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Lakewood's got sports bars, taco/burger joints and specialty craft beer haunts. But since Sakura Japanese Restaurant left the city a couple years back, there's no spot with sushi offerings in the city.

The following story was provided by AOLJobs.com By David Schepp Getting a summer job is a rite of passage for many young people.

After volunteering at his children's school cafeteria, David Simon witnessed first-hand what lunch ladies go through every day in schools across America.

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ProComSol, Ltd today announced they are now distributors for the PowerXpress, HART Power Solution.

The plan to change the name of a portion of Athens Avenue to Templar Motor Way didn't really stall out.

A woman facing a stint in jail for misdemeanor charges is looking at a much more serious charge after allegedly attacking a courtroom officer in Lakewood Municipal Court on Monday.

The city of Lakewood is looking to spend $300,000 on "lakefront improvements" at Lakewood Park .

During the month of April, there were 125 properties sold or transferred in Lakewood.

When it comes to helping others, some people pitch in at hot meals. Some just write a check.

Did you miss anything around town during the past week? Here's your opportunity to get caught up.

While two large fires in one night isn't an unprecedented occurrence, it certainly isn't typical either, said Lakewood Fire Chief Scott Gilman.

Hundreds of veterans, dignitaries, service groups and public safety workers are expected to participate in the Memorial Day parade and ceremony May 27 hosted by the Lakewood and Rocky River Joint Veterans Council.

An aspiring Westlake author has found himself on a short list of finalists in a children's book contest and you can help him get his first novel published.

The ea stbound lanes of Cl ifton Boulevard between Cove and B each avenues in Lakewood were c losed Sa turday night d ue to a fire at the Cynw yd Apartments.

On behalf of the Lakewood school board, I would like to thank Lakewoodites for once again showing that our city values public education and understands the connection between strong schools and a strong community by passing our operating levy.

The second annual Bike for Beck event takes place at 8 a.m. May 19. Registration is $40, which includes a special T-shirt and rider packet.

State crews trimmed overgrown brush that created a blind spot at the intersection of Alger Road and Lakewood Heights Boulevard near an Interstate 90 entrance.

The Fourth Annual Asian Festival takes place Saturday and Sunday on Payne Ave. between E. 30th St & E. 27th St, This weekend marks Northeast Ohio's unofficial kickoff to the festival season , and there's a boatload of happenings around town to choose from, from the Asian Festival, the Hessler Street Fair, HorseFest 2013 and more including many high ... (more)

Keyboardist Eric Elliott and crooner Jimmy Armstrong , both of Berea, gained national attention in 1986, when they appeared on "Star Search," a national musical competition hosted by Ed McMahon of "Tonight Show" fame.