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Abbey Marshall
Reporter/ProducerAbbey Marshall covers Cleveland-area government and politics for Ideastream Public Media.
A Cincinnati native and Ohio University graduate, she moved to Northeast Ohio as a Report for America fellow before later joining the Akron Beacon Journal as its city government reporter.
She has reported on a variety of issues, including housing, abortion access and police reform.
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A Russian-affiliated ransomware group was behind the attack, said Chris Prewitt, of Inversion6, who helped with the city's response.
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After more than a decade without one, Cleveland City Council voted to establish a new city department of Parks and Recreation.
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Increases from the state-mandated sexennial appraisal's results ranged from a low of 15% in Hunting Valley to a high of 67% in East Cleveland.
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Police and community members gathered outside the Chamber's Funeral Home for a procession to a memorial service for Patrol Officer Jamieson Ritter.
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Terminal Tower management pulled back the curtain to share how they program the light shows that define Cleveland's skyline.
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The program will renovate 100 homes in Cleveland's middle neighborhoods to try to retain residents typically lost to surrounding suburban communities.
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A ransomware attack shuttered the government building and many public-facing operations for nearly two weeks.
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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo offers accommodations for animals with various needs and habitats to stay cool as record-breaking temperatures climb into the 90s.
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Officials asked for the public to be patient. They expect slow downs and lines as they resume service.
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Those in need of birth and death certificates can submit applications online or visit Lakewood or Parma city halls.