A 126-year-old Bedford home got a new lease on life after Nick Bat and his team at BH General Contracting updated the house's systems while preserving its original character connecting its history to Bedford's working-class roots. and uncovering some surprises along the way.
After three young men were killed by gun violence in late October, EDWINS founder Brandon Chrostowski rallied Cleveland restaurants and community advocates to launch a culinary program for teens. The initiative combines hands-on training with mentorship and support, giving young people a place to build skills and a path forward.
Mallorca Restaurant owner Laurie Torres is celebrating nearly 30 years of great food and hospitality while Cleveland Independents marks its 20th anniversary. As Cleveland Restaurant Week returns Nov. 9–21, Torres reflects on the importance of independent restaurants, their community connections, and the people who keep them thriving.
A new nonprofit brings together local Asian American artists to increase their visibility, and build connections. Founded by artist Jordan Wong and attorney Elaine Tso, Northeast Ohio Asian American Arts (NEOA3) is launching networking events, potlucks, and professional development programs to strengthen the region’s Asian American arts community.
Cleveland Public Theatre’s 22nd annual Dia De Muertos ce lebration returns to the Gordon Square Arts Districtwith traditional altars honoring loved ones, Aztec dancers, performances, and a parade. This year’s gathering also brings Jewish and Palestinian communities together through new altars that reflect the universal power of remembrance and the hope for peace.
More than 200 paintings, drawings, photographs, and archival objects at the Maltz Museum reveal how artist and Holocaust survivor Boris Lurie confronted the trauma of imprisonment and the murder of his family through art. The exhibit features deeply personal works, many never publicly seen in his lifetime, and traces his efforts to preserve the memory of the Holocaust.
Fall and winter weather can reveal problems around a home that are harder to spot during warmer months—and homeowners don't necessarily have to wait until spring to address them. Experts from Great Day Improvements brands Universal Windows Direct and Leafguard offer tips for spotting window, gutter, and water-management issues and explain why colder weather can be a good time to tackle some exterior home improvement projects.
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History and Kent State University bring together bird specimens, historic fashion, and contemporary student designs in “Fashion & Feather,” an exhibit exploring the beauty of birds, the influence of feathers on fashion, and the importance of conservation. Take a closer look at the exhibit and the next generation of fashion designers in this photo essay.
Free pumpkins, polka music, costume contests with cash prizes, food trucks, and Jimmy Buffett tribute band Cheeseburger in Paradise are just part of the City of South Euclid’s October Feast on Oct. 24. The free family-friendly festival moves to the South Euclid Food Truck Park this year, with local vendors, kids’ activities, One South Euclid's costume contests, and plenty of fall fun.
Danielle Sydnor grew up in her family’s printing business, while business partner Quentin James watched his father build a courier company from a pickup truck into a thriving business. Now, the two are bringing their families’ entrepreneurial legacies together with Minuteman Press Cleveland, a new downtown printing business that is carrying the tradition into the next generation.
Andrew Wyeth may be best known for his tempera paintings, but watercolor was a constant throughout his career. “Spectacular Freedom: Andrew Wyeth and the Modern American Watercolor” at the Cleveland Museum of Art explores Wyeth's lifelong relationship with watercolor through nearly 75 works, including pieces rarely or never seen by the public.
Since 1976, Towards Employment has helped Clevelanders overcome barriers, build skills, and pursue careers. As the organization celebrates its golden anniversary, it’s looking back at the people and partnerships that shaped its legacy—and looking ahead to the next 50 years of opportunity.
A 1970s disco prom at Cuyahoga County Public Library’s South Euclid-Lyndhurst Branch shows how the Memory Cafe uses music, movement, and social connection to engage older adults—including those experiencing memory loss. The monthly program, a partnership between CCPL and the Cleveland Clinic, offers activities for participants, caregivers, and anyone looking to stay active and connected.
The new 2.7-mile Mandel Community Trail gives Cleveland cyclists and pedestrians an off-road connection between downtown and the city’s east side lakefront. The trail fills a decade-old gap in the regional bike network, linking neighborhoods like St. Clair-Superior and Glenville to lakefront parks, marinas, cultural destinations, and trails extending toward University Circle and the Heights.
When Jon Kozesky and Amber Toth say “I do” at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo this Saturday, they’ll also be celebrating the nonprofit they work together to support. Instead of a traditional wedding registry, the Fairview Park couple is asking friends, family, and the community to support The Littlest Heroes Pediatric Cancer Foundation, with a goal of raising more than $100,000 for Northeast Ohio families battling childhood cancer.
EDWINS owner Brandon Chrostowski will make his fifth humanitarian mission to Ukraine Oct. 5, joining an ambulance convoy before continuing his hands-on work. His Sept. 30 fundraiser at EDWINS has already raised $18,000 toward a $25,000 goal.
A few early raindrops couldn’t dampen the spirit of this year’s Waterloo Arts Fest. Once the skies cleared, crowds filled the Waterloo Arts District for a day of music, art, vendors, aerial performers and acrobatics across eight stages. Photographer Reuben Kutash captured the late-summer fun from start to finish.
Strongsville native Wilbert L. Cooper’s book, “The Black Shield,” combines memoir, history and journalism to explore three generations of Black police officers in his family and the history of race, policing. and power in Cleveland. Cooper will discuss the book at Cuyahoga County Public Library’s South Euclid-Lyndhurst Branch on Sept. 17 and at Visible Voice Books on Sept. 18.
Dress designer Kori Brightharp turned a passion for sewing into a growing dress design business with help from the Cuyahoga County Public Library’s Warrensville Heights Innovation Center. From mentors and fellow creators to access to equipment and customers, the Innovation Center has helped Brightharp build her skills, expand her business, and inspire the next generation of young designers.
Cleveland Oktoberfest returns to the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds Friday for six days over two weekends. The popular event offers German traditions, beer, food, live music, and plenty of new attractions.