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 after giving the signal to remove the last jersey barriers from Public Square.

Government, News

Cleveland finally removes ugly jersey barriers from Public Square

by Nick Castele March 25, 2024October 18, 2024

A runner on the Red Line Greenway

Cleveland’s new sustainability project seeks a director for the ‘i-team’ – no, not that I-Team

by Nick Castele March 25, 2024March 24, 2024

Dennis Kucinich speaks to media after filing to run as an independent in Ohio's 7th Congressional District.

Dennis Kucinich promises ‘the energy of youth’ in bid for Congress

by Nick Castele March 25, 2024March 25, 2024

Prosecutor Michael O’Malley gestures during a debate against challenger Matthew Ahn, left, at the City Club of Cleveland. Signal Cleveland's Nick Castele, middle, moderated.

Michael O’Malley withstands challenge from Matthew Ahn in Cuyahoga County prosecutor Democratic primary

by Nick Castele March 19, 2024March 20, 2024

Cuyahoga County Board of Elections Director Anthony Perlatti walks through this year's voting process at a news conference before the 2024 primary election.

Cuyahoga County election results should post faster than last November’s long slog, BOE says

by Nick Castele March 19, 2024March 19, 2024

Cleveland Metropolitan School District Building Downtown

Cleveland schools to reach for more revenue from 32 properties

by Nick Castele March 19, 2024March 26, 2024

Candidates receive a moment of down time waiting for voters outside the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections. Prosecutor Michael O'Malley, left, challenger Matthew Ahn, in blue on the right, and other candidates stand in the BOE parking lot.

Candidates for Cuyahoga County prosecutor go one more round before March 19 primary

by Nick Castele and Mark Naymik March 18, 2024March 17, 2024

A color photograph of Cleveland City Hall.

Like spring breakers, Cleveland officials flee to the coasts; former prosecutor Bill Mason now working at the defense table

by Mark Naymik, Nick Castele and Amy Morona March 18, 2024March 26, 2024

A draft form-based code map for Cleveland's Detroit-Shoreway and Cudell neighborhoods.

Government, News

New, more flexible Cleveland zoning code pilot wins Planning Commission approval

by Nick Castele March 15, 2024October 18, 2024

Supporters of Cleveland's Issue 24 police oversight amendment demonstrate at a news conference at City Hall in 2022.

Government, News, Public Safety

New political group aims to shake up Cuyahoga County justice system

by Nick Castele March 11, 2024October 18, 2024