Cuyahoga Arts & Culture seeks diversity and equity in next decade
As CAC enters its second decade, the organization is taking an in-depth look at how it invests nearly $15 million annually to make Cuyahoga County a more vibrant place to work, live, and play.
Cloudy with a chance of mermaids: Sherwin-Williams sets the tone with its Color of the Year
Before hunkering down to hibernate, redecorating may be in order—especially if your walls reflect those increasingly gray skies. Though gray has been popular for the past five or six years, the tide is turning, says Sherwin-Williams’ director of color marketing Sue Wadden, who recently announced that the vibrant blue Oceanside (SW 6496) is Color of the Year 2018.
West side story: The West Side Market enters a new era at 94 percent occupancy
Cleveland’s most notable food institution is enjoying a renaissance. In mid-September, the West Side Market welcomed eight new retailers, bringing the market to 94 percent occupancy.
Take me to the water: Philippe Cousteau visits Cuyahoga Valley National Park
World Water Monitoring Day attracted a high-profile visitor to Northeast Ohio: Philippe Cousteau, grandson of famed explorer Jacques Cousteau. Together with local environmentalist James Trogdon, Cousteau led a group of 150 students from four area schools in testing the water quality of the Cuyahoga River.
PHOTOS: Meeting of the creative minds at NewBridge Cleveland
Summer may be fading, but the skills and experiences Creative Minds summer camp participants received will stay vivid for a very long time. A new six-week program at NewBridge Cleveland, the Creative Minds camp offered 30 local middle schoolers the chance to learn ceramics, photography, and graphic design.
Future so bright: Five public art projects brightening Cleveland's landscape
Fresh Water scoured the city in search of public art. It didn't take us long to find five new public art installments that add a little character and color to the skyline. Check them out here.
PHOTOS: Exploring the new section of the Towpath Trail and beyond
The ever-evolving Towpath Trail now includes a small but mighty quarter-mile stretch from Sokolowski's University Inn to Hart Crane Park (near Merwin's Wharf) with a passageway under the Inner Belt Bridge. 
PHOTOS: Scenes from the solar soiree at Edgewater Park
The Associated Press called it "the most-observed and most-photographed eclipse in history," and Edgewater Park certainly played its part in that—attracting thousands of Northeast Ohioans for a lively lakefront watch party. 
Crafting a new (virtual) reality for Cleveland
Meet the movers and shakers who are putting Cleveland on the map for the next wave of technology innovation.
An extra helping hand for foster care children with extra-special needs
Most children who come into Cuyahoga County's foster care program have been traumatized to some degree. But for kids who are LGBTQ or have intellectual developmental disabilities and are victims of violence, the trauma can be even greater. These programs aim to help those young people with special circumstances thrive in foster care and life. 
The art of papermaking is alive and well at Morgan Conservatory
As Midtown’s papermaking studio turns 10 years old, the Morgan Conservatory perseveres in its ancient art practice.
Reclaiming Cleveland's "Forest City" moniker at the root level
There's a whole campaign underway to bring the Forest City back to life. Here's the story of the foot soldiers in that effort—trees raised to green up our urban neighborhoods.
NewBridge acts as scholarship springboard to Cleveland Institute of Art
The educational opportunities at NewBridge Cleveland have afforded one promising graphic design student a fast track to a full scholarship at Cleveland Institute of Art.
New Lake Link Trail segment unveils a wonderland in the Flats
The newest half-mile section of the complex path offers up history, industry and unique views of the city that will be new to most locals.
Urban Hike: to water's edge
Fresh Water managing editor Erin O'Brien bids readers farewell with a good long walk along an offbeat path.
PHOTOS: soaring in the 216
Managing photographer Bob Perkoski offers up a tour of the city from a bird's eye view.
Cleveland Institute of Art takes learning to the streets
Via the school's Engaged Practice programming, students interact with the real world through their arts — from protecting the fragile Cuyahoga to advocating for the homeless.
 
Erin O'Brien steps down from Fresh Water editorial post
After nearly seven years with the publication, managing editor Erin O'Brien says goodbye to explore other endeavors.
Hidden Cleveland: ice cream secrets
Is there an east/west divide when it comes to summer's top treat? What's the mystery behind a legendary local malt? Does a secret ice cream menu lurk in Ohio City? Fresh Water's got all the insider 411 on cool faves in the 216.
 
Bike Scene Social
As the summer solstice looms, groups of cycling advocates invite riders to celebrate Cleveland’s best bike year ever amid a host of two-wheeled activities with something for everyone.