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Metroparks named as finalist in national parks and rec group's ‘best in nation’ Gold Medal
The Cleveland Metroparks is up for a gold medal award for excellence in a national parks and recreation competition.
Unified voices: New alliance will unite NEO arts community in diversity, equity, and inclusion
When it launches in June, the Assembly for the Arts collaborative will work to bring funding, diversity, and equity to Cleveland arts endeavors.
Cleaning up Cleveland: Organizations work together to rid neighborhood of illegal dumping
When St. Casimir Church volunteer John Niedzialek got fed up with the trash and dumping in the St. Clair Superior neighborhood, Court Community Service came to his aid—cleaning up the area.
#PeopleofCLE: Terry, keeping restaurants clean, even in a pandemic
Northeast Ohio is changing. These are the people shaping its future. Our latest installment.
Who's hiring in CLE: St. Clair Superior CDC, Metroparks Zoo, Il Venetian, Humble Design
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, and how to apply.  
 
#StreetsofCLE: Snapshot on West 25th 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.
FunMill Films Fest keeps it reel with a down-to-earth festival in Euclid
FunMill Films Fest takes a hyper-local approach, celebrating and showcasing Midwest-made films, with its is second annual event this weekend.
George B. Post and Francis Millet: An architect and an artist created timeless beauty
Cleveland Masterworks: Architect George B. Post and artist Francis D. Millet are responsible for some of Cleveland's most beautiful treasures crafted at the turn of the 20th Century. 
Voices on the Vaccine: Science, history, and lived experience influence vaccine choices
In part three of this Voices on the Vaccine series, the Cleveland Documenters talked to more than 40 Clevelanders to hear their views on getting the COVID-19 vaccine. What they learned offers a unique window into what influences this important decision.
House party: Local activists want your ideas for best ways to spend Federal stimulus funds
Cleveland is receiving more than half a billion dollars as part of a federal stimulus package to combat the economic impact of the pandemic. How should that money be spent? Advocacy groups are highlighting community needs through participatory budgeting, where residential input is collected to inform governments on spending.
Bartleby supper club will embrace the indulgence of the 1920s with a modern take on giving back
Restauranteur Morgan Yagi says the Bartleby supper club will have a lounge atmosphere with plenty of soft seating, music, and a cozy environment when it opens later this year in the historic United Bank Building in Ohio City.
Families face obstacles fighting lead poisoning during pandemic
It’s estimated that 80% of Cleveland’s older housing stock contains lead paint, making those homes potentially harmful to babies and children. But families face hurdles in both testing for lead in their homes and testing their children.
Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund awards more than $438K to eight organizations
The Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund awarded $438,298 to eight organizations and groups this week in the 13th cycle of biweekly grants.
Voices on the Vaccine: Why some Clevelanders are still on the fence about the vaccine
In part two of this Voices on the Vaccine series, the Cleveland Documenters talked to more than 40 Clevelanders to hear their views on getting the COVID-19 vaccine. What they learned offers a unique window into what influences this important decision.
Voices on the Vaccine: Clevelanders share their reasons for getting their shots
In part one of this Voices on the Vaccine series, the Cleveland Documenters talked to more than 40 Clevelanders to hear their views on getting the COVID-19 vaccine. What they learned offers a unique window into what influences this important decision.
Free Stamp: All things free in the #CLE for May 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.
Rooms to Let shifts from vacant homes to vacant storefronts in upcoming temporary art event
After taking 2020 off because of the coronavirus pandemic, Rooms to Let: CLE returns to Slavic Village this summer stronger that ever—this time with vacant storefronts and a full-blown arts celebration .
Photos: The 2021 NFL Draft in Cleveland
The 2021 NFL Draft came to Cleveland this past weekend, and FreshWater managing photographer Bob Perkoski captured some of the highlights in this photo essay.
A legacy of a legend: Jesse Owens oak lives on through clones in Rockefeller Park
The legacy of Jesse Owens was continued last Friday when a clone of one of the oak trees given to Owens after the 1936 Olympics was planted at the Rockefeller Park Lagoon on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
#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.