Cleveland Neighborhood Progress is investing $1.66 million in the city's 18 Community Development Corporations (CDC)s to strengthen staffing, operations, and organizational capacity—recognizing that healthy neighborhood organizations are essential to long-term revitalization.

The Veterans Memorial Bridge opens its historic streetcar level to visitors on Saturday, June 27, offering a rare opportunity to explore one of Cleveland's most iconic landmarks. The self-guided tours are part of Cleveland History Days and coincide with Canalway Partners' Picnic in the Park celebration—connecting visitors with the city's rich transportation, industrial, and civic history.

The Gates Mills Garden Club welcomed visitors to its biennial Through the Garden Gate tour, offering rare access to seven private gardens throughout the village. The event highlighted the club's 95-year  commitment to gardening, conservation, and preserving the natural beauty of Gates Mills.

Three new exhibits opening June 20 at The Sculpture Center feature site-responsive works by Noelle Choy, Jacklyn Brickman, and Malena Grigoli. Through various media, the artists explore memory, place, belonging, and the unseen forces that shape everyday life—inviting visitors to reconsider the histories and relationships embedded in the world around them.

Larchmere PorchFest returned for its 18th year on Saturday, June 13, filling the neighborhood with live music, dancing, and community spirit. FreshWater photographer Reuben Kutash captured scenes from the annual event as residents and visitors enjoyed performances from dozens of bands and DJs on a beautiful summer day.

A public art initiative will bring eight new murals and installations by seven artists to Cleveland Heights later this summer. Led by Heights Arts, in partnership with local artists, businesses, and LAND studio, the $250,000 project aims to strengthen the city arts districts' identities, celebrate local creativity, and create a more welcoming, vibrant environment for residents and visitors alike.

Rust Belt Photo Collective's new exhibition, "Touched," brings together 55 works by Northeast Ohio artists exploring intimacy, memory, nature, longing, and human connection. Curated by Richard Holmes, the show opens June 12 at Gallery East and invites visitors to reflect on the moments, people, and experiences that touch their lives.

Hundreds of railroad fans and  onlookers lined  the historic Nickel Plate Road rail corridor to watch Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 roll through the region as part of the America 250 celebration. FreshWater writer Elizabeth Hille shares her firsthand account from Avon Lake of the historic train’s passage and the community excitement it inspired.

For generations, the Abbey family has helped guide the evolution of Holden Forests & Gardens—from its founding vision to its modern role as a regional leader in conservation, research, and education. Today, Connie and Paul Abbey continue that legacy through leadership, advocacy, and philanthropy, including a recent $1 million gift to enhance the visitor experience at The Holden Arboretum.

Downtown Canton’s June First Friday returns to its artistic roots with Chalk the Walk, gallery visits, live music from The SpYder Stompers, food trucks,  and a new  initiative designed to connect visitors with the city’s growing arts and culture scene.

After more than two decades of planning, land acquisition, and regional collaboration, the West Creek Greenway trail has officially opened in Parma. The new corridor expands recreational access while advancing a long-term vision to connect Northeast Ohio communities with Cleveland Metroparks and the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail.

Valley Arts Center's Art by the Falls returns this weekend, June 6 and 7 with more than 150 artists from across the country, live music, food vendors, family activities, and more at the Cleveland Metroparks Polo Field in Moreland Hills. The annual festival is one of Northeast Ohio’s largest celebrations of art and creativity.

The Garden Club of Cleveland in May transformed donated and upcycled flowers into a large-scale public art installation on Wade Oval in University Circle, inviting visitors to take photos, create bouquets, and take home blooms during its first-ever Flower Flash. Two more events are planned later this year.

Despite an early shutdown due to large crowds, organizers of the 17th Cleveland Asian Festival say this year’s event was one of the best. Festival leaders highlighted the community’s enthusiasm and encouraged visitors to support AsiaTown businesses. Photographer Reuben Kutash documented the fun!

South Euclid city officials are optimistic about the future of the former Notre Dame College campus after Akron Children’s Hospital was the successful bidder in an auction last week. Officials say they hope the property will continue its legacy of community use as a regional healthcare center while also creating new opportunities for residents.

Acclaimed horticulturist and author Abra Lee will visit Cleveland Botanical Garden on May 16 to discuss the overlooked contributions of Black gardeners, farmers, and growers and the lasting impact of their work on American horticulture and agriculture.

A group of Cleveland architecture enthusiasts recently received a rare opportunity to tour the Greenbrier Suite inside Terminal Tower—the lavish English Gothic residence, once occupied by Oris and Mantis Van Sweringen. The evening offered visitors an intimate look at one of downtown Cleveland’s most hidden architectural treasures.