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How Ohio organizations are supporting LGBTQ+ elders during the pandemic
For most seniors, video chats and phone calls allowed some sense of normalcy during the pandemic. But many older LGBTQ+ adults don't have these lifelines. Some Ohio services helped them feel less isolated.
Spicing things up: Restauranteur Bebenroth is reinventing take out with Keep the Change Collective
After a dark year and making the decision to close Spice Kitchen + Bar, culinary innovator and restauranteur Ben Bebenroth has reinvented the takeout scene with Keep The Change Kitchen Collective.
Connected: Red Line Greenway opens, linking a two-mile trail to downtown Cleveland
The Red Line Greenway, which has been in the works since the 1970s, officially opened yesterday—connecting a string of trails to downtown Cleveland.
Voices on the Vaccine: Clevelanders share their reasons for getting their shots
In part one of this Voices on the Vaccine series, the Cleveland Documenters talked to more than 40 Clevelanders to hear their views on getting the COVID-19 vaccine. What they learned offers a unique window into what influences this important decision.
Gordon Green to transform into 'Chateau de Gordon,' to sip, stroll, and celebrate spring
Gordon Green will become an indoor English garden on Friday, to celebrate spring and all things in bloom this season.
Artistic relief: Cleveland Photo Fest brings cutting-edge photography exhibits to the city
The 2021 Cleveland Photo Fest focuses on the art as it brings creative relief to galleries throughout the city.
Centennial celebration: Capitol Theatre marks 100 years as a Detroit Shoreway destination
Gordon Square's Capitol Theatre turns 100 years old next week and officials are planning a year-long celebration—starting Thursday, April 8.
Commercial restoration: How investors and CDCs encourage reuse of historical structures
From former drug stores and medical supply businesses, to classic theaters of days gone by, Cleveland's Community Development Corporations make restoration and preservation of historic buildings a priority. 
What’s in a name? WRHS historian to examine origins of CLE neighborhood names at virtual event
Western Reserve Historical Society's John Grabowski will explore how local neighborhood name changes have been influenced by shifting demographics, politicians, developers, and urban planners.
#StreetsofCLE: Snapshot in Gordon Square
FreshWater managing photographer Bob Perkoski provides a peek into the everyday lives of Clevelanders going about their business in the neighborhoods and on the streets of Cleveland.
Euclid explores potential CDC: How an old idea could spark a new era
A steering committee in Euclid is exploring the potential formation of a new, independent community development corporation to empower residents to help develop their surroundings.
2020 in review: A strange and difficult year, but also a year of hope and progress
Most people would agree, 2020 has been a difficult year. But Northeast Ohio has also witnessed some bright spots amid the darkness. Here's a look back at FreshWater Cleveland's most-read stories of 2020.
Creating new light: Nueva Luz opens Gordon Square office to serve a diverse community
With new offices in Gordon Square, Nueva Luz Urban Resource Center is able to offer expanded services to address the root causes of systemic poverty and health inequities among a diverse community.
Saturday’s alright for shopping: CLE neighborhoods gear up for big impact on Small Business Saturday
Community Development Corporations around Cleveland are thinking outside of the box as they gear up for Small Business Saturday amid the coronavirus pandemic.
I live here (now): from Congo to Cleveland, one musician’s quest to entertain the world
After moving to Cleveland in May, Manembo Manembo, AKA Real Mane TMP, has been living his dream of creating Afrobeats music, positivity, and inspiration, as well as sharing stories of his native Congo.
Finding opportunity in the pandemic: How CDCs use programs to champion Cleveland’s youth
Cleveland's Community Development Corporations are finding new ways to engage young people with unique, exciting, and accessible programming, even during the coronavirus pandemic.  
Bridge Brigade transforms neighborhood blemish into work of beauty
Members of an Ohio City block club, the Bridge Brigade, just completed the second phase of their neighborhood beautification project—commissioning Cleveland artist Garrett Weider to paint a 100-foot mural on the side of a vacant building.
Can we talk? Latina-led startup Time2Talk helps bridge the cultural gap through conversation
Buenos Aires native, world traveler, and Gordon Square resident Marina Jackman has developed an app that takes a conversational approach to learning Spanish. 
Eerie Eyeful: Maelstrom Collaborative produces immersive, COVID-safe haunted house experience
In its continued effort to produce quality arts events while also keeping patrons and artists safe from the coronavirus, Maelstrom Collaborative Arts is producing "The Wandering" just in time for Halloween season.
Making memories is always fashionable, even when they're retro
There's nothing like shopping for vintage clothing and accessories to help mother and daughter bridge the generation gap.