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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Matthew Ahn, a candidate for Cuyahoga County prosecutor, speaks at a neighborhood meeting in Cleveland's Ward 6 in October 2023.

Challenger Matthew Ahn outraises incumbent Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O’Malley, but lags in overall cash

by Nick Castele February 1, 2024February 28, 2024

Chance Zurub embraces Shereen Naser after she spoke during public comment at Cleveland City Council's Jan. 29 meeting. Naser is part of a group that wants council to pass a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Government, News

Cleveland City Council ‘does not feel we are in a position’ for Gaza ceasefire resolution, council president says

by Nick Castele January 30, 2024October 18, 2024

A People's Budget sign leans against the wall at the campaign's Election Night party in November 2023. Cleveland voters narrowly defeated Issue 38.

Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless gets the hairy eyeball from Cleveland City Council

by Nick Castele January 29, 2024October 18, 2024

A condemned house on West 43rd Street in Cleveland. For years, it was owned by a company incorporated in Hawaii, records show.

News

Cleveland targets out-of-town investors with tougher housing code overhaul

by Nick Castele January 23, 2024November 1, 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.

Long in fiscal emergency, East Cleveland struggles to find new finance director

by Nick Castele January 23, 2024January 22, 2025

Cleveland City Hall sits at the intersection of Lakeside Avenue and East Sixth Street.

Government, News

Cleveland City Council bans ‘frivolous or repetitive’ public comments in new rules

by Nick Castele January 22, 2024October 18, 2024

Cleveland-Cliffs goes after blogger, Dennis Kucinich wants back in and CMSD takes field trips to colleges

by Mark Naymik, Nick Castele, Amy Morona and Candice Wilder January 22, 2024January 22, 2024

Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, the home of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Nonprofit Gateway board that manages ballpark and arena to get new leadership

by Nick Castele January 19, 2024January 19, 2024

The headquarters of the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency, which spends millions in state and federal dollars on infrastructure projects across five counties.

NOACA eyes law firm to investigate complaints raised in anonymous letter about CEO

by Nick Castele January 19, 2024January 19, 2024

Cleveland Browns Stadium anchors the city's downtown lakefront, which Mayor Justin Bibb wants to develop.

News, Weekly Chatter

The other Browns playoff game, MetroHealth Board shuffle, Cleveland City Council wants more credit

by Mark Naymik, Nick Castele and Amy Morona January 15, 2024September 11, 2024