Stories

The combined challenges of COVID-19, respiratory virus season, and back-to-school
As respiratory season approaches and the COVID-19 Delta variant is causing increased cases, hospitalizations, and deaths, Cleveland Clinic experts are promoting vaccines and other preventative measures to keep healthy this fall.
Satanic Panic: Exhibit at the Buckland Museum takes a spooky look at pop culture
Just in time for the Halloween season, a new exhibit at the Buckland Museum of Witchcraft and Majick explores the 80s pop culture obsession with the occult.
EDWINS campus is expanding with additional housing in Buckeye
After continuously growing its footprint in the Buckeye neighborhood over the past eight years, EDWINS is expanding its campus again with a new 8,270-suare-foot living unit.
A watchful eye: The Lone Sailor statue now stands watch over Lake Erie waters
The Lone Sailor statue took its place on Lake Erie's shores last week—paying tribute to the men and women in the U.S. Navy and bringing awareness to the upcoming USS Cleveland. 
Meet the Cleveland nun who has been working on the frontlines of HIV/AIDS for decades
Sister Susan Zion—a member of the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland—founded Ursuline Piazza, an organization in the Detroit Shoreway she founded to address gaps in service for the HIV-positive community. Read what has to say about the group's work.
Central neighborhood residents react to 'surge' of support plans
Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish and other local politicians caught an earful when they gathered at a shopping plaza in Cleveland’s Central neighborhood in mid-August to discuss ideas around the funding “surge” to address poverty and inequity.
#StreetsofCLE: Snapshot in Clark-Fulton
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.
Cuyahoga County partners with DigitalC to grow internet in Central as part of Budish surge
Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish announced a major project last week to expand wireless internet access to approximately 70% of Cleveland’s Central neighborhood, and provide Internet equipment to 500 of 2,500 households.
Answers to our Cleveland Browns trivia quiz
Did you take our Browns trivia quiz already? Check out the answers here. 
The new Cleveland Browns season kicks off Sunday: Are you prepared?
The 2021-22 Cleveland Browns football season kicks off this Sunday, Sep. 12. Are you prepared? Take our quiz and test your Browns knowledge!
Abram Garfield: Known for his grand home designs and public housing developments
Cleveland Masterworks: Abram Garfield, son of President James A. Garfield, designed some of Cleveland's most desirable houses, many in Bratenahl, and later delved into government buildings and public housing projects.  
Photo essay: A documentation of the creation of 19 murals during Cleveland Walls!
Last week, 23 world-class artists—11 of them local artists—descended on the MidTown neighborhood to create 19 dynamic public murals during the Cleveland Walls! FreshWater managing photographer Bob Perkoski tracked the progress of the artists and their murals last week and compiled this photo essay.
Only the Freshest: Fresh Fest returns for second year of multicultural fun, music, activities
Fresh Fest Cleveland returns to Rid-All Farm and Otter Park this month, with a free multicultural festival that includes a farmers market, art installations, hands-on activities and workshops, food and drinks, art vendors, health and wellness activities, and a kids zone filled with fun for the whole family. 
Who’s Hiring in the CLE: Restoration Society, Metroparks, Lincoln Electric, 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.  
 
Editorial: Fingers crossed, many dilemmas as the kids return to school
As her children return to an in-person school year, Brittney Hooper reflects on the past year and shares her concerns as the year moves forward.
Engage! Cleveland's annual Young Professional Week offers networking, social events
Engage! Cleveland will hold its eighth annual Young Professionals Week later this month, to help attendees network and explore everything Cleveland has to offer.
Northern Ohio Recovery Association to give out free produce, backpacks on Friday
The Northern Ohio Recovery Association will be hosting an open fruit and vegetable pantry on Friday at its facilities in Slavic Village.
Tribute to a Cle archivist: Two history buffs celebrate a career in CSU Special Collections
Bill Barrow retired this summer as head of CSU's Special Collections. FreshWater contributors Angela Bair and Tom Matowitz reflect on Barrow's 20-year career collecting photos, artifacts, and other Cleveland historical items for the collection.
There’s still time: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo extends Asian Lantern Festival
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's popular Asian Lantern Festival has been extended and a drive-though experience has been added. 
‘I Thank God For This:’ Kinsman residents welcome new affordable housing
Residents and officials celebrated the opening of Colfax Family Homes last week.