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CHUH Library and Heights Community Congress to Host Forum on Youth Issues

Discussion scheduled in light of the problems after the Coventry Street Arts Fair

The Heights Community Congress, in partnership with the Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library, has  for 7 p.m. Wednesday at to discuss youth issues in light of the aftermath of the Coventry Street Arts Fair.

The first street festival, which was on June 26, started off well. But near the end some estimated that thousands of , refused to leave and fights broke out. Sixteen people were arrested. 

The next festival, which was scheduled for July 24, is . 

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Just a few days after the fair, Cleveland Heights City Council . 

The discussion will revolve around the reaction from the city, residents and merchants and strive to answer the question, "How do we work with youth to create a positive and productive environment for all of us?" according to the event information the library posted on Cleveland Heights Patch.  

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All are welcome to attend and provide their input. 


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