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Four NEO SoJo stories take ‘Best Minority Issues Reporting’ award in SPJ Cincy competition
Four stories written in 2020 as part of the Northeast Ohio Solutions Journalism Collaborative's focus on the coronavirus were recently honored at the Society of Professional Journalists Cincinnati Chapter’s 2021 Excellence in Journalism Contest.
 
Summer kicks off today in Cleveland Heights with food trucks, music, family fun
Summer started in Cleveland Heights this week with a variety of seasonal events and programming. 
Asian Lantern Festival to return to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
The popular Asian Lantern Festival will be returning to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo for its fourth run on July 14 with all-new experiences that include large scale lanterns, live performances, and Asian cuisine from local restaurants. 
#StreetsofCLE: Snapshot on Ontario Street
FreshWater managing photographer Bob Perkoski provides a peek into the everyday lives of Clevelanders going about their business in the neighborhoods and on the streets of Cleveland.
#StreetsofCLE: Snapshot on Cleveland State campus
FreshWater managing photographer Bob Perkoski provides a peek into the everyday lives of Clevelanders going about their business in the neighborhoods and on the streets of Cleveland.
Clevelanders: learn to access local public records in a free, fun, text-message course
Our gift to the Cleveland community: A FREE text-message course delivered right to your phone.
Help name the new baby Bornean Orangutan born in April at Metroparks Zoo
The orangutan born in April at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo needs a name! Vote on your favorite choice when you make a donation to support orangutan conservation.
Light Up the Lake: July 4 fireworks celebration planned
Cleveland's Light up the Lake fireworks spectacular is planned for July 4.
#StreetsofCLE: Snapshot on West 25th Street and Clark Avenue
FreshWater managing photographer Bob Perkoski provides a peek into the everyday lives of Clevelanders going about their business in the neighborhoods and on the streets of Cleveland.
We need your help: Take the NEO SoJo survey
NEO SoJo needs your help in deciding our focus for this year. Find out how to take our survey here. 
Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund awards more than $78,500 to two organizations
The Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund awarded $78,500 to two organizations and groups this week in the 14th cycle of biweekly grants.
$3 million gift to the Cleveland Zoological Society will bring a refreshed, new look to the Zoo
A gift from the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Supporting Foundation will add a new public auditorium, guest services hub, and renovate 57-year-old administration facility at Metroparks Zoo.
#StreetsofCLE: Snapshot in Playhouse Square
FreshWater managing photographer Bob Perkoski provides a peek into the everyday lives of Clevelanders going about their business in the neighborhoods and on the streets of Cleveland.
First annual downtown Juneteenth Freedom Fest is scheduled for summer
Plans are in the works for free community-driven Juneteenth celebration in downtown Cleveland this summer.
Metroparks named as finalist in national parks and rec group's ‘best in nation’ Gold Medal
The Cleveland Metroparks is up for a gold medal award for excellence in a national parks and recreation competition.
#PeopleofCLE: Terry, keeping restaurants clean, even in a pandemic
Northeast Ohio is changing. These are the people shaping its future. Our latest installment.
#StreetsofCLE: Snapshot on West 25th Street
FreshWater managing photographer Bob Perkoski provides a peek into the everyday lives of Clevelanders going about their business in the neighborhoods and on the streets of Cleveland.
Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund awards more than $438K to eight organizations
The Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund awarded $438,298 to eight organizations and groups this week in the 13th cycle of biweekly grants.
#StreetsofCLE: Snapshot on East 9th Street
FreshWater managing photographer Bob Perkoski provides a peek into the everyday lives of Clevelanders going about their business in the neighborhoods and on the streets of Cleveland.
eNEO2050: NOACA to discuss its transportation and infrastructure plan for an equitable future
NOACA will hold a virtual public meeting to discuss the draft of its eNEO2050 plan—which aligns future transportation and environmental planning initiatives with a focus on equitable access in land use, housing, jobs, health, and economics.