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#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.
Working together: OhioMeansJobs, Dave’s Markets team up to help residents find jobs, get training
OhioMeansJobsǀCleveland-Cuyahoga County has partnered with Dave’s Markets to hold Community Outreach events in Dave’s stores throughout October to help job seekers find training and employment. Find out where to catch the events here.
 
League Park: A large piece of Cleveland sports history
Cleveland Masterworks: As the 2021 MLB season draws to a close and the city transitions into the Cleveland Guardians, Tom Matowitz delves into the history of League Park and the Cleveland baseball teams—and football teams—that played in the early days.
Unsilenced Voices of CMSD podcast: Both Sides with Stephen Conner
Unsilenced Voices of CMSD was created in partnership with CMSD, Report for America and NEO SoJo to provide an opportunity for CMSD students to talk about the issues they care about. Check out student Stephen Conner's podcast on bridging the divide between republicans and democrats.
 
Rolling on the river: Head of the Cuyahoga photo essay
More than 1,400 rowers came out for the Cleveland Rowing Foundation’s 25th annual Head of Cuyahoga in the Flats on Saturday, Sep. 18. FreshWater managing photographer Bob Perkoski shares the event in this photo essay.
Help wanted: Driftwood lures employees with good pay, perks, and a progressive work culture
With more than 450 open positions at Driftwood Hospitality's restaurants, catering business, and concessions business, owner Chris Hodgson is offering some nice work perks to draw interested applicants. 
The Great Lakes African American Writers Conference turns the page toward its 2021 event
As the author of "Little Lumpy's Book of Blessings," Rev. Dr. Leah Lewis is no stranger to the path to publication—and she founded the Great Lakes African American Writers Conference to help make sure others don’t get burned along the way.
Young professionals explore the city, network during Engage! Cleveland’s annual YP week
Nearly 1,000 people participated in this year's Engage! Cleveland's Young Professionals Week events for a chance to mingle and explore the city. 
#StreetsofCLE: Snapshot in Asiatown neighborhood
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.
Rocking the vote: CLE's mayoral candidates are working hard to win over young professionals
Marking their first time sharing the stage since September’s mayoral primary, nonprofit leader Justin Bibb and current Cleveland City Council president Kevin Kelley competed toe-to-toe at Friday’s Mayoral Town Hall to reach young professionals.
Reflecting on the transition to autumn as summer comes to a close
As the days get shorter and the air becomes crisp and cool, Brittney Hooper reflects on the magical transition of summer into fall. 
Charles Heard and Simeon Porter, creators of a legacy with their design of the Old Stone Church
The partnership between Charles Wallace Heard and Simeon Porter only lasted a decade in the mid-1800s, but together they built a legacy with Public Square's Old Stone Church, among other notable buildings in Northeast Ohio.
Starving artists: COVID-19 continues to impact arts and culture as we try to return to normal
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to devastate the creative community and they aren’t making up lost ground. Cuyahoga Arts & Culture is doing its best to help its grant recipients regain their footing and adapt to new programming tactics.

 
Bringing home the gold: Cleveland Metroparks honored as nation's top park system
This week the Cleveland Metroparks celebrated its recognition as the nation’s best park system when it was awarded the 2021 National Gold Medal “Best in Nation” Award for Excellence in Parks and Recreation Management at the National Recreation and Park Association conference.
Brick by brick: Residents continue their quest to save deteriorating buildings on South Moreland
A group of residents in the Shaker Square and Buckeye neighborhoods are circulating a petition to save a deteriorating South Moreland property at 2962 Moreland Blvd.
Huge mural in Buckeye celebrates, tells the story of African American history
Cleveland leaders and residents on Saturday gathered in Amos Norwood Mini-Park for the unveiling of artist Anna Arnold's six-foot-by-44-foot mural telling the history of African Americans.
#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.
Go Green! Recycle your technology devices to save the gorillas on World Gorilla Day
This coming Friday, Sep. 24 is World Gorilla Day, so MCPc and the Metroparks Zoo are teaming up to encourage people to come to the zoo and drop off their unused electronics to save the gorillas.
Matthew 25: Six public art sculptures depicting basic human rights to be installed around city
Community West Foundation and Bridge CLE today will dedicate the first of six public art installations in the Matthew 25 Collection with the sculpture “When I Was in Prison."
Charles Sumner Schneider: Known for Stan Hywet Hall, homes of the East Side wealthy
Cleveland Masterworks: With impeccable training, Charles Sumner Schneider made a name for himself in Northeast Ohio—designing homes for the wealthy, Shaker Heights schools and city hall, and—his crowning achievement—Stan Hywet Hall in Akron.