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This Cleveland inventor is putting Mario Kart lovers in the driver's seat with a real-life version
Leave it to someone who works at Case Western Reserve University’s Sears think[box] to think out of the box. Ian Charnas' newest project is sure to appeal to lovers of Nintendo, nostalgia, and go-karting by bringing Mario Kart to life.
Could a $235,000 diamond hold the key to a CLE nonprofit's future?

What happens when you mix a dazzling six-figure gem, a mysterious benefactor, and a high-stakes situation for a global nonprofit? No, it’s not the plot for the next James Bond movie — it’s the unfolding storyline for local nonprofit Because I Said I Would.

Free Stamp: All things free in the #CLE for January 2020Powered by Cuyahoga Arts & Culture
FreshWater Cleveland's monthly "Free Stamp" feature rounds up the freshest free events in Cleveland.
Nola Movement prepares to open inside UNBar Cafe in Larchmere in January
Nike Olabisi is always on the move, and she’s about to take the Larchmere neighborhood with her.
Land of the G-free: Cafe Avalaun is now offering dinner service
Cleveland's only dedicated gluten-free restaurant continues to grow on the heels of a successful pop-up dinner series, which has now extended to dinner service on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
The Stephen Project is creating a ripple of giving for 18 CLE causes
When it comes making an impact via philanthropy, a little bit can go a long way. Just ask Stephen Jones, the inspiration behind The Stephen Project—a brand-new fundraising campaign spearheaded by Liner Legal that will benefit 18 local causes.
Live and learn: The new Euclid High School is taking shape as an 18-hour 'community campus'
When the reimagined Euclid High School opens its doors in 2020, the new building will combine the city’s middle and high schools—educating between 2,500 and 2,800 students. However, that’s just a small fraction of the number of Euclidians that the facility will ultimately serve on what's envisioned as a "community campus."
From heroin to heroine: How Project White Butterfly is lifting up the local addiction community
Not enough heroin addiction stories end in recovery, but Sara Szelagowski’s experience shows that not only can it happen, but that one person can spark hope and the will for sobriety in others going through the struggle.
Free Stamp: Special holiday edition, free in the #CLE
This special edition of FreshWater Cleveland's  "Free Stamp" feature unwraps the freshest free holiday markets in Cleveland.
Where the retro hits the road: Little Italy photographer David Schwartz gets his pix on Route 66
What started as a curious detour inspired by Depeche Mode's "Route 66" song turned into a longtime love affair with the iconic highway for photographer David Schwartz—and now we get to enjoy the end result with a new must-see exhibition.
Through open dialogue, Simon’s Supermarket turns its Euclid shoppers into stakeholders
It’s not exactly common for grocery store owners to be on a first-name basis with their customers, but Simon Hussain isn’t just any store owner.
Free Stamp: All things free in the #CLE for December 2019
FreshWater Cleveland's monthly "Free Stamp" feature rounds up the freshest free events in Cleveland.
Six Shooter Coffee pulls off a holiday miracle to reopen after a hit-and-run crash in Collinwood
Less than a week after a car crashed into his Collinwood coffee shop, Peter Brown reopened Six Shooter Coffee for Black Friday. Now he's taking on an even bigger challenge: moving down the street into a bigger space on Waterloo Road.
The H.E.A.T. is on: A new program will spark transformational change for Euclid's young black men
Can Euclid's young black men come together to help solve issues like gun violence and illegal dumping? Councilman Brian Moore says an emphatic "yes."
Season's greetings: This Cleveland Heights photographer just launched a greeting card line
Combining her work as a photographer with her love of inspiring quotes, Megan Johnson is launching Love, You Greetings.
#GivingTuesdayCLE takes the competition out of charitable giving
Wish Cleveland brings Giving Tuesday back for a second year with a more ambitious campaign to help nonprofits citywide.
Most Euclid residents are renters. This realtor is changing that, one house at a time.
By helping convert renters into first-time home buyers, realtor Mike Ficzner is working to move the needle in Euclid and help the city reclaim a majority of owner-occupied homes.
 
A new park in Buckeye carries on the memory of fallen police officer Derek Owens
A new park is making sure Derek Owens' life was not lost in vain—bringing vibrancy and hope to a neighborhood with a dearth of greenspace. 
Cleveland Caramel Corn Co. set to bring a taste of the sweet life to Middleburg Heights
With over 100 flavors of popcorn, Cleveland Caramel Corn Co. is ready to take it next-level with its very own brick-and-mortar shop.
Second annual Women's Entrepreneurship Day set to take over 78th Street Studios
Fueled by a global movement spearheaded by Chagrin Falls native Wendy Diamond, Lorraine Schuchart and Lisa Sands are creating their own Women's Entrepreneurship Day event, Cleveland-style.