Community Safety Message: Secure Gun Storage

A yellow and silver gun lock and key resting on top of a black handgun.

In recognizing June as National Gun Violence Awareness Month, Mayor George, LCSD Superintendent Niedzwiecki, and LPD Chief Fischer offer reminders about safe gun storage and preventing gun violence.

2026 Cleveland Marathon Traffic Impacts

The 2026 Cleveland Marathon takes place on Sunday, May 17. Here are the traffic impacts for that day: No parking on Lake Ave. between Hall Ave. and W. 117th St. on Sunday, May 17 from 2 AM to 2 PM. Vehicles parked in this area will be ticketed and towed. Lake Ave. between Hall Ave. […]

Housing Council Applications Close May 1

The City of Lakewood is seeking volunteers to serve on the Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council (CRAHC).  The deadline to apply for this volunteer position is Friday, May 1st. The CRAHC is an advisory board that helps to evaluate the performance of the City’s Community Reinvestment Area Council. How to Apply Interested and qualified individuals should […]

City of Lakewood Seeks Volunteers For Two Advisory Boards

The City of Lakewood is seeking volunteers to serve on the Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council (CRAHC) and the Local Board of Tax Review. The CRAHC is an advisory board that helps to evaluate the performance of the City’s Community Reinvestment Areas and the Local Board of Tax Review hears appeals from taxpayers appealing their […]

FirstEnergy Customers To Receive Credits As Part Of PUCO Settlement

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has approved a $275 million settlement with FirstEnergy, concluding the HB6 investigations and returning restitution directly to customers. For more than eight years, NOPEC, working alongside the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel (OCC), held FirstEnergy accountable for HB6-related violations. This significant settlement reflects NOPEC’s long-standing advocacy for Ohio residents and […]

2026 Greater Cleveland Black History Month Events

Each February is recognized as Black History Month in the United States. The Greater Cleveland area offers a wide range of events, celebrations, and educational and cultural opportunities related to the history of African Americans in our region and the country as a whole. Lakewood Public Library February Events The Lakewood Public Library will feature […]

Coffee with a Cop/Firefighter Set For January 31st

Join our officers and neighborhood paramedic on Saturday, January 31st from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM for coffee and get to know our first responders at The Quilting Bee, 1456 Warren Road.  There will also be a special activity for kids.

MLK Jr. Day Holiday Refuse & Recycling Schedule

Due to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday, there will be no refuse or recycling collected on Monday, January 20, 2024. Normal collection days may change for the week of January 19th.  Please refer to the chart below: If Your Normal Collection Day Is: Have your Refuse and Recycling Ready By: Monday 6:00 AM on […]

Lakewood City Council Accepting Applications for Ward 4 Vacancy

Following Councilwoman Cindy Marx’s announcement that she will resign from the Ward 4 Office of Council on December 31, 2025, Lakewood City Council is accepting applications for the Ward 4 position.  Per the City Charter, an applicant must be a city resident for at least one year, a registered Lakewood voter, and live in Ward […]