Artist Daniel Arsham was named the Cavaliers' new creative director last fall—the first artist in the NBA to be hired for that position. Since then, the Cleveland native has made an impact on the city with his basketball-themed graphic images.

Ryan Tobbe tries to bring a smile to people's faces wherever he goes—using his guitar and his words to elicit happiness.

FreshWater managing photographer Bob Perkoski provides a peek into the everyday lives of Clevelanders going about their business in the neighborhoods and on the streets of Cleveland.

Cleveland Masterworks: J. Milton Dyer was a versatile architect—designing industrial buildings and social clubs, while also designing summer homes for Cleveland's early elite crowd.

From former drug stores and medical supply businesses, to classic theaters of days gone by, Cleveland's Community Development Corporations make restoration and preservation of historic buildings a priority. 

Western Reserve Historical Society's John Grabowski will explore how local neighborhood name changes have been influenced by shifting demographics, politicians, developers, and urban planners.

Freelance graphic designer Matt Larsen spent quarantine developing Scorch Injector, a spicy action game app with a food lover's twist.

Despite the pandemic, downtown activity and growth remained strong in 2020, according to the Downtown Cleveland Alliance's annual report. 

Need a job? Check out the latest edition of FreshWater Cleveland's “Who’s Hiring” series, where we feature growing companies with open positions, what they’re looking for, and how to apply.
 

FreshWater managing photographer Bob Perkoski provides a peek into the everyday lives of Clevelanders going about their business in the neighborhoods and on the streets of Cleveland.

Despite putting their own health at risk throughout the pandemic, some healthcare providers, as well as certain minority groups, are not quite ready to trust the COVID-19 vaccinations for themselves. The experts are working to build their trust.

The rise in violence that occurred in Cleveland in 2020 reflected a very difficult year, but that has not deterred residents and professionals from addressing it with care. 
 

Cleveland Masterworks: From Civil War soldier to designing the Soldiers and Sailors monument and Central High School, to his home on a bluff overlooking the city, Levi Scofield was a man of many talents.

Northeast Ohio is changing. These are the people shaping its future. Our latest installment.

Get your forks and knives ready to support local restaurants—Cleveland Restaurant Week To Go starts Thursday.

Kids' Comic Con is for creators, illustrators, and storytellers of all ages this year at Lake Erie Ink.

FreshWater managing photographer Bob Perkoski provides a peek into the everyday lives of Clevelanders going about their business in the neighborhoods and on the streets of Cleveland.

The Langston Hughes Health and Education Center in the Fairfax neighborhood will now be giving COVID-19 vaccines on Mondays to anyone who is eligible under the State of Ohio criteria. 

Cleveland Masterworks: Frank Lloyd Wright may be known for his designs for Falling Water, New York's Guggenheim, and Tokyo's Imperial Hotel, but the 11 Usonian homes he designed in Ohio—most notably the Penfield House—set the stage for Tom Matowitz's behind-the-scenes look at Wright's life. 

In its latest round of funding, the COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund granted $80,500 to six nonprofits. Since establishing the Fund nearly one year ago, the community has now provided more than $11.5 million to more than 200 frontline organizations during the pandemic.