A study led by CMNH paleoanthropologist Dr. Emma Finestone reveals that ancient humans in southwestern Kenya traveled up to eight miles to collect high-quality stones for toolmaking more than 2.6 million years ago. This discovery pushes back the earliest known evidence of long-distance resource transportation by 600,000 years. Conducted at the Nyanga site on Kenya's Homa Peninsula, the research suggests that early hominins integrated tool technology into foraging strategies more extensively than previously thought.
Season 8 of Cleveland Chain Reaction, the pitch competition led by the Greater Cleveland Partnership's Council of Smaller Enterprises is nearing its finale as 22 semifinalists are competing this week in showcase days. The winners of the cash prizes will be announced at the Aug. 27 finale at the Ariel LaSalle Theater.
South Euclid's 11th Annual Rock the Block festival will take place on Friday, Aug. 22 and Saturday, Aug. 23 centered around the South Euclid Food Truck Park, featuring live music, food trucks, and family activities. The event, headlined by Welshly Arms, will showcase 14 acts across three stages in the city's Downtown District.
This summer, local musicians have enriched Northeast Ohio neighborhoods with performances at unconventional venues—from grocery stores to prisons, to residential front porches. Funded by Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, these initiatives make live music more accessible to diverse populations and create harmony throughout the region.
Startups face many challenges in the current economic climate, particularly companies in the manufacturing sector. Applications are open for MAGNET's 2025 Mspire Pitch Competition, which supports manufacturing innovation through funding, exposure, and guidance to entrepreneurs—with a focus on fostering physical product development.
The 79th annual One World Day on Sunday, Aug. 24 at the Cleveland Cultural Gardens will celebrate multiculturalism and showcase the diverse nationalities and cultural groups in Northeast Ohio. The event features cultural performances, international cuisine, the opportunity to explore about 40 Cultural Gardens, and Cleveland Historical's self-guided audio tours of the gardens.
Cleveland public artist Stephen Manka designed and constructed a unique turnstile gate for the Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve, blending form and function in his newest installation. The gate, featuring silhouettes of red-winged blackbirds in an egg-like design, serves as a symbolic entrance into "a birding paradise" while also fulfilling practical needs.
Local animal shelters hope to capitalize on the fact the new Superman movie was filmed in Cleveland and features Krypto, Superman's Superdog. While haven't seen a significant increase in adoptions yet, shelters like Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter, Cleveland APL, and City Dogs Cleveland are running promotions and showcasing long-term canine residents to attract potential pet parents.
Kristy Christie and her Team Kini Bini have raised nearly $150,000 for Lifebanc's Gift of Life Walk & Run since 2018, honoring the memory of her 11-year-old daughter Keira, who became an organ donor after her sudden death. The annual event brings together donor families and transplant recipients, celebrating the power of organ donation and the lasting impact of those who give the gift of life.
Cuyahoga County officials and MAGNET celebrated the successful launch of 3,000 manufacturing careers over the past three years through MAGNET's Manufacturing Sector Partnership. The initiative brought together manufacturers, educators, workforce organizations, and government leaders to build a stronger, more inclusive manufacturing economy in the region.
Katie Payne became the new CEO of Lifebanc last December. While still adjusting to Cleveland winters after moving north from Atlanta, Payne brings a personal connection to her role in organ donation advocacy. After losing her brother to a car accident, Payne found herself drawn to a career in healthcare and organ transplantation.
The annual Garden Walk Cleveland Heights showcased 54 private gardens for self-guided tours last weekend. Visitors experienced a wide range of garden styles, from traditional English gardens to contemporary art displays, and even a treehouse, highlighting the creativity and diversity of Cleveland Heights' gardening community.
Teen entrepreneur Josh Friedlander has turned his passion for cooking and gardening into a successful jam-making business. What started as a pandemic project has grown into a thriving enterprise, with Jam by Josh products now available in multiple stores.
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Grocery Outlet opened in Cleveland Heights' Cedar-Fairmount neighborhood today, replacing the former Dave's Market. The budget-friendly option and convenient location appeals to many residents, while some people express mixed feelings about the store's fit in the evolving district. Everyone in the neighborhood agrees that the store fills a void.
The BorderLight Festival will take over Playhouse Square later this month, featuring more than 40 performances across 16 stages in Playhouse Square. This year's festival expands its international programming and accessibility efforts while offering a diverse range of shows, including Fringe Jr. performances for younger audiences, street dance battles, and interactive theater experiences.
The Veterans & First Responders Foundation last week gifted newly-graduated police K-9 Chinook to the Euclid Police Department in honor of fallen officer Jacob Derbin. Chinook, handled by Officer Jeremy Puszakowski, is specially trained in gun detection and fulfills Derbin's dream to become a K-9 handler.
Cleveland Museum of Art's 33rd annual Parade the Circle, themed "Magical Allure: A Vibrant Celebration of the Snowy Owl," featured colorful costumes, giant puppets, and handmade masks. Check out Shawn Brewster's photos of the event in the Fine Arts Garden and around Wade Lagoon.
Black Environmental Leaders Association, working with the Center for Community Solutions and the Equal Justice Initiative,
last weekend unveiled a Community Remembrance Project memorial marker at Elizabeth Baptist Church, honoring John Jordan, who was lynched by a mob in 1911 after stealing cherries from a west side orchard.
The Assembly for the Art's Creative Impact Fund help provide financial assistance to Cleveland's creative community. Backed by Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, the Creative Impact Fund is available to both emerging and established artists across various disciplines, and applications are open through July 18.