Press Releases

  1. Cleveland Heights Awarded a $300,000 Federal Grant to Disrupt the Cycle of Youth Violence

    The Federal Bureau of Justice Assistance has awarded the City of Cleveland Heights $300,000 to help establish a youth violence prevention program in partnership with the Cleveland Peacemakers Alliance (CPA). For over a decade, CPA has operated... Read the Press Release

  2. Cleveland Heights Assembles Climate Action Team

    Mayor Kahlil Seren introduced legislation before Cleveland Heights City Council to round the Climate Action Team he has been assembling at City Hall by contracting with Chicago-based Nutter Consulting to develop a Climate Action and Resiliency Plan... Read the Press Release

  3. Mayor Seren selects Danny R. Williams to serve as the next Cleveland Heights City Administrator

    After a thorough review of candidates, Mayor Kahlil Seren today announced he has selected former Cuyahoga County Administrator Danny R. Williams as Cleveland Heights’ next City Administrator. Mr. Williams is a Cleveland Heights resident with extensive... Read the Press Release
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  1. Cleveland Heights Launches New Traffic Calming Program to Make Neighborhoods Safer

    On Monday, August 1, 2022, the City of Cleveland Heights will launch its new Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program to give residents the opportunity to reduce the risks from vehicular traffic through their neighborhoods. Read the Press Release

  2. Cleveland Heights' Cain Park Awarded Grant Funding from Ohio Arts Council

    Cleveland Heights Mayor Kahlil Seren announced today that the Ohio Arts Council (OAC) has awarded the City of Cleveland Heights $16,524 in grant funding to support the fantastic summer arts, music, theater, and dance programming at Cain Park. Read the Press Release

  3. Cleveland Heights Police Department Continues Summer Activities to Reduce Fatal Crashes

    Cleveland Heights, Ohio - This week, the Cleveland Heights Police Department (CHPD) will continue its summer activities to reduce traffic fatalities. Read the Press Release

  4. Cleveland Heights Fulfills Promises for Pride

    Cleveland Heights, Ohio - "Here in Cleveland Heights, we turn our values into action," Mayor Seren said. "We fly the Progress Pride Flag as a symbol of our support, but these policies create real change behind the symbolism. Read the Press Release

  5. Mayor Kahlil Seren Announces Policy Changes at Progress Pride Flag Raising

    Cleveland Heights, Ohio - Mayor Seren announced substantive policy changes he would introduce this month to make the City of Cleveland Heights more inclusive and equitable in regard to members of the community who are LGBTQ+. Read the Press Release

  6. Cleveland Heights to Hold 9th Annual Democracy Day Hearing June 9

    Cleveland Heights, Ohio - Cleveland Heights City Council announced it will hold its 9th annual “Democracy Day” public hearing on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers... Read the Press Release

  7. Cleveland Heights and Start Right CDC Break Ground on First New Homes in the Caledonia Neighborhood

    Cleveland Heights, Ohio - Last Friday, May 13, 2022, the City of Cleveland Heights and Start Right Community Development Corporation (CDC) broke ground on the first of a series of new infill-construction, single-family, owner-occupied homes... Read the Press Release

  8. Cleveland Heights Launches Permanent Program for Creating “Shared Spaces” for Outdoor Dining

    Cleveland Heights, Ohio - Today, the City of Cleveland Heights rolled out a permanent program allowing the city’s businesses to create temporary “Shared Spaces” for outdoor dining. Read the Press Release

  9. “Full Speed Ahead” on Cedar Lee Meadowbrook following Issue 9 Defeat

    Cleveland Heights, Ohio - Today, Cleveland Heights Mayor Kahlil Seren issued the following statement following unofficial results from the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections showing that Issue 9 in Cleveland Heights had gone down in defeat. Read the Press Release

  10. Cleveland Heights Rolls Out New Single-Sort Recycling Program

    Cleveland Heights, Ohio - The City of Cleveland Heights has begun rolling out new refuse and recycling carts for residents as it officially launches its new automated “single-stream” collection service. Read the Press Release

  11. Cleveland Heights Police Department Receives Summer Holiday Enforcement Program Grant

    Cleveland Heights, Ohio - Today, the City of Cleveland Heights announced that the Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) had awarded the Cleveland Heights Police Department a $22,603 Summer Holiday Enforcement Program (SHEP) grant. Read the Press Release

  12. Mayor Kahlil Seren Releases First Quarterly Video Update to Cleveland Heights Residents

    Cleveland Heights, Ohio - Today, Cleveland Heights Mayor Kahlil Seren released the first of what will be quarterly video updates to Cleveland Heights residents. Read on...

  13. Made Cleveland to Make a Permanent Home on Coventry

    Cleveland Heights, Ohio - On Monday, March 7, 2022, Cleveland Heights City Council authorized Mayor Kahlil Seren to enter into an agreement to lease the City-owned retail space at 1807 Coventry Road to Made Cleveland... Read on...

