City of Lakewood, Ohio
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If you need some fresh air over the Thanksgiving weekend, take a walk around town to see some of Lakewood's public art installations! Our Public Art Map has been updated to include all the traffic signal boxes, bus station art, murals, and more.
Check out the interactive map here: buff.ly/ebCkTYn
Check out the interactive map here: buff.ly/ebCkTYn
November 24, 2025 at 5:06 PM
If you need some fresh air over the Thanksgiving weekend, take a walk around town to see some of Lakewood's public art installations! Our Public Art Map has been updated to include all the traffic signal boxes, bus station art, murals, and more.
Check out the interactive map here: buff.ly/ebCkTYn
Check out the interactive map here: buff.ly/ebCkTYn
The application window for the 2026 Citizens Police Academy is now closed. Accepted applicants will be contacted by a member of the LPD in the near future with more details. Thank you to everyone that applied!
November 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The application window for the 2026 Citizens Police Academy is now closed. Accepted applicants will be contacted by a member of the LPD in the near future with more details. Thank you to everyone that applied!
The Finance Committee meets Monday, Nov. 24 at 6:00 PM. The meeting is open to the public and streamed online.
For agendas and more information, visit www.lakewoodoh.gov/calendar.
For agendas and more information, visit www.lakewoodoh.gov/calendar.
November 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The Finance Committee meets Monday, Nov. 24 at 6:00 PM. The meeting is open to the public and streamed online.
For agendas and more information, visit www.lakewoodoh.gov/calendar.
For agendas and more information, visit www.lakewoodoh.gov/calendar.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Beginning Mon, Nov. 24, the Hilliard Rd. westbound lane will be closed during daytime work hours. The work will begin at 8:30 AM on Monday and Tuesday to not interfere with school drop-off at Harding MS.
Detours and signage will be in place; please avoid the area during these times.
Detours and signage will be in place; please avoid the area during these times.
November 21, 2025 at 7:46 PM
TRAFFIC ALERT: Beginning Mon, Nov. 24, the Hilliard Rd. westbound lane will be closed during daytime work hours. The work will begin at 8:30 AM on Monday and Tuesday to not interfere with school drop-off at Harding MS.
Detours and signage will be in place; please avoid the area during these times.
Detours and signage will be in place; please avoid the area during these times.
Refuse and Recycling curbside collection will be adjusted for Thanksgiving week:
✅ Monday collection is unchanged.
⚠️ Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday collections are moved to one day prior.
✅ Friday collection is unchanged.
Visit www.lakewoodoh.gov/holiday-refuse-collection for more details.
✅ Monday collection is unchanged.
⚠️ Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday collections are moved to one day prior.
✅ Friday collection is unchanged.
Visit www.lakewoodoh.gov/holiday-refuse-collection for more details.
November 21, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Refuse and Recycling curbside collection will be adjusted for Thanksgiving week:
✅ Monday collection is unchanged.
⚠️ Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday collections are moved to one day prior.
✅ Friday collection is unchanged.
Visit www.lakewoodoh.gov/holiday-refuse-collection for more details.
✅ Monday collection is unchanged.
⚠️ Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday collections are moved to one day prior.
✅ Friday collection is unchanged.
Visit www.lakewoodoh.gov/holiday-refuse-collection for more details.
The first City of Lakewood community meal will be held at Cove Community Center on Wednesday, December 3. Doors open at 5 PM, and the meal will be served at 5:30 PM. Everyone is welcome!
November 20, 2025 at 6:31 PM
The first City of Lakewood community meal will be held at Cove Community Center on Wednesday, December 3. Doors open at 5 PM, and the meal will be served at 5:30 PM. Everyone is welcome!
Reminder: you can bring campaign signs to the Refuse and Recycling Center at 12920 Berea Rd., Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 2 PM or Saturday from 8 AM to 12 PM.
Campaign signs and stands are not to be placed in curbside recycling bins.
Campaign signs and stands are not to be placed in curbside recycling bins.
November 19, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Reminder: you can bring campaign signs to the Refuse and Recycling Center at 12920 Berea Rd., Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 2 PM or Saturday from 8 AM to 12 PM.
Campaign signs and stands are not to be placed in curbside recycling bins.
Campaign signs and stands are not to be placed in curbside recycling bins.
The Streets and Forestry team has made two complete circuits through Lakewood and the third round of collection has begun. Leaf collection will continue through mid-December, weather-permitting.
Head over to our leaf collection map to see details on each street: buff.ly/HbtCcWx
Head over to our leaf collection map to see details on each street: buff.ly/HbtCcWx
November 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The Streets and Forestry team has made two complete circuits through Lakewood and the third round of collection has begun. Leaf collection will continue through mid-December, weather-permitting.
Head over to our leaf collection map to see details on each street: buff.ly/HbtCcWx
Head over to our leaf collection map to see details on each street: buff.ly/HbtCcWx
TRAFFIC ALERT: Warren Rd. will be closed at the railroad crossing (between Detroit and Clifton) from November 18 to November 21 for repairs. Detour signage will be in place; please avoid the area during this time frame.
