People for Trees: Holden Forests & Gardens launches plan to save Cleveland's tree canopy
Holden Forests & Gardens urges everyone to pledge to plant a tree in its People for Trees initiative—with the goal of planting 15,000 new trees in the Forest City by 2025.
A major transportation makeover for West 25th Street is taking shape
RTA is leading the final stage of 25 Connects—a plan to redevelop West 25th Street between the West Side Market and the MetroHealth campus for a more transit-oriented district.
First three historical marker sites chosen for the African American Civil Rights Trail
The location of the first three markers on the 10-stop African American Civil Rights Trail have been decided. Find out where they will be and why these sites were chosen. 
Charles Schweinfurth: Architect to Cleveland’s ‘carriage trade’
Architect Charles Schweinfurth made a name for himself in the late 1800s by designing homes for the wealthy on Millionaires Row and other Cleveland neighborhoods, as well as iconic landmarks like Trinity Cathedral. Historian Tom Matowitz explores Schweinfurth's life and contributions to Cleveland architecture.
Made in the CLE: LAND studio celebrates 10th birthday with locally-made gifts to donors
LAND studio is 10 years old this year, and the organization is celebrating with a premium program that offers creations by local artists as thank you gifts for donations.
Who’s Hiring in CLE: NLDP, NASA, moCa, Botanical Garden, and more
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The Future is Now: Urban Land Institute to host seminar on what cities will look like after COVID-19
Experts will gather virtually at the "Building the 21st Century: The Future is Now" symposium in early March to discuss what downtown will look like after the pandemic—with many businesses already planning to continue remote working permanently. 
Share the Bread: Orlando Baking and Hunger Network team up to feed struggling restaurant workers
With the restaurant industry in trouble, the Orlando Baking Company—a fixture in Cleveland since 1904—is working with the Hunger Network to raise money, and food, for the area's foodservice industry staff who have been hit the hardest.
Who’s Hiring in the #CLE: Mandel Foundation, Heinen’s, YMCA, and more
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Food withdrawal: GO Buddha makes plant-based eating as easy as going to the ATM
Joshua Ingraham is blending his background in functional medicine and his culinary skills to serve vegan snacks and meals 24/7 at a self-serve  kiosk in his GO Buddha restaurant. 
Geiger’s calling it quits downtown, for now
The Geiger's Stores family yesterday announced they will officially close the doors on its downtown Cleveland location—unable to continue with the lack of downtown activity because of COVID-19. 
Cuyahoga County earmarks funds for road repairs in high-poverty neighborhoods
Cuyahoga County plans to invest millions into road repairs in neighborhoods most in need, basing the choices on economic health, poverty level, poor road conditions, and traffic.
Who’s Hiring in the #CLE: Fairfax CDC, BlueBridge Networks, DANCECleveland, and more
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Mindful munching: New vegan restaurant adapts to growing lifestyle trends
Practicing mindfulness is a tool used to reduce stress and anxiety. Andrew Taylor-Shaut is promoting mindful eating through his new vegan restaurant SomethinGood to Eat in Larchmere. 
A day of reflection: History Center, University Circle recognize MLK with exhibits, programs
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Western Reserve Historical Society and other University Circle institutions are hosting online events and programs to spend the holiday reflecting, learning, and serving. 
Downtown resident population still growing, despite the pandemic
Early in 2020 the Downtown Cleveland Alliance was well on its way of reaching its goal of having 20,000 downtown residents by year's end. Despite the pandemic, and low interest rates luring young professionals out of the city, DCA still predicts they will reach the 20,000 mark in the first quarter of 2021.
Who’s Hiring in the #CLE: Sherwin-Williams, Museum of Natural History, ODOT, and more
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Painting the town: Waterloo Arts launches Green Palette community art project
Waterloo Arts has come up with an artistic way to drench Waterloo Road in color and greenery while also bringing the neighborhood together. 
Driving improvement: State funds allow Crawford Museum to continue expansion
Thanks to $750,000 in state capital funds, the Western Reserve Historical Society is moving ahead with plans to update and broaden the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum's space.
Taste of home: Despite the pandemic, trio pursues dream of opening Ethiopian and Eritrean restaurant
Three Ethiopian and Eritrean immigrants living in the West Park neighborhood have come together in peace and unity—and to share the flavors of their cultures with the Cleveland community at Habesha restaurant.