  14. Cedar-Lee-Meadowbrook Earns Design Approvals Following Extensive Community Input

    Cleveland Heights, Ohio - On Tuesday, March 2, 2022, The City of Cleveland Heights Architectural Board of Review granted final design approvals for the $50 million Cedar-Lee-Meadowbrook development project following months of public discussion. Read on...
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  1. Cleveland Heights Announces Launch of Neighborhood Redevelopment Program

    CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH, 10/8/2020 - The City of Cleveland Heights recently announced the launch of the Neighborhood Redevelopment Program (NRP), that will focus on the construction of new infill housing... Read on...

  2. Cleveland Heights Looks Toward Its Centennial Celebration With "All Are Welcome" Commitment

    CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH, 9/15/2020 - The City of Cleveland Heights is pleased to look toward its 100-year anniversary with a renewed commitment to its community: All Are Welcome. Read on...

  3. Cleveland Heights City Manager Accepts New Position in Gaithersburg, MD

    CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH, 7/21/2020 - Monday evening during Cleveland Heights City Council meeting, City Manager Tanisha Briley announced her resignation effective September 1, 2020. Read on...

  4. The Ascent at the Top of the Hill Development Ceremonial Groundbreaking Held in Cleveland Heights

    CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH, 6/24/2020 - The City of Cleveland Heights and Development Partner Flaherty & Collins held a ceremonial groundbreaking event today for the newly underway Ascent at the Top of the Hill Development. Read on...

  5. Top of the Hill Develoment Project Closing Sets Stage for Start of Construction

    CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH, 5/5/2020 - The City of Cleveland Heights has taken the final step in preparation for the construction of the Top of the Hill project, a catalytic development at the gateway to Cleveland Heights. Read on...

  6. Cleveland Heights City Council Seeks Applications for a Recently Vacated City Council Seat

    CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH, 03/10/2020 - Cleveland Heights City Council Seeks Applications for a Recently Vacated City Council Seat Read on...

  7. Cleveland Heights City Council Unanimously Approves Financing for Catalytic Development

    CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH, 02/19/2020 - Top of the Hill, a transformative mixed-use development at the gateway to Cleveland Heights, reached final financing approval last night at the City's February 18th City Council meeting. Read on...

  8. Cleveland Heights - Tiger Nation - Goes Red for Super Bowl LIV

    CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH, 01/29/2020 - To show its support for Travis, Cleveland Heights will be rocking red lights to 'Light Up The Heights' on Super Bowl Sunday. Read on...
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  1. Cleveland Heights Announces Launch of Neighborhood Redevelopment Program

    CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH, 10/8/2020 - The City of Cleveland Heights recently announced the launch of the Neighborhood Redevelopment Program (NRP), that will focus on the construction of new infill housing... Read on...

  2. Cleveland Heights Looks Toward Its Centennial Celebration With "All Are Welcome" Commitment

    CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH, 9/15/2020 - The City of Cleveland Heights is pleased to look toward its 100-year anniversary with a renewed commitment to its community: All Are Welcome. Read on...

  3. Cleveland Heights City Manager Accepts New Position in Gaithersburg, MD

    CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH, 7/21/2020 - Monday evening during Cleveland Heights City Council meeting, City Manager Tanisha Briley announced her resignation effective September 1, 2020. Read on...

  4. The Ascent at the Top of the Hill Development Ceremonial Groundbreaking Held in Cleveland Heights

    CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH, 6/24/2020 - The City of Cleveland Heights and Development Partner Flaherty & Collins held a ceremonial groundbreaking event today for the newly underway Ascent at the Top of the Hill Development. Read on...

  5. Top of the Hill Develoment Project Closing Sets Stage for Start of Construction

    CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH, 5/5/2020 - The City of Cleveland Heights has taken the final step in preparation for the construction of the Top of the Hill project, a catalytic development at the gateway to Cleveland Heights. Read on...

  6. Cleveland Heights City Council Seeks Applications for a Recently Vacated City Council Seat

    CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH, 03/10/2020 - Cleveland Heights City Council Seeks Applications for a Recently Vacated City Council Seat Read on...

  7. Cleveland Heights City Council Unanimously Approves Financing for Catalytic Development

    CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH, 02/19/2020 - Top of the Hill, a transformative mixed-use development at the gateway to Cleveland Heights, reached final financing approval last night at the City's February 18th City Council meeting. Read on...

  8. Cleveland Heights - Tiger Nation - Goes Red for Super Bowl LIV

    CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH, 01/29/2020 - To show its support for Travis, Cleveland Heights will be rocking red lights to 'Light Up The Heights' on Super Bowl Sunday. Read on...
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  1. Cleveland Heights Votes to Change Form of Government - Directly Elect Full-time Mayor

    CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH, 1/25/2019 - "I am always proud of all the things that make Cleveland Heights such a special place to live. The passion and engagement of our residents was reflected... Read on...

  2. Cleveland Heights Continues to Attract New Businesses

    CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH, 10/24/2019 - Economic Development in Cleveland Heights has remained strong in 2019 with growth being experienced throughout the City. Read on...

  3. Top of the Hill Development Approved to Start Early 2020

    CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH, 10/11/2019 - The Cleveland Heights Architectural Board of Review (ABR) approved the final design drawings submitted by the project developer, Flaherty & Collins Properties... Read on...

