By Megan Earle Megan Earle is a college student studying journalism. This story appears through PatchU, a Patch program whose mission is to create opportunities for students to garner hands-on news experience. A Daleford Road couple can start landscaping their newly owned 6,265 square foot lot after Shaker Heights City Council approved its $200 sale Monday.                  Sales like these may sound like the city giving away valuable property — this property was appraised at $18,600 — but city officials said the Adjacent Side Lot Program allows homeowners to lift the burden of maintaining …

Photo by Brionna Thomas Brionna Thomas is a college student studying journalism. This story appears through PatchU, a Patch program whose mission is to create opportunities for students to garner hands-on news experience. Patrons attended Saturday's Pancakes with the Birds at the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes. The Wildlife Center of Kirtland visited with rescued birds and told patrons about each one.

by Alexandra Higl Alexandra Higl is a college student studying journalism. This story appears through PatchU, a Patch program whose mission is to create opportunities for students to garner hands-on news experience. Students, faculty, staff and administrators packed John Carroll University’s Kulas Auditorium on Feb. 21 to watch two actors from Catharsis Productions– an acting company based out of Chicago. Although humor and improvisation comprised the performance, the show wasn’t meant for entertainment purposes alone. “Sex Signals,” an educational show, examines controversial issues such as …

by Courtney Radtkin Courtney Radtkin is a college student from Willoughby Hills studying journalism. This story appears through PatchU, a Patch program whose mission is to create opportunities for students to garner hands-on news experience. Last week the John Carroll University student atrium was filled with music, energized students and a very special guest who all shared one common trait: a drive to be a better person. Students gathered for the “Dare You To Move” event put on by an on-campus group called The Living Person Friday, Feb. 15. Special guest John Greco, number 77 on Cleveland's …