November 17, 2025 at 7:25 PM
TRAFFIC ALERT: Warren Rd. will be closed at the railroad crossing (between Detroit and Clifton) from November 18 to November 21 for repairs. Detour signage will be in place; please avoid the area during this time frame.
Winterhurst's Giving Project is underway! The ice arena is currently collecting toys, games, clothing, and more to support Cove Community Center's work to provide gifts to families in need this season.
Donations can be brought to the Winterhurst front desk; deadline is 12/3.
Donations can be brought to the Winterhurst front desk; deadline is 12/3.
November 17, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Winterhurst's Giving Project is underway! The ice arena is currently collecting toys, games, clothing, and more to support Cove Community Center's work to provide gifts to families in need this season.
Donations can be brought to the Winterhurst front desk; deadline is 12/3.
Donations can be brought to the Winterhurst front desk; deadline is 12/3.
Meeting schedule for Monday, Nov. 17:
6:00 PM - Committee of the Whole
7:30 PM - City Council
Meetings are open to the public, and committee/council meetings are streamed online. For agendas and more information, visit lakewoodoh.gov/calendar.
6:00 PM - Committee of the Whole
7:30 PM - City Council
Meetings are open to the public, and committee/council meetings are streamed online. For agendas and more information, visit lakewoodoh.gov/calendar.
November 16, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Meeting schedule for Monday, Nov. 17:
6:00 PM - Committee of the Whole
7:30 PM - City Council
Meetings are open to the public, and committee/council meetings are streamed online. For agendas and more information, visit lakewoodoh.gov/calendar.
6:00 PM - Committee of the Whole
7:30 PM - City Council
Meetings are open to the public, and committee/council meetings are streamed online. For agendas and more information, visit lakewoodoh.gov/calendar.
Our fall tree planting is underway as of this week. Forestry team members will be planting approximately 200 young trees in tree lawns and other public areas throughout the city.
November 14, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Our fall tree planting is underway as of this week. Forestry team members will be planting approximately 200 young trees in tree lawns and other public areas throughout the city.
TRAFFIC ALERT: N. Marginal Rd. will be closed between McKinley and Hilliard on Friday, Nov. 14 from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Detour signs will be in place. Please avoid the area during these times.
November 13, 2025 at 8:30 PM
TRAFFIC ALERT: N. Marginal Rd. will be closed between McKinley and Hilliard on Friday, Nov. 14 from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Detour signs will be in place. Please avoid the area during these times.
The application period for the 2026 Citizens' Police Academy is now open. Applications will be accepted through December 5, 2025 or until the class is full.
More info can be found here: www.lakewoodoh.gov/apply-today-...
More info can be found here: www.lakewoodoh.gov/apply-today-...
November 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The application period for the 2026 Citizens' Police Academy is now open. Applications will be accepted through December 5, 2025 or until the class is full.
More info can be found here: www.lakewoodoh.gov/apply-today-...
More info can be found here: www.lakewoodoh.gov/apply-today-...
LASWAB and LCSC are hosting a pet food drive on Sat., 11/15. Donations will help 250 families in need.
To donate, please bring pet food to City Center Park/Marc's Plaza at 14821 Detroit Ave. on between 10 AM-2 PM. Pull up to the tent in the parking lot; volunteers will unload your donation.
To donate, please bring pet food to City Center Park/Marc's Plaza at 14821 Detroit Ave. on between 10 AM-2 PM. Pull up to the tent in the parking lot; volunteers will unload your donation.
November 13, 2025 at 2:04 PM
LASWAB and LCSC are hosting a pet food drive on Sat., 11/15. Donations will help 250 families in need.
To donate, please bring pet food to City Center Park/Marc's Plaza at 14821 Detroit Ave. on between 10 AM-2 PM. Pull up to the tent in the parking lot; volunteers will unload your donation.
To donate, please bring pet food to City Center Park/Marc's Plaza at 14821 Detroit Ave. on between 10 AM-2 PM. Pull up to the tent in the parking lot; volunteers will unload your donation.
The City of Lakewood announced a series of programs to assist SNAP participants during and in the wake of the federal government shutdown.
Read more details here: www.lakewoodoh.gov/snap-relief-...
Read more details here: www.lakewoodoh.gov/snap-relief-...
November 11, 2025 at 8:19 PM
The City of Lakewood announced a series of programs to assist SNAP participants during and in the wake of the federal government shutdown.
Read more details here: www.lakewoodoh.gov/snap-relief-...
Read more details here: www.lakewoodoh.gov/snap-relief-...
Wishing a Happy Veterans Day and sincere thank you to all those that have served in the armed forces, and thank you to everyone that joined us for the annual Veterans Day Ceremony at Lakewood Park.
November 11, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Wishing a Happy Veterans Day and sincere thank you to all those that have served in the armed forces, and thank you to everyone that joined us for the annual Veterans Day Ceremony at Lakewood Park.
