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You’re hired! Fairfax Renaissance hosts February job fairs
Fairfax Renaissance Development Corporation (FRDC) is hosting a series of on-site hiring events throughout February, connecting job seekers directly with employers who are actively hiring. The events feature opportunities in healthcare, transportation, customer service, and public service.
Concord Casimir says, ‘Sorry, the cold is not going away. Watch out for the Pierogi Vortex’
Concord Casimir, the famous weather-predicting cat, today made his annual Groundhog Day forecast for Northeast Ohio. The cat has had flawless track record since 2014—predicting the arrival of spring based on how he eats his pierogis. Concord Casimir experienced a rare "pierogi vortex" this year. Find out what this means for our weather.
Snow Day! Snow bunnies enjoy some pop-up tubing fun on Mall B
Cleveland residents braved frigid temperatures yesterday Downtown Cleveland Inc.'s inaugural Pop-Up Snow Day with tubing on Mall B. Photographer Reuben Kutash caught the fun on camera.
Winter glow: Get colorful at Waterloo Arts this weekend and prepare for a ‘Brite Winter’
Tomorrow, Saturday, Jan. 24, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., people of all talents and abilities are invited to Waterloo Arts for a Brite Winter workshop to fill in life-sized figures with Day Glo paint  for Cleveland's winter arts and music festival. Brite Winter debuts in its new location in the Waterloo Arts District on February 21.
The year's midnight: Reflections on the Winter Solstice
Today is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year. Here are some reflections, and some hope, as we mark the day and start the climb back to more daylight.
The winners of the 2025 Turkey Trot Costume Contest are…
Nearly 10,000 participants gathered in downtown Cleveland for the 44th Annual Cleveland Turkey Trot, featuring runners, spectators, and creative costume enthusiasts. After two weeks of voting, FreshWater readers selected their favorite costumes across three categories. See who won!
Well-dressed birds: Vote for your favorite pet and human Turkey Trot costumes
Cleveland's 44th annual Turkey Trot saw a record-breaking 9,658 participants on Thanksgiving. Now, FreshWater's Second annual Turkey Trot Costume Contest is open for public voting through Monday, Dec. 8, with winners in individual, group, and pet divisions receiving prizes from FreshWater, CLE Urban Winery, and Lake Erie Pet Food.
Shaker Arts Council, Craft Kinship to host one-day Holiday Art Market
The Shaker Arts Council and Craft Kinship will present a Holiday Art Market at Van Aken District on Saturday, Dec. 13, featuring works by Cleveland Institute of Art students, alumni, and emerging artists. The one-day event will offer handmade glass, ceramics, jewelry, and other crafts, with 20% of proceeds supporting the Shaker Arts Council.
Submissions guidelines for FreshWater’s 2025 Turkey Trot Costume Contest
FreshWater Cleveland will host its second annual Turkey Trot Costume Contest for participants of the 44th Cleveland Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27. Participants can submit photos of their costumes in individual, group, or pet divisions until Dec. 1, with voting open until Dec. 8.
How to help kids have a safe and happy Halloween
The YMCA of Greater Cleveland has some tips on making Halloween a safe and inclusive experience for all children. The Y's Natisha Bowling offers advice on managing anxiety, addressing food allergies, supporting sensory sensitivities, and ensuring safety while trick-or-treating to create a positive Halloween experience for every child.
CLE-Vignettes: Celebrating Fire Prevention Week
CLE-Vignettes are photos that show how people in Northeast Ohio spend their time—what they’re doing for fun and entertainment, or how they are just spending time with friends and family. Want to submit your CLE-Vignette? Just email your best CLE-Vignette to photographer@freshwatercleveland.com with your photo, your name, the names of anyone pictured in the photo, where you are, and what you are doing. We look forward to seeing you!
CLE-Vignettes: Celebrating fall in University Heights
CLE-Vignettes are photos that show how people in Northeast Ohio spend their time—what they’re doing for fun and entertainment, or how they are just spending time with friends and family. Want to submit your CLE-Vignette? Just email your best CLE-Vignette to photographer@freshwatercleveland.com with your photo, your name, the names of anyone pictured in the photo, where you are, and what you are doing. We look forward to seeing you!
CLE-Vignettes: Honey, music, and goats at the market
CLE-Vignettes are photos that show how people in Northeast Ohio spend their time—what they’re doing for fun and entertainment, or how they are just spending time with friends and family. Want to submit your CLE-Vignette? Just email your best CLE-Vignette to photographer@freshwatercleveland.com with your photo, your name, the names of anyone pictured in the photo, where you are, and what you are doing. We look forward to seeing you!
Malley’s Chocolates offers an ooey, gooey taste of fall
Malley's Chocolates is reintroducing their popular chocolate caramel apple slices this weekend only, from Friday, Sept. 19 through Sunday, Sept. 21.
CLE-Vignettes: Circus on the Square
CLE-Vignettes are photos that show how people in Northeast Ohio spend their time—what they are doing for fun and entertainment or just hanging out with friends and family. Share your CLE-Vignette with us!
Summer on the Square: Farmer’s Market, Circus on the Square, Urban Film Festival
Cleveland Neighborhood Progress is hosting a series of free summer events at Shaker Square. This week includes live music performances, the Greater Cleveland Urban Film Fest, Jazz from Stan Miller, and the North Union Farmers Market. The events are designed to encourage community engagement, support local businesses, and showcase the area's unique offerings, with activities running through the summer and into the fall.
CLE-Vignettes: Soaring high at the Cleveland National Air Show
CLE-Vignettes are photos that show how people in Northeast Ohio spend their time—what they are doing for fun and entertainment or just hanging out with friends and family. Share your CLE-Vignette with us!
Party like it’s the late Jurassic! Teens invited to take over Natural History Museum on Friday
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is hosting a special Teen Night this Friday, August 29, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Teens ages 13 to 18 are invited to explore the museum's recently transformed exhibits and participate in various activities, including wildlife encounters, science demos, and scavenger hunts—all for a $5 admission fee. Pre-registration required.
Summer on the Square: Family movies and music
Cleveland Neighborhood Progress is hosting a series of free summer events at Shaker Square. This week includes live music performances and the North Union Farmers Market. The events are designed to encourage community engagement, support local businesses, and showcase the area's unique offerings, with activities running through the summer and into the fall.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo welcomes giraffe calf to the herd
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo announced the birth of a male giraffe calf, born to 14-year-old mother Tuli on August 15. This birth marks a milestone in the zoo's ongoing efforts to conserve the vulnerable giraffe species. The calf will remain out of public view temporarily to allow for critical bonding time with its mother and gradual acclimation to the rest of the giraffe herd.