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The Cleveland Leadership Center's Accelerate pitch competition is coming up in February. Meanwhile, FreshWater Cleveland is talking to some of the entrepreneurs about their visions to make Cleveland a better place to live, work, play, and visit in hopes of winning funding. Today, we talk to two CWRU juniors, who are pitching their sustainability app uniSWAP.
Cleveland residents braved frigid temperatures yesterday Downtown Cleveland Inc.'s inaugural Pop-Up Snow Day with tubing on Mall B. Photographer Reuben Kutash caught the fun on camera.
The Silk Road Cultural Collective preserves the cultural heritage of the ancient trade routes spanning from Asia to Europe with interactive, hands-on experiences. Founded by Cleveland filmmaker Johnny K. Wu, the organization encourages participants to touch, wear, and experience historical artifacts while learning about the diverse cultures along the Silk Road from the 5th to 17th centuries.
FreshWater's Reuben Kutash was curious about Western Reserve Historical Society's Murder Mystery series, so last week he stopped by the Cleveland History Center to participate in "Municipal Murder: The Final Pitch." Read Reuben's take on the interactive whodunit based on 1940s Cleveland baseball, see his photos, and find out how you can get tickets to the next installment.
Tomorrow, Saturday, Jan. 24, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., people of all talents and abilities are invited to Waterloo Arts for a Brite Winter workshop to fill in life-sized figures with Day Glo paint for Cleveland's winter arts and music festival. Brite Winter debuts in its new location in the Waterloo Arts District on February 21.
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The Cleveland Leadership Center's 12th annual Accelerate: Citizens Make Change pitch competition takes place on February 26 at the Huntington Convention Center, featuring 35 presenters pitching 26 innovative ideas.
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History ranked fourth in USA Today's 2026 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for Top New Museums. The recognition highlights the museum's innovative design, LEED Platinum certification, and commitment to sustainability that came out of its $150 transformation. The honor adds to a growing list of accolades.
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The Cleveland Museum of Art honored Martin Luther King Jr.'s King's life and legacy through art projects, poetry, dance, and hands-on activities. Visitors enjoyed free admission to "Renaissance to Runway" while participating in community-focused activities that reflected themes of protest, care, and contemporary social issues.
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 Gathering Place, celebrated the opening of its new fitness studio at its Beachwood headquarters on Monday, Jan. 5. The enhanced facility offers fitness programs for individuals and families affected by cancer. The expansion represents the organization's commitment to whole-person cancer care.
In 1854, Frederick Douglass delivered his only commencement address at Western Reserve College in Hudson, challenging scientific racism and calling for moral courage. Student filmmakers have revived this piece of history through the award-winning documentary "Just and Perfect," just in time for Douglass' great-great-great grandson to visit the campus where the original speech was delivered.
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.
The 17-story1905 Rockefeller Building at West 6th Street and Superior Avenue stands on historic ground once occupied by the Weddell House, where Abraham Lincoln stayed during his 1861 inaugural trip. After a colorful history, the Rockefeller Building faces an uncertain future following years of neglect and vandalism.
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.
South Euclid and the Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District will host their inaugural Seed Swap on National Seed Swap Day. Attendees can exchange seeds and learn winter sowing techniques while learning about native plants. The free event kicks off a series of spring and summer gardening workshops.
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.