The 44th Annual Cleveland Turkey Trot is expected to draw a record-breaking 10,000 runners to downtown Cleveland on Thanksgiving morning. The race features three distance options, live entertainment, a food drive and donations to local charities, and the second annual FreshWater Turkey Trot costume contest.
You're never too old, or too young, to enjoy and participate in arts and culture program, says Cuyahoga Arts & Culture executive director Jill Paulsen. Beck Center for the Arts, North Coast Men's Chorus, and Lake Erie Nature & Science Center use CAC grants to enrich lives across generations with creative opportunities for all ages, from toddlers to seniors.
Pregnant with Possibilities Resource Center recently celebrated its 10th anniversary with a gala to honor its achievements in maternal and infant health. The event featured the unveiling of a complete organizational rebrand, recognition of outstanding community members with the Mom on the Move Awards, and fundraising efforts toward a $150,000 goal to support programs serving vulnerable populations.
On Tuesday, Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry will unveil its solar-powered affordable housing project in Cleveland's St. Clair-Superior neighborhood, featuring four energy-positive studio units designed for low-income renters. Developed in partnership with PadSmart, the homes combine solar technology, efficient construction methods, and universal design to dramatically reduce both rent and utility costs.
Cleveland Independents' Cleveland Restaurant Week runs through this Friday, November 14, featuring more than 30 local independent restaurants offering three-course $39 prix fixe menus. Bruno's Ristorante ia offering authentic regional Italian dishes made from generations-old family recipes, available for both dine-in and carryout.
Last Saturday, thousands gathered in the Gordon Square Arts District for the 21st annual Día de Muertos celebration, presented by Cleveland Public Theatre and Día de Muertos Ohio. Costumed celebrants in elaborate makeup and colorful adornments—moved down Detroit Avenue to honor and remember their loved ones in the Procession of Skulls and Skeletons. Photographer Reuben Kutash joined the procession to document that day.
Eleven years after 12-year-old Tamir Rice was fatally shot by Cleveland police, his mother, Samaria Rice, and playwright and former Karamu House artistic director Terence Spivey are reprising the 2016 theatrical production "Objectively/Reasonable: A Community Response to the Shooting of Tamir Rice, 11/22/14." The Saturday, Nov. 8 staging at Near West Theatre will raise funds for the Tamir Rice Afro-Centric Cultural Center.
For more than a decade, residents of Scarborough Road in Cleveland Heights have transformed their street into "Scareborough"—a Halloween destination with extensive decorations and community spirit. Check out Reuben Kutash's photos of this year's Halloween on 'Scareborough!'
CHN Housing Partners broke ground on Cleveland West Veterans Housing, a $21.6 million, 62-unit residential development exclusively for veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Cleveland. The complex, scheduled for completion in Fall 2026, represents Cuyahoga County's first Low-Income Housing Tax Credit development focused entirely on veterans addresses a critical service gap on Cleveland's West Side.
A lovely sunny afternoon brought hundreds of folks to Bexley Park in South Euclid last Saturday, Oct. 25, for the annual October Feast took place. It was fun for the entire family and photographer Reuben Kutash documented the events of the day.
FreshWater Cleveland PostCard ArchivesMonday, October 27, 2025
This week, we focus on the classic "Greetings from Cleveland Ohio" style of postcard -- the ones most folks think of -- and how they vary over the decades.
South Euclid's October Feast, the annual free autumn celebration, returns to Bexley Park this weekend with free pumpkins, costume contests, food, shopping, and activities for all ages. The Polka Pirates and singer Hayden Grove will perform, and three $250 prizes will be awarded in the costume and stein-holding contests.
FreshWater Cleveland PostCard ArchivesMonday, October 20, 2025
Welcome to the inaugural installment of Postcards From the Ledge: A look at what people were thinking / seeing around Halloween in the social media of the past—vintage postcards from Cleveland!
Several local organizations have been working for years to reclaim Cleveland's title of being that Forest City. With a goal to increase the urban tree canopy to 30% by 2040, Community organizations, volunteers, and local government are collaborating to plant and maintain trees in underserved neighborhoods, and making great progress.
The Alzheimer's Association's Cleveland Chapter will host its 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer's at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo this weekend, combining fundraising efforts with a day of family fun. Organizers say the event comes at an exciting time in Alzheimer's research, with new treatments showing promise.
Artist Edra Soto has created a unique bus shelter installation in Cleveland, inspired by Puerto Rican architectural motifs. "La Distancia" serves as both a functional transit shelter and a public art piece—exploring themes of cultural identity, migration, and belonging. The shelter is designed to be a gathering space for the community while showcasing Puerto Rican architecture and culture.
The Cleveland Arts Prize celebrates its 65th anniversary this year, honoring a diverse group of artists and advocates in Northeast Ohio. This year's recipients, guitarist Jason Vieaux, poet Ali Black, and sculptor Mark E. Howard, will be honored this month for their contributions to the Cleveland's rich arts and culture world.