Author Archives: Nick Castele

Government Reporter
I follow how decisions made at Cleveland City Hall and Cuyahoga County headquarters ripple into the neighborhoods. I keep an eye on the power brokers and political organizers who shape our government. I am a graduate of the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University and have covered politics and government in Northeast Ohio since 2012.

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Mayor Justin Bibb signs an executive order on lead poisoning, flanked by administration officials.

News

Mayor Justin Bibb shakes up Cleveland’s flagging effort to stop children from being lead poisoned

by Nick Castele October 17, 2024October 18, 2024

Stand with Crypto has been texting Ohioans with information about voter registration.

Crypto tries to woo Ohio voters; Clevelanders battle book bans elsewhere

by Nick Castele and Mark Naymik October 14, 2024October 18, 2024

State Sen. Nickie Antonio and U.S. Rep. Shontel Brown rally Democrats near the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections to mark the start of early voting season.

Cleveland Democrats try to rally the Ohio early vote as Election Day closes in

by Nick Castele October 14, 2024October 18, 2024

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown works the crowd at a Labor Day festival in Lorain.

News

Democratic U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown is banking on bipartisan support to win a Donald Trump state

by Nick Castele October 11, 2024December 20, 2024

East Cleveland Mayor Brandon King, left, speaks at a meeting of the city's financial planning and supervision commission. To his right are commission member Rebecca Armstrong of the Ohio Treasurer's office and chair Barbara Mattei-Smith.

News

East Cleveland Mayor Brandon King indicted; prosecutors say businesses connected to mayor received public dollars

by Nick Castele October 10, 2024October 18, 2024

A frame from Cleveland surveillance footage showing a street takeover at the end of September at the intersection of East 55th Street, Kinsman Road and Woodland Avenue.

Government, News, Public Safety

Cleveland street takeovers shake up Mayor Justin Bibb’s tightrope walk on police and crime

by Nick Castele October 8, 2024October 18, 2024

Vote here sign outside St. Leo The Great Parish and School in Old Brooklyn.

Elections, Government, News

Cleveland makes Election Day a half day holiday for many city employees

by Nick Castele October 7, 2024October 18, 2024

The renovated Red Room at Cleveland City Hall has cream-colored carpet and maroon walls.

Cleveland mayor’s office gets makeover; ARPA projects receive Biden branding

by Nick Castele and Michael Indriolo October 7, 2024October 18, 2024

Cleveland Police Chief Dorothy Todd briefs City Council about a weekend of street takeovers at intersections throughout the city.

News, Public Safety

Drones, rumble strips and large city vehicles: Cleveland police consider ways to stop street takeovers

by Nick Castele October 2, 2024October 18, 2024

Progressive Field, home of the Cleveland Guardians, has its repair costs covered by Gateway Economic Development Corp.

Gateway finds savings to chip in for Guardians team shop

by Nick Castele September 30, 2024October 18, 2024