How long ago was that? Pretty sure those hoops have been back up for around 2 years and there haven’t been any shootings. What about all the random bar shooting in Lakewood that seem to happen every other month. Should we close all the bars ? You’re probably just as classy as Lennon actually was.

Yall really think anywhere in Lakewood is "dangerous"? Because of... Cleveland... Why don't yall just say what you mean? Bunch of gentrification condemning gentrifiers. This is what segregation looks like, dressed up in liberal good intentions. Yall backwards as fuck believing you're progressive. Just say you're afraid to live around black ppl.

just make sure your land lord ISNT rich/richard bavaro.

dudes a total slum lord. and his buildings are rittled with bed bugs.

dudes the definition of slum lord and owns like 10% of bird town at least.

dumb as fucking mayors gotta learn you cant put basketball courts in madison park. every time they put one there the shootings come back. then they remove them and the shootings stop.

well, i have had people run up on me with guns for just standing on the corner multiple times.

"waiting for a friend" on the street corner and multiple different groups have accused me of trying to sell drugs on thier corner so like .yeah, it is pretty shit compared to the rest of lakewood.

ive also had a crack head crawl in my window while i was sitting in my living room.

we knew her and what not but like.

I loved living in birdtown. One of the most walkable bits of town. If you lived in the city before you'll be fine. People talk about the east end of Lakewood like its skid row.

Something to consider. Lakewood wants their tax money.

If you live there but don't work there, they expect to be paid. I think it was 1,650 for me.

Figure that into your budget

Thanks for that input! That’s kind of how Parma has become, most of actual residents are fine but people from other areas coming in committing crimes

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I personally wouldn't live in Birdtown

Wow really that’s pretty scary!

I lived in birdtown for 2 years and there were 2 shootings the park behind my house over the course of a month.

If you’re in Parma now you’ll do just fine in bird town.

I honestly don't know what I felt it was missing, but I am definitely going to stop back in. Much appreciated. I've also never been to Goddess Elite, so thanks for that rec as well! <3

I first went a couple weeks ago and fell in love. It's not strictly a metaphysical supply store, so if that's mostly what you need or are looking for, I would suggest Oktober's for Lakewood or Goddess Elite in North Olmsted.

I live next door to Spellbound. I went when they first opened and wasn't thrilled. I'll have to stop back in and check it out!

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Julie, the owner, is super sweet and friendly!

I’ve been to Oktobers But I’ve never heard of spellbound. Wow spellbound looks like EXACTLY what I’m looking for.

I didn’t know that either

Oktober's and Spellbound are some GREAT shops in the area!

Aw dang, I didn't know that! Bummer. Sorry I called you bougie, Coven. RIP.

Coven closed too 😞

I know, I loved their book section. I live right around the corner from Coven, but it's a little bougie for my taste.

That’s unfortunate. It’s my favorite magick store in Lakewood