Cleveland insiders: the secrets to keeping it local
From lumber to antique books and vintage guitars, local businesses share their secrets to success amid big box competition, financial pressures and changing times.
Dive into Cleveland's culinary consciousness with five ethnic hot spots
Fresh Water toured some of Cleveland's lesser-known places for authentic ethnic eats at an affordable price and found bibimbap, tandoori chicken and smoked brisket, just to name a few.
In the Interest of good: Social enterprises that make an impact, inspire community change
Social enterprises strive to not only raise money, but to also make a change in the communities and the people's lives they serve.
Coding boot camps are helping to fill open computer jobs in Cleveland
Boot-camp style computer coding courses are rapidly growing alongside Northeast Ohio's tech sector. 
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Enter YWCA's It's Time to Talk Forum on Race essay contest
Deadline extended! Write an essay about why an open and honest discussion about race is important for the YMCA Greater Cleveland's Time to Talk Forum on Race.
Why I won't write emails like a man
Amy Martin posted an essay on LinkedIn, which quickly went viral.
Grassroots crowdfunding platform ioby makes Cleveland its new backyard
The non-profit ioby will open offices in Cleveland this March to help grassroots community improvement efforts get off the ground.
Ask a CPA your really dumb tax questions
With tax season looming, CWRU research associate Amar Desai bugs his wife Deval, a CPA, with some questions.
Renovation of Little Italy's historic Alta House is a win-win for all involved
Alta House needed a new social mission and Cleveland Montessori needed a new home. The two came up with the perfect solution.
Q & A with Joe Cimperman, new president of Global Cleveland
As he transitions from 18 years on city council to president of Global Cleveland, Fresh Water asks Joe Cimperman about his tenure, his vision and his love of Cleveland..
Small World Project documents stories from one woman's 11 month trip around the globe
Lindsay Marissa Osborne traveled the world to find the good in other people and cultures for her Small World Project.
Rock Hard featured on WKYC
Last May, Fresh Water published a story on Jerry Mearini and the Rock Hard Guitar Picks he developed, combining his love of rock and roll with his physics knowledge. Our media partner WKYC Channel 3 picked up the story.
W. 73rd Street underpass brings new access to the city's greatest asset: Lake Erie
A long time in the planning, the W. 73rd Street underpass gives Detroit Shoreway residents east access to lakefront gems.
Metroparks' Emerald Necklace glitters with activity the year round
Whether the mild winter continues or Jack Frost breathes chilly air over us and lays a snowy blanket beneath us, the Cleveland Metroparks offers a host of activities for people of all ages and abilities throughout the winter months.
 
Five ways to help this holiday season
It's the season of giving, but these organizations need folks to give all year long.
From guitar picks to pop-ups: the top Fresh Water stories of 2015
A lot has happened this year in Cleveland. From new businesses to innovative ideas,  Fresh Water looks back at the top 10 stories of 2015.
Reflecting on five years
In September, Fresh Water marked its five-year anniversary. Photographer Bob Perkoski captures the time in this slide show.
Sculptor Chakaia Booker's exhibit opens CIA Reinberger Gallery
The Reinberger Gallery kicks off its visiting artist series with internationally acclaimed sculptor Chakaia Booker's Take the Highway exhibit.
A road less traveled: The attempted revival of Willey Avenue
Willey Avenue connects Tremont and Ohio City, but the often-forgotten street needs repairs and renovations to keep up with the demands of a growing residential neighborhood.