Engage! Cleveland is hosting its third annual Develop, Engage, and Inspire Conference this Wednesday, Sept. 17. The event will focus on themes of belonging and community engagement, and feature dynamic sessions and speakers from various sectors to attract and retain diverse talent in Greater Cleveland.
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation presented the 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit at Lyndhurst City Hall over Labor Day weekend, offering a tribute to those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. The exhibit features artifacts, audio recordings, and firsthand accounts from retired first responders.
The Association of Black Cardiologists will host a Pop-Up in the Park with free heart health screenings during a weekend of music and community celebration The event, supported by the Make Them Know Your Name Foundation, educates the community on heart health. Along with health screenings, attendees can enjoy musical performances by notable R&B artists.
EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute hosted a five-course dinner at Grafton Correctional Institution, prepared and served by incarcerated individuals participating in EDWINS owner Brandon Chrostowsski's culinary program. The event showcased the students' culinary skills and the produce grown in the prison's garden, while highlighting EDWINS' mission of providing second chances through culinary education.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Northeast Ohio this week donated 20,000 pounds of food to the Salvation Army of Greater Cleveland, significantly boosting its food pantry supplies at a time when households are financially tight. The donation is part of the Salvation Army's "Need Knows No Season" campaign to raise awareness about year-round hunger.
The 2025 Lifebanc Gift of Life Walk & Run brought together walkers and runners to celebrate lives saved through organ, eye, and tissue donation. The event raised awareness and funds for Lifebanc's mission while honoring donors, recipients, and families affected by organ donation.
Canalway will host its annual Cuyahoga River Rally on Saturday, August 9, at Hart Crane Memorial Park in The Flats. The free event features a variety of activities to connect people to the Cuyahoga River, including boat tours, kayaking, live music, and educational programs.
The Cleveland Cavaliers unveiled newly renovated outdoor basketball courts at Trent Park in the Clark-Fulton neighborhood last week, marking the organization's 18th recreation court revitalization project and largest investment to date. The community-driven initiative, supported by local leaders and organizations, provides safe spaces for youth and families while fostering unity and creativity in the neighborhood.
The historic Euclid Beach Arch in Cleveland has been relocated as part of a renovation project spearheaded by local officials. The 1921 wooden structure, which once served as the entrance to Euclid Beach Park, will become the centerpiece of a new public park and preserve the iconic piece of Cleveland's history, is scheduled for completion in 2026.
The Greater Cleveland Partnership's Council of Smaller Enterprises has announced 22 semifinalists for the eighth annual Cleveland Chain Reaction small business pitch competition. With a record 141 applications this year, the competition connects entrepreneurs with capital, mentors, and resources. Semifinalists will participate in a bootcamp and pitch their businesses for a chance to win up to $40,000 in prizes.
A 4,000-square-foot mural by artist Kelle Schwab was unveiled at Canal Basin Park in during Cleveland History Days in late June. The artwork depicts the city's evolution from an industrial center to a recreational destination, blending historical scenes with modern-day imagery of the Towpath Trail.
The Collaborative to End Human Trafficking has formed a Leadership Council for its Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition—bringing together leaders from various sectors to align strategies and amplify survivor voices in Northeast Ohio to stop the exploitation.
Cleveland Neighborhood Progress (CNP) has announced a $2 million investment in 17 community development corporations across Cleveland for 2025-2026. This initiative is part of CNP's CDC Advancement & Resilience Initiative to empower the community development nonprofits in real estate, economic development, and neighborhood planning.
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The 14th annual International Horror Hotel Film Festival will take over the Crowne Plaza Cleveland Airport this weekend with four days of independent horror, fantasy, and sci-fi film screenings, along with industry expert lectures, competitions, and networking opportunities.
Thousands of people attended the No Kings protest in downtown Cleveland on Saturday to show their opposition to the Washington, D.C. military parade. Photographers Brady Dindia and Bob Perkoski documented the day.
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.
FreshWater is sharing six of the winning poems and essays written by local students for The Maltz Museum’s 2025 Stop the Hate Youth Speak Out and Youth Sing Out essay and poetry contest.
FreshWater is sharing six of the winning poems and essays written by local students for The Maltz Museum’s 2025 Stop the Hate Youth Speak Out and Youth Sing Out essay and poetry contest.
FreshWater is sharing six of the winning poems and essays written by local students for The Maltz Museum’s 2025 Stop the Hate Youth Speak Out and Youth Sing Out essay and poetry contest.