Fairfax

Who's Hiring in #CLE: Cleveland Public Theater, Judson Senior Living, Jones Day, 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, and how to apply.
Everybody in the pool! Fairfax lifeguard promotes benefits of swimming
Use of the Fairfax Recreation Center’s indoor pool has declined in recent years. So April Kenny, the center's physical director and lifeguard, is spreading her love of swimming to the community by touting its benefits for fitness, safety and even stress relief.
Caring and sharing: Manna House offers safety and services in Fairfax neighborhood
All are welcome at the Manna House, which offers a safe place for those in need in Cleveland's Fairfax neighborhood.
3 simple ways you can help to restore the tree canopy (Hint: It starts with planting a tree)
The tree canopy is declining in Cuyahoga County at an alarming rate, experts say. They offer suggestions on how we can reverse the trend.
Central Kitchen sets the table for minority-owned craft food startups to flourish
Central Kitchen's two locations put it at the center of Cleveland's thriving craft food scene.
Cleveland officials say proposed police HQ will give economic boost to blighted Kinsman
City of Cleveland officials make their case for building a new police headquarters in the Kinsman neighborhood next to the Opportunity Corridor.
Fairfax boxing coach gives back by developing champions, inside the ring and out
Fred Wilson knows boxing. He also knows youngsters in Cleveland's Fairfax neighborhood often lack self-esteem. To help give them the confidence they need, he runs a free boxing program at the Fairfax Recreation Center.
Cleveland Clinic doctor leads effort to reduce health disparities among black men
Dr. Charles Modlin once again is at the forefront of efforts to address glaring health disparities among African-American men, spearheading the Cleveland Clinic's launch of the Multicultural Health Center of Excellence.
In their footsteps: Cleveland Restoration Society plans civil rights trail with historical markers
Cleveland's role in the civil rights movement is often overlooked. The Cleveland Restoration Society hopes to remedy that with a civil rights trail consisting of 10 Ohio Historical Markers.
Video: A 90-year-old historian looks back on Fairfax in the 1950s
Harry Winfield, 90, lived in Cleveland's Fairfax neighborhood in the 1950s and 1960s. He tells what life was like in Fairfax's heyday in this video interview.
The future of Fairfax: Revitalization efforts show respect for heritage
The population has fallen, but hopes are high for Cleveland's Fairfax neighborhood, where revitalization efforts are on an upswing.
Four aspiring Fairfax writers prepare to take on Cleveland with their stories
FreshWater Cleveland's new Fairfax correspondent program is giving four budding journalists the tools to share stories about their Cleveland neighborhood that otherwise would never be told.
Faces of Fairfax, a place with rich history and a hopeful future
The resilient residents of Fairfax may be the Cleveland neighborhood's greatest asset.
Girl power: Women-owned businesses succeed in Fairfax
Sharon Barber Salon and the Cleveland Veterinary Clinic demonstrate how women-owned businesses can lead the way in Fairfax.
Membership has its privileges at PNC Fairfax Connection. And it's free
About 100 new members join PNC Fairfax Connection every month. That's no surprise, considering all that the community resource center has to offer.
Speed at last: the importance of low-cost internet to Fairfax
A new antenna on the roof of the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court building signals that affordable broadband internet service finally is coming to Cleveland's Fairfax neighborhood.
The proof is in the pudding: Restaurants open in Fairfax
New restaurants large and small are finding Cleveland's Fairfax neighborhood to be a tempting place to set up shop.
PRE4CLE makes preschool a priority in Cleveland
PRE4CLE is all about preparing preschoolers for kindergarten, which studies show pays dividends down the road. As the organization reaches the five-year mark, it has much to celebrate but also decisions to make about where to go next.
Opportunity zones were designed to spur development in poor areas. Are they doing the job?
Opportunity zones supposedly were intended to be good for investors and poor neighborhoods alike. Two years after their creation, the benefits for all city residents are still in dispute.
Fairfax workforce program makes believers out of job seekers
The Fairfax Workforce Development Program helps job seekers with a range of services.