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I foster civic and accountability reporting that is inspired by and responsive to community questions, curiosity and demand so Clevelanders have the opportunities they deserve to understand and participate in local democracy and build power.

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Cleveland Hopkins International Airport entrance
Posted inDocumenters, Explainers, Government

Cleveland adds fee for vehicle-sharing services at Hopkins Airport 

Rachel Dissell, Community + Special Projects EditorCleveland Documenters by Rachel Dissell and Cleveland Documenters November 3, 2023October 19, 2024
Image of ballot with information on voting rights for people with felonies.
Posted inExplainers

You have a felony conviction. Can you vote in Ohio?

Paul Rochford, K-12 Education ReporterRachel Dissell, Community + Special Projects Editor by Paul Rochford and Rachel Dissell October 17, 2023October 19, 2024
Justice Center Complex
Posted inWeekly Chatter

Cuyahoga County prosecutor criticizes opponent, push-back on Parma gun range, small CSU student uptick (Weekly Chatter)

Avatar photoRachel Dissell, Community + Special Projects EditorNick Castele, Government ReporterAmy Morona, Higher Education Reporter by Mark Naymik, Rachel Dissell, Nick Castele and Amy Morona September 18, 2023September 21, 2023
Posted inExplainers, News, Public Safety

The basics of how bail and bonds work (Explainer)

Rachel Dissell, Community + Special Projects Editorillustration of journalist Ilica MahajanAvatar photo by Rachel Dissell, Ilica Mahajan and The Marshall Project September 11, 2023October 19, 2024
A group of more than 30 protestors walk through Cleveland’s downtown, holding posters advocating for bail reform and better conditions at the county jail
Posted inExplainers, Public Safety

Bail reform in Cuyahoga County (Timeline)

Rachel Dissell, Community + Special Projects Editorillustration of journalist Ilica MahajanAvatar photo by Rachel Dissell, Ilica Mahajan and The Marshall Project September 11, 2023October 19, 2024
An illustration shows the back of a Black man looking up at a tall building, the Cuyahoga County Justice Center. In front of the building is a panel of three portraits, representing a roulette of judges.
Posted inNews, Public Safety

Cuyahoga County judges vowed to reform the bail system. Here’s what happened

illustration of journalist Ilica MahajanRachel Dissell, Community + Special Projects EditorAvatar photo by Ilica Mahajan, Rachel Dissell and The Marshall Project September 11, 2023October 18, 2024
Image of architectural rendering of townhomes.
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Cleveland Planning Commission approves Tremont townhome project

Rachel Dissell, Community + Special Projects EditorCleveland Documenters by Rachel Dissell and Cleveland Documenters September 8, 2023October 18, 2024
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Building demolition approved to make way for Irishtown Bend

Rachel Dissell, Community + Special Projects EditorCleveland Documenters by Rachel Dissell and Cleveland Documenters August 28, 2023October 18, 2024
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Cleveland wage increase, clerk of courts endorsement and Issue 1 winner (Weekly Chatter)

Avatar photoRachel Dissell, Community + Special Projects Editor by Mark Naymik and Rachel Dissell August 21, 2023August 20, 2023
Cleveland's police chief talks at a city council meeting.
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Police recruitment woes continue, city turns to technology for crime response

Cleveland DocumentersRachel Dissell, Community + Special Projects Editor by Cleveland Documenters and Rachel Dissell August 7, 2023October 18, 2024

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