Stories

The Full Cleveland is inspiring Clevelanders to hike the urban jungle, eight miles at a time
Twice a year, Peet McCain invites other Cleveland residents to join him in exploring Northeast Ohio on foot on an eight-mile hike he calls "The Full Cleveland."
Saucy Brew Works' pint glass runneth over in Ohio City, so they're expanding to Independence
Saucy Brew Works has been so successful in Ohio City that they are building a new brewpub in Independence.
Flower power: This budding nonprofit has recycled 6,200+ bouquets for those who need it most
Floral arrangements from weddings and funerals see new life thanks to BigHearted Blooms, which repurposes the flowers and delivers them to nursing homes and hospitals.
The future of Fairfax: Revitalization efforts show respect for heritage
The population has fallen, but hopes are high for Cleveland's Fairfax neighborhood, where revitalization efforts are on an upswing.
The total package: Amazon doubles down on hiring by bringing 2,000 jobs to Euclid
Euclid is ready for "Prime" time as the new Amazon fulfillment center brings jobs and energy to the area.
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center responds to need with new office in Shaker Square
The Cleveland Rape Crisis Center saw an urgent need to serve African-American survivors of sexual assault. It hopes its new office conveniently located on Shaker Square will improve its accessibility to those who need it the most.
World Homeless Day highlights growing problem, as Cleveland's City Mission tries to expand
On World Homeless Day, Thursday, Oct. 10, attention turns to the needs of homeless people everywhere. The City Mission is expanding one shelter, but the problem keeps growing.
Ready to pop: Collinwood's most colorful building set to open its doors as Pop Life
After two years, Pop Life is ready to make its debut at the intersection of creativity, collaboration, and wellness in Collinwood.
Four aspiring Fairfax writers prepare to take on Cleveland with their stories
FreshWater Cleveland's new Fairfax correspondent program is giving four budding journalists the tools to share stories about their Cleveland neighborhood that otherwise would never be told.
Euclid's got game: OMNI Board Game Parlor passes 'go' on Lake Shore Blvd.
The newest addition to downtown Euclid is the first board game parlor on Cleveland's east side.
Faces of Fairfax, a place with rich history and a hopeful future
The resilient residents of Fairfax may be the Cleveland neighborhood's greatest asset.
Sustainable Cleveland 2019 hits peak year but still driving forward
Sustainable Cleveland 2019 will celebrate a decade of accomplishments Wednesday, Oct. 16, at its annual event, while looking for ways to accelerate progress.
Who's Hiring in #CLE: Holden Forests, Shaker schools, Cleveland, University Hospitals, 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.
Teachers will give top marks to this Collinwood resale shop
Monica Grays' resale shop for teaching materials is doing so well in Willoughby that she has opened a second store in Collinwood, called The Assembly by 2nd Semester.
Girl power: Women-owned businesses succeed in Fairfax
Sharon Barber Salon and the Cleveland Veterinary Clinic demonstrate how women-owned businesses can lead the way in Fairfax.
Ripple effects of Sustainable Cleveland 2019 spread across city
Sustainable Cleveland 2019 has spent the last decade changing the area's environmental landscape with bold and creative efforts.
Portrait of a city: Euclid is busy writing its next chapter
Meet three Euclidians helping to shift the narrative for a city in transition.
'Song of Whales' artist visits to refresh mural, promote water conservation
The artist Wyland is back in Cleveland to refresh his 1997 “Song of Whales” mural on the Cleveland Public Power building near the Lake Erie shoreline.
LMM steps up to create affordable housing in St. Clair-Superior
Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry, which operates the largest homeless shelter in Ohio, is buying and renovating affordable homes to give families in crisis more options.
Larger-than-life art installation helps Gilmour students weave a more tightly knit future
Gilmour Academy's theme this year is inclusiveness. The Gates Mills school is exploring the concept with 20 miles of yarn.