Stories

Photos: Rounding out the Towpath Trilogy with a marathon on the Towpath Trail
More than 650 runners came out for the 29th annual Towpath Marathon on Saturday, Oct. 9. FreshWater managing photographer Bob Perkoski caught all the action along the course. Check out his photos here. 
Building community: University Settlement continues its Broadway Rising vision
From a new home for University Settlement and lots of affordable housing, to lead abatement and removal of asthma triggers, the Broadway Rising project in Slavic Village is on the move to improving one of Cleveland's poorest neighborhoods.
Frederic William Striebinger, hometown architect, designer of stunning landmark homes
Cleveland Masterworks: Frederic William Striebinger was a native Clevelander who left his mark on a few of Northeast Ohio's picturesque mansions.
CPL Collinwood teams up with groups to give away free hotspots and internet
The Collinwood branch of the Cleveland Public Library, in partnership with Empowering Youth, Exploring Justice's Youth Council and PCs for People, will give away free hotspots this weekend.
Growing up green: Rid-All to start urban nursery in effort to preserve tree canopy
With Northeast Ohio's tree canopy diminishing, the Cleveland Tree Coalition aims to rebuild the canopy to 30% by 2040 by planting up to 30,000 trees a year. Rid-All Green Partnership has joined the fight by starting an urban tree nursery that will ultimately produce 7,000 container trees annually.

 
Beyond the grave: Griffin Cider House & Gin Bar brings history to (after)life in Lakewood
Often occupying century buildings or sharing historic spaces, spooky ghost stories are on the menu at many Cleveland establishments—and the Griffin Cider House & Gin Bar is no exception.
Metroparks’ Winter RiverFest returns to Rivergate Park and Merwin’s Wharf
The Cleveland Metroparks’ Winter RiverFest will transform Rivergate Park and Merwin's Wharf into a winter wonderland for the holiday season in November, with dining and activities for the entire family.
Local restaurants to give guests a Taste of Slavic Village at annual event this week
The 13th annual Taste of Slavic Village will happen, in person, tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 27 at the Bohemian National Hall. Get the dish here.
Beyond the Pleasuredome: Shonberg’s psychedelic art shines at the Buckland Museum
Guests can get a taste of the psychedelic and the occult at the Buckland Museum of Witchcraft and Magick with the works of artist Burt Shonberg, known as the Grandfather of Psychedelic Art.  
These trees grow in CLE: Groups record, track remaining pre-1796 Moses Cleaveland trees
Only about 70 of the 273 known Moses Cleaveland trees recorded in the city remain—including tulips, sycamores, beeches, several kinds of oaks, a hickory, and a silver maple. Tree advocates working to restore our tree canopy are using the remaining Moses Cleaveland trees to inspire residents to plant their own tree legacies.  
#StreetsofCLE: Snapshot on Detroit 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.
Gray’s Armory: An urban fortress that preserves local military history, fellowship
Cleveland Masterworks: Gray's Armory, in the midst of downtown Cleveland, is a symbol of 127 years of military heritage and community service. 
Unpacked bags: Darius Steward paints city with messages of love, family, acceptance
Artist and teacher Darius Steward spent his summer creating art in a variety of media across the city. Now he has his sights set on opening a student creation hub in his native East Cleveland.
Answers to our Cleveland Cavaliers trivia quiz
The Cleveland Cavaliers start their regular season tonight against the Memphis Grizzlies. Find the answers to our Cavaliers trivia quiz here!
Women with wings: Inside the International Women’s Air & Space Museum
The annual Cleveland Air Show reminds us of the rich aviation-related history in our city and the state of Ohio. Locals have heard of the Cleveland Air Races and seen historical aircraft at the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum. Yet some Clevelanders may not be aware of the significant role of women in aviation history—and the museum at Burke Lakefront Airport that celebrates them.
In her words: Immersed in Vincent
Writer Erin O'Brien takes a welcome step away from reality and into the immersive world if Vincent Van Gogh.
The Cleveland Cavaliers season tips off on Wednesday: Are you prepared?
The Cleveland Cavaliers kick off their regular NBA basketball season tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 20 in Memphis. How well do you know your home team? Let’s warm up with a trivia quiz.
Cleveland VOTES and RideShare2Vote Aware are giving free rides to polls for next two weeks
Cleveland VOTES and RideShare2Vote Aware a teaming up to make sure voters can get  free rides to voters during the early voting period and to their polling locations on election day.
#StreetsofCLE: Snapshot in Gordon Square
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.
Unidos por el Arte shines light on local Latinx artists
Now in its third year, Julia de Burgos' Unidos por el Arte program uses Cuyahoga Arts & Culture grant money to funds projects by local Latinx artists.