Stories

A stinky job: Dung beetle expert hopes her work might save the declining population
Entomologist Nicole Gunter likes to share the scoop on poop when talking about her research and discovery of dung beetles—which feed on animal droppings and are critical to the ecosystem, yet are dwindling in population. 
#StreetsofCLE: Snapshot on Pearl Road
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.
Find Your Path: After record-breaking year of visitors, Metroparks launches mobile app
The Cleveland Metroparks today announced the launch of its new mobile app, Find Your Path. 
MetroHealth expansion to bring new mental health services to Cleveland Heights facility
MetroHealth's $42 million expansion of its Cleveland Heights medical center will help meet the growing need for mental health services in the region. 
Vaccination navigation: United Way's 2-1-1 has helped thousands get appointments
A dedicated vaccine helpline through the United Way of Greater Cleveland's 2-1-1 system has helped more than 52,000 area residents get registered for the vaccine, or otherwise answered their questions about vaccination.
Praying for an angel: Strangers discover they are a match for a kidney transplant
Twelve years ago, La'Tanya Foster and Christy Crocker did not know each other. But a mutual friend brought two together in a lifesaving friendship.
Daniel H. Burnham and John Wellborn Root: Designers of the first skyscrapers
Cleveland Masterworks: Daniel H. Burnham and John Wellborn Root—pioneers in steel framing construction—designed three of Cleveland's tallest buildings, for the times, in the 1890s.
Ruth Ratner Miller Awards to honor DCA Ambassadors, celebrate downtown projects
The Downtown Cleveland Alliance will host its 22nd annual Ruth Ratner Miller Awards to recognize significant contributions to the forward momentum and improvement of Downtown Cleveland.
 
Let the good times roll: Funny Bus CLE gets in gear for May launch
Led by local comedians, Funny Bus CLE combines laughs and local lore for a lively tour of the city’s core—starting at Collision Bend in the Flats with a halfway stopping point at Merwin’s Wharf.
Health Department struggles with language barriers and data collection during pandemic
Although Cleveland has made small steps in its communications with non-English speaking residents, it still has not beefed up its bilingual staff—making COVID-19 contract tracing operations difficult. Advocates are working to change the situation.
Food for Thought: JCU student entrepreneurs create food buggy to feed the homeless
Students in John Carroll University's entrepreneurial program are feeding hungry customers while also feeding the homeless with their new food buggy concept.
Level up: JumpStart’s Small Business Impact Program has the tools to grow your business
JumpStart's Small Business Impact Program provide entrepreneurs with the tools they need to grow, thrive, and take their businesses to the next level.
Free Stamp: All things free in the #CLE for April 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.
Who’s Hiring in CLE: Metroparks, Holden Fresh Fork, 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 West 28th 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.
Nine groups receive COVID-19 Rapid Response Funds; three get CARES Act Homeless Taskforce funds
Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund awards $803,395 in grants, as well as $1,860,516 in CARES Act funds to combat homelessness.
Frank Walker and Harry Weeks: Designers of Municipal Stadium, other cherished landmarks
Cleveland Masterworks: Frank Walker and Henry Weeks designed more than 600 buildings, including some of Cleveland's most recognizable structures—from Severance Hall to the Lorain-Carnegie Bridge. 
Signs of spring: Hundreds of butterflies arrive at the Cleveland Botanical Garden
The butterflies are due to make their debut this weekend at the Cleveland Botanical Garden.
A space of their own: The curtain will rise on LatinUS Theater Company’s Blackbox Theater
LatinUS Theater Company will be the first Latino theater company in Ohio with its own dedicated theater—the Blackbox Theater—when it premiers “La Casa de Bernarda Alba” in September. 
People for Trees campaign receives $200,000 grant from the Cleveland Foundation
A $200,000 grant from the Cleveland Foundation will help Holden Forests & Gardens' People for Trees campaign in its quest to plant 15,000 new trees in Northeast Ohio by 2025.