‘God, we make it so difficult’: The struggle to fix lead hazards in Glenville homes and what it means for Cleveland’s efforts to prevent kids from being poisoned

Federal money was meant to focus on homes in the Glenville neighborhood, an area with one of the highest rates of lead poisoning in Cleveland.

by Celia Hack June 30, 2025June 30, 2025

Signal Cleveland examines residents’ access to healthcare, emergency departments, neighborhood clinics and issues affecting health and well-being. Our coverage also covers important topics such as lead abatement enforcement to government assistance programs.

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