  4. Statement by City Manager Tanisha R. Briley concerning Housing Inspectors

    On Friday, I shared a memo with all Cleveland Heights employees reiterating the importance of performing our work at the highest ethical levels. Read on...

  5. Cleveland Heights Seeks Proposals to Spur Redevelopment of Largest Business District

    CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH, 6/21/2019 - This week, City Council authorized the issuance of a Request for Proposals for the preparation of a Redevelopment Plan for the Severance Town Center mall from qualified urban planning consulting firms. Read on...

  6. Cleveland Heights Details Next Steps for Transformative Top of the Hill Development

    CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH, 6/11/2019 - The City of Cleveland Heights continues to take steps towards the redevelopment of the Top of the Hill site, located at the top of Cedar Hill. Read on...

  7. Cleveland Heights Selects Development Partner For Prime Redevelopment Site

    CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH, 6/10/2019 - The City is moving forward with redeveloping approximately 4.80 acres of City-owned land in the Cedar-Lee Commercial District, known as the Cedar-Lee-Meadowbrook site. Read on...

  8. Cleveland Heights Policy for Safer Street Design Recognized as the Best in the Country

    CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH, 5/8/2019 - The National Complete Streets Coalition recognized the hard work by Cleveland Heights to draft and institute a new Complete Streets policy naming it the best in the country that passed in 2018. Read on...

  9. Prime Cleveland Heights Location Open For Redevelopment

    CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH, 4/18/2019 - Cleveland Heights continues to be a desirable location for development and redevelopment. Situated just up the hill from University Circle, the Cleveland Clinic... Read on...

  10. Cleveland Heights Announces New Member to City Council

    CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH, 4/02/2019 - Mayor Carol Roe, on behalf of City Council, announced today the selection of Cleveland Heights resident Craig Cobb to fill the unexpired term of former Councilperson Cheryl Stephens. Read on...

  11. City Council Announces Four Finalists for Open Council Position

    CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH, 3/14/2019 - Cleveland Heights City Council has been reviewing candidates to fill the currently vacant seat on the Council. The seat vacated late last year has meant that Council is currently operating with six rather than... Read on...

  12. City of Cleveland Heights Offers Support To Furloughed Government Workers

    CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH, 1/25/2019 - The City of Cleveland Heights understands this may be a difficult time for some of our residents who have been furloughed because of the federal government shutdown. The City wishes to support those residents... Read on...
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  1. Top of the Hill Project Gains Key Approvals

    CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH, 12/06/2018 - On Monday, Cleveland Heights City Council held a public hearing and voted in favor of adopting the Planned Development Overlay (PDO) District Development Standards for the Top of the Hill mixed-use development project. Read on...

  2. Cleveland Heights Receives State of Ohio Approval for City-Wide CRA to Support New Development

    CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH, 10/01/2018 - Cleveland Heights has achieved a major strategic development goal with the announcement that the City's petition to create a City-wide Community Reinvestment Area has been approved. Read on...

  3. City To Refund Parking Ticket Overpayments

    CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH, 9/21/2018 - The City of Cleveland Heights is taking action to refund an overcharge of $5.00 for various parking violations issued between 2013 and present. Read on...

  4. Cleveland Heights Seeks Community Engagement for Defining the City Brand

    CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH, 8/6/2018 - Cleveland Heights is undertaking a new initiative to establish an impactful brand identity that captures and communicates the spirit of the community. Read on...

  5. Cleveland Heights City Council Passes Two Key Pieces of Legislation Supporting New Development

    CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH, 8/1/2018 - Cleveland Heights City Council passed two important pieces of legislation related to development initiatives and projects in the City at the July 30 Council meeting. Read on...

  6. Cleveland Heights Police Department Receives Certification from State of Ohio

    CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH, 4/05/2018 - Cleveland Heights is proud to once again receive recognition for its ongoing efforts to improve the relationship between the Cleveland Heights Police Department and the community. Read on...

  7. Cleveland Heights Top of the Hill Project Receives Tax Approvals and Advances to Design Stage

    CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH, 3/20/2018 - The Cleveland Heights development project, known as the Top of the Hill, has taken another important step forward with approvals related to Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Read on...

  8. Prime Cleveland Heights Location Open For Development

    CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH, 2/26/2018 - This RFQ/RFP was issued on February 26, 2018 and proposals will be accepted until Monday, April 16, 2018. Read on...

  9. Cleveland Heights Top of the Hill Development Reaches Next Milestone

    CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH, 2/23/2018 - Cleveland Heights City Council has approved legislation to authorize the City Manager to enter into a development agreement with Flaherty & Collins Properties for the City's Top of the Hill Project. Read on...

  10. Cleveland Heights Welcomes New Mayor and Vice Mayor

    CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH, 1/3/2018 - The City of Cleveland Heights swore in four newly elected City Council members. Reelected to the Council are Jason Stein, Cheryl Stephens and Melissa Yasinow. Elected to his first full-term is Michael Ungar. Read the Press Release
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