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#EatForCLE: New t-shirts allow diners to show their support for local restaurants
Jackie Bebenroth's #EatForCLE campaign takes the support for local restaurants to the next level with the creation of graphic t-shirts—soon to be on sale so the public can back their favorite eateries.
Welcome to the Gayborhood: A 100,000-sq-ft LGBT hub is taking shape on the edge of Lakewood
Developers Daniel Budish and Betsy Figgie plan to open an enormous LGBTQ ecosystem that will house everything from apartments and an athletic complex to a multi-faceted entertainment and retail hub.
Detroit Shoreway uses grant to help both its local businesses and residents during hard times
Thanks to a $56,000 Cleveland Foundation COVID-19 grant the Detroit Shoreway Community Development Corporation is paying six local eateries to cook free meals for those who need them—helping both residents and small business owners.
Community mourns Desmond Franklin, rallies for action at peaceful protest
More than 1,500 people gathered at the Cleveland Police Second District precinct on Saturday to demand justice for 22-year-old Desmond Franklin, who was short by an off-duty officer in April. 
Popcorn and a movie: Cleveland Cinemas has you covered with curbside snacks for its streaming films
Order your popcorn and other movie-watching snacks for curbside pickup at most Cleveland Cinemas movie theaters, then download an on-demand film for viewing at home.
Artists paint mural to boost morale as Cleveland begins COVID-19 recovery
Graffiti artist Bob Peck and graphic pop artist Rich Cihlar collaborate on a mural depicting a phoenix rising from the ashes as Cleveland starts to open for business amid the coronavirus.
Tell me a story: Teachers and students at Menlo Park Academy stay connected through reading
There's nothing like a good book, and Menlo Park Academy fifth graders are ensuring their younger classmates get their reading time in by recording books for YouTube.
#EatForCLE: Social movement highlights the plight of local eateries, encourages support
The effects of COVID-19 are hitting the local restaurant industry hard. Two firms teamed up to spread the word and share the stories of seven chef/owners.
Covid-19 Rapid Response Fund divvies up nearly $493,000 among 12 groups this week
A fourth round of weekly grants totaling $492,713 for 12 Cleveland-area nonprofit groups was announced Friday, April 17, by the Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund coalition.
Sewing masks, saving lives: Yellowcake's Valerie Mayen is up for the challenge of making 2,000 masks
Valerie Mayen is used to taking on challenges—after all, the Gordon Square resident has seen her fair share as a two-time “Project Runway” contestant. But Mayen is taking on her biggest challenge yet: producing 2,000 masks to help combat the COVID-19 crisis.
How donations are reaching Cleveland's most vulnerable during the coronavirus crisis#COVID-19
Four nonprofit groups will receive urgently needed donations to battle the health crisis, thanks to the Cleveland Foundation's Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund, which has raised $5.73 million in mere weeks.
Mind over matter: Can this Clevelander help boost COVID-19 immunity with hypnotherapy?
If there’s one thing that Michelle Leyden Nguyen knows for sure, it’s that hypnotherapy works. The one-time night owl is now a devout early riser, thanks to a successful hypnotherapy stint in 2019—and Leyden Nguyen was so inspired that she decided to get certified to do it herself. Now she's helping others steel themselves against COVID-19.
Fast track to work: Local students choose Career Technical Education for real-life job training
High school students traditionally have been encouraged to attend four-year colleges and universities. But rising tuition and a shortage of manufacturing workers has many students exploring a growing number of technical programs in their schools.
Falcon Rising: CycleWerks to unveil its new, all-in-one electric bicycle, e-moped, and e-motorcycle
The Falcon is about to take flight. Cleveland CycleWerks is gearing up to release its newest creation, three high-tech vehicles in one.
Search for justice links three-film Detroit Shoreway series on racial equity and inclusion
The third annual Racial Equity and Inclusion Film Series begins this month at the Capitol Theatre, hosted by the Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization and Cleveland Cinemas.
The circus is in town: Wizbang Circus Theatre finds permanent home in Cleveland Heights
Wizbang Circus Theatre is taking over a performance space across the street from Cleveland Heights High School, allowing them to expand on their unique brand of variety shows.
Ch-ch-ch-changes: Photos of Cleveland, then and now
It's here today, gone tomorrow in ever-changing Cleveland. Bob Perkoski captures the shifting landscape of our town in his role as managing photographer for FreshWater Cleveland. Take a good look around when you can, because what you see now won't be here forever.
This Cleveland inventor is putting Mario Kart lovers in the driver's seat with a real-life version
Leave it to someone who works at Case Western Reserve University’s Sears think[box] to think out of the box. Ian Charnas' newest project is sure to appeal to lovers of Nintendo, nostalgia, and go-karting by bringing Mario Kart to life.
From heroin to heroine: How Project White Butterfly is lifting up the local addiction community
Not enough heroin addiction stories end in recovery, but Sara Szelagowski’s experience shows that not only can it happen, but that one person can spark hope and the will for sobriety in others going through the struggle.
Those who know: Diehard Clevelanders share tips on how to find those unique local gifts
We always have trouble finding the right presents to complete our holiday shopping list, so we asked some diehard Clevelanders to share their go-to gifts with us. Unsurprisingly, they all suggested locally made items.