Want to convert your home to solar power? It isn't cheap, but a solar co-op is helping bring the cost down with group discounts.
FreshWater Cleveland's new Fairfax correspondent program is giving four budding journalists the tools to share stories about their Cleveland neighborhood that otherwise would never be told.
With ambitious waterfront improvements, the opening of the Amazon fulfillment center, and five opportunity zones in flux, all eyes seem to be on Euclid as it charts its next steps in reclaiming its status as a thriving inner-ring suburb.
A new antenna on the roof of the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court building signals that affordable broadband internet service finally is coming to Cleveland's Fairfax neighborhood.
Northeast Ohio tech companies are realizing that to fill the growing demand for local talent, they need to work with programs nurturing minority students.
A website making it easier for citizen watchdogs to keep track of government meetings is coming to Cleveland.
As La Villa Hispana continues to crystallize as a cultural hub, the neighborhood is amplifying the sounds, sights, and smells that make it so special—and events like La Placita and new spots like Las Tienditas are enticing all of Greater Cleveland to experience them.
WJW Channel 8 salutes FreshWater Cleveland Managing Photographer Bob Perkoski as one of Cleveland's Own.
FreshWater is "on the ground" this summer in Fairfax, and we want you to ride with us. As part of our On the Ground community reporting series, we'll be hosting a bike tour of neighborhood highlights, followed by a panel discussion.
Earlier in June, Cleveland's newly minted chapter of the Awesome Foundation selected its first two grantees: BigHearted Blooms and Building Furniture to Build Futures. Both initiatives were awarded $1,000 by the recently formed group of 25 Awesome Foundation–Cleveland Chapter trustees—helping to turn two impactful ideas into reality.
Seeking to make a positive shift in your life, or just looking to connect with other creative women in a supportive and inspiring setting? Come join FreshWater editor Jen Jones Donatelli lakeside at the Henn Mansion for the Remix Your Life retreat on June 29!
Are you passionate about the future of Cleveland? Are you plugged into the people, places, and projects shaping and transforming our city? Then you might be the perfect managing editor for FreshWater! We are looking for someone to join our team starting in July.
On Friday, June 7, Cleveland Neighborhood Progress will host its fifth annual Vibrant City Awards—where more than 600 people will gather at Euclid Beach Park to recognize 16 community leaders for their devotion and contributions to Cleveland's urban neighborhoods. The event runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and tickets are still available for the lakefront BBQ luncheon provided by Zack Bruell Events.
A vision 35 years in the making is hitting critical mass as the community of La Villa Hispana takes shape with a renewed sense of community and a flurry of new development.
When it comes to sustainability, Cleveland has come a long way, baby. Not only is the city celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Cuyahoga River Fire—and the progress the river has made in the last five decades (it's now safe to fish!)—but this year marks the culmination of Sustainable Cleveland's 10-year initiative. FreshWater's new "People, Planet, Progress: A Decade of Sustainable Cleveland" series will highlight their efforts and achievements and mark the design of a new decade.
Nobel prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz is quoted as saying, “The only sustainable prosperity is shared prosperity.” Northeast Ohio still has a long way to go on that front, though the region is working diligently to decrease the gap. FreshWater's new "CLE Means We: Advancing Equity and Inclusion in Cleveland" series will highlight innovative programs and emerging leaders driving equity and inclusion in Cleveland. Click here to learn more about it.
Greater Cleveland residents are invited to help shape a survey on how people choose between the city's various neighborhoods and living in the suburbs.
As part of our editorial calendar for FreshWater, we select a different theme to highlight each month in line with our 15 focus areas (which range from social change to technology). For March, we're turning our lens on Design + Build—find out what's on the FreshWater team's radar right now.
If you love trivia and Jeopardy, test your knowledge about local and national law. Join your neighbors at a participating library for an hour of friendly competition.