Buckeye becomes a neighborhood of second chances as EDWINS expands its life skills campus
EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Institute founder Brandon Chrostowski continues to revitalize the Buckeye neighborhood while giving formerly incarcerated people a second chance—this time with the purchase of two muti-family houses on East 130th Street
#EatForCLE: New t-shirts allow diners to show their support for local restaurants
Jackie Bebenroth's #EatForCLE campaign takes the support for local restaurants to the next level with the creation of graphic t-shirts—soon to be on sale so the public can back their favorite eateries.
Cleveland Metroparks flaunts its assets with national recognition
The Cleveland Metroparks wins awards for its design of the Valley Parkway Connector Trail and for its annual First People Day, while COO Joe Roszak is named president of the board of directors of the National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials.
Going mobile: Vegan comfort food caterer Squash the Beef raises funds to buy a food trailer
After a year of delighting a growing customer base with its vegan comfort food, Squash the Beef is raising funds to buy a food trailer and take their catering business to the streets of Cleveland.
Who's Hiring in #CLE: MidTown Cleveland, West Side Catholic Center, Keenan Company, and more
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#VoicesofCLE: Downtown art project gives voice to an unheard population
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.
Time for change: Station Hope streams timely festival and dialogue about struggles for equity
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.
Culinary Crisis: Chef Rocco Whalen reflects on dark times, is hopeful for a brighter future
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.
Welcome to the Gayborhood: A 100,000-sq-ft LGBT hub is taking shape on the edge of Lakewood
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.
Who's Hiring in #CLE: Restoration Society, Cleveland Orchestra, Mabel’s BBQ, and more
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Positive Vibrations: Carlos Jones, Chimi, Grog Shop team up for outdoor picnic jam
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.
A new world: Doug Katz launches ghost kitchen concept to test takeout- and delivery-only market
Chef Doug Katz has launched Chim,a ghost kitchen that serves South American fare for takeout and delivery.
Lakewood High School students and grads raise their voices against racism
Lakewood High School students came together last week to raise awareness of the issues surrounding race and racism in their community.
West Side Catholic Center raises funds to make improvements at Ohio City Pizzeria
West Side Catholic Center's mission is to help all who come to them in need of food, clothing, shelter, advocacy and a path to self-sufficiency. Ohio City Pizzeria is one way the nonprofit provides hands-on job training. Now, WSCC is holding a fundraiser to step up its training and offer more personalized coaching.
Sign of the times: Old Fashion Hot Dog sign makes its way to a new home
After Old Fashion Hot Dog closed in March, the owners of All Things for You a few doors down bought the iconic neon sign and are creating a nostalgic mini-museum in their vintage store.
Detroit Shoreway uses grant to help both its local businesses and residents during hard times
Thanks to a $56,000 Cleveland Foundation COVID-19 grant the Detroit Shoreway Community Development Corporation is paying six local eateries to cook free meals for those who need them—helping both residents and small business owners.
Sprucing up: Nature Center begins renovations on Stearns Woodland Trail

The renovations planned for the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes' Stearns Woodland Trail will create a natural learning wonderland, complete with a treehouse.

Culinary Crisis: Anna in the Raw’s Anna Harouvis puts her café family first as she reopens
Anna Harouvis, raw food chef and owner of Anna in the Raw on E. 9th Street, shares her story of weathering the coronavirus and her hopes for the future.
Who's Hiring in #CLE: Two Men and a Truck, Runyon and Sons, TownHall, and more
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Volunteers team up to make, distribute masks to Cleveland’s homeless population
The Campus District and Across the Lines are recruiting volunteers to make masks from old T-shirts for their Mask the District campaign. So far, the groups have distributed 500 masks to the homeless.