need either on-location or to take out. Click to view […]
Pumpkin Composting Returns Oct. 30 to Kauffman Park
Pumpkin composting is returning to Lakewood in 2025! This program helps keep pumpkins out of the landfill, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and repurposing valuable nutrients. The bin will be placed in the Kauffman Park parking lot on October 30, and residents may drop off their non-decorated pumpkins and gourds through November 10. Note that these […]
Check out the Fall 2025 Issue of Lakewood Life
The Fall 2025 issue of Lakewood Life hit mailboxes during the second week of October. This issue features updates on the multitude of new development projects that are planned, underway, and recently completed over the last few years. We also take a look at the most recent park enhancements. Read the Fall 2025 Lakewood Life […]
Mayor’s Office Seeks Applicants to Open Board/Commission Roles
The City of Lakewood is seeking volunteers ready to engage with the community and advise their local government. Opportunities are available on the following Boards and Commissions. Click the linked headings to learn more about each board/commission. To apply to one of the openings, please fill out an online application. Architectural Board of Review (ABR) […]
Groundbreaking Scheduled for Lakewood Downtown Development Project
LAKEWOOD, OH – On Thursday, Sept. 25 at noon, the City of Lakewood and CASTO will host a formal groundbreaking to mark the start of construction on the redevelopment of the former Lakewood Hospital campus. When completed, the development will usher in $119 million in new construction and historic rehabilitation, bringing hundreds of housing units, […]
Lakewood City Council Seeks Volunteers to Fill Upcoming Board & Commission Vacancies
Lakewood City Council is seeking volunteers ready to engage with their community and advise their local government. Positions on each of the following boards are available: Complete & Active Streets Education & Advisory Board (5 positions) CASE is a new Board whose mission it is to provide feedback on and implementation of the Active Transportation […]
Lakewood PD Introduces Coffee With A Vet Program
The Lakewood Police Department has launched a new outreach program aimed at connecting with Veterans in the community. The initiative, called Coffee With A Vet, began this month at the Cove Community Center and is led by Lakewood police officers who are also military Veterans. The idea is modeled after the department’s Coffee With A […]
Lakewood Mayor George, Lakewood City Officials, and Cleveland Councilman Kazy Meet with FirstEnergy to Discuss Improving Electrical Infrastructure and Communication
LAKEWOOD, OH – Mayor Meghan F. George and members of her leadership team joined Cleveland City Councilman Brian Kazy (Ward 16), Lakewood Council President Sarah Kepple, and State Representative Tristan Rader today in a meeting with FirstEnergy decision makers to demand solutions on the chronic power failures affecting Lakewood and Cleveland’s west side neighborhoods. During […]
Lakewood Mayor, Cleveland Councilmen Receive Response from PUCO
Public Officials are demanding scrutiny and action by utilities commission regarding FirstEnergy Corp’s chronic and inexcusable power outages LAKEWOOD, OH – Lakewood Mayor Meghan F. George and Cleveland City Councilmen Brian Kazy (Ward 16) and Charles Slife (Ward 17) received a response to their joint letter demanding that the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) […]
Letter to Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Regarding Power Outages
Following the power outage of Friday, June 27, Mayor George sent the following letter to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. Lakewood is working in collaboration with Councilman Brian Kazy and Councilman Charles Slife of Cleveland whose wards have experienced the same or similar outage issues within the last six months. This communication comes after […]