Justin Bibb

Bibb promised increased enforcement targeted at the city's violent crime "hotspots."

Cleveland’s recently-passed Residents First legislation will take a swing at something the city has struggled to do for years: hold out-of-state and absent landlords accountable to provide livable conditions.

Cleveland City Council and the mayor have come to an agreement on the budget, which will get a second reading Monday night.

Cleveland is cracking down on out-of-state and absent landlords after City Council passed a sweeping housing code overhaul Monday.

Bibb is planning to get projects on the lakefront and riverfront moving ahead, along with work at Hopkins and housing development on the city's Southeast side.

Hamas attacks over the weekend led to an outpouring of support for Israel in Northeast Ohio. A group of religious organizations are asking Clevelanders to also share support and compassion for Palestinians.

The bill would legally guarantee that local city councils can keep control over their budgets. It's understood as a move to preempt Cleveland's November ballot measure that would create participatory budgeting in the city.

Cleveland restaurants paying tipped employees at least $15 an hour plus tips can apply for grants to support their recruitment and training efforts.

Some of Northeast Ohio’s top leaders — including Mayor Justin Bibb and Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne — are headed to the Emerald Isle Friday on the first direct flight between Cleveland and Dublin, Ireland.

Outgoing Cleveland Metropolitan School District CEO Eric Gordon and Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb knocked on doors Thursday in the Woodland Hills neighborhood to promote CMSD’s summer learning program and other opportunities at city recreation centers.