ODOT section of the Lake link Trail after completion in 2017
ODOT section of the Lake link Trail after completion in 2017 Bob Perkoski
VoicesofCLE mural by Artist Glen Infante in Public Square
VoicesofCLE mural by Artist Glen Infante in Public Square Bob Perkoski
Stratus by artist Laura Skunta in The Van Aken District
Stratus by artist Laura Skunta in The Van Aken District Bob Perkoski
Dog Friendly Beach at Edgewater Park
Dog Friendly Beach at Edgewater Park Bob Perkoski
Donald Black Jr. mural at the Harvey Rice Branch of the Cleveland Public Library
Donald Black Jr. mural at the Harvey Rice Branch of the Cleveland Public Library Bob Perkoski
Da’Shaunae Marisa mural in Public Square
Da’Shaunae Marisa mural in Public Square Bob Perkoski

Features

Street Level Free Stamp Arts and Culture

Free Stamp: All things free in the #CLE for July 2020

Dana ShugrueMonday, July 06, 2020
FreshWater Cleveland's monthly "Free Stamp" feature rounds up the freshest free events in Cleveland.
Breaking Ground who's hiring Economic Development

Who's Hiring in #CLE: MidTown Cleveland, West Side Catholic Center, Keenan Company, and more

Dana ShugrueMonday, July 06, 2020
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.
Feature Story Forest City Bank and Seymour Block Community Development

CLE Restoration Society celebrates the projects that preserve the region’s architectural history

Karin Connelly RiceThursday, July 02, 2020
The annual Celebration of Preservation honors the groups and individuals who have gone above and beyond in their efforts to restore and preserve the region's historic buildings.
Breaking Ground VoicesofCLE Artist Stina Aleah Community Development

#VoicesofCLE: Downtown art project gives voice to an unheard population

Douglas J. GuthThursday, July 02, 2020
Nearly 20 new art installations around the city will give the overlooked and unheard a platform for expression and healing—propelling the conversation on racial equality through #VoicesofCLE.
Feature Story CroniCLE

Vitality isn’t always as it appears: Be wary of taking chances with other people’s health

Kathleen OsborneThursday, July 02, 2020
Being physically healthy isn't always something that can be detected by the human eye. Sometimes looks can be deceiving and you may be spreading that virus to someone more susceptible than you.
Feature Story Brittany York lead the Civics Essential trivia series. Healthy Communities

A virtual pivot: Year two of Civics Essential ends with online game nights

Brittany YorkThursday, July 02, 2020

Initially, trivia events were supposed to take place at 14 libraries across Ohio. Stay-at-home orders brought those plans to a halt, but the resulting platform was still a success.

Street Level Groove Monday is a visual experience that combines beautiful spaces with expressive performance art. Community Development

Get in the groove: Experiencing life and uniting the community through hip hop and street dancing

Karin Connelly RiceWednesday, July 01, 2020
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.
Feature Story Cleveland Housing Court at the Cleveland Municipal Court facility downtown. Healthy Communities

Government, nonprofits working to prevent wave of evictions in Cleveland

Conor MorrisTuesday, June 30, 2020
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.
Partner Content RollinBuckeyez Foundation

Cuyahoga Arts & Culture celebrates black-led arts organizations

Karin Connelly RiceMonday, June 29, 2020
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. 
Buzz Scranton Road Ministries Community Development Corporation

COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund grants $1.1 million to 26 nonprofits in latest funding

Mia MaendlerMonday, June 29, 2020
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.
Feature Story Elijah Kidjana, President of the Congolese Community of Greater Cleveland, distributes food to neighbors on June 11th.

Kindred care: Congolese refugee community takes care of its own, and others, during COVID-19

Sydney KornegayThursday, June 25, 2020
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.
Feature Story The Top of the Hill development will rise on the junction of Cedar Road and Euclid Heights Boulevard, just up the hill from University Circle. Economic Development

Building hope: Suburban construction projects press on despite virus

Douglas J. GuthThursday, June 25, 2020
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.
Street Level Cozad Bates House

As you like it: History Days events are self-guided, streaming, and live for a taste of CLE's past

Andrew GeorgeThursday, June 25, 2020
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.
Feature Story CroniCLE

