Karin Connelly Rice

Cleveland officials say proposed police HQ will give economic boost to blighted Kinsman
City of Cleveland officials make their case for building a new police headquarters in the Kinsman neighborhood next to the Opportunity Corridor.
Lakewood rock climbing gym Nosotros prepares second location near Cleveland State
Nosotros Rock Climbing Gym in Lakewood is so successful, a second one is coming to downtown Cleveland.
Cuyahoga Arts & Culture to grant $11.8 million to 277 local arts organizations in 2020
Cuyahoga Arts & Culture awarded grants to 277 nonprofit groups in November, including four profiled here: Dunham Tavern and Museum; Ensemble Theatre; Hasani Management; and Food Strong.
Move over, T-Rex: New exhibit at Natural History Museum shows off Southern Hemisphere dinosaurs
It's an invasion of Southern Hemisphere dinosaurs. They're taking over the Cleveland Museum of Natural History in a cool new exhibition called "Ultimate Dinosaurs."
Popular Sides to Go attempts a comeback with its new Bedford restaurant
Forced to relocate his Sides to Go BBQ food truck business, Ben Holbert found a new location in Bedford which came with its own unique problem.
Those who know: Diehard Clevelanders share tips on how to find those unique local gifts
We always have trouble finding the right presents to complete our holiday shopping list, so we asked some diehard Clevelanders to share their go-to gifts with us. Unsurprisingly, they all suggested locally made items.
Colorful signs of life are popping up in Cleveland's AsiaTown
AsiaTown's new project manager, Karis Tzeng, is making a difference in the Cleveland neighborhood with a variety of projects, including new street signs proclaiming Stanley Eng Way.
It's beginning to look a lot like a holiday tradition, as pop-up bar returns to downtown Cleveland
Downtown Cleveland is developing a dazzling new holiday tradition with the Lake Effects Pop-Up Holiday Bar at the Kimpton Schofield Hotel.
More Clevelanders have no beef with growing vegan options
New restaurants featuring vegan cuisine are opening regularly in Cleveland, as a plant-based diet gains followers for ethical, environmental and health reasons.
Sign me up: Students at Menlo Park Academy in Cleveland get real world experience in art class
Art students at Cleveland's Menlo Park Academy are getting a taste of the real world by making handmade signs for two grocery stores.
Chef Katz introduces Zhug, bringing a shared dining experience to Cedar-Fairmount
Chef and restaurateur Douglas Katz's newest restaurant, Zhug in the Cedar-Fairmount District, combines flavors from the historical spice trade routes that passed through the Middle East.
New businesses flock to Lee Road, creating a maker scene in Cleveland Heights
Business is booming on Lee Road in Cleveland Heights, where the trend is toward makers of craft food and beverages.
Food Rescue app saves 235,000 pounds in first year for Hunger Network of Greater ClevelandVolunteers pick up produce that would have rotted in landfills
Efforts to stop food waste are getting smarter. Since the Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland introduced its Food Rescue app almost a year ago, it has enrolled 42 donors and 544 volunteers.
Urban Birding Week takes flight in Cleveland with Urban Birder David Lindo
Urban Birding Week is underway in Cleveland, led by the Western Cuyahoga Audubon Society and David Lindo, known as the Urban Birder.
Local author delves into Mark Twain's life and mark on Cleveland
Mark Twain almost owned a Cleveland newspaper before he became a famous novelist. Local writer Laura DeMarco describes the fateful events in her new book, "Mark Twain's America."
Robots are on the rise, and that's actually good for Cleveland manufacturing workers
Robots are here, though it doesn’t mean they’ll take all our jobs. But the work is changing. Manufacturing jobs in particular are becoming more high tech, creating demand for workers who can use both their minds and their hands.
Kids eager for first downtown playground to open at North Coast Harbor
If kids were in charge, this would have happened long ago. But downtown Cleveland's first public playground is coming, as evidenced by the ceremonial groundbreaking Oct. 28 at North Coast Harbor.
Cuyahoga Arts & Culture’s Learning Lab launches into second session
Local artists and nonprofit civic groups come together in beautiful ways in Learning Labs, a series of collaborative workshops created by Cuyahoga Arts & Culture. We spotlight three of the projects.
In their footsteps: Cleveland Restoration Society plans civil rights trail with historical markers
Cleveland's role in the civil rights movement is often overlooked. The Cleveland Restoration Society hopes to remedy that with a civil rights trail consisting of 10 Ohio Historical Markers.
New visitor center gives Cuyahoga Valley National Park its front door
The new Boston Mill Visitor Center opening Oct. 25 gives nature lovers what they need to make the most out of trips to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.