Stories

Get in the groove: Experiencing life and uniting the community through hip hop and street dancing
Dancers DeShawn Fowler and Samuel McIntosh are bringing the Cleveland community together through hip hop dance events on the steps of the Cleveland Museum of Art and other parts of the city.
Government, nonprofits working to prevent wave of evictions in Cleveland
With the reopening of the Cleveland Housing Court and high unemployment rates,  officials are bracing for a wave of eviction cases and attempting to find ways to keep people in their homes.
Cuyahoga Arts & Culture celebrates black-led arts organizations
Cuyahoga Arts & Culture supports the people and organizations in the arts, no matter what their races, ethnicity, or backgrounds. Now they celebrate four black-led arts organizations that are teaching our children well. 
COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund grants $1.1 million to 26 nonprofits in latest funding
The Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund coalition announced Friday that just one more round of grants will be issued in this initial phase, while allocating more than $1 million to 26 organizations last week.
Here comes the rain again: Insights from a pluviophile
The sound and smell, and even the feel, of rain can have a soothing effect on some people. And sometimes a rainy day can even have a cleansing effect.
Building hope: Suburban construction projects press on despite virus
While some construction projects have been put on hold during the coronavirus pandemic, large projects in Cleveland Heights and Maple Heights are forging ahead at full steam—creating jobs and positive economic development in Cleveland's inner rings suburbs.
Kindred care: Congolese refugee community takes care of its own, and others, during COVID-19
From cooking pots and cleaning supplies to groceries, the large Congolese refugee community living in Cleveland ensures everyone in their neighborhoods are cared for during the COVID-19 pandemic.
As you like it: History Days events are self-guided, streaming, and live for a taste of CLE's past
In these troubled times, Cleveland History Days gives us a chance to look back on our history and perhaps find some inspiration to put toward the future.
Time for change: Station Hope streams timely festival and dialogue about struggles for equity
Station Hope, Cleveland Public Theatre's annual celebration of Cleveland's social justice history, is particularly timely this year amid a time of violence and awakening.
Childhood education specialist opens school to help preschoolers on the autism spectrum thrive
Jacklynn Bosley has created a preschool where kids on the autism spectrum can get the early intervention they need for a successful start to their education paths.
Welcome to the Gayborhood: A 100,000-sq-ft LGBT hub is taking shape on the edge of Lakewood
Developers Daniel Budish and Betsy Figgie plan to open an enormous LGBTQ ecosystem that will house everything from apartments and an athletic complex to a multi-faceted entertainment and retail hub.
Culinary Crisis: Chef Rocco Whalen reflects on dark times, is hopeful for a brighter future
Fahrenheit chef/owner Rocco Whalen feels the pain Cleveland has felt during the coronavirus, the murder of George Floyd, and the riots. But now, he looks to the future and hopes for better days in Cleveland and in the local restaurant industry.
Who's Hiring in #CLE: Restoration Society, Cleveland Orchestra, Mabel’s BBQ, 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.
There's a party going on to celebrate Juneteenth
NAACP Cleveland,  Buckeye Summer Soul, and Neighbor Up have a walk and a party in the park planned for Saturday to celebrate Juneteenth.
On the hunt: A Gen Zer goes in search of his first apartment in downtown Cleveland
Want to live downtown? Ian Meadows does. The city planner recently toured 13 Cleveland apartment buildings over six months before landing his dream apartment. He describes his search for FreshWater as only a lover of urban architecture could.
How live entertainment venues are attempting to beat COVID-19 with some creative approaches
Many of Cleveland's live entertainment venues are struggling with the challenges of safely reopening during the coronavirus. But some popular hotspots are getting creative.
Slow down, take a breath and enjoy the luck of the virus
Kathleen Osborne has a knack for finding four-leaf clovers. During coronavirus restrictions, those lucky charms remind her how lucky she and her family really are.
Karamu House tells of the fight for equality through 'Freedom on Juneteenth' production
Karamu House will use dance, theater, and music to narrate the African American fight for equality and to celebrate Juneteenth this weekend.
Positive Vibrations: Carlos Jones, Chimi, Grog Shop team up for outdoor picnic jam
The Grog Shop, Doug Katz, and Carlos Jones and the P.L.U.S. Band are getting together for a socially distant, outdoor summer show at the Diner on Lee parking lot.
A new world: Doug Katz launches ghost kitchen concept to test takeout- and delivery-only market
Chef Doug Katz has launched Chim,a ghost kitchen that serves South American fare for takeout and delivery.