MAGNET is leading a national manufacturing network to develop a country-wide coalition to engage youth in manufacturing and connect underrepresented populations to potentially lucrative manufacturing careers.
The Geiger's Stores family yesterday announced they will officially close the doors on its downtown Cleveland location—unable to continue with the lack of downtown activity because of COVID-19.
In one of the most difficult years in memory, Cleveland nonprofits helped more people off the streets and into hotels or stable housing than usual. NEOCH executive director Chris Knestrick discusses how the pandemic changed funding priorities for homeless prevention, and what’s next.
Veteran Terrance Dewalt, who in December was struggling to pay his utilities bills, got some unexpected assistance from some strangers after they saw his story on WKYC 3News.
Two tiger cubs were born on Christmas Day at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. They are still growing and getting their footing, but will soon be on exhibit.
FreshWater managing photographer Bob Perkoski provides a peek into the everyday lives of Clevelanders going about their business in the neighborhoods and streets of Cleveland.
Dameyonna Willis believes that self-love and empowerment are royally important—and that’s exactly why she started QUEENIAM to help young girls thrive. Though COVID-19 has put a cramp in Willis’ in-person meetups, she hasn’t let that stop her, instead creating a vibrant “Queen in Quarantine” virtual program to keep the movement in motion.
The Urban League of Greater Cleveland's recent launch of a local chapter of My Brother's Keeper helps underserved Black youth reach their full potential with a web of resources designed to strengthen their careers and skill sets.
Like so many others, Slavic Village residents face mounds of paperwork and uncooperative landlords as they try to stave off eviction. But housing advocates are trying to keep these residents from slipping through the cracks.
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FreshWater managing photographer Bob Perkoski provides a peek into the everyday lives of Clevelanders going about their business in the neighborhoods and streets of Cleveland. This week, he spotted someone special.
Designed for enthusiastic individuals who are not content with sitting on the sidelines, Bridge Builders is a group of professionals who are keen on becoming community leaders.
With more than 40 sober living homes in Cleveland, there is no shortage of residential support systems for locals in recovery—but there are none quite like The Moms House.
Learning pods at Esperanza and the Boys and Girls Clubs are helping some Spanish-speaking CMSD students keep up with their school work in a remote learning environment.
Seeing a need for school supplies in Cleveland communities, and following the words of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the founders of the Black Diamond Foundation and The Missing Link teamed up to organize a school supplies drive in honor of the holiday.
FreshWater managing photographer Bob Perkoski provides a peek into the everyday lives of Clevelanders going about their business in the neighborhoods and streets of Cleveland.