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05/30/2026

Great Lakes Pro Am Series Round 1 Qualifying LIVE from Lake Erie Speedway at 4 pm. Official Formula Drift sanctioned Pro Am competition.

Full Competition LIVE at 6:45 PM on Flo Racing and Great Lakes Pro AM Youtube

When you drove West on Lorain, the Fridrich Bicycle mural was hard to miss.The red brick wall, faded painted bikes, litt...
05/28/2026

When you drove West on Lorain, the Fridrich Bicycle mural was hard to miss.

The red brick wall, faded painted bikes, little houses, and old storefront scene became part of the ride through Ohio City. Now part of that building is gone.

Fridrich Bicycle opened in 1883, first as a coal and animal feed business before the family moved into bicycles in the early 1900s. By 1925, the shop was operating from the former Steinmetz Livery and Stable building on Lorain, later expanding into the neighboring Schenck Building. Before it was known for bikes, this stretch of Lorain served horses, wagons, shops, and the everyday traffic of a growing west side neighborhood.

For 141 years, Fridrich served generations of Clevelanders with bikes, repairs, parts, sleds, wagons, and the kind of hands-on service people remembered long after they left the shop. It closed in 2024, ending one of Cleveland’s longest-running family business stories.

In late May, the city ordered an emergency demolition of part of the former Fridrich complex after sections of the building became unsafe. You can see it in these photos: bowed brick, boarded windows, cracked walls, cones along the sidewalk, and finally the excavator....

It was a safety issue, but it was also a visible change to Lorain Avenue. A familiar wall, a neighborhood landmark, and part of Cleveland’s bicycle history came down piece by piece.

05/21/2026

SR 176 North faced emergency closure in Cleveland, and commuters heading downtown from the southwest side are feeling it.

This reel shows the bridge area near Steelyard Commons and W. 14th Street, where crews are working beneath the elevated lanes around the columns, exposed slope, and support areas.

ODOT closed SR 176 north last Thursday after inspectors found a serious structural issue on the bridge. Reports identified the problem as involving the pier cap, a major support component that helps carry the roadway above the bridge piers.

The closure affects SR 176 north between I-480 and W. 14th Street/Quigley Road, including access from I-480, Denison Avenue, and Steelyard Drive. Drivers from Parma, Brooklyn, Old Brooklyn, Steelyard, and the southwest side are reporting commutes taking two to three times longer than usual.

ODOT’s current reopening estimate is early June, but that is a target window. The bridge has to be repaired, inspected, and cleared as safe before traffic returns.

For now, plan extra time, check traffic before leaving, and expect detours to stay heavy until SR 176 north reopens.

How much time has this added to your commute?

SR 176 North Emergency Closure in ClevelandThese drone shots show the SR 176 northbound bridge area near Steelyard Commo...
05/20/2026

SR 176 North Emergency Closure in Cleveland

These drone shots show the SR 176 northbound bridge area near Steelyard Commons, where crews are working beneath the elevated lanes around the columns, exposed slope, and support areas near W. 14th Street/Quigley Road.

ODOT closed this section of the Jennings Freeway last Thursday after inspectors found an emergency structural issue on the northbound bridge. Reports identified the concern as involving a pier cap, the horizontal concrete support that helps carry the roadway above.

That is why this was not treated like a normal lane closure. When a bridge support issue is serious enough, traffic has to stay off the structure until repairs are made and the area is cleared as safe.

The closure affects SR 176 northbound between I-480 and W. 14th/Quigley Road, including access from I-480, Denison Avenue, and Steelyard Drive. For drivers coming from Parma, Brooklyn, Old Brooklyn, and the southwest side into downtown Cleveland, the impact has been immediate. Many commuters are reporting travel times two to three times longer than usual.

ODOT’s current reopening estimate is early June, but that is a target window, not a guaranteed date. The timeline depends on the repair work, inspections, and whether the structure is cleared to carry traffic again.

From above, the work zone shows just how tight this corridor is. SR 176 runs through a narrow stretch shaped by industrial land, rail lines, older neighborhood streets, the Cuyahoga Valley, and downtown traffic all feeding into the same limited routes.

For now, plan extra time, check traffic before leaving, and expect detours to stay heavy until the bridge reopens.

05/19/2026

One of Parma Heights’ most recognizable buildings is now gone.

The old Parma Heights Library opened in 1963 and served the city for more than 60 years. Designed by Cleveland-area architect John F. Lipaj, it was never a plain public building. The round footprint, slanted windows, low roofline, and folded center forms gave it a Space Age feel, with echoes of Googie architecture: bold, futuristic, and very much tied to the optimism of the 1950s and 60s.

For generations, this was more than a library. It was first library cards, summer reading, school projects, story time, quiet tables, overdue books, and quick stops near Greenbrier Commons. A lot of people in Parma Heights grew up with this building in the background.

Not everyone wanted to see it come down. Some residents hoped the old library could be saved or reused because of its unusual design and local history. City leaders pointed to the condition of the building and the cost of repairs, including roof, HVAC, window, and brickwork needs. The estimate was more than $1 million in upgrades, with reuse expected to cost even more.

A new Parma Heights Branch now serves the community nearby, bringing a larger modern library, meeting rooms, study spaces, technology access, children’s areas, adult education services, and a drive-up window to the Greenbrier Commons area.

Still, these demolition clips are some of the last views of the old round library, a building people either loved, questioned, defended, or simply remembered.

What do you remember about the old Parma Heights Library?

