Cleveland, OH
Cleveland School of Cannabis aims to fill jobs in industry
CLEVELAND – Ohio voters made medical marijuana legal in Ohio almost five years ago. Since then, the number of jobs that need filled in the cannabis industry has increased.
In 2022, medical marijuana sales surpassed the $1 billion mark and this year, Ohio has allocated more than 70 new dispensary licenses. Experts estimate this will translate to about 4,000 more jobs in 2024.
The Cleveland School of Cannabis has been educating students since its opening in 2017. Students can take science classes to learn the medical applications of cannabis or marketing to learn to work hand-in-hand with dispensaries. CSC is the only accredited school in the Midwest.
Nicole Fenix serves as the education director at CSC and has been integral in adjusting and adding to the curriculum over the years.
Education in a multitude of fields is key to their students’ success in the industry, she said.
“There are all these products to be made, then you need someone to sell it,” Fenix said. “So, you have your dispensaries. So now you have to have people that are educated on how the products work medicinally, how they’re made, and then also what, you know, what is that patient going to need?”
The school has seen some success, but still faces barriers.
While CSC has been certified by the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools, marijuana is still classified as a Schedule 1 substance on the federal level, she said. This has made it hard for CSC and schools like it to secure banking or large financial backing.
Despite these hurdles, Fenix said they’re still making sure students see success after graduation.
“We’re helping you write your resume,” she said. “We are working on your skills, your soft and hard skills to get you in the industry. That’s a part of our curriculum. No one can graduate from our school without completing their careers service workshops and then we also offer what we call our green hour. That is you get to interact with industry and cannabis industry leaders throughout the United States.”
Currently, Ohioans need a medical card to obtain medical marijuana, but that could change if the citizens initiative for recreational marijuana passes in November. If it passes, the need for poeple to fill jobs in the imdustry could double by next year, Fenix said.

Cleveland, OH
PHOTOS: Ominous clouds spotted over NE Ohio amid storms, strong winds

CLEVELAND (WJW) – Ominous clouds have been spotted over Cleveland and Northeast Ohio as a round of rain and thunderstorms made its way across Northeast Ohio on Tuesday evening.
The FOX 8 weather team captured these timelapse photos from The Flats just after 6 p.m., showing a shelf cloud passing over downtown Cleveland.
“Ominous looking shelf cloud engulfing downtown Cleveland!” FOX 8 Meteorologist Dontae Jones wrote on X. “A line of rain and storms are moving through Northeast Ohio this evening with gusty winds.”
Several FOX 8 viewers also shared photos of ominous clouds hanging over Northeast Ohio.
According to FOX 8 meteorologists, Tuesday night’s batch of rain will contain a few thunderstorms with up to 40-60 mph wind gusts. Some small hail or graupel are possible too.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for Ashland and Richland counties, but the alert has since expired.
Keep up with the latest weather conditions here.
Cleveland, OH
The NRP Group Celebrates Opening of 316-Unit The Collins Luxury Apartment Community in Cleveland’s Vibrant Scranton Peninsula | MultifamilyBiz.com

