police-community partnerships offer way to improve neighborhood safety
Dozens of communities across the U.S. have formed effective, ongoing partnerships with the police that have improved safety and trust.
fast-growing companies creating jobs in northeast ohio
Northeast Ohio has emerged from the recession with a much stronger economy, yet we must accelerate the pace of job creation. Here are five Cleveland companies leading the charge.
this weekend in cleveland: makers markets galore & much more
Check out a local holiday market, let Lolly the Trolley be your designated driver or join a book binding workshop. Your weekend, planned.
the cleveland flea holiday gift guide
Twelve makers share something they’re excited to bring to The Flea this weekend.
five can't miss events in five cleveland neighborhoods
Whether you life on the east side or west side, there are plenty of opportunities this weekend to explore new neighborhoods and try new things. Learn to swing dance, try a new beer and visit a museum you’ve never been to for free -- it's all within an arm's reach.
home is where the football-hungry heart is
The Browns have one of the largest fan bases in the NFL, with Backers groups spread across the globe. It's a vast pigskin-loving Cleveland diaspora out there, one that's found something to cheer about this season.
ch police partner with cedar lee businesses, focus on community policing
The Cleveland Heights Police Department has long had a reputation for doling out too many speeding and parking tickets, but new leadership is partnering with businesses and making community policing a focus.
cedar lee merchants say despite recent tragedies, community is stable, strong
Rocked by a pair of senseless tragedies, Cedar Lee merchants say they can't remember a sadder year. Yet they say their community has been painted in an unfair light. Crime is down overall, many merchants are thriving and street improvements are in the works.
what's next for cedar lee? city aims to support new and established entrepreneurs
Cleveland Heights is working to attract new businesses to the city and provide established merchants with resources and loans so that they succeed.
happy thanksgiving and hanukkah
Fresh Water is taking a break next week to give our staff time off to celebrate Thanksgiving and Hanukkah. We are grateful for all of our devoted readers and wish you all a wonderful holiday. We'll be back with a new issue December 4.
celebrate local: five can't-miss events this thanksgiving weekend
After you've celebrated with family and friends and had your feast, enjoy these local shopping events and holiday festivals taking place around town.
the diverse language of food: a guide to ethnic markets
Cleveland's ethnic diversity is represented in the city's markets. Replete with dazzling items and intriguing people, they offer a taste of home for newcomers and exotic flavors for the rest of us.
home for the holidays: a guide to the november flea
Our friends at the Cleveland Flea created this November market guide full of beautiful imagery showcasing the event's artisan vendors. Check it out, then stop by this weekend for the real thing!
the cleveland flea thrives as small business incubator
Since its launch 18 months ago, the Flea has helped dozens of new businesses to flourish. Perhaps its greatest success is the tight knit and supportive community of makers that it has cultivated.
what do east and west siders want? (reader poll)
As local businesses and institutions seek to establish an east-west presence, which ones would you most like to see cross the river? Take our poll, tell us what you think!
university circle a powerful player in the innovation economy (video)
University Circle Inc.'s recent annual meeting highlighted examples of successful innovation within the district, from Piccadilly Artisan Creamery's liquid nitrogen-fueled ice cream to healthcare startups spinning out of BioEnterprise.
east meets west: a new generation of businesses bridging the old divide
Ask a millennial about the east-west divide and their eyebrows usually rise and knit over their black frame glasses. These days, west side shops are popping up on the east side, while east side institutions are making inroads west.
forest city resource group aims to unite hispanic workers
UNIDOS is a Hispanic resource group that strives to foster a diverse and welcoming workplace culture. The group aims to be the vehicle to pull in Hispanic talent from colleges and job fairs, a cogent point considering diversity is among Forest City's core values.
'cluster economy' can create a critical mass of expertise in cleveland
Greater Cleveland's workforce is highly educated, with 17 percent of its workforce boasting a graduate or professional degree. Demographer and urban planner Richey Piiparinen believes Cleveland can take advantage of those big brains through creation of high-density areas of expertise.
cleveland must get moving in the race to attract immigrants
According to 2010 census figures, the city's population is just 5 percent foreign-born, less than half the nationwide average. This decade also witnessed our city's population slip below 400,000, a decline that advocates believe can be reversed by attracting newcomers, including immigrants.