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Portrait of lonely sad abandoned stray dog behind the fence at animal shelter.

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Animal shelters and humane societies in Northeast Ohio are sounding alarm over overcrowding

Shelters say that lives are at risk as overcrowding has persisted since the pandemic. They say they're out of space and out of time to help animals in their care, especially dogs.

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LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland turns 50 amid rise of anti-LGBTQ policies

Asha Agarwal

The center is celebrating this milestone and Pride Month amidst a slew of changing laws and orders on the state and federal levels, from banning gender-affirming care to prohibiting DEI programs at public universities.
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Northeast Ohio's real estate landscape remains competitive for first-time home buyers

Aya Cathey

Between a low supply of houses and sellers accepting cash offers, the housing market for first time buyers is tough right now.
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The Menu | Northeast Ohio offers plenty of options for outdoor dining as the weather warms up

Drew Maziasz

Cleveland Magazine's Annie Nickoloff spoke with Jenny Hamel about her favorite patios, parks and food trucks to visit during the summer months.
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Ohio lawmakers enter final stretch for budget negotiations | Reporters Roundtable

Leigh Barr

The Ohio Senate has passed its version of the state budget with zero support from Democrats.
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Pedestrian safety and recreation is the center of two new Downtown Cleveland projects

Drew Maziasz

A new trail connecting Downtown Cleveland to the city's west side and creating new one-way streets are aimed at fostering more pedestrian activity and safety.