Signal Cleveland and the Cuyahoga County Public Library are partnering on a series of weekly “Front Porch Pop Up” sessions across the library’s footprint.
Members of the Signal Cleveland newsroom will be in a different branch each week, listening to what’s on the minds of residents and talking with them about the upcoming election.
“We’re excited about this partnership because it allows us to connect with even more Greater Clevelanders,” said Lila Mills, Signal Cleveland’s editor-in-chief. “Folks are already texting, calling and sending us emails with questions about key issues they’re facing in their daily lives. Our model is based on listening and those conversations and questions help direct our newsroom’s coverage.”
The sessions will last approximately two hours and no prior registration is needed. Pop in and stay for as long as you’d like. We look forward to seeing you at the library!
Find us at these branches from today through October:
Location Day Date Start time Berea Branch Monday Aug. 5 1 p.m. Chagrin Falls Branch Thursday Aug. 15 1 p.m. Fairview Park Branch Tuesday Aug. 20 6 p.m. Garfield Heights Branch Wednesday Aug. 28 1 p.m. Middleburg Heights Branch Tuesday Sept. 3 1 p.m. Orange Branch Monday Sept. 9 1 p.m. Parma-Powers Branch Thursday Sept. 19 1 p.m. Gates Mills Branch Wednesday Sept. 25 1 p.m. Parma-Snow Branch Thursday Oct. 3 1 p.m. Maple Heights Branch Tuesday Oct. 8 6 p.m. Bay Village Branch Monday Oct. 14 1 p.m. South Euclid-Lyndhurst Wednesday Oct. 23 1 p.m. Parma Heights Branch Tuesday Oct. 29 6 p.m.
Panel discussions
We will also host a series of panel discussions at library branches based on information you’ve told us you want to know more about.
This fall’s panel discussions are:
7 p.m., Monday, Aug. 26, North Royalton branch, 5071 Wallings Rd.
Understanding the new property valuations and what they mean for you and your community. Panelists: Rachel Dissell and Dakotah Kennedy
7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 23 , Beachwood branch, 25501 Shaker Blvd.
Let’s talk about having difficult conversations during the election season. Panelists: Frank W. Lewis and Helen Maynard
7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 17, North Olmsted branch, 27403 Lorain Rd.
We dig into the key issues this election – not just the presidential election but other down-ballot issues, including judges and the ballot issue of gerrymandering. Panelists: Rachel Dissell and Mark Naymik
🗳️For more on this year’s November election, visit our Election Signals 2024 page.