Politics and Opinions

City Politics – Of forests and trees

Johnny Hildo

We probably shouldn’t blame him for feeling a bit feisty and entitled. Seriously, no one had ever accomplished what he accomplished. We’re talking about the...

New Toledo Safety Directors Look Ahead

TCP Staff

In December it was announced that former Toledo Fire Chief Brian Byrd would take over as the Safety Director of the city, with Oregon...

More than $2.2M in federal funding announced for NW Ohio airports

Nolan Cramer

On Nov. 15, 2021, President Joe Biden signed the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law. The $1.2 trillion piece of legislation includes...

HILDO: The arrogance of youth

Johnny Hildo

New year, new column. Same old bad attitude. And wotta year, right? We got to use letters of the Greek alphabet we’d never heard of!...

HILDO: Take it to the limits

Johnny Hildo

Gary Byers may be the Rodney Dangerfield of City Politics, Gary gets no respect. See, Gary is what you might call a career politician. Elected...

Carty to the rescue?

Johnny Hildo

First things first. As we predicted, Carty got shellacked. He got trounced. Filleted and served. Embarrassed and dismissed. It was the most lopsided mayoral election...

CITY POLITICS GUIDE 2021 – Meet the Candidates

Digital Media

Helping you decide how to cast your vote! Toledo Mayoral Candidates Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz Age: 48 Education: BA, Marquette University. MA, University of Michigan Experience: City Council, County Treasurer,...

Hildo: We got issues

Johnny Hildo

It’s not just candidates clamoring for your affirmation this Fall. Some of the most iconic area institutions are also asking for your vote to...

Sylvania Area’s Issue 11

Digital Media

The word “community” suggests a shared purpose, a shared meaning or approach; literally, a common unity. The meaning and the concept of community is...

Hildo: Giving Thanks

Johnny Hildo

As the calendar turns to November, and the weather finally turns toward normal autumn crispness, it’s time to pause and reflect. The past eighteen...

Hildo: Election by the Numbers

Johnny Hildo

In case you missed it, there was a primary election in T-Town a few weeks ago. And. . . most of you missed it,...

We Must Cast A New Vision for Our Young People. Here’s How the American Rescue Plan Can Help.

Digital Media

Guest Editorial by Rev. John C. Jones and Elizabeth Gaines We are at a critical moment. Programs and services for children have never before received...

Labor Day 2021: Celebrating Labor in Northwest Ohio

Digital Media

Parade Map Parade sponsored by THE UNITED LABOR COMMITTEE Wayne Blanchard Director, United Auto Workers Region 2B John Clemons President, Toledo Port Council Kevin Dalton President Toledo Federation of Teachers Local 250/ Executive...

Hildo: Blue collar town

Johnny Hildo

Labor and City Politics Happy Labor Day! Here in the swamp, this is a big deal. We’re a place where even executive level working folks are...

Naming names

Johnny Hildo

He has made a liar out of us. We vowed to ignore him. Using him as a punch line is too easy, and thus beneath...

Draggin’ the Line

Johnny Hildo

Question of the day. Where is a road improvement not a transportation improvement?Want proof? Here are the many splendored threads of a million dollar...

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