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The art of papermaking is alive and well at Morgan Conservatory
As Midtown’s papermaking studio turns 10 years old, the Morgan Conservatory perseveres in its ancient art practice.
Reclaiming Cleveland's "Forest City" moniker at the root level
There's a whole campaign underway to bring the Forest City back to life. Here's the story of the foot soldiers in that effort—trees raised to green up our urban neighborhoods.
NewBridge acts as scholarship springboard to Cleveland Institute of Art
The educational opportunities at NewBridge Cleveland have afforded one promising graphic design student a fast track to a full scholarship at Cleveland Institute of Art.
New Lake Link Trail segment unveils a wonderland in the Flats
The newest half-mile section of the complex path offers up history, industry and unique views of the city that will be new to most locals.
Urban Hike: to water's edge
Fresh Water managing editor Erin O'Brien bids readers farewell with a good long walk along an offbeat path.
PHOTOS: soaring in the 216
Managing photographer Bob Perkoski offers up a tour of the city from a bird's eye view.
Cleveland Institute of Art takes learning to the streets
Via the school's Engaged Practice programming, students interact with the real world through their arts — from protecting the fragile Cuyahoga to advocating for the homeless.
 
Erin O'Brien steps down from Fresh Water editorial post
After nearly seven years with the publication, managing editor Erin O'Brien says goodbye to explore other endeavors.
Hidden Cleveland: ice cream secrets
Is there an east/west divide when it comes to summer's top treat? What's the mystery behind a legendary local malt? Does a secret ice cream menu lurk in Ohio City? Fresh Water's got all the insider 411 on cool faves in the 216.
 
Bike Scene Social
As the summer solstice looms, groups of cycling advocates invite riders to celebrate Cleveland’s best bike year ever amid a host of two-wheeled activities with something for everyone.
American Dream, Constant Sun illuminate MOCA
Wall clocks that tell stories, but not time; TRUTH from Detroit; an embarrassment of pickles — it all adds up to a feast of color and content amid MOCA Cleveland's summer 2017 exhibition.
Public Square to bloom with music, storytelling and more this summer
As we head into summer's unofficial kick-off this Memorial Day weekend, Fresh Water takes a closer look at what "Arts & Culture on the Square" will bring to everyone's favorite downtown greenspace.
 
Nationally touring 'This is Hunger' illuminates a quiet crisis
'This is Hunger," an interactive community engagement program housed in a big rig that's touring nationwide, will stop in Beachwood next month.
The Dealership partners with ECDI, expands a unique local resource
The Economic and Community Development Institute has teamed up with The Dealership to offer an array of programming, co-working and financial services to area businesses and the Shaker Heights community at large.
 
PHOTOS: the fun, festivities and colors of the Cleveland Asian Festival
To preview the much-anticipated 8th annual event this weekend, Fresh Water managing photographer Bob Perkoski offers up a host of dazzling images from previous festivals.
Q & A: Frank Samsel
The founder of Samsel Supply in the Flats chats about his days as a pioneer in the effort to clean up the Cuyahoga River.
Fresh Water breaks ground, takes it to street level
The Fresh Water news team launches two new sections this week.
First person: piecing together a singular Cleveland story
Two mysterious jigsaw puzzles led Fresh Water editor Erin O'Brien down a curious path that ultimately concluded right back in the 216.
Motorcycle dreams part three: leather heaven
In this last installment of a series that takes a closer look at motorcycle dreams, Cleveland style, we meet Chuck Perez, whose handcrafted CLE-made leather goods garner national attention — call that the real deal.
Speakeasy: uncovering Cleveland's hidden bars
Secret staircases, sexy cocktails and the bartenders who shake them up are some of the things Fresh Water readers will find behind the doors of these five under-the-radar watering holes.