Breaking Ground

Frederick Baird: Left his mark with Tremont church design that landed it in ‘Deer Hunter’
Cleveland Masterworks: St. Theodosius Russian Orthodox Cathedral ranks as one of the most memorable religious sites in Cleveland—inspired by a Russian cathedral and thought to have been funded through Russian Tsar Nicholas II.
New eco-friendly HealthLine buses mark a milestone for the storied transit line
Thirteen years after city officals cut the ribbon on the  Euclid Corridor Transportation Project, the once-futuristic fleet of 60-foot-long bus-rapid transits on the RTA HealthLine have been replaced with the next generation of eco-friendly vehicles.
Arthur Oviatt: Designed upscale summer getaways for local wealthy entrepreneurs
Cleveland Masterworks: Northeast Ohio native and self-taught architect Arthur N. Oviatt made his mark in the region with his stunning Lake County summer homes, designed for the wealthy entrepreneurs building the interurban railway.
Play time: Laura’s Home for women and kids in crisis expands, gets new playground
Laura’s Home Women’s Crisis Center saw about 350 children experiencing homelessness last year. At capacity and seeing a five-year waiting list, The City Mission is attempting to alleviate some stress for the women and kids Laura's Home serves with expanded facilities and a new playground. 
A century in the saddle: Cleveland Mounted Police Unit has performed, protected, and saved lives
Cleveland Masterworks: The Cleveland Mounted Police Unit, one of the oldest in the country, has a rich history that started in 1910 when Cleveland Police Sergeant George J. Matowitz (Tom Matowitz' grandfather) first started the unit.
Innovative thinking: 25 visionaries to pitch their ideas at Accelerate civic pitch competition
Cleveland Leadership Center's annual Accelerate civic pitch competition is coming in February, and 25 innovators and entrepreneurs are armed with creative new ideas in six categories to vie for the $5,000 prize.
Who’s Hiring in the CLE: Grayton Road Tavern, Shaker Heights, Buckeye Flame, and more
Need a job? Check out the latest edition of FreshWater Cleveland's “Who’s Hiring” series, where we feature growing companies with open positions, what they’re looking for.
Celebrating 50 years of rocking the falafel on Coventry
Crowds came out to Coventry Road in Cleveland Heights last Friday to wish Tommy's  owner Tommy Fello a happy 50th anniversary of the iconic restaurant.
Map shows Cuyahoga County’s vaccination rates align with region's health disparities
Cuyahoga County’s vaccination rates range from 90% in wealthier suburban areas to 30% in low-income Cleveland communities. This interactive map breaks it all down.
St. Agnes Church: Weathered the Depression, racial tensions in Hough before its demise
Cleveland Masterworks: The only remnant of St. Agnes Church in the Hough neighborhood is the bell tower on a grassy plot of land, but the church's history is remarkable 100 years later.
Cleveland Metroparks Trail Challenge 2022 trail routes
Here is a list of the 26 trails on the 2022 Cleveland Metroparks Trail Challenge, their routes, and directions on how to complete the trail.
Fighting for the promise: Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb marks his transition into office
A small group of supporters gathered with Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb at Public Auditorium this past Saturday to celebrate his inauguration as the city's 58th mayor. 
Ghosts of Christmas Past: Holiday shopping in downtown department stores
Cleveland Masterworks: Many Clevelanders wax nostalgic when they think of the downtown departments stores during the holiday season. Those stores are now gone, with the images of lavish holiday decoration and shopping left to memories.
Cool beans: Cafilia keeps it local by serving up coffee subscriptions
Aleksandra Brankov is all about supporting local business, and she loves her Northeast Ohio coffee shops and cafes. So, she developed her subscription-based coffee company, Cafilia, so customers can bring in their reusable travel mugs and get their locally-brewed cups of joe with no cash involved. 
Great Lakes Exposition: Great Depression distraction and Cleveland centennial celebration
Cleveland Masterworks: Impressed with the 1933 Chicago World's Fair, Dudley Blossom led the effort to create the 1936-37 Great Lakes Exposition on Cleveland's lakefront—hoping the event would serve as a diversion from the Great Depression and a celebration the city's centennial. 
Read the book: Newburgh Heights gets new Cleveland Public Library Grab & Go book locker
Cleveland Public Library leaders and Newburgh Heights officials opened its first Grab & Go Book Locker in the Village Hall—making it easier for everyone in the neighborhood to check out CPL materials.
Bridging the digital divide: AT&T to unveil its Connected Learning Center at Esperanza this week
ATT&T will debut its Connected Learning Center at Esperanza this Wednesday as an effort to close the digital divide in Cleveland.
Telling stories: Filmmaker uses his craft to capture the spirit of NEO folks in his documentaries
Documentary filmmaker Carl Kiss enjoys telling the stories of how everyday Clevelanders and local business make Northeast Ohio a better place. Most recently, he capture Destiny Burns' story in his CLE Urban Winery documentary. 
Rockefeller Park: The crown jewel of University Circle; the vision of 19th Century benefactors
The beloved Rockefeller Park has been one of the city's most prized outdoor spaces for a century. How the 20-acre park came to be is a story of several benefactors—William Gordon, John D. Rockefeller, and Jeptha Wade—and park designer Ernest W. Bowditch.
With game-changing grant, Colors+ is set to explode in square footage and LGBTQ+ youth support
Three Arches Foundation recently made a $134,000 grant to Colors+ Youth Center—allowing the organization to sign a lease on a new facility and further its mission of strengthening LGBTQ+ youth and allies by promoting individual and community wellness.