CLEVELAND, OH – The NRP Group, a vertically integrated, best-in-class developer, builder and manager of multifamily housing, announced the grand opening of The Collins, a 316-unit luxury community on the Scranton Peninsula in Cleveland, Ohio. The development has transformed a long-underutilized waterfront site into a vibrant new neighborhood, adding modern housing, open space and direct access to downtown Cleveland, Tremont and Ohio City.
Just steps from the Cuyahoga River and a short drive to downtown Cleveland, The Collins offers highly amenitized residences designed for a wide range of residents. The project responds to the city’s growing need for high-quality, modern housing while activating a key part of the Scranton Peninsula.
“The Collins demonstrates what is possible when you invest in Cleveland,” said Aaron Pechota, Executive Vice President at The NRP Group. “As a Cleveland-based company, we are proud to support the city’s growth by reimagining this long-underutilized stretch of the Scranton Peninsula into a vibrant, well-connected neighborhood closely tied to downtown and everything that makes this city special. By leading early investment in this rediscovered area, we are bringing new energy and opportunity to one of Cleveland’s most central neighborhoods.”
Located at 1957 Carter Road, The Collins is close to major employers and medical centers including Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals and MetroHealth, along with cultural and dining destinations such as the West Side Market, Great Lakes Brewing and Irish Town Bend.
Designed by BKV Group, The Collins spans over seven acres and comprises two five-story apartment buildings and three townhome buildings. Apartments range from studios to three-bedroom layouts. Townhomes include private entry, rooftop balconies and two-car garages. All homes are designed with high-quality finishes such as stainless-steel GE appliances, polished quartz countertops, modern cabinetry and luxury vinyl plank flooring.
Indoor amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness center, resident clubhouse, conference room, private breakout pods and a pet spa. A fifth-floor lounge provides sweeping views of the river and city skyline. Outdoor amenities emphasize connection and community. The Collins features a resort-style pool, firepits, grilling stations and a woonerf-inspired plaza designed for events, food trucks and neighborhood gatherings. Wide walkways prioritize pedestrians and connect directly to the Towpath Trail, with free onsite bike rentals available for residents to ride the trail to Irish Town Bend, Ohio City and downtown Cleveland.
“Dollar Bank is proud to support a project that reimagines what urban living can look like in Cleveland,” said Bill Elliott, Executive Vice President and Regional Lending Director at Dollar Bank. “Financing developments like The Collins allows us to channel capital into projects that create long-term local value by adding housing, green space and connectivity that strengthen neighborhoods and help drive Cleveland’s economic future.”
Dollar Bank served as the construction lender. The Ohio Department of Development provided critical funds through its Brownfield Remediation and State Opportunity Zone Programs. The Ohio Water Development Authority provided gap financing as well. The City of Cleveland also provided tax abatement and Tax Increment Financing (TIF). All were crucial in achieving a successful project.
Cleveland, OH
Cleveland City Council holds special meeting regarding the lease at Huntington Bank Field
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Cleveland City Council members are holding a special meeting Monday morning regarding the current lease at Huntington Bank Field.
The deal allows the Cleveland Browns to leave downtown and build a new domed stadium in Brook Park.
And, the money from HSG will go to the lakefront transformation and prepare the current lake stadium site for redevelopment.
On Friday, the city and HSG signed another deal to allow the Cleveland Browns to renew their lease on a year-to-year basis through 2030, in case the new Brook Park stadium is not finished in time.
Work officially began on the new Cleveland Browns stadium in Brook Park on Oct. 2.
HSG announced that AECOM Hunt and Turner Construction Company are the construction managers for the new Huntington Bank Field.
Groundbreaking is expected to take place in early 2026 and HSG hopes the stadium opens in 2029.
Highlights of agreement
- HSG to pay the City of Cleveland the sum of $25 million by December 1, 2025.
- HSG to raze the current Huntington Bank Field in downtown Cleveland to a pad-ready and state at the Browns’ expense. This cost is estimated to be $30 million.
- Beginning on January 1, 2029, pay the City of Cleveland $5 million on or before January 1 of each calendar year until January 1, 2033, totaling $25 million over five years.
- Upon termination of the Lease, HSG to invest no less than $2 million per year over the next 10 years on a mutually agreed Community Benefit Projects totaling no less than $20 million.
- Parties to mutually support infrastructure plans related to road and air travel with respect to both the Brook Park stadium mixed-use project, the modernization of Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, and the development of the Cleveland lakefront, including the redevelopment of the Burke Lakefront Airport property.
- City to support the continuing progress and timely completion of transformational Brook Park stadium and mixed-use development.
- Both parties will voluntarily dismiss all lawsuits with prejudice related to Browns Huntington Bank Field move to Brook Park, OH.
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