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Afghan diaspora spotlights crisis through Cleveland rally
Several hundred members of Cleveland's Afghan community rallied on Saturday to voice their worries and feelings about the Taliban takeover.
Local Afghan group to hold rally on Saturday to show support, concern for loved ones in Afghanistan
Members of Cleveland’s Afghan community will hold a march tomorrow, Saturday, August 21 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. to call attention to the current crisis in Afghanistan.
Frank Seymour Barnum: Designed more than 20 homes on Millionaire’s Row, fireproof building pioneer
Cleveland Masterworks: Frank Seymour Barnum was known for designing fireproof buildings, but he also designed notable school, industrial, and residential structures throughout the city in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Original grassroots: How Buckeye Woodland activists agitated for affordable utilities in the 1970s
More than 40 years ago, the Buckeye Woodland Community Congress shut down the East Ohio Gas building, crashed an energy company board meeting, and disrupted a fancy lunch to get the executives of major utility companies to reduce heating costs for seniors and more. What can we learn from this history of activism?
How do I love thee? WRDSMTH returns to the CLE to show his love by creating 19 murals
Cleveland native and street artist WRDSMTH is in town, working with Graffiti HeArt to paint 19 murals around town in one week as a gift to the city. 
The Steamship William G. Mather: Workhorse of the Great Lakes, historic monument
Cleveland Masterworks: The Steamship William G. Mather is an icon on Cleveland's shoreline—with a marvelous history on the Great Lakes from 1925 to 1980.
John Eisenmann: Designed the iconic Arcade, Ohio state flag
Cleveland Masterworks: John Eisenmann was a prolific architect, designing dozens of Cleveland buildings in the late 1800s. But perhaps what he is best known for is the Arcade on Euclid Avenue.
Making moves: Lords of the Land brings street dance culture to Public Square
Where street dance culture and hip-hop cred meet, you’ll find Cleveland-based dancer and choreographer Samuel McIntosh. And McIntosh is bringing that intersection to the corner of Euclid and Ontario with Lords of the Land—a free four-day festival designed to highlight all Northeast Ohio's street dance scene has to offer.
Zenas King: Built the bridges that connect Cleveland’s east and west sides
Zenas King first came to Cleveland to become a building contractor. He went on to construct three innovative bridges and create the country's largest manufacturer of highway bridges.
On the right tack: Cleveland Sailing Charters offers smooth Lake Erie sailing, boating lessons
Photo Essay: For the past three years Cleveland Sailing Charters captain Scott Sanders has offered cruises around Lake Erie and sailing instruction. FreshWater managing photographer catches a glimpse into life on the Wabi Sabi.
Savvy Spenders: Cleveland Fed teaches kids financial literacy through fun summer programs
Folks don't normally think of the Cleveland Fed when planning summer activities for kids. For the second year in a row, the Fed is offering fun, educational, and interactive programs the entire family can get behind.
One vision: MAGNET lays out blueprint for Northeast Ohio’s manufacturing future
Last week MAGNET announced the launch of “Make it Better: A Blueprint for Manufacturing in Northeast Ohio"—a vision to revitalize Northeast Ohio as a leader in high-tech smart manufacturing and creates thousands of new jobs.
Urban décor: Cleveland’s many sculptures reflect city’s history, humor, unity, and divisions
Cleveland's growing database of more than 500 sculptures represents periods of time gone by, our sense of humor, and sometimes even artists' strong statements.
A community affair: Details released for this weekend’s Juneteenth Freedom Fest
This Saturday, June 19  on Mall C downtown, all are invited to experience the family-friendly, citywide Juneteenth Freedom Fest. Get the details here.
#StreetsofCLE: Snapshot on Ontario Street
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.
Superior Viaduct: Cleveland's first high-level bridge
Cleveland Masterworks: Excited newspaper reporters said the Superior Viaduct would last for 1,000 years when it was completed in 1878. But a major design flaw limited its life to only 40 years before the Detroit Superior bridge replaced it.
A drink with Pride: Kimpton Schofield celebrates Pride Month with signature cocktail
The Kimpton Schofield Hotel is celebrating Pride Month with a special cocktail that pays homage to Cleveland's first gay bar.
Take a Hike: Free walking tours return to downtown Cleveland to share city's history
The Historic Gateway Neighborhood Corporation is bringing back its free walking tours of Cleveland's historic neighborhoods.
Historical charm: New campaign hopes to bring businesses, residents to Erieview District
Team NEO and the Downtown Cleveland Alliance (DCA) have launched a campaign to bring businesses, tenants, and overall activity to the newly-designated Erieview Historic District.
Green Ribbon Coalition resumes dialogues around downtown lakefront development and the stadium
The Green Ribbon Coalition will resume its Possibilities Dialogue forum around an accessible, connected ribbon of neighborhood, community and regional parks, trails, and nature preserves along the Lake Erie waterfront.