With the NFL Draft touching down in Cleveland from April 29 through May 1, 2021, the city is doing everything it can to make way for gridiron glory. On Wednesday, Dec. 9, Cleveland City Council approved an ordinance for the demolition of two warehouses located at Docks 30 and 32 near FirstEnergy Stadium in anticipation of the NFL's final site selection.

CWRU/Cleveland Play House MFA alum Lelund Durond Thompson and Tony Award winner Jason Michael Webb will present a virtual behind-the-scene look and performances of their musical "The First Noel," this weekend through New Year's day. 

Every time someone buys an ornament to benefit Waterloo Arts, an angel gets its wings. Just ask executive director Amy Callahan, who is spearheading the organization's second annual “Art of the Ornament" auction featuring handmade ornaments by local artists.

Hunter Harlor thought he would ease into opening Dirty Bird ghost kitchen in Michael's Genuine last week, but the smoked and Nashville hot chicken offerings proved to be a popular option for diners, and opening week was a hit. 

Need a job? Check out the latest edition of FreshWater Cleveland's “Who’s Hiring” series, where we feature growing companies with open positions, what they’re looking for, and how to apply.

Local author Raquel Ortiz just released her newest book about the East Harlem 1969 Garbage Offensive by the Young Lords, telling the story of how you're never too young to make a difference.

Parnell's Pub closed both of its locations because of the virus surge. But with the holidays approaching, bar owner Declan Synnott is getting creative—peddling stocking stuffers of two-ounce bottles of whiskey, growlers, and Zoom cocktail classes.  

Cuyahoga Arts & Culture announced last month that it will distribute more than $12 million in grants to 295 nonprofit organizations. Sixteen organizations are first-time recipients. FreshWater looks at four of the newcomers.  

When the coronavirus hit,  Pour Cleveland owner Charlie Eisenstat decided to close his downtown coffee shop and shift to a new business model—an online roast-to-order coffee program featuring some of the world's best coffee roasters.

Katie Gayner and Anthony Radencic experienced the sweet taste of victory during Netflix’s recent airing of “Sugar Rush Christmas."

With new offices in Gordon Square, Nueva Luz Urban Resource Center is able to offer expanded services to address the root causes of systemic poverty and health inequities among a diverse community.

University Settlement's 5115 at The Rising project has already met nearly two-thirds of its $5 million goal toward building affordable housing in the Slavic Village neigborhood. 

Ohio City Farm is already selling its 2021 CSAs, as well as bundles of dried herbs, after repeated requests from those who want to give the produce packages as holiday gifts.

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In early November, after three weeks on the Atlantic, 3,000 cubic meters of Austrian timber arrived at the Port of Cleveland for the INTRO project in Ohio City. Let the building of the country's tallest wood building begin!

Some current and future beautification efforts in Cleveland neighborhoods aim to do more than enhance scenery—the partners behind these projects hope to uplift entire communities.

Winterfest may have gone virtual this year, but there's still plenty to check out—either online or with a socially distanced stroll around Public Square—to get into the holiday spirit.