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Cuyahoga Arts & Culture’s Learning Lab launches into second session
Local artists and nonprofit civic groups come together in beautiful ways in Learning Labs, a series of collaborative workshops created by Cuyahoga Arts & Culture. We spotlight three of the projects.
'Last' Sustainable Cleveland 2019 event just the beginning
The final event of the decade-long Sustainable Cleveland 2019 effort drew 600 attendees to Public Auditorium on Oct. 16, pursuing the ultimate goal of creating “a green city by a blue lake.”
 
Sustainable Cleveland 2019 hits peak year but still driving forward
Sustainable Cleveland 2019 will celebrate a decade of accomplishments Wednesday, Oct. 16, at its annual event, while looking for ways to accelerate progress.
Small grants can make a big difference, Cuyahoga Arts & Culture finds
Small grants of $5,000 or less can be a big help for an arts program trying to get off the ground, Cuyahoga Arts & Culture knows.
How to remedy the lack of diversity in the tech talent pool
Northeast Ohio tech companies are realizing that to fill the growing demand for local talent, they need to work with programs nurturing minority students.
PRE4CLE makes preschool a priority in Cleveland
PRE4CLE is all about preparing preschoolers for kindergarten, which studies show pays dividends down the road. As the organization reaches the five-year mark, it has much to celebrate but also decisions to make about where to go next.
Benesch spells CLE-BEE4 ‘winner’ P-R-O-S-O-P-O-G-R-A-P-H-Y
The CLE-BEE Corporate Spelling Bee was a lot of fun for the 27 teams competing for a trophy Sept.12, but more importantly, it helped raise awareness of the ongoing struggle to support adult literacy in Cleveland.
Centennial Trail 5K showcases stunning downtown views
There's no better way to experience the stunning downtown views along the Cleveland Foundation Centennial Lake Link Trail than during a 5K walk/run sponsored by the Cleveland Metroparks. This year's event takes place Saturday, Sept. 14, in the Flats.
Hulett display at North Coast Harbor gains steam
For years, history lovers have hoped Cleveland would recognize the influence of the massive ore unloading Huletts that dotted the shores of Great Lakes industrial ports. Now a planned display at North Coast Harbor is picking up speed.
Bridging the gap: How to connect downtown and the lakefront
Should Cleveland build a landbridge to connect downtown to the lakefront? Or is a a pedestrian cable-stayed footbridge the way to go? The Green Ribbon Coalition is hosting a panel discussion Aug. 27 to debate the merits of each approach.
Come for the food at Butcher and the Brewer, stay for the bathrooms
Its food and drink come first, but Butcher and the Brewer on Cleveland's East Fourth Street is a contender in a national contest because of its distinctive restrooms.
Black leaders must make connections, McShepard tells City Club
Randell McShepard told a sold-out City Club audience Aug. 16 that the perceived shortage of black leaders is due to a lack of opportunities to be heard. “Minorities shouldn't have to be in protest mode to get the opportunity to speak publicly,” he says.
Inking a legacy: Write About Now trains a new generation of journalists in honor of Nikki Delamotte
The hashtag #NikkiForever is taking on new meaning as Lake Erie Ink and Cleveland.com prepare to launch Write About Now, a 10-week training program for teen journalists.
Comeback Cafe serves up tasty dishes and second chances
The Comeback Café serves up breakfast and lunch to state workers in downtown Cleveland, prepared by women seeking a jump start on a career after they are released from prison.
We Tried It: Tasting our way through the Tour de Bruell
Join us on the Tour de Bruell as local chef Zack Bruell takes foodies on a delicious progressive dinner party through five Bruell-owned restaurants.
Power switch: Cleveland starts move to 100% renewable energy by 2050
When the city of Cleveland revised its 6-year-old Climate Action Plan in 2018, it set an ambitious goal: to use 100% clean, renewable energy by 2050. 
Not your everyday daddy-daughter dance: Him & Me offers families a party with a purpose
All daddy-daughter dances have that “aww” factor, but the Him & Me Dance is truly awe-inspiring. With its seventh go-round scheduled for this Sunday, August 4, the annual event is planned by suicide prevention nonprofit Alive on Purpose to strengthen the bond between dads and daughters—and bring much-needed awareness to the fact that 63 percent of all suicides come from fatherless homes.
How three brothers turned a fermenting hobby into a thriving business
Projected to be a $5 million to $7 million business in 2019, with sales growth expected to be as much as 500 percent, Cleveland Kraut is considered to be one of the fastest growing businesses in the fermented food industry.
Cleveland GiveCamp celebrates ten years of helping nonprofits
On Friday, July 19, 188 volunteers flooded the Burke Lakefront Airport for Cleveland GiveCamp's tenth year in the city, ready to rebuild 18 nonprofits’ websites over the course of one weekend. Some volunteers even opt to take the title literally and pitch a tent.
Let there be BorderLight: New theatre festival is drawing performers from around the globe
From the Dublin Theatre Festival in Ireland to the Humana Festival in Louisville, Kentucky, Dale Heinen and Jeffrey Pence have had no shortage of inspiration in planning the debut BorderLight Festival—which they hope will add Cleveland to the list of “second cities” that have become perennial theatre festival destinations.