A study led by CMNH paleoanthropologist Dr. Emma Finestone reveals that ancient humans in southwestern Kenya traveled up to eight miles to collect high-quality stones for toolmaking more than 2.6 million years ago. This discovery pushes back the earliest known evidence of long-distance resource transportation by 600,000 years. Conducted at the Nyanga site on Kenya's Homa Peninsula, the research suggests that early hominins integrated tool technology into foraging strategies more extensively than previously thought.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Northeast Ohio this week donated 20,000 pounds of food to the Salvation Army of Greater Cleveland, significantly boosting its food pantry supplies at a time when households are financially tight. The donation is part of the Salvation Army's "Need Knows No Season" campaign to raise awareness about year-round hunger.

Kristy Christie and her Team Kini Bini have raised nearly $150,000 for Lifebanc's Gift of Life Walk & Run since 2018, honoring the memory of her 11-year-old daughter Keira, who became an organ donor after her sudden death. The annual event brings together donor families and transplant recipients, celebrating the power of organ donation and the lasting impact of those who give the gift of life.

Katie Payne became the new CEO of Lifebanc last December. While still adjusting to Cleveland winters after moving north from Atlanta, Payne brings a personal connection to her role in organ donation advocacy. After losing her brother to a car accident, Payne found herself drawn to a career in healthcare and organ transplantation.

Teen entrepreneur Josh Friedlander has turned his passion for cooking and gardening into a successful jam-making business. What started as a pandemic project has grown into a thriving enterprise, with Jam by Josh products now available in multiple stores.

The Improvaneers, the world's first all-Down syndrome improv troupe, will perform at the BorderLight Festival. The group uses improv comedy to improve communication skills and build self-confidence among performers with Down syndrome, while also entertaining and educating audiences about the capabilities of individuals with Down syndrome.

The BorderLight Festival will take over Playhouse Square later this month, featuring more than 40 performances across 16 stages in Playhouse Square. This year's festival expands its international programming and accessibility efforts while offering a diverse range of shows, including Fringe Jr. performances for younger audiences, street dance battles, and interactive theater experiences.

A 4,000-square-foot mural by artist Kelle Schwab was unveiled at Canal Basin Park in during Cleveland History Days in late June. The artwork depicts the city's evolution from an industrial center to a recreational destination, blending historical scenes with modern-day imagery of the Towpath Trail.

Mira Cahalane, a Hudson High School senior, in May won Best Actress at Playhouse Square's Dazzle Award before going to New York City, where she won a Jimmy Award for Outstanding Performance in an Ensemble. In New York, Cahalane had brushes with Broadway stars—Broadway actress Lillias White and 'Hamilton' creator Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Black Environmental Leaders Association, working with the Center for Community Solutions and the Equal Justice Initiative, last weekend unveiled a Community Remembrance Project memorial marker at Elizabeth Baptist Church, honoring John Jordan, who was lynched by a mob in 1911 after stealing cherries from a west side orchard.

The Cleveland Museum of Art just released additional tickets to its annual Summer Solstice celebration this Saturday, June 21. The event initially sold out in one day, but a favorable weather report allowed for the release of additional tickets.

The Kimpton Schofield Hotel is celebrating Pride Month with a special package that includes complimentary cocktails and a donation to The Trevor Project. The hotel holds historical significance as having one of the city's first gay bars in the same location.

Malley's Chocolates has launched the second year of its summer reading program, partnering with local libraries to encourage young readers. The program offers sweet incentives for reading hours logged, with a grand prize of a chocolate factory tour.

The South Euclid Food Truck Park will launch its third and longest season this weekend—hosting food trucks, live music, and other entertainment throughout the summer in the city's growing Mayfield-Green Downtown District.

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is hosting the prestigious "Wildlife Photographer of the Year" exhibition, marking its first appearance in the United States. The exhibition showcases 100 photographs, capturing diverse wildlife and natural landscapes from around the world.

Cleveland artist Jason Toth has opened a new gallery and listening room at 78th Street Studios, combining high-end audio with Toth's hyper-colored immersive photography installations. The space creates a unique experience for art lovers and audiophiles alike.