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Bloom Social Co. is hanging its shingle and ready to mingle in Lakewood

Yearning for more social outlets in Cleveland? Join the club—Bloom Social Co., that is. The social clubhouse launched this month in Lakewood with an open house and—appropriately enough—a free margarita mixer to commemorate National Margarita Day.

Compassionate care: Cleveland APL is renovating facilities and expanding programs
The Cleveland Animal Protective League's Tremont facility is becoming less of a shelter and more of an animal resource center.
Who's Hiring in #CLE: JumpStart, BlueBridge Networks, and FreshWater Cleveland
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.
#PeopleofCLE: Laura, an actor from the very start
"My parents would hand me money, I would shoot through the neighbors’ back yard, cut through their yard to go to the railroad station and take the train into the city to go see shows by myself."
Projects bridging Cleveland’s digital divide get a boost from Accelerate civic pitch competition
Two technology-driven projects that were pitched last year at the Cleveland Leadership Center’s Accelerate: Citizens Make Change civic pitch competition are well on their way to fruition.
Does your small business create positive change? Citizens Bank may award you $20K for your efforts
Small businesses can win big bucks in Citizens Bank's annual competition, and this year, Greater Cleveland has been chosen to participate in the Small Business Community Champion Award.
Creative youth to let their geek flag fly at Kids' Comic Con at Lake Erie Ink in Cleveland Heights
If Lake Erie Ink has anything to do with it, the next generation of comic book and graphic novel talent will be straight outta Cleveland.
Population boom: Downtown Cleveland will see 20K residents by year end as DCA sets new goal of 30K
You can expect to see 20,000 people living downtown by the end of the year, says the Downtown Cleveland Alliance, which is working to keep that number growing.
PHOTOS: Running in their undies to fight neurofibromatosis
The eighth annual Cupid's Undies Run in Tremont on Feb. 15 brought out runners eager to raise awareness of neurofibromatosis by dashing for a mile in nothing but their underwear.
#PeopleofCLE: Karly, equipped with a new worldview
"His death was so shocking, but at the same time, it opened up my whole worldview to this other dimension. That was honestly the thing that kept me going."
Bullet holes by the Burning River: Great Lakes Brewing unveils a modern remodel in historic location
Great Lakes Brewing Company has completed its most extensive renovations since the Ohio City landmark opened in 1988.
LatinUS Theater speaks Clark-Fulton’s language — literally
LatinUS Theater, Ohio’s first independent Latino theater company, is staging their fifth Spanish-language production this month and plans to open in their own space next year in Cleveland’s Clark-Fulton neighborhood.
Everybody in the pool! Fairfax lifeguard promotes benefits of swimming
Use of the Fairfax Recreation Center’s indoor pool has declined in recent years. So April Kenny, the center's physical director and lifeguard, is spreading her love of swimming to the community by touting its benefits for fitness, safety and even stress relief.
From Brazilian to bluegrass music, the Lake Erie Folk Fest keeps it eclectic in Euclid
The sounds of the Lake Erie Folk Fest will soon fill Euclid's Shore Cultural Centre for the fifth year running.
Seasoned entrepreneurs roll out 3 new taste sensations to please every craving at Clifton Corners
The dining options on Clifton Boulevard in Cleveland near the Lakewood border are about to get a lot more interesting.
Don't call it a comeback: Music Saves space to be revived as Cleveland Rocks Shop on Waterloo
As the Beachland Ballroom prepares to blow out its 20th birthday candles, the iconic concert venue is morphing into a musical campus of sorts with the forthcoming addition of the Cleveland Rocks Shop.
#PeopleofCLE: Chris, on a mission to be a good manager
"I want to be a good manager. Just to be for everybody at work, treat everybody equally."
Who's Hiring in #CLE: MoCa, City Architecture, Cleveland Foundation, 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.
All you need is love, plus some arts and culture, for a perfect Cleveland Valentine’s Day
Instead of the usual flowers and chocolates, some Clevelanders are celebrating Valentine's Day with perfume, science, dance, and music, thanks to funding from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.
Derf's new graphic novel ‘Kent State’ takes on tragic shooting
Shaker Heights illustrator Derf Backderf has a new book coming out in April. "Kent State: Four Dead in Ohio" will arrive less than a month before the 50th anniversary of the tragic event.