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high on the hog: how lower cost of living equals better quality of life

Douglas J. Guth Thursday, December 13, 2012

Recent transplants to Cleveland arriving from so-called "big-ticket" metropolitan markets say that they are experiencing appreciable cost savings in terms of housing, transportation, entertainment and food. And that translates to a better standard of life with little lost in terms of quantity and quality of offerings.

think local, buy local: a procrastinator's gift guide

Erin O'Brien Thursday, December 13, 2012

It's crunch time, folks! In less than three weeks, the 2012 holiday season will be a memory. We feel your pain. To help, we've stitched together a provocative assortment of gift ideas that should knock out your list in no time flat. This year, keep it fresh, keep it tasty, keep it local.

west side market centennial weekend slideshow

Bob Perkoski Thursday, November 08, 2012

Last weekend, the city of Cleveland celebrated the 100th birthday of the West Side Market in style. Thousands of locals and visitors made their way to Ohio City to take part in one or more events held in the Market's honor. Fresh Water photographer Bob Perkoski covered the events for the magazine.

area creatives have designs on making cle hub of artistic talent

Douglas J. Guth Thursday, November 01, 2012

Local firms like TWIST Creative, Go Media and Studio Graphique are just a few of the design-minded companies that are fueling Cleveland's creative renaissance. With the region's future success dependent on the procurement of young talent, the design community's exciting body of work is earning the city regional and national buzz.

the 25th street shuffle: will success kill ohio city?

Richey Piiparinen Thursday, September 20, 2012

Neighborhoods that experience revitalization often do so at the expense of their distinctiveness. As an area becomes more appealing, vacant spaces fill up, and higher rents crowd out all but the deepest pockets. Ohio City business owners, developers, and community development groups are fighting that with an unprecedented level of cooperation.

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