Troy Parsh started the Amusement Preservation Museum in Grafton to preserve and restore artifacts from Northeast Ohio's historic amusement parks. The museum's collection includes rides, parts, and memorabilia from over 30 Ohio parks, offering visitors a nostalgic journey through the region's rich amusement park history.

The American Institute of Architects Cleveland hosted a lecture on Charles Schweinfurth, a prominent Cleveland architect from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as part of its Body of Work series. The lecture explored Schweinfurth's architectural legacy in Cleveland, which includes Trinity Episcopal Cathedral and numerous Euclid Avenue mansions.

The Cleveland Institute of Art's graduating seniors recently showcased their capstone projects in a public exhibition, featuring more than 112 works across various disciplines. Six outstanding students were awarded the President's Traveling Scholarship, highlighting innovative projects in various media.

The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad recently hosted the 2025 Steam in the Valley, featuring the 1944 Nickel Plate Road Steam Locomotive No. 765. Passengers rode in restored and vintage rail cars, experiencing steam locomotion, while taking in the scenic views of Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

Cleveland Leadership Center's ninth annual Accelerate: Citizens Make Change took place last week, with Anycia Grady’s plan to increase the number of licensed mental health professionals serving Black communities taking home the grand price and the Technovation award. Additionally, 21 high school students on 12 teams showcased their ideas at the new Accelerate: Teen Citizens Make Change competition.

One of the grandest houses on Lakeshore Boulevard in Bratenahl is Moyenage—a 1904 Elizabethan Tudor that has been home to several of Cleveland's most notable business families.

The Allen-Sullivan House, one of the last houses remaining on Millionaires' Row before it was torn down in 2021, has a colorful history of owners and uses. Architectural historian Angelina Bair chronicles its history and its fate.

The manor home of Morris A. Bradley was one of the last remaining homes on Euclid Avenue's Millionaire's Row before it was razed to make way for the One Midtown townhomes. But the Bradley carriage house still stands today—an historic landmark and home to a variety of noted Clevelanders.

Bill Barrow retired this summer as head of CSU's Special Collections. FreshWater contributors Angela Bair and Tom Matowitz reflect on Barrow's 20-year career collecting photos, artifacts, and other Cleveland historical items for the collection.