Cleveland Relocation Guide

Education

k-12

http://www.cleveland.k12.oh.us/

Higher Education:

Northeast Ohio has a wide variety of educational institutions, from the relatively affordable and accessible Cleveland State University to private Oberlin College, one of the first US colleges to admit women students, to Case Western Reserve University, named the number 1 undergraduate college in Ohio (and number 38 in the US) by US News and World Report magazine in 2007.

News:

http://www.cleveland.com/news/

Official City Website:

www.city.cleveland.oh.us

Healthcare:

The Cleveland Clinic (http://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/default.aspx) – rated one of the top three US hospitals by US News and World Report magazine as well as the number one cardiac care center.

University Hospital (http://www.uhhospitals.org/)

University Hospitals’ Ireland Cancer Center is one of 39 comprehensive, multi-discipline, cancer centers in the US and is rated among the top 25 US cancer centers by US News and World Report. University Hospitals’ Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital is among the top 10 children’s hospitals and is ranked the number one neo-natal care center by the same report.

Business:

The Greater Cleveland area is home to several Fortune 500 companies: paint manufacturer, Sherwin-Williams; conglomerate Parker Hannifin; insurance company, Progressive Insurance in Mayfield Village; and aluminum recycler Aleris International, based in Beachwood.

Technology & Convenience:

In 2006, Intel named Cleveland as one of its picks for the top three digital communities worldwide. This distinction was awarded to us in large part because of the number of schools, public buildings, libraries, and other spots around town that offer free wireless Internet access.

Cleveland Public Library System:

The Cleveland Public Library, founded in 1869, has 28 branches plus the main branch in downtown Cleveland. In addition, library patrons have access to the collections of 31 regional library systems in 9 counties through the CLEVNET system, a set-up unique among big city libraries.
www.cpl.org

The Cleveland Metroparks

Cleveland’s “Emerald Necklace” is one of the most interconnected and extensive city park systems in the US. Founded in 1917, the Cleveland Metropark system is the oldest park system in Ohio and now encompasses over 20,000 acres of parkland. Visit site for complete list of parks and trails and year-round activities. www.clemetparks.com

Transportation:

Main airport: Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE).  www.clevelandairport.com

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Alternative Airport:
Akron-Canton Regional (CAK).
Sometimes carries cheaper fares.
www.akroncantonairport.com

Car rentals: Avis (216) 265-3700
Hertz (800) 654-3131
Budget (216) 433-4433
National (216) 267-0060
Thrifty (216) 267-7368
Taxicabs: Yellow Cab (216) 623-1500
Americab (216) 881-1111
Amtrak: (800) 872-7245
Regional Transit Authority (RTA) (bus/train): (216) 621-9500
Greyhound Bus Line:(216) 781-0520 or (800) 231-2222

Utilities: