Cleveland designer Valerie Mayén channels the splashy glam-rock era of the 1970s and ’80s in her latest Yellowcake collection, unveiled at a runway show at Lago East Bank. Inspired by music icons including Prince, David Bowie and Freddie Mercury, the collection features bold colors, asymmetrical designs, sheer materials and accessories for today’s woman on the go.

Concord Casimir, the  weather-predicting cat rescued from Historic St. Casimir Church in 2013, died on July 22 at age 13. Known for his annual Groundhog Day pierogi forecasts and his  ability to bring smiles to Northeast Ohio, Casimir leaves behind a legacy of community, tradition, and joy that his caretaker hopes to honor every Feb. 2.

FreshWater owner and managing editor Karin Connelly Rice reflects on the mission that first brought her to the publication 15 years ago, why she remains committed to the publication, and how community support helps sustain independent local journalism and FreshWater Cleveland.

Originally published in October 2024. Since 2017, The Literacy Cooperative has partnered with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to send free books each month to local children. Working with local groups like Heights Family Foundation, United Way, and the Bruening Foundation, as of October 2024, the groups have now distributed two million books.

Jesse Owens returned to Cleveland from the 1936 Olympics in Berlin with four gold medals that came with four English oak saplings. The last surviving tree stood at Rhodes High School until 2022. Now, cloned saplings from the historic oak are putting down new roots in Cleveland while helping preserve Owens’ legacy and support the work of the Black Equity and Humanity Fund.

Cleveland Heights artist and entrepreneur Michael Manne  encourages people to wear their values with Humannetees, a new online apparel brand featuring designs centered on humanity, unity, and hope. Manne hopes every shirt, tote, mug, and sticker becomes more than merchandise—it becomes the start of a meaningful conversation.

Noblewins, which creates public art from retired wind turbine blades, claimed the $40,000 grand prize in the ninth season of Cleveland Chain Reaction, while Engineered 2 Entertain, Mouma's and Jam by Josh also earned top honors. The annual pitch competition, presented by Greater Cleveland Partnership, COSE, and JumpStart, provides entrepreneurs with funding, mentorship and resources to help grow their businesses across Greater Cleveland.

The Salvation Army's West Park Corps and the Greater Cleveland Food Bank will distribute more than 12,000 pounds of fresh produce this Friday, July 17, in a monthly program that serves hundreds of  individuals and families.

The Cleveland Cavaliers and partners  will host the sold-out eighth annual "A Taste of Black Cleveland: The Food Showcase 8.0" tonight at Rocket Arena, featuring tastings from 28 Black-owned restaurants, chefs, caterers, dessert makers, and food trucks while celebrating Cleveland's Black culinary community.

Hundreds of railroad fans and  onlookers lined  the historic Nickel Plate Road rail corridor to watch Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 roll through the region as part of the America 250 celebration. FreshWater writer Elizabeth Hille shares her firsthand account from Avon Lake of the historic train’s passage and the community excitement it inspired.