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Afghan diaspora spotlights crisis through Cleveland rally
Several hundred members of Cleveland's Afghan community rallied on Saturday to voice their worries and feelings about the Taliban takeover.
Local Afghan group to hold rally on Saturday to show support, concern for loved ones in Afghanistan
Members of Cleveland’s Afghan community will hold a march tomorrow, Saturday, August 21 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. to call attention to the current crisis in Afghanistan.
CDC powerhouse: Detroit Shoreway and Cudell CDCs merge, focus on housing, development, fun
For several years, the Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization and Cudell Improvement, Inc. have worked together to promote the area. They have now merged into Northwest Neighborhoods CDC—and the new organization is making a whole lot happen in the community it serves. 
This retro cigarette machine dispenses $10 works of art by Cleveland creatives
The Cleveland Artifact Machine, aka a restored 1960s-era cigarette machine, will dispense more than 400 pieces of pocket-sized art at an exhibit featuring Ohio artists later this month at Sandusky Cultural Center.
How do I love thee? WRDSMTH returns to the CLE to show his love by creating 19 murals
Cleveland native and street artist WRDSMTH is in town, working with Graffiti HeArt to paint 19 murals around town in one week as a gift to the city. 
Fun in the Northwest Neighborhoods: Edgewater Sidewalk Fest has something for everyone
With music, food, and even a giant Jenga game, the Edgewater Sidewalk Festival has plenty to offer for everyone in a celebration of business and living in the Northwest Neighborhoods. 
#StreetsofCLE: Snapshot on Lorain 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.
#StreetsofCLE: Snapshot on Lorain 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.
Child’s Play: Cleveland Metroparks opens its largest family play space at Edgewater Park
Edgewater Park became a whole lot more fun for kids of all ages and abilities last week when the Cleveland Metroparks and the Lindsey family on Friday, July 9 opened the Lindsey Family Place Space.
American experience: Chronic nomad tours country, stops in the CLE today for a 'piece of our city'
California native Daniel Seddiqui has made a career out of touring the United States to soak in the culture of various cities, meet new people, and learn regional crafts and trades. Today, he makes his third visit to Cleveland on this "Piece of Your City" tour.
Urban décor: Cleveland’s many sculptures reflect city’s history, humor, unity, and divisions
Cleveland's growing database of more than 500 sculptures represents periods of time gone by, our sense of humor, and sometimes even artists' strong statements.
Emotional rollercoaster: Area restauranteurs optimistic about the future, but more help is needed
Cleveland’s bars and restaurants spent the last 15 months scrambling to survive, and even if the recent lifting of health orders brings a surge of business, the region’s restauranteurs will still be seeking help—financial and otherwise—in the coming months.

 
How Ohio organizations are supporting LGBTQ+ elders during the pandemic
For most seniors, video chats and phone calls allowed some sense of normalcy during the pandemic. But many older LGBTQ+ adults don't have these lifelines. Some Ohio services helped them feel less isolated.
Spicing things up: Restauranteur Bebenroth is reinventing take out with Keep the Change Collective
After a dark year and making the decision to close Spice Kitchen + Bar, culinary innovator and restauranteur Ben Bebenroth has reinvented the takeout scene with Keep The Change Kitchen Collective.
Connected: Red Line Greenway opens, linking a two-mile trail to downtown Cleveland
The Red Line Greenway, which has been in the works since the 1970s, officially opened yesterday—connecting a string of trails to downtown Cleveland.
Voices on the Vaccine: Clevelanders share their reasons for getting their shots
In part one of this Voices on the Vaccine series, the Cleveland Documenters talked to more than 40 Clevelanders to hear their views on getting the COVID-19 vaccine. What they learned offers a unique window into what influences this important decision.
Gordon Green to transform into 'Chateau de Gordon,' to sip, stroll, and celebrate spring
Gordon Green will become an indoor English garden on Friday, to celebrate spring and all things in bloom this season.
Artistic relief: Cleveland Photo Fest brings cutting-edge photography exhibits to the city
The 2021 Cleveland Photo Fest focuses on the art as it brings creative relief to galleries throughout the city.
Centennial celebration: Capitol Theatre marks 100 years as a Detroit Shoreway destination
Gordon Square's Capitol Theatre turns 100 years old next week and officials are planning a year-long celebration—starting Thursday, April 8.
Commercial restoration: How investors and CDCs encourage reuse of historical structures
From former drug stores and medical supply businesses, to classic theaters of days gone by, Cleveland's Community Development Corporations make restoration and preservation of historic buildings a priority.