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"And if you’re by the ocean, I mentioned to my wife, it would be awesome to scuba dive, I always dreamed about that as a kid. And she said, why don't you?"
Though Cleveland schools are closed for now, school lunches are still available. But if you're working and your kids are staying indoors, how are you supposed to pick up the food? Babies and Brunch, a newly formed neighborhood volunteer effort, is stepping up to the plate.
If you’re practicing social distancing and self-isolation and need a Netflix binge break, Roots of American Music hopes you’ll give their podcast series a listen.
"He was in this group, and I heard samples through what he posted on Facebook. And I thought I’ve always wanted to be in a band that sounds like this."
Advancing the Springfield, Ohio, narrative, Issue Media Group launches the community-driven publication The Hub.
"Through high school, whenever I just needed some space, that’s where I would go … to the woods."
"I love helping people, and that’s what my job consisted of. I was more thinking about helping people."
"My parents would hand me money, I would shoot through the neighbors’ back yard, cut through their yard to go to the railroad station and take the train into the city to go see shows by myself."
Small businesses can win big bucks in Citizens Bank's annual competition, and this year, Greater Cleveland has been chosen to participate in the Small Business Community Champion Award.
"His death was so shocking, but at the same time, it opened up my whole worldview to this other dimension. That was honestly the thing that kept me going."
"I want to be a good manager. Just to be for everybody at work, treat everybody equally."
"I thought about going back to school for awhile, but I allowed life to get in the way and do other things."
"I think if you really want something and try hard and work—I had to work 60 to 70 hours a week my first couple years—but hard work pays off."
Orchid Mania is in full bloom once again in University Circle.
Often, when I talk to people I meet in Cleveland about The Artist's Way, they haven't heard of it, but they're intrigued and want to learn more. That's why I'm so excited to once again offer "CLE-ative Groove," a dedicated 12-week course based on Julia Cameron's best-selling book.
Join FreshWater Cleveland as we celebrate Euclid’s vibrant history, beauty, and future through an inspiring evening of storytelling at Euclid Public Library.
Our latest episode of FreshFaces features social entrepreneur Shelly Gracon, whose colorful new EVOLV space is designed to be a launching pad, workspace, and gathering place for Cleveland's entrepreneurs.
The $10,000 grand prize at a JumpStart pitch competition goes to Lo-Key Entertainment owner Daron Henderson, who has big plans for expansion.