Historic Pythian Castle Saved: The last-minute rescue of an iconic downtown structure
February 2, 2021Pythian Castle is a comeback story for the ages, one that should inspire hope in every Toledoan.
The future of Bancroft: Beal Properties acquires Church of the Living God
November 1, 2020The main worship hall of the former Church of the Living God, 2158 Collingwood Boulevard. Photo credit: Sean Nestor. Along Collingwood Boulevard, formerly known as the Avenue of Churches, in Toledo’s historic Old West End, half a dozen magnificent churches stand. They were built over a century ago, during the height of Toledo’s economic prosperity.
The Survey Says. . . Why the census is so important
September 3, 2020As of August 24, only 57.2% of Toledo’s known population had completed the census, well below the state’s completion rate of 68.3%.
Toledo According To DeShawn Willis
August 25, 2020DeShawn Willis is proof that it matters where you make it. A lifelong resident of Toledo, DeShawn has been cutting grass for area residents for seven years. The quality of his work and tireless commitment to getting the job done resulted in his client base growing enough that he incorporated Lake Lawn two years ago.
How Toledo’s recent primary reveals truths about the upcoming Presidential election
July 31, 2020Every four years, we are told that the upcoming election may be the most important of our lifetime. Between the recent wave of civil unrest over racism and police violence, ongoing frustrations with government handling of COVID-19, and a fragile economy propped up by Congress’ trillion-dollar bailouts, this year’s hype may well match reality. Given
Do you know who polices the police? Check out this primer on local reform measures
July 29, 2020Following the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, police reform— particularly concerning relations between law enforcement and Black citizens— has consumed the national spotlight. Locally, the explosive conflict between civilian protesters and local law enforcement in downtown Toledo on May 30 resulted in a renewed call for changes in policing by city officials. Here’s