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.

Feature Story Summer Sprout Program

Summer Sprout takes urban gardeners from rookies to green thumbs

Laura DorwartTuesday, July 16, 2019
Feature Story The Glaze Family: LaToyia and James with children Nijah (14), Nari(2), Niema (2), Nakei (6), and Nakai (6) Kids and Education

How 3 families live, work & play in Cleveland—and why they wouldn't have it any other way

Jen Jones DonatelliThursday, June 06, 2019
Breaking Ground Will Sanchez’ mural "Angel of 2003" in La Villa Hispana, by his gallery Arts and Culture

LACHA will bring two new murals and a community art garden to La Villa Hispana

Karin Connelly RiceWednesday, June 05, 2019
Street Level Conservation Beer Series Kick-Off Party at Terrestrial

Brews for beasts: Terrestrial Brewing & Cleveland Zoological Society debut conservation-themed beers

Laura DorwartWednesday, March 06, 2019
Special Report journalism Community Development

The state of Cleveland print media: Local journalists ponder journalism in the next era

Karin Connelly RiceThursday, February 14, 2019
Feature Story Say Yes Cleveland Announcement Kids and Education

Why Say Yes to Education is a game-changer for not just CMSD students, but all of Cleveland

Karin Connelly RiceThursday, January 24, 2019
Buzz Old Brooklyn South Hills neighborhood Community Development

VIDEO: Why I Chose Old Brooklyn

Friday, November 02, 2018
Feature Story Left to right: Vern Recker, Lou Goodwin, Connie Ewazen (seated), Jill Riegelmayer-Kolodny Community Development

Meet the real-deal, long-time Old Brooklyn residents, whose stories matter more than ever.

Jen Jones DonatelliThursday, November 01, 2018
Feature Story Pearl Road 2 Community Development

Pearls of wisdom: Revisiting Pearl Road's past, present, and future

Ken SchneckThursday, October 25, 2018
Feature Story Mariela Paz of Sabor Miami Cafe Diversity

The faces of Old Brooklyn are changing and diversifying. Here's why.

Afi ScruggsThursday, October 18, 2018
Feature Story Old Brooklyn resident LaRaun Clayton Arts and Culture

The stories of Old Brooklyn come alive at FreshWater's On the Ground storytelling event

Jen Jones DonatelliMonday, October 15, 2018
Street Level Old Brooklyn Families Group 4 Community Development

How this Cleveland neighborhood found the secret sauce for urban families to thrive

Jen Jones DonatelliTuesday, October 09, 2018
Feature Story Ronald Kasper with an Eggplant growing at Orchard Grove Healthy Communities

How Old Brooklyn finds culinary oases despite its food desert status

Tricia ChavesThursday, October 04, 2018
Breaking Ground CLE Chain Reaction - Old Brooklyn Winners 3 Economic Development

And then there were seven: Chain Reaction winners announced in Old Brooklyn

Jen Jones DonatelliTuesday, October 02, 2018
Feature Story Ben Franklin Community Garden Healthy Communities

Old Brooklyn sparks "Health in Action" with a groundbreaking new report

Jen Jones DonatelliThursday, September 27, 2018
Street Level Jesse Owens Tree at James Ford Rhodes High School in Old Brooklyn Kids and Education

A tree grows in Old Brooklyn (and it's the stuff of legends).

Rebecca FerlottiTuesday, September 25, 2018
Street Level Root Riders - Old Brooklyn Arts and Culture

So, what's up with those giant carrots lining Pearl Road in Old Brooklyn?

Jen Jones DonatelliThursday, September 20, 2018
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