Refuse collection will proceed on its regular schedule this week. There are no adjustments for Veterans Day. The Refuse and Recycling Center will be open Tuesday from 8 AM to 2 PM.
November 8, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Refuse collection will proceed on its regular schedule this week. There are no adjustments for Veterans Day. The Refuse and Recycling Center will be open Tuesday from 8 AM to 2 PM.
With the 2025 election now complete, please do not place campaign signs in your recycling bin.
To recycle, residents may drop them off to the Lakewood Refuse and Recycling Center at 12920 Berea Rd., Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 2 PM or Saturday from 8 AM to 12 PM.
To recycle, residents may drop them off to the Lakewood Refuse and Recycling Center at 12920 Berea Rd., Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 2 PM or Saturday from 8 AM to 12 PM.
November 5, 2025 at 5:41 PM
With the 2025 election now complete, please do not place campaign signs in your recycling bin.
To recycle, residents may drop them off to the Lakewood Refuse and Recycling Center at 12920 Berea Rd., Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 2 PM or Saturday from 8 AM to 12 PM.
To recycle, residents may drop them off to the Lakewood Refuse and Recycling Center at 12920 Berea Rd., Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 2 PM or Saturday from 8 AM to 12 PM.
Reminder: you can bring your Halloween pumpkins to Kauffman Park to be composted by Cuyahoga Recycles through November 10.
Pumpkins must be free of candles, stickers, and decorations; painted, bleached, chemically treated pumpkins or those drawn on with permanent marker are not accepted.
Pumpkins must be free of candles, stickers, and decorations; painted, bleached, chemically treated pumpkins or those drawn on with permanent marker are not accepted.
November 5, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Reminder: you can bring your Halloween pumpkins to Kauffman Park to be composted by Cuyahoga Recycles through November 10.
Pumpkins must be free of candles, stickers, and decorations; painted, bleached, chemically treated pumpkins or those drawn on with permanent marker are not accepted.
Pumpkins must be free of candles, stickers, and decorations; painted, bleached, chemically treated pumpkins or those drawn on with permanent marker are not accepted.
The annual Veterans Day Ceremony will take place Tuesday, Nov. 11 beginning at 11 AM at the Veterans Memorial at Lakewood Park. All are welcome to attend as we honor those who have served in the armed forces.
More info here: www.lakewoodoh.gov/lakewood-to-...
More info here: www.lakewoodoh.gov/lakewood-to-...
November 4, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The annual Veterans Day Ceremony will take place Tuesday, Nov. 11 beginning at 11 AM at the Veterans Memorial at Lakewood Park. All are welcome to attend as we honor those who have served in the armed forces.
More info here: www.lakewoodoh.gov/lakewood-to-...
More info here: www.lakewoodoh.gov/lakewood-to-...
Today is Election Day! Be sure to go vote today. Find your polling place at the link below:
boe.cuyahogacounty.gov
boe.cuyahogacounty.gov
November 4, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Today is Election Day! Be sure to go vote today. Find your polling place at the link below:
boe.cuyahogacounty.gov
boe.cuyahogacounty.gov
Initial utility work for the Bunts Road Project has begun today as the Cleveland Water Department is performing maintenance and repairs on a water line north of Lakewood Heights Blvd.
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November 3, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Initial utility work for the Bunts Road Project has begun today as the Cleveland Water Department is performing maintenance and repairs on a water line north of Lakewood Heights Blvd.
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Our next Coffee With A Vet event takes place tomorrow, Nov. 4, 9:00 AM at Cove Community Center. All veterans of the armed forces welcome to come, talk, and find support from others and LPD members who are also vets.
www.lakewoodoh.gov/lakewood-pd-...
www.lakewoodoh.gov/lakewood-pd-...
November 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Our next Coffee With A Vet event takes place tomorrow, Nov. 4, 9:00 AM at Cove Community Center. All veterans of the armed forces welcome to come, talk, and find support from others and LPD members who are also vets.
www.lakewoodoh.gov/lakewood-pd-...
www.lakewoodoh.gov/lakewood-pd-...
Meeting schedule for Mon., November 3:
7:00 PM - Rules & Ordinances Committee
7:30 PM - City Council
Meetings take place in the City Hall Auditorium and are open to the public. Committee/Council meetings are streamed online. For agendas and more info, visit lakewoodoh.gov/calendar.
7:00 PM - Rules & Ordinances Committee
7:30 PM - City Council
Meetings take place in the City Hall Auditorium and are open to the public. Committee/Council meetings are streamed online. For agendas and more info, visit lakewoodoh.gov/calendar.
November 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Meeting schedule for Mon., November 3:
7:00 PM - Rules & Ordinances Committee
7:30 PM - City Council
Meetings take place in the City Hall Auditorium and are open to the public. Committee/Council meetings are streamed online. For agendas and more info, visit lakewoodoh.gov/calendar.
7:00 PM - Rules & Ordinances Committee
7:30 PM - City Council
Meetings take place in the City Hall Auditorium and are open to the public. Committee/Council meetings are streamed online. For agendas and more info, visit lakewoodoh.gov/calendar.