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The Western Reserve Historical Society is about to launch its latest murder mystery event, "Municipal Murder: The Final Pitch," set in the 1948 Cleveland baseball scene. Now in its third year, the immersive series has become a seasonal favorite, offering participants the chance to solve historically-rooted mysteries while learning about different eras of Cleveland's past.
The Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) is marking its 110th anniversary in 2026. To celebrate, museum officials are inviting artists to submit works for “Lake Effect: Artists from Cleveland Now”—a juried group exhibition that will showcase Northeast Ohio's creative community.
The American Institute of Architects Cleveland and Cleveland Metroparks have launched Parkitecture—a lecture series that explores the intersection of design, ecology, and public space within the Metroparks system. The inaugural winter program at Brecksville Reservation examined the evolution of park architecture from the 1939 WPA-era Nature Center to contemporary facilities.
Rudy's Strudel and Bakery and Malley's Chocolates partnered up to create a paczki with chocolate fudge and toffee filling, adorned with Malley's signature green and pink powdered sugar. The collaboration combines Rudy's generations-old pastry expertise with Malley's 91-year chocolate-making tradition. The limited-edition paczkis are available exclusively at Rudy's until Fat Tuesday.
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day this Monday, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Cleveland Museum of Art, and CMA's Community Arts Center, will offer free admission and programming to celebrate Dr. King's legacy. The celebrations feature activities ranging from planetarium shows and wildlife encounters to art-making workshops, live performances, and storytelling sessions. Several other University Circle institutions are also participating, with University Circle Inc. providing free CircleLink shuttle service to all locations.
On Feb. 18, Literary Cleveland and Ohio Humanities will lead organizations throughout Ohio in yearlong celebration honoring Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison. The celebration will feature more than 40 events, exploring Morrison's life, literature, and impact on American culture.
The Cleveland Museum of Art's "Renaissance to Runway: The Enduring Italian Houses" exhibit explores the centuries-long relationship between Renaissance art and contemporary luxury fashion in legendary Italian houses like Bulgari, Buccellati, and Ferragamo. More than 100 pieces show how Renaissance aesthetics, religious symbolism, and regional craftsmanship continue to influence modern design. Additionally, CMA has free admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Benjamin Rose built a thriving meatpacking empire in 1840 and, as business grew, commissioned architect George H. Smith to design the Rose Building—the city’s "New Center" in 1902. Upon his death, Rose's fortune established the Benjamin Rose Institute to support aging community members. The Rose building now begins a new chapter with Spark GHC’s "Project Scarlet," carrying forward Rose’s vision for a vibrant city center.
A recent survey conducted by MAGNET reveals that tariffs are creating both opportunities and challenges for Ohio manufacturers, with about one-third of respondents reporting impacts on sales. While some companies benefit from reshoring efforts, losses are often cutting deeper than gains.
The American Institute of Architects Cleveland recently hosted Cleveland architect Robert Maschke as part of its Body of Work lecture series, where he presented his projects in Gordon Square and Little Italy. Maschke shares his design philosophy of giving small projects the same attention as larger ones, with a focus on context-driven designs that reflect neighborhoods' histories and character.
Postcards from around 1910 celebrating the passing of the old year into the new!
Nonprofit DigitalC has connected more than 7,500 households to high-speed internet and trained over 17,500 residents in digital skills since launching its citywide connectivity effort in January 2024. The organization completed Cleveland's next-generation broadband network in one of the fastest community-based deployments in the country, and has begun expanding its Cleveland Model to other cities.
Taking a look at some Clevelander's Christmas cards from the early 1900s.
Cuyahoga Arts & Culture in November approved $12.9 million in grants to more than 300 organizations for 2026, supporting both major cultural institutions and smaller nonprofits across Northeast Ohio. FreshWater looks at three diverse initiatives that demonstrate how expanded arts funding from the recent cigarette tax increase is strengthening Cleveland's creative economy and preserving important cultural legacies.
Over three decades, the Cleveland Restoration Society took on an ambitious project to illuminate 24 historic church steeples, towers, and domes along Interstate 71. The Steeple Lighting Program was funded by a $370,000 bequest from East Cleveland dentist Dr. Reinhold "Ray" Erickson to the Cleveland Foundation. Theproject transformed the nighttime skyline and helped neighborhood revitalization.
As we head into the peak of the holiday season, Downtown Cleveland is the place to be for festive lights, decorations, and winter celebrations.
On the first night of Chanukah, Rabbi AJ Bulua and his wife Chaya organized the Light After Dark Menorah Parade, which departed from Legacy Village in Lyndhurst, and traveled through Beachwood, University Heights, and Cleveland Heights before returning to Legacy Village for a grand menorah lighting.
Cuyahoga Arts & Culture awarded more than $10.75 million in grants to 300 local arts and culture nonprofits in 2025. The funding supported diverse programming ranging from dance and movement to STEAM projects and cultural heritage festivals. Check out the photos that illustrate the beautiful work being done in Northeast Ohio!
Nearly 10,000 participants gathered in downtown Cleveland for the 44th Annual Cleveland Turkey Trot, featuring runners, spectators, and creative costume enthusiasts. After two weeks of voting, FreshWater readers selected their favorite costumes across three categories. See who won!
Care Alliance Health Center and Breakthrough Schools are partnering to host the 2025 Holiday Toy Giveback this Saturday, Dec. 13, offering free toys for children up to age 12, health screenings, and community resources at Breakthrough MidTown. The event supports families facing barriers like housing instability and limited access to resources while providing a joyful holiday experience.