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 […]
Lakewood: we hear you, and we are fed up too. For years now, we have all suffered FirstEnergy’s failure to keep the power flowing to our homes, especially during our times of greatest need. Instead of fixing the problems with a sense of urgency, FirstEnergy’s apathy and neglect of its infrastructure continues and their power […]
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 […]
Cuyahoga County, in coordination with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), would like to invite you to participate in the third round of virtual public involvement regarding the Hilliard Road Bridge over the Rocky River and Valley Parkway. Public input is an important part of the project development process and provides valuable feedback that helps […]
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 […]
Lakewood City Council will hold its series of Council Community Conversations again in 2026. These events are an opportunity for residents to join City Council President Sarah Kepple, At-Large Councilmembers, and Ward Council Representatives at a listening session in your neighborhood. Councilmembers will share some updates, and attendees can meet neighbors, ask questions, and share […]
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. […]
This summer, the Lakewood Police Department is partnering with the University Hospitals Safe Kids/Safe Community coalition and local businesses to launch the “Caught Being Safe” Helmet Reward Program. The initiative is designed to encourage bicycle safety among children in the community by rewarding those who wear helmets. Throughout the summer months, Lakewood neighborhood police officers […]
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. […]
