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MAGNET and other Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnerships (MEPs) are facing an abrupt funding suspension, threatening 90 jobs and support for nearly 14,000 manufacturers statewide. The move eliminates $5.9 million in funding for MAGNET alone, with several smaller centers expected to close immediately.
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.
The Salvation Army in Greater Cleveland is coordinating a major toy collection and distribution effort to serve more than 6,000 children in Cuyahoga County this Christmas season.
We take a look at postcards that want you to feel happy thoughts in the winter, but without any specific religious notes.
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History hosted its signature EPOCH Cleveland series last Friday, Dec. 5, drawing more than 400 guests for an evening of science, art, and entertainment. Attendees enjoyed craft cocktails, dancing with DJ Mick, silk-screening with Wave Space Studio, and exclusive after-hours access to the new exhibit, "ROCK OF AGES: The Evolutionary Art of Derek Hess."
After sitting vacant for 40 years, the abandoned Warner & Swasey manufacturing complex is about to undergo a $64 million transformation into 140 mixed-income apartments and commercial space. Construction will begin in January on the adaptive reuse project that will address the MidTown neighborhood's need for affordable housing.
StoneWater restaurant is celebrating the holiday season with its traditional Swedish Glögg, a special Brunch with Santa event this Sunday, Dec. 14., and chef-crafted holiday catering menus—allowing families to enjoy festive meals without the stress of cooking.
For more than 40 years, photojournalist Roger Mastroianni has chronicled Cleveland's arts, healthcare, and corporate landscapes—capturing everything from Cleveland Orchestra performances to hospital operating rooms. Mastroianni's work is a living archive of Cleveland's cultural history and the evolution of photojournalism itself.
The Cavaliers and the Kids' Book Bank yesterday launched the Cavs Book Bus at Artemus Ward School, a mobile literacy initiative presented by KeyBank. The Book Bus, powered by a Ford F-250 truck from Valley Ford Truck, will be used to narrow literacy gaps by giving free books to students in under-resourced Cleveland neighborhoods.
The Manufacturing Sector Partnership )MSP) in Cuyahoga County has created 3,000 jobs with average annual salaries of $38,000 since its 2019 launch—generating more than $2 million in incremental tax revenue while addressing the manufacturing workforce shortage. Through MAGNET programs like ACCESS and Early College Early Career, the partnership connects underserved populations with attractive manufacturing careers.
Cleveland Leadership Center's annual Accelerate pitch competition offers people of all ages and backgrounds the opportunity to secure funding and make connections. With a deadline of December 5, the competition has helped entrepreneurs from age eight to 80 turn ideas into reality. Don't miss the deadline!
Cleveland's 44th annual Turkey Trot saw a record-breaking 9,658 participants on Thanksgiving. Now, FreshWater's Second annual Turkey Trot Costume Contest is open for public voting through Monday, Dec. 8, with winners in individual, group, and pet divisions receiving prizes from FreshWater, CLE Urban Winery, and Lake Erie Pet Food.
There is nothing more nostalgic in Cleveland than Sterling-Lindner-Davis department store during the holidays. So, we kick off the season with this postcard of the beloved Sterling Lindner tree.
Nearly 10,000 participants from around the country braved cold, windy conditions to attend and participate in the 44th Annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning, with many participants in costume. FreshWater's second annual Turkey Trot costume contest is now underway and today is the deadline for submissions. Voting begins tomorrow, Tuesday, Dec. 2m and the winners receive some great prizes!
As FreshWater Cleveland continues its year-end fundraising campaign, the writers and photographers reflect on their favorite stories from over the years, ranging from profiles of civil rights leaders and architectural histories to nature adventures and animal adoptions.
"One Art One Community," an art exhibit at Case Western Reserve University's Wade Park Community Engagement Center, showcases 46 works by 16 incarcerated artists from Grafton Correctional Institution. The exhibit is meant to create meaningful connections between inmates and Cleveland community members. with Community Voice labels written by people impacted by incarceration.
Malley's Chocolates this week unveiled a refreshed look to its 1937 Lakewood flagship store. The new look has modern updates while preserving the nostalgic charm that has made it a Cleveland favorite for nearly 90 years. Local artist Lisa Quine contributed an enormous mural, while designers preserved, yet updated, Malley's signature pink and green colors.
The 44th Annual Cleveland Turkey Trot is expected to draw a record-breaking 10,000 runners to downtown Cleveland on Thanksgiving morning. The race features three distance options, live entertainment, a food drive and donations to local charities, and the second annual FreshWater Turkey Trot costume contest.
You're never too old, or too young, to enjoy and participate in arts and culture program, says Cuyahoga Arts & Culture executive director Jill Paulsen. Beck Center for the Arts, North Coast Men's Chorus, and Lake Erie Nature & Science Center use CAC grants to enrich lives across generations with creative opportunities for all ages, from toddlers to seniors.
Pregnant with Possibilities Resource Center recently celebrated its 10th anniversary with a gala to honor its achievements in maternal and infant health. The event featured the unveiling of a complete organizational rebrand, recognition of outstanding community members with the Mom on the Move Awards, and fundraising efforts toward a $150,000 goal to support programs serving vulnerable populations.