Old Brooklyn South Hills neighborhood
Old Brooklyn South Hills neighborhood Bob Perkoski

Old Brooklyn

With a steadily shifting population (including rapidly growing African-American and Latino demographics) and an equally changing economic landscape (with Chain Reaction slated to bring at least five new businesses into the area), Old Brooklyn is entering a new era. FreshWater Cleveland is excited to cover the neighborhood’s ongoing transformation in its first-ever On the Ground community reporting initiative.

For 10 weeks, FreshWater Cleveland will practice embedded journalism in Old Brooklyn—uncovering the people, places, and projects that are shaping and driving its future. Along with reported stories, content will include photo essays and multimedia, as well as a live event.

The On the Ground initiative is being made possible by partnerships with the Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation, Greater Cleveland Partnership, Cleveland Development Advisors, Cleveland Neighborhood Progress, and Cleveland Metropolitan School District.

Explore one of Cleveland’s oldest neighborhoods—and newest hotspots—with us.

Breaking Ground A propagated sapling planted by Holden Forests & Gardens’ Tree Corps at James Ford Rhodes High School where Jesse Owens practiced track and field and where the original tree was planted.

A new Jesse Owens tree takes root at Old Brooklyn’s Rhodes High School

Karin Connelly RiceTuesday, October 18, 2022
Buzz Pearl Rd in Old Brooklyn Community Development

#StreetsofCLE: Snapshot in Old Brooklyn

Bob PerkoskiTuesday, October 11, 2022
Buzz Brookpark Rd. near Pearl Rd. in Old Brooklyn Community Development

#StreetsofCLE: Snapshot on Pearl Road

Bob PerkoskiMonday, October 3, 2022
Buzz Asian Lantern

Asian Lantern Festival next week returns to Metroparks Zoo for a fifth year

Thursday, June 30, 2022
Feature Story The collaboration assisted on last winter’s launch of Eat & Explore CLE, which encouraged residents to support locally-owned restaurants, shops and hospitality businesses. Healthy Communities

Work group shines a bright light on the efforts of CDCs to meet regional economic development needs

Douglas J. GuthThursday, December 2, 2021
Street Level Michael Busch at the Grog Shop 2019 Arts and Culture

I Live Here (now): How improv comedy paved Michael Busch's way back to CLE

Jen Jones DonatelliThursday, November 4, 2021
Street Level Burt Shonberg (1933-1977) Title Unknown (Lucifer in the Garden) 1961

Beyond the Pleasuredome: Shonberg’s psychedelic art shines at the Buckland Museum

Brittney HooperTuesday, October 26, 2021
Street Level Art by Caelan Stokkermans

Satanic Panic: Exhibit at the Buckland Museum takes a spooky look at pop culture

Ilona WestfallThursday, September 16, 2021
Breaking Ground Jesse Owens oak tree planting in Rockefeller Park

A legacy of a legend: Jesse Owens oak lives on through clones in Rockefeller Park

Karin Connelly RiceMonday, May 3, 2021
Street Level The interior of The Headshop in Clark-Fulton Arts and Culture

The Creative Cafe prepares to open its doors in Old Brooklyn

Jen Jones DonatelliWednesday, February 24, 2021
Street Level Malayan Tiger Cub

Indrah makes three: Malayan tiger cub joins Amur cubs at Metroparks Zoo

Dana ShugrueMonday, February 22, 2021
Feature Story Anybody who completes the #ShopSmallCrawl six challenges is eligible to win a gift basket with $100 worth of local goodies, such as snacks from Asia Plaza. Community Development

Saturday’s alright for shopping: CLE neighborhoods gear up for big impact on Small Business Saturday

Jen Jones DonatelliThursday, November 19, 2020
Breaking Ground Towpath Trail Stage 3 Community Development

Open for leisure: Stage 3 of the Towpath Trail sees its first visitors with ribbon cutting

Karin Connelly RiceTuesday, September 15, 2020
Feature Story Asian Lantern Festival

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo bringing a summer of socially distanced normalcy to guests

Douglas J. GuthThursday, August 6, 2020
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