Here comes the rain again: Insights from a pluviophile

Kathleen OsborneThursday, June 25, 2020
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.
Breaking Ground Cleveland Public Theatre’s annual STATION HOPE, a one night event of entertainment and art inspired by the history of St. John's Church and the Underground Railroad. Arts and Culture

Time for change: Station Hope streams timely festival and dialogue about struggles for equity

Karin Connelly RiceWednesday, June 24, 2020
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.
Street Level Thrive Early Learning Center in Warrensville Heights is devoted to comprehensive care of children with specialized learning needs. Kids and Education

Childhood education specialist opens school to help preschoolers on the autism spectrum thrive

Karin Connelly RiceWednesday, June 24, 2020
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.
Breaking Ground Rendering of Studio West Diversity

Welcome to the Gayborhood: A 100,000-sq-ft LGBT hub is taking shape on the edge of Lakewood

Jen Jones DonatelliTuesday, June 23, 2020
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.
Breaking Ground Enjoying outdoor dining with some shortribs and Lo mein noodles at Fahrenheit. Entrepreneurship

Culinary Crisis: Chef Rocco Whalen reflects on dark times, is hopeful for a brighter future

Karin Connelly RiceTuesday, June 23, 2020
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.
Breaking Ground who's hiring

Who's Hiring in #CLE: Restoration Society, Cleveland Orchestra, Mabel’s BBQ, and more

Dana ShugrueMonday, June 22, 2020
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.
Buzz Juneteenth Diversity

There's a party going on to celebrate Juneteenth

Kelsey LaurielFriday, June 19, 2020
NAACP Cleveland,  Buckeye Summer Soul, and Neighbor Up have a walk and a party in the park planned for Saturday to celebrate Juneteenth.
Feature Story The search was long, but Ian Meadows is happy with the end result: an apartment in downtown Cleveland. Community Development

On the hunt: A Gen Zer goes in search of his first apartment in downtown Cleveland

Chris BallThursday, June 18, 2020
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.
Feature Story Beachland Tavern Arts and Culture

How live entertainment venues are attempting to beat COVID-19 with some creative approaches

Conor MorrisThursday, June 18, 2020
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.
Feature Story CroniCLE

Slow down, take a breath and enjoy the luck of the virus

Kathleen OsborneThursday, June 18, 2020
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.
Street Level Karamu performers rehearsing for the Juneteenth event performance.

Karamu House tells of the fight for equality through 'Freedom on Juneteenth' production

Andrew GeorgeWednesday, June 17, 2020
Karamu House will use dance, theater, and music to narrate the African American fight for equality and to celebrate Juneteenth this weekend.
Breaking Ground Carlos Jones and the P.L.U.S. Band Community Development

Positive Vibrations: Carlos Jones, Chimi, Grog Shop team up for outdoor picnic jam

Karin Connelly RiceWednesday, June 17, 2020
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.
Breaking Ground Chimi is named for chimichurri, the herb relish popular in Argentina and Uruguay. Entrepreneurship

A new world: Doug Katz launches ghost kitchen concept to test takeout- and delivery-only market

Karin Connelly RiceTuesday, June 16, 2020
Chef Doug Katz has launched Chim,a ghost kitchen that serves South American fare for takeout and delivery.
Breaking Ground Student-organized Lakewood Kneel In at Lakewood Park. Diversity

Lakewood High School students and grads raise their voices against racism

Karin Connelly RiceMonday, June 15, 2020
Lakewood High School students came together last week to raise awareness of the issues surrounding race and racism in their community.
Street Level Nathanael Honvou - American Ninja Warrior Junior - Season 2.

South Euclid’s own Nathanael Honvou takes home American Ninja Warrior Junior title

Monday, June 15, 2020
Nathanael Honvou may be just 10 years old, but his competitive spirit is fierce. So fierce, that it earned him the title of American Ninja Warrior Junior last week.
Buzz American Cancer Society Hope Lodge Healthy Communities

COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund grants $6.6 million to date, extends grantmaking through July

Mia MaendlerFriday, June 12, 2020
Another round of grants by the COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund awarded $928,000 to 18 organizations this week. 
Development News Brittany York lead the Civics Essential trivia series.

Ohio Civics Essential launches Virtual Games; use your Jeopardy and civics knowledge to win prizes

Jennifer MooneyThursday, June 11, 2020
At a time when knowledge of how government works may be most important, Issue Media Group launches an online game event to engage and educate the public-at-large.
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