Nonprofit DigitalC has connected more than 7,500 households to high-speed internet and trained over 17,500 residents in digital skills since launching its citywide connectivity effort in January 2024. The organization completed Cleveland's next-generation broadband network in one of the fastest community-based deployments in the country, and has begun expanding its Cleveland Model to other cities.
Nonprofit workforce development services provider Towards Employment will host its annual Holiday Alumni Bash and Gift Giveaway this weekend to support current and former program participants and their families. The event has evolved from a small toy drive into a family event to spread holiday cheer.
Steve Presser has opened his beloved Big Fun store as a holiday pop-up for the third consecutive year, this time in the former Record Revolution space. Open through January 11, Big Fun features vintage posters, t-shirts, and memorabilia, while also serving this year as an incubator for four local entrepreneurs.
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.
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 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.
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.
Saint Luke's Foundation is inviting residents from the Buckeye-Shaker, Woodhill, and Mt. Pleasant neighborhoods to meet the four architectural finalists for its new headquarters this Wednesday, Nov.19 at Morningstar Baptist Church. Attendees can reviewthe proposals, ask questions, and vote for the preferred design team.
Care Alliance Health Center will host its annual Turkey and Food Giveaway on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at its Central Clinic, providing turkeys, nonperishable items, and household goods to Cleveland families facing food insecurity. With delays in SNAP benefits and rising grocery costs community leaders and partners are joining forces to ensure families receive support during the holiday season.
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland, will prepare and deliver 12,000 free turkey dinners an in-person community meal at the St. Augustine Hunger Center on Thanksgiving, addressing rising food insecurity in Northeast Ohio, where one in six people lack reliable access to food.
On November 10, 1975, the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald, once the largest vessel on the Great Lakes, sank in a violent storm on Lake Superior, taking all 29 crew members to their deaths. The 729-foot freighter, carrying taconite pellets from Superior, Wisconsin to Detroit, was most likely overwhelmed by massive waves, just 20 miles from the safety of Whitefish Bay. The tragedy marked the end of an era for Great Lakes shipping and remains one of the most haunting maritime disasters in American history.
As the federal government shutdown causes stress and temporarily pauses SNAP benefits, two Northeast Ohio organizations are providing creative support to families facing food insecurity and financial strain. The Rustic Grill at StoneWater in Highland Heights is offering free kids' meals, while the Children's Museum of Cleveland is hosting a free community play event and providing year-long memberships to eligible families.
The Cuyahoga County Public Library's Parma-Powers branch transformed a 240-square-foot space into a dynamic Art Wall, featuring rotating exhibits from local and national artists. This initiative is an example of how libraries are adapting to meet community needs, offering not just books but also access to art, technology, and shared experiences.
The Alzheimer's Association's Cleveland Chapter's 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer's at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on Oct. 18 attracted 449,000 participants and 408 teams, and raised $740,701 towards its $825,000 goal. Two local teams ranked in the nationwide Top 50 Teams list. Photographer Reuben Kutash kept up with the group, and documented their steps.
Lake Erie Ink and Cleveland State University English department will host the fifth annual Teen Writers' Symposium, allowing young writers in grades six through 12 to explore their creativity and develop their writing skills through workshops, panel discussions, and interactions with guest writers.
Malley's Chocolates, Great Lakes Brewing Company, and Heinen's Grocery Store have collaborated to create Toffee Amber Lager, inspired by Malley's iconic Bordeaux chocolate. The limited-edition brew, now available at Heinen's and Great Lakes' Ohio City brewpub, combines the flavors of toffee and chocolate in a 6.1% ABV lager, celebrating Cleveland's rich culinary traditions and community spirit.
Towards Employment is hosting its "Work & Reentry Experience" at the Cleveland Public Library, featuring live jazz music and personal stories from program alumni. The free event celebrates the resilience of people who have overcome challenges to achieve meaningful employment and successful reentry into society.
The Veterans & First Responders Foundation recently hosted its Fourth Annual Golf Outing at Canterbury Golf Club, bringing together community members to honor first responders and raise funds for various support initiatives. The event featured a skydiving display and the appearance of K-9 Chinook, serving in honor of fallen Euclid Police Officer Jacob Derbin and highlighting the foundation's commitment to supporting first responders and their families during times of need.
An Eastern black rhino calf was recently born at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, just before World Rhino Day. Black rhinos are critically endangered species and the zoo is raising awareness about rhino conservation.
The Shaker Arts Council (SHAC) has unveiled nine newly wrapped utility boxes as part of its annual Painting the Town art competition. The project features designs by local professional artists and a high school graduate completing her senior project, bringing color and creativity to the streets of Shaker Heights along the Rapid Transit Green and Blue Lines.