Girls With Sole on a marathon to wellness
Liz Ferro, founder of Girls With Sole, is on a mission to help girls turn to fitness for healing in the long run.
PHOTOS: Eighteen images of places around town that are gone but not forgotten
Fresh Water managing photographer Bob Perkoski rarely lets a Cleveland icon go unrecorded no matter how humble it may be.
Tethering Cleveland's charter and district schools to bring quality education to all
Cross-pollinating Cleveland's charter and CMSD schools by transferring educators between them - along with their experience and ideas - helps advance the Cleveland Plan's goal of ensuring quality education for all students.
Motion Picture Tax Credit translates into box office hit for local economy
The Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit has created the equivalent of 1,729 full-time jobs since 2011 and generated more than $400 million in economic impact - and Northeast Ohio has had a starring role in all of it.
New images reveal true impact of freeways on Cleveland's neighborhoods
While Interstate highways connected Cleveland proper with points across the county and beyond, the street-level impact on dense urban neighborhoods was profound and enduring. Guest contributor Tim Kovach reveals this topic with a sobering bird's eye view.
Diversity, curriculum set West Park's Birchwood School apart
The Birchwood School offers area families a unique educational opportunity for the Pre-K through middle school set, with an energized curriculum and a keen focus on character and hard work.
March to come in like a lion - at least culturally speaking
It may still be February, but March is set to come in like a lion, with a bevy of short alt films, a celebration of Leonard Bernstein and a glittering green art opening.
Fresh Water taps Erin O'Brien as new managing editor
Long-time Fresh Water contributor Erin O'Brien will now helm the publication.
An artistic journey from Ecuador to Cleveland Heights
Growing up in Ecuador, Rafael Valdivieso went against his family's tradition of embarking on a career in politics to pursue his love of the arts.
Cleveland insiders: the secrets to keeping it local
From lumber to antique books and vintage guitars, local businesses share their secrets to success amid big box competition, financial pressures and changing times.
Dive into Cleveland's culinary consciousness with five ethnic hot spots
Fresh Water toured some of Cleveland's lesser-known places for authentic ethnic eats at an affordable price and found bibimbap, tandoori chicken and smoked brisket, just to name a few.
In the Interest of good: Social enterprises that make an impact, inspire community change
Social enterprises strive to not only raise money, but to also make a change in the communities and the people's lives they serve.
Coding boot camps are helping to fill open computer jobs in Cleveland
Boot-camp style computer coding courses are rapidly growing alongside Northeast Ohio's tech sector. 
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Enter YWCA's It's Time to Talk Forum on Race essay contest
Deadline extended! Write an essay about why an open and honest discussion about race is important for the YMCA Greater Cleveland's Time to Talk Forum on Race.
Why I won't write emails like a man
Amy Martin posted an essay on LinkedIn, which quickly went viral.
Grassroots crowdfunding platform ioby makes Cleveland its new backyard
The non-profit ioby will open offices in Cleveland this March to help grassroots community improvement efforts get off the ground.
Ask a CPA your really dumb tax questions
With tax season looming, CWRU research associate Amar Desai bugs his wife Deval, a CPA, with some questions.
Renovation of Little Italy's historic Alta House is a win-win for all involved
Alta House needed a new social mission and Cleveland Montessori needed a new home. The two came up with the perfect solution.
Q & A with Joe Cimperman, new president of Global Cleveland
As he transitions from 18 years on city council to president of Global Cleveland, Fresh Water asks Joe Cimperman about his tenure, his vision and his love of Cleveland..