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A group of Cleveland advocates came together to create the $1.45 million Downtown Recovery Response Fund to help businesses rebound from the destruction caused by the May 30 riots.
When Parker's Downtown closed in March during the COVID-19 shutdown, owner James Mowbray fast tracked his rebranding plans for the restaurant space. Next week, Betts Restaurant, named after 19th Century Cleveland activist Elizabeth Schofield, will offer something for every taste.
Jackie Bebenroth's #EatForCLE campaign takes the support for local restaurants to the next level with the creation of graphic t-shirts—soon to be on sale so the public can back their favorite eateries.
When COVID-19 hit Cleveland earlier this year, government officials and advocates scrambled to find safe housing alternatives to the streets and shelters. The temporary answer just may lead to some long term goals and solutions.
The annual Celebration of Preservation honors the groups and individuals who have gone above and beyond in their efforts to restore and preserve the region's historic buildings.
Want to live downtown? Ian Meadows does. The city planner recently toured 13 Cleveland apartment buildings over six months before landing his dream apartment. He describes his search for FreshWater as only a lover of urban architecture could.
Local residents who helped clean up the destruction caused by rioters on May 30 find hope, pride, and a need for change in the shards they swept up.
John Daniel "JD" Aylward and U.S. Marshal Tony Keffer take pride in helping the Greater Cleveland Food Bank deliver much-needed food to an increasing number of Clevelanders.
Anna Harouvis, raw food chef and owner of Anna in the Raw on E. 9th Street, shares her story of weathering the coronavirus and her hopes for the future.
The "I can't Breathe: Justice for George Flynn" memorial protest began as an event of mourning and solidarity. But as the crowd wound its way from Willard Park to the Justice Center, things began to escalate.
The COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund continues to grant funds to nonprofit organizations helping those affected by the coronavirus. Read about what latest grant recipients are doing in the city.
The last leg of the Towpath Trail, due to be completed next year, pays homage to Cleveland's role in the Civil War, industrial, and railroad histories at nearly every turn.
Canalway Partners organizers encourage people to clean up their own neighborhoods in honor of this year's RiverSweep.
Local photographer Andy Lash wanted to spice up his Zoom meetings. So, he took his photos of iconic Cleveland locales and created Zoom backgrounds. Now he's sharing them with you.
MAGNET and the the Ohio Manufacturing Alliance were quick to form the Ohio Manufacturing Alliance after Governor DeWine put out the plea for help in creating Personal Protective Equipment to fight COVID-19 in Ohio. The alliance uses its collective innovation prowess to speedily produce much-needed equipment.
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, and how to apply.
The effects of COVID-19 are hitting the local restaurant industry hard. Two firms teamed up to spread the word and share the stories of seven chef/owners.
A fourth round of weekly grants totaling $492,713 for 12 Cleveland-area nonprofit groups was announced Friday, April 17, by the Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund coalition.
As the Cleveland International Film Festival prepares the details for a streaming version of this year’s canceled event, we spoke with four filmmakers proud to have been chosen for #CIFF44.
Four nonprofit groups will receive urgently needed donations to battle the health crisis, thanks to the Cleveland Foundation's Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund, which has raised $5.73 million in mere weeks.