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Love Where You Are: Groundswell Fest celebrates movement, wellness, self-care
This weekend, Harness Collective will host Groundswell Festa day-long celebration of movement featuring workout sessions, self-care stations, a vendor village, and live music.
#StreetsofCLE: Snapshot on Superior Avenue
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.
Concord Casimir calls for flip-flopping end to winter, keep both your long Johns and shorts handy
Concord Casimir, Northeast Ohio's weather-predicting cat, on Groundhog Day last week predicted six more weeks of flip-flopping weather extremes.
Greater Cleveland Partnership launches initiative to bridge IT talent and equity gap
The Greater Cleveland Partnership is creating a sustainable, equitable ecosystem of technology jobs that bridges the IT talent and equity gap with its Talent Accelerator initiative. The first five apprentices signed letters of acceptance with their sponsors  on Tuesday.
Dunham Tavern: A piece of the 1820s in MidTown
Cleveland Masterworks: Rufus and Jane Pratt Dunham arrived in Cleveland in 1819 and built a tavern to hold social events and accommodate stagecoach drivers. The oldest building in Cleveland standing in its original location, Dunham Tavern is a slice of history in the modern landscape.
Rascals and Rogues: Max the Bookie
Writer Ralph Horner, who grew up in inner city Cleveland and spent much of his career selling men's shoes on Euclid Avenue, shares his memories of some of the characters he met on Short Vincent in the 1950s and 1960s in his FreshWater series, "Rascals and Rogues."
 
Western Reserve Land Conservancy marks banner year in land and tree conservation
Western Reserve Land Conservancy, Ohio’s largest land trust, last year marked 70,000 acres of public and private land in Ohio that is now permanently protected for future generations.
 
EDWINS founder spends birthday serving food in Ukraine, living in war, getting James Beard nod
EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute founder Brandon Chrostowski celebrated his birthday this week by traveling to Ukraine, where he cooked and served food, delivered seeds, produce, and supplies, and learned he's been nominated for a James Beard Award.
#StreetsofCLE: Snapshot on Lorain Avenue
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.
The ghosts of Champlain Street: The downtown sites lost to make way for the Terminal Tower
Cleveland Masterworks: The 1920s construction of the Terminal Tower meant the demise of several downtown streets and buildings—like the Cleveland Telephone Company building and the Champlain Street Cleveland Police Station complex.
Rascals and Rogues: Tarzan, neighborhood badass
Writer Ralph Horner, who grew up in inner city Cleveland and spent much of his career selling men's shoes on Euclid Avenue, shares his memories of some of the characters he met on Short Vincent in the 1950s and 1960s in his FreshWater series, "Rascals and Rogues."
Acting it out: Y-Haven Theatre Project launches 24th production with Cleveland Public Theatre
A group with the YMCA of Greater Cleveland's Y-Haven Theatre Project will take the Cleveland Public Theatre stage this weekend to present "In Our Wake"—a play based on the actors' own true stories of recovery. 
Tropical escape: Botanical Garden transforms into colorful paradise with Orchids Forever show
The Cleveland Botanical Garden will be in full bloom soon with its annual "Orchids Forever" flower show—with more than 3,000 flowers from around the world, classes, and events.
Who’s Hiring in the #CLE: BlueBridge Networks, Canalway, Mandel Foundation, and more
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.  
 
#StreetsofCLE: Snapshot on St. Clair Avenue
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.
Celebrate the Lunar New Year at Asia Plaza this weekend
The Lunar New Year is about to begin with the Year of the Rabbit. Come celebrate in AsiaTown this weekend!
Moyenage: a grand lakefront home to many prominent Cleveland business founders throughout history
One of the grandest houses on Lakeshore Boulevard in Bratenahl is Moyenage—a 1904 Elizabethan Tudor that has been home to several of Cleveland's most notable business families.
Expert advice: SCORE Cleveland now offers business advice with the click of a button
SCORE Cleveland's experienced business professionals are offering expert advice with a simple click of a button on the group's newly-designed website.  
Test Flight: Cleveland Public Theatre shines the spotlight on artists’ works in progress
In the next five weeks, six plays will go on trial runs in front of live audiences at Cleveland Public Theatre, starting tomorrow, Thursday, Jan. 19, during CPT's Test Flight 2023.
Holden Arboretum receives federal earmark to fund local urban reforestation efforts
The Holden Arboretum will receive $335,000 in Congressionally directed spending to help preserve and expand Northeast Ohio's tree canopy, thanks to Senator Sherrod Brown.