Stories

Catching a lift: Church van program helps give workers a boost out of poverty
One of the more intractable problems facing manufacturers is the mismatch between the location of jobs and where entry-level workers live. Many low-income and Black workers live in Cleveland and don’t own cars, but many jobs are in the suburbs, far from public transportation. 
 
Fun in the Northwest Neighborhoods: Edgewater Sidewalk Fest has something for everyone
With music, food, and even a giant Jenga game, the Edgewater Sidewalk Festival has plenty to offer for everyone in a celebration of business and living in the Northwest Neighborhoods. 
Free Stamp: All things free in the #CLE for August 2021
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.
¡Celebramos! Residents gather in Roberto Clemente Park for a day of art and creativity
It was a beautiful day for a party this past Saturday for some fun in the sun at Roberto Clemente Park. So residents came out to celebrate their community. FreshWater managing editor Bob Perkoski took it all in.
Who’s Hiring in CLE: Slavic Village Development, Humble Design, Metroparks Zoo, Pizza Whirl
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.
One-on-One: Cleveland Clinic providers speak to patients about the Delta variant and the vaccine
The Delta variant now accounts for more than 82% of all current COVID-19 cases, and is more than two times more transmissible than previous variants. Experts at Cleveland Clinic are talking to their patients, stressing that the Delta variant should be an incentive for people to get vaccinated.
#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.
What you need to know about Cleveland’s new opt-in recycling program
After a year-and-a-half hiatus, curbside recycling is coming back to  Cleveland and residents have until October to opt in to the program.
 
John Eisenmann: Designed the iconic Arcade, Ohio state flag
Cleveland Masterworks: John Eisenmann was a prolific architect, designing dozens of Cleveland buildings in the late 1800s. But perhaps what he is best known for is the Arcade on Euclid Avenue.
Cleveland Heights moves forward with Cedar-Lee redevelopment plan
The plan to re-develop Cleveland Heights' Cedar-Lee-Meadowbrook site with retail and residential spaces edges closer to completion.
Abrazo Tango! Cleveland Tango School hosts 10th annual Tango Bowling Marathon at Mahall's 20 Lanes
It's going to be a non-stop tango and bowling party at Mahall's 20 Lanes when Cleveland Tango School hosts it's 10th annual Cleveland Tango Bowling Marathon.
Making moves: Lords of the Land brings street dance culture to Public Square
Where street dance culture and hip-hop cred meet, you’ll find Cleveland-based dancer and choreographer Samuel McIntosh. And McIntosh is bringing that intersection to the corner of Euclid and Ontario with Lords of the Land—a free four-day festival designed to highlight all Northeast Ohio's street dance scene has to offer.
Soar like an Eagle: Zoo opens zip line for a bird’s eye view of the grounds, downtown Cleveland
The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is offering guests a chance to fly through the sky on its new Eagle Adventure zip lines. 
Mary M. Bethune Elementary tackles play space inequity, digital divide with new multi-sport court
A new multi-sport court park is being constructed in Glenville this week, designed to give older kids and teens a place to be active with their peers, play a variety of sports and have a quality, safe place to play.
Bouncing back: What should Northeast Ohio’s economic recovery look like? Come tell us on July 29
Come join the NEO SoJo group for our Common Ground listening event to talk about the region's economic recovery and the child tax credit.
Powerful connections: $75K grant launches the start of Ubuntu Gathering Space in Buckeye-Woodhill
A group of partners later this year will break ground on The Ubuntu Gathering Place, a park next door to the East End Neighborhood House to bring greenspace and a sense of place to the Buckeye-Woodland community.
Editorial: What does diversity look like? It’s a personal thing
A Mexican-American woman with ancestors in two Native American tribes ponders the use of Latinx as a broad descriptor for Latino/a and Hispanic peoples.
Farmers markets, nutrition assistance programs serve as oases in Cleveland's food deserts
Many Northeast Ohio farmers’ markets not only stayed open last year during the COVID-19 pandemic, but also expanded access to Produce Perks, EBT and other nutrition assistance programs. Their aim is to help those in need while gaining customers at the same time.
#StreetsofCLE: Snapshot on East 17th 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.
The big idea: City Club’s archives inspire one artist to create a video series on important moments
When theater artist Chris Szajbert found herself out of work during the pandemic, she got creative and found a unique way to embark on a new video series.