The historic 1853 Cozad-Bates House in University Circle, known to play a role in the Underground Railroad and anti-slavery causes, was unveiled this week as the Cozad-Bates House Interpretive Center—a place to learn abut Cleveland's role in getting former slaves to freedom.
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise and arts organizations struggle with closures and social distancing, the deadline draws near for arts and culture organizations to apply for the $4 million in CARES Act funding set aside by Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish.
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Cleveland’s music scene has gone silent during the pandemic. SaveCLEVenues Music Memorabilia and Fan Auction runs through Sunday with a chance to bid on some great music and entertainment items that will support the local venues we all love.
With social determinants of health, food, safety, housing, and education in mind, community development corporations are working with developers and other organizations to create affordable housing with accessible services and healthcare.
As students continue to be stuck at home for long periods of time, LGBTQ+ youth and young adults are especially vulnerable to being trapped in unsupportive environments. Advocates say more proactive forms of outreach could help.
With artists like Kid Cudi and Bone Thugs-n-Harmony hailing from Cleveland, The Land certainly has some cred in the hip-hop world—but music producer Simon Mastri thinks our city has only scratched the surface.
Inspired by the spices and flavors of different ethnicities, Doug Katz uses the ghost kitchen takeout and delivery concept as a testing ground for new restaurant ideas.
Our FreshFaces podcast is back for season two! Episode Three features Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry's Michael Sering, who is making big strides to help the homeless and create more affordable housing in Cleveland.
Rachel Dissell and Brie ZeltnerThursday, November 05, 2020
Dr. Jackson Wright is familiar with the distrust many Black Americans have with medical research and doctors. But Wright and other local doctors are changing that by building trust and developing relationships in Cleveland's Black community.
The Centennial workforce housing project will pay homage to Cleveland history with renovation of the Union Trust building and a Cleveland history museum in the atrium.
Afi Scruggs and Rachel DissellTuesday, November 03, 2020
Black Americans' relationships with the U.S. healthcare system is a complicated one, based in fear and distrust of historically unjust and biased practices.
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Small businesses of every kind are struggling to stay open and weather the coronavirus pandemic. Suburban city governments are using grants and CARES Act funds to help their local businesses through this tough time.
Our FreshFaces podcast is back for season two! Episode Two features Peel Dem Layers Back founder Archie Green, who is helping spread mental health awareness via music and art.
Sydney Kornegay and Conor MorrisThursday, October 29, 2020
No COVID-19 cases have been traced back to the Greater Cleveland RTA, but ridership has largely decreased during the pandemic—partly due to worries about safety. What can be done to bring those riders back?
The crisp colors and cool breezes of fall have arrived in Northeast Ohio. FreshWater managing photographer Bob Perkoski captures the season's scenery at some Cuyahoga Arts & Culture-funded sites.