Stories

Returning to arts: Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, ioby continue crowdfunding match for third year
The match is on! For the third year in a row, Cuyahoga Arts & Culture and ioby have teamed up to support organizations and residents as they make Cuyahoga County more vibrant through the arts.
eNEO2050: NOACA to discuss its transportation and infrastructure plan for an equitable future
NOACA will hold a virtual public meeting to discuss the draft of its eNEO2050 plan—which aligns future transportation and environmental planning initiatives with a focus on equitable access in land use, housing, jobs, health, and economics.
 
New MAGNET program designed to boost manufacturing companies’ post-pandemic recovery
The pandemic has been especially tough on small to medium-sized manufacturing companies that have been hit by furloughs, supply chain disruptions, and production shut-downs. MAGNET's new program aims to change this trajectory by providing hands-on consulting and assistance through newly-secured grant funds.
Hubbell and Benes: Designers of West Side Market, Wade Chapel, Art Museum, Masonic Auditorium
Cleveland Masterworks: In the early 1900s Benjamin Hubbell and W. Dominick Benes designed some of of Cleveland's most beloved landmarks that are still in use today.
Housing nonprofit provides essential home repairs to Cuyahoga County residents in need
Community Housing Solutions helps to keep vulnerable Cuyahoga County residents safe by using federal, state, and city dollars to make repairs to their homes—especially repairs of mechanical systems like furnaces and hot water tanks.
#VoicesofCLE murals and other public art welcome 2021 NFL Draft visitors to Cleveland
Ahead of this weekend's 2021 NFL Draft, newly unveiled #VoicesofCLE public artwork will dress the windows of three Downtown locations—meant to spark conversations and inspire change
Blanket statement: Picnic Party Cleveland brings the picnic trend to The Land
Over the last year, picnics have come back in a big way—thanks to the ability to gather safely in an open-air setting. With the "New York Times" hailing the trend and bespoke picnic companies popping up around the country, Kelly Testa decided to give Cleveland a seat at the proverbial table by launching Picnic Party Cleveland.
Gordon Green to transform into 'Chateau de Gordon,' to sip, stroll, and celebrate spring
Gordon Green will become an indoor English garden on Friday, to celebrate spring and all things in bloom this season.
Who’s Hiring in CLE: NFL Draft jobs, Pizza Whirl, Punch Bowl Social, 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, and how to apply.
 
#StreetsofCLE: Snapshot on Euclid 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.
Black Cleveland churches host vaccine clinics to protect their flock, and their communities
To combat the racial disparity in COVID-19 vaccinations, several historically Black churches in Cleveland have hosted vaccine clinics since February, through an initiative started by the Greater Cleveland Congregations’ interfaith coalition.
The Big Clean: Euclid, Collinwood residents stage friendly cleanup competition
It may be a friendly competition, but whichever neighborhood gathers the most trash and debris this weekend wins. Will Euclid keep it's undefeated title? Will Collinwood sweep in for its first win?
Cuyahoga County Healthy Tree Canopy program awards funds for more than 4,000 trees
Cuyahoga County will invest $950,000 into the region’s tree canopy by funding 25 tree projects funding its Healthy Tree Canopy Grant Program.
Arnold W. Brunner: Collaborator on the 1903 Group Plan, designer of the Metzenbaum Courthouse
Cleveland Masterworks: Arnold Brunner spent most of his life in New York, but made a mark in Cleveland as a collaborator on the 1903 Group Plan and design of the U.S. Courthouse. 
Team players: Cleveland Innovation District is a group effort for local healthcare investment
By working together as a team in the Cleveland Innovation District, the five big local healthcare providers and educators can bring jobs, investment, and breakthrough technologies to the region. 
Environmental injustice: Exploring the practices that fuel health and wealth hardships
The Cleveland Bar Association recently hosted a panel discussion examining the historic and continued environmental justice concerns that have fueled ongoing health and wealth impacts in city neighborhoods.
 
Wardrobe Replay brings a fresh approach to secondhand shopping to Collinwood
What’s old is new again at 774 E. 185th St., where Antoinette Teasley has set up shop as Wardrobe Replay.
Learn the facts: WOVU hosts experts to answer questions about getting COVID-19 vaccines
A panel of experts will answer questions about getting the COVID-19 vaccines this Saturday on WOVU 95.9 FM radio.
Walk of Love: St. Clair-Superior residents show pride through donations, neighborhood cleanup
This past Saturday, volunteers came out to gather donations, share information and resources, and spread love in the St. Clair-Superior neighborhood. 
Artistic relief: Cleveland Photo Fest brings cutting-edge photography exhibits to the city
The 2021 Cleveland Photo Fest focuses on the art as it brings creative relief to galleries throughout the city.