Some recent (and not so recent) features in the news, magazines, blogs, etc.
2024
Brook Park council approves purchase of vacant gas station for future redevelopment
Brook Park City Council has approved buying a long-vacant property to remove blight and prepare the site for future redevelopment.
Opponents circle the wagons against proposed Brook Park Circle K
A proposal to rezone land for a new Circle K in Brook Park faces opposition from residents and several City Council members.
Brook Park’s Citizen of the Year embodies community spirit
A longtime resident who coached youth sports and volunteered for decades is being honored as the Brook Park Citizen of the Year.
Brook Park approves $1.8 million in repairs for shuttered natatorium
Brook Park City Council approved a $1.8 million project to repair the roof and walls of the long-closed natatorium, marking a significant first step toward potentially reopening or repurposing the facility.
Brook Park council cautiously optimistic that Browns will pick old Ford plant for new stadium
Brook Park City Council members spoke to the News Sun about their thoughts on the possibility of the Cleveland Browns picking the old Ford plant for a new stadium.
2023
Brook Park elects two new councilmen, finance director
Three candidates won at-large seats as a result of the race for Brook Park City Council, with voters ousting one incumbent and retaining the other in the six-person field.
2021
The Cleveland Professional Twenty-Thirty Club – Meet Cleveland Transplant, Thomas Dufour
The Cleveland Professional 20/30 Club is a group of young professionals who are working to create a thriving community for us in Northeast Ohio. The Club provides a place where we socialize, network, discover and volunteer; it’s an organization where you can enjoy life.
2020
Citizen solution will help Brook Park navigate technological offerings
Thomas Dufour attended a City Council meeting as an interested citizen and left with the realization that his local government needed his help.
2019
‘Brook Park Barkers’ group keeps dog park dream alive
Based on public comments conveyed at the Feb. 19 Brook Park City Council meeting, the dream of a dog park in Brook Park is still alive.
2017
Brook Park passes resolution reaffirming stance as ‘tolerant, diverse community’
A resident’s efforts in response to hate group-led incidents in Charlottesville, Va., in August have resulted in an official resolution “proclaiming the city of Brook Park a tolerant and diverse community.”
2016
People on the Move: 3/7/2016
Cottrill, Arbutina & Associates, Advisory Commission on African American Affairs and Pittsburgh Young Professionals.
