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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
LAKEWOOD, OH – On November 10th, the City of Lakewood announced a plan to help mitigate the impact of the federal shutdown on Lakewood residents who receive SNAP benefits. The plan includes repurposing existing human services funds to provide direct relief in the form of gift cards for groceries which will help maintain nutrition as […]
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 […]
The City of Lakewood will begin collecting loose leaves on Monday, November 3, 2025, and will continue through Friday, December 19, 2025, weather permitting. Prior to November 3rd, limited bulk leaf collections may occur weather permitting. Leaves can also be placed in paper yard/leaf bags (no plastic bags) and set out on your regular refuse […]
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 […]
The City of Lakewood’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony will take place Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial in Lakewood Park, 14532 Lake Avenue. Lakewood’s annual Veterans Day observance is a tribute to the men and women who have served our country in the armed forces. The ceremony will begin with […]
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 […]
