Breaking Ground

Fighting for the promise: Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb marks his transition into office
A small group of supporters gathered with Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb at Public Auditorium this past Saturday to celebrate his inauguration as the city's 58th mayor. 
Ghosts of Christmas Past: Holiday shopping in downtown department stores
Cleveland Masterworks: Many Clevelanders wax nostalgic when they think of the downtown departments stores during the holiday season. Those stores are now gone, with the images of lavish holiday decoration and shopping left to memories.
Cool beans: Cafilia keeps it local by serving up coffee subscriptions
Aleksandra Brankov is all about supporting local business, and she loves her Northeast Ohio coffee shops and cafes. So, she developed her subscription-based coffee company, Cafilia, so customers can bring in their reusable travel mugs and get their locally-brewed cups of joe with no cash involved. 
Great Lakes Exposition: Great Depression distraction and Cleveland centennial celebration
Cleveland Masterworks: Impressed with the 1933 Chicago World's Fair, Dudley Blossom led the effort to create the 1936-37 Great Lakes Exposition on Cleveland's lakefront—hoping the event would serve as a diversion from the Great Depression and a celebration the city's centennial. 
Read the book: Newburgh Heights gets new Cleveland Public Library Grab & Go book locker
Cleveland Public Library leaders and Newburgh Heights officials opened its first Grab & Go Book Locker in the Village Hall—making it easier for everyone in the neighborhood to check out CPL materials.
Bridging the digital divide: AT&T to unveil its Connected Learning Center at Esperanza this week
ATT&T will debut its Connected Learning Center at Esperanza this Wednesday as an effort to close the digital divide in Cleveland.
Telling stories: Filmmaker uses his craft to capture the spirit of NEO folks in his documentaries
Documentary filmmaker Carl Kiss enjoys telling the stories of how everyday Clevelanders and local business make Northeast Ohio a better place. Most recently, he capture Destiny Burns' story in his CLE Urban Winery documentary. 
Rockefeller Park: The crown jewel of University Circle; the vision of 19th Century benefactors
The beloved Rockefeller Park has been one of the city's most prized outdoor spaces for a century. How the 20-acre park came to be is a story of several benefactors—William Gordon, John D. Rockefeller, and Jeptha Wade—and park designer Ernest W. Bowditch.
With game-changing grant, Colors+ is set to explode in square footage and LGBTQ+ youth support
Three Arches Foundation recently made a $134,000 grant to Colors+ Youth Center—allowing the organization to sign a lease on a new facility and further its mission of strengthening LGBTQ+ youth and allies by promoting individual and community wellness.
BrewDog Outpost gets an enthusiastic welcome on opening weekend
The much-anticipated BrewDog Cleveland Outpost opened its doors this past weekend, and those who checked it out are giving the huge space with its spectacular views rave reviews.
James J. Husband, designed county courthouse before being chased from Cleveland in shame
Cleveland Masterworks: James J. Husband’s output in Cleveland was small—he designed just four known buildings. But as a native southerner living in Cleveland in the 1800s, he was quickly chased from town after controversial comments about President Lincoln's assassination.
Cleveland Municipal Stadium: An iconic lakefront memory for Cleveland sports and music fans
Cleveland Masterworks: The thought of Cleveland Municipal Stadium often brings nostalgic smiles to Clevelanders' faces, conjuring up memories of bitterly frigid Browns games, rock concerts, and even Super Bowl and World Series wins. Take a step back in time and reminisce. 
Who’s Hiring: Fairfax Renaissance CDC, CLE Restoration Society, Metroparks Zoo, ODOT
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.
 
New prospects: Opportunity Corridor opens, officials mark start of final steps
The long-awaited Opportunity Corridor, connecting East 55th Street at I-490 to East 105th Street in University Circle, officially opened last Friday evening. 
Lasting legacy: the men who envisioned the Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland Masterworks: At the turn of the 20th Century, some of Cleveland's wealthy icons had a vision to create a new art museum. That vision led to the creation of the Cleveland Museum of Art—“for the benefit of all people, forever.”
Wilbur J. Watson, designer of the region’s most elegant and functional concrete bridges
Cleveland Masterworks: Wilbur J. Watson set the standard for bridge construction throughout the United States. But in Northeast Ohio, his legacy is in the beauty of the bridges he built. 
Who’s Hiring the #CLE: Near West Partners, Lago, Oatey, and more
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.  
Frederic William Striebinger, hometown architect, designer of stunning landmark homes
Cleveland Masterworks: Frederic William Striebinger was a native Clevelander who left his mark on a few of Northeast Ohio's picturesque mansions.
Gray’s Armory: An urban fortress that preserves local military history, fellowship
Cleveland Masterworks: Gray's Armory, in the midst of downtown Cleveland, is a symbol of 127 years of military heritage and community service. 
The Hope Memorial Bridge and the coveted Guardians of Transportation: Lasting Cleveland icons
Cleveland Masterworks: The Lorain-Carnegie Bridge, today known as the Hope Memorial Bridge, boasts the iconic Guardians of Transportation that inspired the name of our newly-named baseball team.