The Heights Observer

09/22/2025

09/22/2025

09/15/2025

The 13th annual Heights Music Hop is set to take place this weekend Sept. 19–21 across Cleveland Heights!

Music lovers will find live performances in Cedar Fairmount (Friday, Sept. 19), Noble and Cedar Lee (Saturday, Sept. 20), and Coventry (Sunday, Sept. 21).

You can find complete info at www.futureheights.org/musichop or visit our full-page on page 13 of the September issue of the Heights Observer to see the complete lineup.

“The Heights Music Hop is a great tradition in Cleveland Heights that brings together local artists and local businesses,” said Tony Cuda, Cleveland Heights City Council president, local musician, and Music Hop volunteer, in a press release. “It’s also just a great time—one that connects people from all walks of life through their love of live music!”

As we wrote last month, Music Hop attendees will enjoy a broad range of performances, from blues and jazz to punk, alternative, riff rock, and more. They will also experience venues ranging from restaurants and bars to coffee shops and public spaces. The final lineup features dozens of artists and venues.

Some highlights include a kid-friendly concert on Saturday afternoon, street performances in the Cedar-Lee DORA district, and one of the area’s biggest draws, Apostle Jones, who will close out Saturday night with a performance at The Tavern Company on Lee Road.

So, whether you’re discovering a new band, falling in love with a new local business, or just soaking up the energy of the city, the 2025 Heights Music Hop is a weekend not to miss. Mark your calendars now and stay tuned for updates on our social media and at www.futureheights.org/musichop.

https://heightsobserver.org/articles/a-e-news/heights-music-hop-set-to-return-sept-19-21/

09/15/2025

Communities across Northeast Ohio are feeling the effects of a changing climate. Heavier rainfall, more frequent flooding, and hotter summers are no longer future threats; they are current realities. These changes place increasing stress on aging infrastructure, create safety hazards during extreme weather events, and strain the health and well-being of residents, especially children, older adults, and low-income households.

To address these challenges, the city of University Heights is drafting a Climate Action Plan and is seeking input from residents through an online survey.

The survey asks residents about their opinions on key sustainability issues, such as Transportation, Sustainable Practices, Public Health & Pollution, Solid Waste, Parks & Green Space, and Partnerships with Other Entities.

The survey takes about 10–15 minutes to complete. Access the survey at www.universityheights.com/your-input-is-needed.

https://heightsobserver.org/articles/university-heights/uh-asks-for-input-on-climate-action-plan-survey/

Communities across Northeast Ohio are feeling the effects of a changing climate. Heavier rainfall, more frequent flooding, and hotter summers are no longer future threats; they are current realities. These changes place increasing stress on aging infrastructure, create safety hazards during extreme....

09/12/2025

The Heights Music Hop is one week away! Check out the fantastic lineup for Saturday in the Noble and Cedar-Lee commercial districts. Complete info at www.futureheights.org/musichop.

09/11/2025

University Heights will host a ceremony to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the construction of its original Town Hall.

The celebration will take place on Friday, Sept. 12, 2–4 p.m., at University Heights City Hall, 2300 Warrensville Center Road. Following a brief presentation and remarks by Mayor Brennan, attendees will enjoy cake and guided tours of the building.

The cornerstone for the building was laid on Sept. 12, 1925, when the city was known as Idlewood Village and had only 600 residents.

 University Heights will host a ceremony to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the construction of its original Town Hall. The celebration will take place on Friday, Sept. 12, 2–4 p.m., at University Heights City Hall, 2300 Warrensville Center Road. Following a brief presentation and remarks by M...

09/03/2025

Check out the Heights Music Hop schedule for Coventry Road on Sunday, Sept. 21st -- save the date! You can find the entire schedule at www.futureheights.org/musichop.

09/02/2025

This Saturday, Sept. 6th from 10a-4p, Cedar Lee Arts District is hosting an end of summer pop up celebration.

The Cedar Lee Arts District is closing out the summer in style with The Pop-Up at Cedar Lee, a vibrant community event happening Saturday, Sept. 6, from 10 am to 4 pm. Locals and visitors alike are invited to enjoy a day of creativity, connection, and family-friendly fun in the heart of one of Cleve...

08/29/2025

In a milestone for both environmental stewardship and community leadership, Fairmount Presbyterian Church (FPC) in Cleveland Heights has completed a major solar installation that is expected to generate a third of the church’s electricity needs and significantly reduce carbon emissions.

In a milestone for both environmental stewardship and community leadership, Fairmount Presbyterian Church (FPC) in Cleveland Heights has completed a major solar installation that is expected to generate a third of the church’s electricity needs and significantly reduce carbon emissions. A total of...

08/27/2025

Cleveland Heights residents! Are you a leader in your neighborhood or looking to become one? Do you want to take your leadership skills to the next level? Would you like to meet and work with others who are seeking to do the same? FutureHeights’ Neighborhood Leadership Workshop Series (NLWS) might be for you.

Launching Sunday, Oct. 5, and featuring five sessions, the workshop series will help participants develop their leadership skills, build networks with other Heights leaders, and plug into leadership opportunities in our community, including city boards and commissions.

With presenters including Trevelle Harp, director of Neighborhood Leadership Institute (NLI), and Susie Kaeser, author of Resisting Segregation: Cleveland Heights Activists Shape Their Community, 1964-1976, NLWS promises to be a great opportunity for anyone looking to grow their leadership skills while serving the Heights.

For more information and to apply, visit www.futureheights.org, e-mail [email protected] or call 216-320-1423.

https://heightsobserver.org/articles/cleveland-heights/futureheights-to-launch-neighborhood-leadership-workshop-series-this-october/

Cleveland Heights residents! Are you a leader in your neighborhood or looking to become one? Do you want to take your leadership skills to the next level? Would you like to meet and work with others who are seeking to do the same? FutureHeights’ Neighborhood Leadership Workshop Series (NLWS) might...

08/25/2025

A Blues harmonica player, a Klezmer orchestra, a Latin band, and a Celtic music trio will perform at the Coventry PEACE Park Friendship Pavilion as part of the Heights Libraries World Heritage concert series.

In partnership with the Coventry Village Special Improvement District, the series will feature four local music groups and is made possible in part by an investment of public funds from the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). OAC is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically.

“It has been a joy to watch the Coventry PEACE Park come to life again this summer with community events, library programs, and visits to the playground,” said Coventry Village Branch Manager Maggie Kinney. “We are looking forward to building off the long history of successful music and arts programs at the Coventry PEACE Park with this concert series.”

Friendship Pavilion at Coventry PEACE Park. A Blues harmonica player, a Klezmer orchestra, a Latin band, and a Celtic music trio will perform at the Coventry PEACE Park Friendship Pavilion as part of the Heights Libraries World Heritage concert series. In partnership with the Coventry Village Specia...

08/14/2025

"To the candidates for mayor of Cleveland Heights: If someone asks you, 'What is the mayor’s top responsibility?' I hope your answer is: After ensuring public safety, it’s the condition of the city’s real estate. If that is not your answer, you will not do what is necessary to address the main issues threatening the city’s future."

Read the full op-ed at the link below!

To the candidates for mayor of Cleveland Heights: If someone asks you, “What is the mayor’s top responsibility?” I hope your answer is: After ensuring public safety, it’s the condition of the city’s real estate. If that is not your answer, you will not do what is necessary to address the m...