CLEVELAND — The remaining funds for the first stage of construction related to West Side Market transformation project have been secured, thanks to a $28 million investment package.
The deal was closed by the Cleveland Development Advisors (CDA) and Cleveland Public Market Corporation (CPMC), according to a press release. It includes various tax credits and funding.
“We are incredibly grateful and thrilled that the Market is receiving the largest investment financing package that CDA has made,” said Rosemary Mudry, executive director of Cleveland Public Market Corporation (CPMC), the nonprofit that operates West Side Market. “Working with our government, corporate, investment and philanthropic partners, we have been able to leverage a complex set of funding tools to take our first steps in bringing this ambitious vision to life. It’s a testament to the time, energy, and passion that so many in this community want to invest in the Market and its future.”
The release states that PNC Bank, National Association is New Market Tax Credits investor. They say PPG Industries, Inc. is the historic tax credit equity investor. The Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Healthy Food Financing Initiative is also providing a loan for $2 million.
“The remaining phase one financing comes from a coalition of government, corporate, and foundation partners, including $23 million from the City of Cleveland,” the release reads.
Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb said, without the New Markets Tax Credits, there would be no West Side Market project.
“These credits unlock investment in communities that traditional markets have long overlooked,” he said in the release. “They don’t just help projects happen — they help communities rise.”
Yvette Ittu, president and CEO of the CDA, said this serves as a statement of purpose.
“The West Side Market is one of the few places where Cleveland’s history, culture, neighborhoods and economy come together,” Ittu said in the release. “Our largest investment to date is in a public market that nourishes our people, supports small businesses and connects communities. That’s the kind of future we’re proud to build.”
The first stage of the renovations amount to $53 million and includes overhauling infrastructure, adding new food storage coolers, a commercial kitchen and more, according to the release. It will also transform the East Arcade, adding HVAC and basement access.
Other phases will include work to the North Arcade and Courtyard, a basement renovation and the addition of seating and private event and educational space/programs.
The release states that the project will retain 250 jobs and create 144 new ones. They also say it will support more than 425 construction jobs.
In total, the transformation project will amount to $68 million in renovations to the market.
“A community asset like the Market needs broad community support,” CPMC board president David Abbott said in the release. “We are extremely grateful for the public, corporate and philanthropic investment we have received so far, and we are eager to enlist an even wider array of backers so we can finish this important job.”
You can learn more about the market here.
The Cleveland Browns definitely find themselves in need of wide receivers after not adding a single receiver in the NFL Draft, and while they did sign veteran pass-catcher Diontae Johnson on Monday, they certainly need to add more pieces.
Here’s the funny thing: the Browns could always re-sign Elijah Moore, who spent the last couple of years in Cleveland but remains unsigned in free agency.
Well, the Browns have kind of, sort of taken a step toward potentially retaining him. With the Buffalo Bills apparently looming as a potential threat to sign Moore, Cleveland has opted to place an unrestricted free-agent tender on the 25-year-old, via ESPN’s Field Yates.
So, what does that entail? It means that the Browns have placed a $3.428 million tender on Moore, and if the Bills—or any team—try to sign him, they would have to surrender a compensatory draft pick to Cleveland.
It obviously complicates things for Moore, as this now makes it less likely that he will be able to find a home with another NFL squad. But perhaps the Browns actually want to keep Moore, which makes sense considering that they definitely need some depth in their receiving corps behind Jerry Jeudy.
Outside of Johnson, Cleveland has not made any notable additions to the wide receiver position this offseason, which is absolutely a problem considering the Browns may be going with a rookie quarterback in 2025. Retaining Moore would certainly help.
The Ole Miss product caught 61 passes for 538 yards and a touchdown this past year.
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Jarren Duran put up a dud against the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday, going 0-for-4 in game one of the Boston Red Sox’s doubleheader.
The 28-year-old outfielder struck out in his first plate appearance of game two, but it didn’t take long for him to get back on track – and then some.
Duran notched an RBI single in the top of the second, coming around to score on a double by Rafael Devers. He added an RBI triple in the top of the third, putting the Red Sox up 5-0.
Two pitches later, Duran made a break for it, sliding in safely for his 75th career stolen base – and his third career steal home. Per MLB.com’s Sarah Langs, that is the most by a Red Sox player at least since the expansion era began in 1961.
It also came 16 years to the day after Jacoby Ellsbury did the same, recreating an iconic moment in Red Sox history.
Look familiar? @RedSox outfielders stealing home 16 years apart!
4/26/09: Jacoby Ellsbury steals home against the Yankees. — MLB (@MLB) April 26, 2025
4/26/25: Jarren Duran steals home against the Guardians. pic.twitter.com/RFPpSvTaPr
Duran finished the back half of the doubleheader 3-for-5 with two RBIs and three runs. Boston went on to win 7-3.
According to Underdog Fantasy’s Justin Havens, Duran is the first Red Sox batter with a triple, two RBIs and three runs in a single game since Johnny Damon achieved the feat on April 21, 2002.
Adding in his steal home, Duran became the first Boston player to post the stat line since Ben Chapman did the same on Sept. 21, 1938.
Jarren Duran is the first Red Sox batter with a 3B, 3+ R, 2+ RBI and a *steal of home* since Ben Chapman on Sept. 21, 1938. https://t.co/iDYnhVPKfw
— nugget chef (@jayhaykid) April 26, 2025
Duran is now batting .256 with one home run, 13 RBIs, 15 runs, nine stolen bases and a .704 OPS on the season. The Red Sox, meanwhile, are sitting in second in the AL East at 15-14.
Sunday’s finale between Boston and Cleveland is scheduled to get underway at 1:40 p.m. ET.
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