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Makers and Wizard of Oddz in Tremont

Video footage by Jasmine Conkle

by Elisabeth Weems

On Friday, April 8th, the Tremont neighborhood held its monthly ArtWalk (now Walkabout Tremont) to showcase and celebrate local art and artists. Residents and visitors enjoyed pop-up shops, delicious dining and the grand opening of two unique boutiques in one building: Jennifer Marks’ Makers, and Megan Baechle’s The Wizard of Oddz. The Tremonster had the chance to interview both entrepreneurs during the grand opening of their sister shops.

Jennifer Marks, owner of Makers

Tremonster:  How does your partnership with the Wizard of Oddz aid in the development of both of these boutiques – and what does it mean to have each other’s support?

Marks: I was in Bad Girl Ventures* and met a lot of really amazing women.  As women entrepreneurs, we have an uphill battle:  our access to funds, our access to patrons…we really struggle.  We’re here to support each other, and what I found out was these amazing, amazing women have these great business ideas, but they’re being steered toward three-year leases – very expensive leases – triple net terms, and things like that.  We were very fortunate to be able to offer a space for another female entrepreneur who is starting her venture, which was Megan and Wizard of Oddz.  We’re here.  We’re invested in the community.  We want to work with the community – we do fundraisers and we donate to the local charities – that’s what is important to me.  At the end of the day, I need to feel good about what I’m doing. Continue reading

First Cameras Installed in Tremont’s Resident Camera Network

Resident Security Network Camera Installation

A special report by The Tremonster

BEWARE TREMONT CRIMINALS:

The first home security cameras are being installed by the resident-based Security Cameras for Tremont program. Tremont has been surveyed, and residents have volunteered to have their homes hardwired for the neighborhood-wide security camera network.

The program has designed a camera network leaving few blind spots for criminals to operate in Tremont without leaving a trail of high-quality information for Cleveland Police.

A grassroots effort to deter future crime began on August 28th when Paul Duda, a Tremont home and business owner who has lived in Tremont for 15 years, launched a GOFUNDME.com campaign for “Security Cameras for Tremont.” Continue reading

Tremont General Store Garden Center Opens

Video by TremonsterTV

by Meg Hadzinsky

We all know the DNA of Tremont and what makes it so appealing to residents and visitors in the Cleveland area. Tremont’s walkability, diversity, rich culture, world-class restaurants and now the Tremont General Store are factors that set this unique neighborhood apart. On the corner of Professor and Jefferson, Tremont residents can find the newly opened Tremont General Store, where purveyor Kevin Kubovcik has stocked the shelves with products residents will love and appreciate. Continue reading

Installing Security Cameras for Tremont

 

Security Cameras for Tremont Program

Brian Devine began installing the Security Cameras For Tremont program network, starting the week of May 16.

A special report by The Tremonster

Good news from the Security Cameras for Tremont program. According to Brian Devine, the optical component of the package has dropped in price considerably.

With the introduction of Ubiquiti’s third generation professional camera the funds raised through the project’s gofundme.com/CamerasForTremont page will extend further than originally projected. Continue reading

Joe Calabrese Speaks on the Importance of Infrastructure

During National Infrastructure Week, RTA CEO and General Manager Joseph Calabrese offered comments on the importance of consistent investment in the physical structure of the public transportation system. His remarks were delivered from the Cuyahoga Viaduct Bridge, a critical link in the region’s transit infrastructure.

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Holmden Hill Community Garden Update

Holmden Hill Community Garden_web

by Grai Oleksy

Hello, Tremonsters!  The most exciting thing coming to our Holmden Hill Community Garden this year is the 37th Annual Meeting of the American Community Gardening Association (ACGA).  The ACGA convention will be hosted August 4-7 at Cleveland State University, and the Holmden Hill Community Garden has applied to be a stop on the group’s garden tour.  The ACGA annual conference brings together hundreds of individuals from across the United States, Canada and abroad who are engaged in all aspects of gardening and greening. The conference includes hands-on workshops, presentations, poster sessions, keynote speakers, and visits to community gardens, urban agriculture sites, food security projects and other green space in Cleveland.  Continue reading