These aerial views show the new Parma Heights Cuyahoga County Public Library branch, built beside Greenbrier Commons on ...
05/13/2026

These aerial views show the new Parma Heights Cuyahoga County Public Library branch, built beside Greenbrier Commons on the site of the former Greenbrier indoor skating rink, later used as the NEO Soccer facility. That older rink site was cleared in 2023, making room for a new library in the heart of the city’s civic and recreation area.

The new branch opened in April 2026, replacing the former circular Parma Heights Library that served the community for more than 60 years. The old branch opened in 1963 and became known for its unusual round footprint, slanted windows, and Space Age mid-century design. It was a building people remembered, not only for how it looked, but for the decades of school projects, summer reading, children’s programs, quiet afternoons, and first library cards that happened inside.

This new building brings a very different kind of library to Parma Heights.

At 22,000 square feet, it is larger than the old branch and built for how people use libraries today. From above, you can see the broad roofline, large windows, new parking areas, landscaped walkways, and the full-service drive-up window and book drop. The building sits close to the pool, park, trails, and neighborhood streets, making it feel like part of Greenbrier Commons rather than a separate stop.

Inside, the branch adds more meeting and study spaces, a conference room, a dedicated tech classroom, children’s areas, and an Innovation Center makerspace with access to creative tools like 3D printing, design software, printing equipment, a Cricut, and more.

The branch is also the new headquarters for Aspire Greater Cleveland, which provides free adult education and workforce services throughout Cuyahoga County. That means this library is not only a place for books. It is also a place for job skills, technology access, classes, early learning, community meetings, and everyday support.

A new sign at Canal Basin Park marks part of the City of Cleveland’s outreach effort focused on residents experiencing u...
05/13/2026

A new sign at Canal Basin Park marks part of the City of Cleveland’s outreach effort focused on residents experiencing unsheltered homelessness.

The notice explains that camping and overnight sleeping are no longer permitted in this area, while also directing people to housing support, coordinated intake services, and outreach resources through the city and Cuyahoga County.

Canal Basin Park sits beneath the Detroit Superior Bridge near the old industrial riverfront, an area that has long shifted between transportation corridors, vacant land, public gathering spaces, and redevelopment projects. In recent years, some spaces along the river and underpasses have also become temporary shelter for people with nowhere else to go.

The sign reflects a broader challenge cities across the country are facing: balancing public space management with the need for housing access, mental health support, addiction services, and long term stability for vulnerable residents.

According to the notice, people seeking assistance can contact Coordinated Intake at (216) 674-6700 during weekday hours, or dial 2-1-1 after hours and on weekends.

This is the first sign like this we’ve seen, have you seen more around the city?

05/13/2026

Sam Laud on the Cuyahoga River

Take a few minutes to spin around this 360 view of Parma Heights, Ohio.There is a lot of city history tucked into one im...
05/12/2026

Take a few minutes to spin around this 360 view of Parma Heights, Ohio.

There is a lot of city history tucked into one image: Greenbrier Commons, the pool, the old library demolition site, the new Parma Heights Branch, Yorktown Lanes, Parma-South Presbyterian Church, Pearl Road, neighborhood streets, shopping plazas, treetops, rooftops, and the Cleveland skyline sitting faintly in the distance.

Greenbrier Commons is the heart of this view. From above, you can see how much of Parma Heights life gathers around it. The pool, walking paths, open green space, playground areas, civic buildings, and nearby businesses all sit close together, the way they do in a city where daily routines overlap. A library visit turns into a walk through the park. A summer swim turns into a stop for food. A quick errand on Pearl Road passes places people have known for decades.

The old Parma Heights Library is the most visible change happening here. Opened in 1963 and designed by Cleveland-area architect John F. Lipaj, the former branch was never a plain box. Its circular footprint, slanted windows, low white roof, and folded geometric forms gave it a Space Age look that fit the postwar era when Parma Heights was growing into the suburban city people know today. Even during demolition, that round shape still stands out in the rubble.

The new Parma Heights Branch is already carrying the library forward. The 22,000-square-foot building gives the community more room for books, study areas, meeting space, technology, children’s programming, adult education, a drive-up window, and an Innovation Center makerspace. It is a reminder that libraries are still gathering places, just built for a different kind of everyday use now.

Yorktown Lanes is another familiar landmark in this view. Built in 1960, the bowling alley has been part of Pearl Road’s social life for generations. League nights, birthday parties, weekend bowling, Rock and Bowl, family outings, and nights at the Inferno Lounge all belong to that very Parma Heights mix of neighborhood recreation and local tradition. It sits close enough to the Commons that it feels tied into the same orbit of community life.

You can also spot Parma-South Presbyterian Church, marked by its tall white spire. The congregation carries older roots than much of the surrounding suburban landscape. Parma Presbyterian was organized in 1835, South Presbyterian began in 1892, and the two joined together in 1937. The current sanctuary was dedicated in 1951, standing as one of those steady places people pass for years without always stopping to think about how long it has been part of the city’s story.

Pearl Road ties much of this together. Long before it became the commercial corridor people drive today, it was part of the old route that connected Cleveland with communities farther South and West. The Parma Heights Historical Society’s Toll Gate replica nearby points back to the era of plank roads, tolls, farms, and early settlement, before shopping plazas, bowling alleys, libraries, and civic buildings filled in around it.

Spin around slowly. Look for the places you recognize. The pool you visited as a kid. The sidewalks you walked. The bowling alley you spent nights in. The church spire you have passed a hundred times. The old library where you checked out books, brought your children, studied, or returned something late.

What catches your eye first in this 360 view? More importantly, what memory comes back when you see it?

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