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The Cleveland Bar Association recently hosted a panel discussion examining the historic and continued environmental justice concerns that have fueled ongoing health and wealth impacts in city neighborhoods.
Western Reserve Historical Society's John Grabowski will explore how local neighborhood name changes have been influenced by shifting demographics, politicians, developers, and urban planners.
The Langston Hughes Health and Education Center in the Fairfax neighborhood will now be giving COVID-19 vaccines on Mondays to anyone who is eligible under the State of Ohio criteria.
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.
To celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 18, Karamu House will stream a variety show of vocal and original African dance performances that pay tribute to the work of King and recognize the current struggles that Black America continues to face.
Some current and future beautification efforts in Cleveland neighborhoods aim to do more than enhance scenery—the partners behind these projects hope to uplift entire communities.
Rolando Alvarez is kicking down doors to the knowledge of the world—the Internet. After working to bring high-speed Internet to rural villages in his native Bolivia, Alvarez's mission now is to connect more than 27,000 households around Cleveland in tandem with DigitalC.
The COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund continues to grant funds to nonprofit organizations helping those affected by the coronavirus. Read about what latest grant recipients are doing in the city.
The Little Africa Food Collaborative has the mission to feed and educate the residents in Cleveland's food deserts. With recent grant money, the group is closer to opening co-op grocery stores in neighborhoods like Hough-Fairfax and Central-Kinsman.
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, and how to apply.
Use of the Fairfax Recreation Center’s indoor pool has declined in recent years. So April Kenny, the center's physical director and lifeguard, is spreading her love of swimming to the community by touting its benefits for fitness, safety and even stress relief.
All are welcome at the Manna House, which offers a safe place for those in need in Cleveland's Fairfax neighborhood.
The tree canopy is declining in Cuyahoga County at an alarming rate, experts say. They offer suggestions on how we can reverse the trend.
Central Kitchen's two locations put it at the center of Cleveland's thriving craft food scene.
City of Cleveland officials make their case for building a new police headquarters in the Kinsman neighborhood next to the Opportunity Corridor.
Fred Wilson knows boxing. He also knows youngsters in Cleveland's Fairfax neighborhood often lack self-esteem. To help give them the confidence they need, he runs a free boxing program at the Fairfax Recreation Center.
Dr. Charles Modlin once again is at the forefront of efforts to address glaring health disparities among African-American men, spearheading the Cleveland Clinic's launch of the Multicultural Health Center of Excellence.
Cleveland's role in the civil rights movement is often overlooked. The Cleveland Restoration Society hopes to remedy that with a civil rights trail consisting of 10 Ohio Historical Markers.
Harry Winfield, 90, lived in Cleveland's Fairfax neighborhood in the 1950s and 1960s. He tells what life was like in Fairfax's heyday in this video interview.
The population has fallen, but hopes are high for Cleveland's Fairfax neighborhood, where revitalization efforts are on an upswing.