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#StreetsofCLE: Snapshot on East 9th Street
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.
Define your next chapter: Encore Cleveland to host webinar on opportunities for older adults
Encore Cleveland, will celebrate Older Americans Month on Tuesday, May 24 with a webinar focused on how retired Clevelanders can get involved in both paid and volunteer opportunities and stay active in Northeast Ohio.
Clean Sweep: Volunteers remove 23 tons of trash from the Cuyahoga River Valley
Volunteers came out in force last weekend for Canalway's annual RiverSweep—picking up more than 23 tons of trash along the Cuyahoga River Valley.
Growing roots: Gateway 105 Farmers’ Market returns to Glenville, in a new home and location
After 10 years of operating out of tents on a lot on East 105th Street and Ashbury Avenue, The Famicos Foundation is now running The Gateway 105 Farmers' Market in a new enclosed building down the street in Glenville.
St. Michael the Archangel: A towering symbol of faith in Tremont
Cleveland Masterworks: The Adolphus Druiding-designed St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church in Tremont dates back to the 19th Century and remains as Cleveland's tallest church.
Rolling on the River: New 150-foot mural at The Foundry depicts rowing, teamwork, diversity
The Foundry Community Rowing and Sailing Center has been growing steadily ever since in opened on the banks of the Cuyahoga. The newest addition is a 150-foot mural that can be seen from afar and embraces the teamwork and diversity The Foundry promotes.
Global Shapers’ Kwame Botchway named as a delegate at World Economic Forum
Kwame Botchway will represent Global Shapers Cleveland Hub later this month in Switzerland as a delegate to the 2022 World Economic Forum.
Ashbury Community Center celebrates new AT&T Learning Center with block party, free computers
In March, AT&T opened its second Cleveland Connected Leaning Center at the Ashbury Senior Computer Community Center. In April, a block party in the Glenville center celebrated the opening, new high-speed fiber internet in the neighborhood, and affordable connectivity. 
Cleveland Asian Festival comes roaring back to AsiaTown after two years
After a two-year hiatus, the Cleveland Asian Festival returns to AsiaTown later this month with more food, more fun, and more entertainment.
Free Stamp: All things free in the CLE for May 2022
The best things in life are free, indeed, and our monthly "Free Stamp" feature rounds up all the free #CLE events that get our "stamp" of approval.
 
#StreetsofCLE: Snapshot on E. 36th Street and Payne 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.
What Cleveland can learn from how San Antonio helps low-income residents with water bills
From Cleveland to Philly to San Antonio, water-discount programs aren’t reaching everyone they should. Because of this, University of Wisconsin-Madison associate professor Manny Teodoro says these programs should only be one part of the solution. What else can be done?
 
Rafael Guastavino, known for majestic vaulted ceilings in the West Side Market, Baldwin water plant
Cleveland Masterworks: Rafael Guastavino studied architecture in his native Spain and went on to develop a system of interlocking tiles that greatly facilitated the construction of vaulted ceilings. There are 12 local examples of his work, including  the West Side Market, Baldwin Water Treatment Plant, and Cleveland Public Library.
Summer (arts) loving: With CAC funding, these summer arts camps aim to cultivate minds and bodies
Summer is coming and it's time for camp! Thanks to Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, there are a bunch of camps that will engage the kids' minds and bodies while having a fun summer break.
Fun and games (and cosplay): FAN EXPO rolls through the CLE with something for everyone
FAN EXPO Cleveland came to town last weekend and FreshWater managing photographer Bob Perkoski caught all the superheroes, cosplayers, celebrities, and antics at the annual traveling sci-fi, anime, and comics convention.
Going Big: Tremont’s 818 Studios to present large-scale photo exhibit
The Big Photography Show at 818 Studios in Tremont opens tomorrow—featuring large-scale photographs of 16 Cleveland area photographers. 
Perfect pairings: Good Company joins Buildings & Food Hospitality Group
Buildings & Food Hospitality Group's Will Hollingsworth has brought Brett Sawyer's Good Company restaurant under the umbrella of companies that also includes Hollingsworth's Prosperity Social Club and the Spotted Owl locations.
Interested in 2023 Cuyahoga Arts & Culture funding? Join today's virtual workshop
If you've ever thought about applying for a Cuyahoga Arts & Culture grant, today is the day to find out more. Get the details on the CAC Zoom interactive workshop happening today, Wednesday, May 4. 
What can Philadelphia learn from Cleveland’s water department?
In the second part of this NEO SoJo series on water affordability, we travel from Philadelphia back to Cleveland to look at the successes and failings of water discount programs meant to help low-income people.
 
Super Mega Wonder: Little Free Library designed to encourage kids to embrace public art
Artist Jordan Wong (WONGFACE) lets his inner kid come out in his colorful public art. His latest work is a Little Free Library outside Asia Town Center