Mark Oprea
Stories by: Mark Oprea
Mark Oprea is a regular contributor to FreshWater Cleveland. He’s written for the Pacific Standard, OZY, and Cleveland Magazine, and was a correspondent in Mexico in 2018. He lives in Ohio City. More of his work can be found on his personal website.40 stories found; viewing page 2 of 2.
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As Midtown’s papermaking studio turns 10 years old, the Morgan Conservatory perseveres in its ancient art practice.
As the summer solstice looms, groups of cycling advocates invite riders to celebrate Cleveland’s best bike year ever amid a host of two-wheeled activities with something for everyone.
Expanding its virtual reality series amid this year's 'Perspectives' offerings, Cleveland’s largest film fest aims to foster a technology still trying to find its footing in Hollywood.
A 27-year-old skateboarding organizer is running for City Hall chief despite tough competition. Does he have a chance?
Fresh Water checks in with supporters of Trump, Clinton and Johnson as well as those that did not vote.
Ending the day with a cold draft is a long-standing Cleveland tradition, but where, exactly, has it been going on the longest? Fresh Water set out to find out.
These local food entrepreneurs have found the sweet spot between 'clean-labeling' and good taste. The results are flavored with success.
Two local record manufacturers are advancing the vinyl renaissance with dazzling multicolored discs. They’re also redefining just what a record can be.
In this riveting essay, Fresh Water contributor Mark Oprea offers up a sweeping insider's view of the RNC.
A roundup of Mark Oprea's observations during the RNC, from Little Italy to the Q.
A tiny home project in Detroit Shoreway's EcoVillage sparks controversy, attracts admirers.
Meet urban winemakers and visit a vineyard in an unlikely corner of the city in this closer look at NEO's fledgling winemaking movement.
In this series, Fresh Water gives an insider's tour of CLE's storied neighborhoods. This week, Fresh Water contributor Mark Oprea offers up the first perfect slice of Cleveland as he shows you around his corner of the world: Little Italy.
Ever since Parnell’s Irish Pub opened three years ago in Playhouse Square at 1415 Euclid Ave., it has been a hotspot for the working crowd, serving up perfect pours of Guinness Stout and a selection of 90 whiskeys and bourbons. The pub has been so popular that owner Declan Synnott decided it needed more room, so he bought the vacant restaurant space next door and began building an 800-square-foot addition in January, which is expected to open later this month.
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From lumber to antique books and vintage guitars, local businesses share their secrets to success amid big box competition, financial pressures and changing times.
Alta House needed a new social mission and Cleveland Montessori needed a new home. The two came up with the perfect solution.
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