Stories

Making a fool of yourself for love
Whether using flirtation, dropping hints (or pencils), or embarking on starvation diets, some people will go to great lengths when they are falling in love. 
Get MSPIRED: MAGNET attracts would-be entrepreneurs through annual pitch contest
MAGNET's annual MSPIRE pitch competition invites entrepreneurs to present their products for the chance to win cash prizes and assistance in bringing their inventions to market. 
Taking it in stride: Two Old Brooklyn businesses re-invent, re-think, and come out on top
Even during the coronavirus pandemic, Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation looks out for its small businesses. Thanks to grants offered by OBCDC, Old Brooklyn Cheese and Coffee, Coffee, Coffee have been able to pivot and thrive during tough times.
A garden grows in Tremont: Electric Gardens to become CLE's first integrated live/work space
Ohio City’s most stylish co-working space will soon have to share the Limelight. Next spring, Limelight will open a sister location in Tremont—housed inside a 132-unit apartment building called Electric Gardens.
Graphic artist shares her love of the city, hope for social justice through her work
Artist Lacy Talley began painting murals with social action messages after graduating from Kent State. As she continues her work she wants to make her art accessible all over Cleveland.
#PeopleofCLE: Gab, Cle baseball host
Northeast Ohio is changing. These are the people shaping its future. Our latest installment.
Who’s Hiring in #CLE: Volunteers of America, Punch Bowl Social, CMNH, 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.
Rapid rehousing strategy helps protect domestic violence victims during a pandemic
During the cononavirus pandemic, financial and social stressors are leading to an increase in domestic violence cases. Agencies in Northeast Ohio, and around the country, are implementing new ways to keep victims safe.




























































































































 
Old Stone Church in Public Square turns 200 this weekend
The Old Stone Church, Public Square's oldest building, is celebrating 200 years of community service and its role in shaping the city we know today.
Learning from the best: Teachers inspire a lifetime of education
Kathleen Osborne's eighth grade teacher told her to pursue science instead of English. But as an adult (and a communicator), she's learned that both teachers and students must learn to adapt.
Go exploring: Canalway Partners invites you to discover the Towpath Trail by bicycle
Canalway Partners wants folks to get out and explore all the Towpath Trail has to offer. Various self-guided bike tours designed for all ages and abilities help get you out there this month. Weekly prize packages are awarded too!
In the Heights: This mini-park project is set to breathe new life into the Cedar Lee District
You never get a second chance to make a first impression, and that’s exactly why Deanna Fisher is passionate about making the Cedar Lee Mini-Park a place that makes visitors and residents fall in love at first sight with Cleveland Heights.
Teamwork makes the dream work: Automation, collaboration increase local mask production
Working with the Ohio Manufacturing Alliance, MAGNET takes the lead on bringing local companies together to compete internationally in automated, high-volume mask production during the coronavirus pandemic.
Open for leisure: Stage 3 of the Towpath Trail sees its first visitors with ribbon cutting
After more than two years, Stage 3 of the Towpath Trail Extension project—an urban stretch of 1.9 miles between the northern entrance to Steelyard Commons and Literary Avenue in Tremont—is complete and open to the public.
As CMSD returns to virtual school, Project ACT ensures the needs of homeless students are met
With about 1,000 students in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District either living in homeless shelters or with relatives, Project ACT makes sure those students can continue in their current schools while also providing both technology and personal support during the uncertainties of the pandemic. 
Gordon Square’s Fast Forward fund keeps rolling with grants for small businessses
The Detroit Shoreway's Fast Forward Fund, established in June to help small businesses in the Gordon Square Arts District, has now raised more than $55,000 and helped 19 businesses.
Need some creative catharsis? FreshWater editor to launch fifth cohort of Artist's Way class
Though there seem to be few things that all of us can agree on these days, one definite exception is the fact that 2020 has been a year of unrest, upheaval, and uncertainty for everyone. (Cue the murder hornet memes.)
Thrifting and bonding in times of change
Nothing brings a mother and daughter together like a little bargain shopping to furnish a first apartment.
A lasting memento of Euclid’s lakefront luxury from Cleveland’s Jazz Age
In 1923 entrepreneur Jim Brown built a house on Lake Erie in Euclid. The six-bedroom home, with accents imported from around the world, still stands proudly today and is on the market for $1.2 million.
Leap of faith: How COVID-19 has changed the way we worship
The pandemic may make it impossible for most houses of worship to congregate in-person, but institutions find their missions and prayers extend beyond the sanctuary walls.