FirstEnergy Delivers Mobile Generator to Lakewood In Response to Power Outages
Mayor George continues to be in constant contact with FirstEnergy to push for urgent action that will restore power to Lakewood homes. Per FirstEnergy, a main cause of the current outages are failures of the underground lines feeding the Lauderdale substation. In response to Mayor’s demands for immediate action, FirstEnergy has delivered a mobile generator […]
Cove Community Center Offering Summer Free Meals for Kids
This summer, the City of Lakewood’s Human Services Department is teaming up with the Children’s Hunger Alliance and the Healthy Lakewood Foundation to offer a free summer meal program at Cove Community Center. All through July (Monday-Friday), kids ages 1 to 18 can enjoy a free healthy meal between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM. This […]
City of Lakewood Launches New Website Designed for Accessibility, Security, and Improved User Experience
The City of Lakewood launched a redesigned website that provides residents, businesses, and visitors with a more accessible, secure, and user-friendly online experience. The new website features updated technology that improves performance, enhances security, and provides greater flexibility for future improvements. The redesign also advances the City’s commitment to digital accessibility and prepares the website […]
LHS Rangers Varsity Baseball Team and Coaching Staff Named Grand Marshals of the Lakewood Fourth of July Parade
Lakewood Mayor Meghan F. George today announced that LHS Rangers Varsity Baseball Team and Coaching Staff will serve as the Grand Marshals of the city’s annual Fourth of July Parade. The parade is scheduled to step-off on Lake Avenue at Kenneth Drive at 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 4, 2026, and concludes at Lakewood Park. […]
Community Safety Message: Secure Gun Storage
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 […]