Concord Casimir, the  weather-predicting cat rescued from Historic St. Casimir Church in 2013, died on July 22 at age 13. Known for his annual Groundhog Day pierogi forecasts and his  ability to bring smiles to Northeast Ohio, Casimir leaves behind a legacy of community, tradition, and joy that his caretaker hopes to honor every Feb. 2.

FreshWater owner and managing editor Karin Connelly Rice reflects on the mission that first brought her to the publication 15 years ago, why she remains committed to the publication, and how community support helps sustain independent local journalism and FreshWater Cleveland.

Kelly Boland Nagusky and her daughter, Hannah, went on a SCUBA adventure in Roatan, Honduras that delivered unforgettable dives, breathtaking marine life, and a long-awaited octopus encounter. But the trip's most memorable moment didn't happen underwater—it happened after they unpacked at home.

Run Your City Cleveland returns to Edgewater Park this fall for its third season, offering a free six-week running program for children in kindergarten through eighth grade. Led by Cleveland State University student-athletes, the program combines running, team activities, and mentorship to help local youth build confidence, resilience and healthy habits.

Every transplant tells two stories—one of hope and one of extraordinary generosity. As Lifebanc prepares for its annual Gift of Life Walk & Run on Aug. 23, transplant recipients Griff Hill and LaShawn Taylor, living donor Freeman Mahone, and CEO Katie Payne share why organ donation saves lives, strengthens communities, and should be part of every family's conversation.

Cleveland’s population has fallen 60% from its peak over the past 75 years, while city officials have spent decades trying to attract new businesses. As thousands of baby-boomer business owners approach retirement, Richard T. Herman presents a strategy to preserve the successful businesses already here: Create a succession pipeline that prepares immigrant, minority, and first-generation entrepreneurs to acquire existing companies and connect them with financing and support from organizations already serving the region.

Cleveland Heights artist and entrepreneur Michael Manne  encourages people to wear their values with Humannetees, a new online apparel brand featuring designs centered on humanity, unity, and hope. Manne hopes every shirt, tote, mug, and sticker becomes more than merchandise—it becomes the start of a meaningful conversation.

Noblewins, which creates public art from retired wind turbine blades, claimed the $40,000 grand prize in the ninth season of Cleveland Chain Reaction, while Engineered 2 Entertain, Mouma's and Jam by Josh also earned top honors. The annual pitch competition, presented by Greater Cleveland Partnership, COSE, and JumpStart, provides entrepreneurs with funding, mentorship and resources to help grow their businesses across Greater Cleveland.

A new $21 million supportive housing development in Lorain will create 62 affordable apartments—including 12 reserved for veterans—while offering wraparound services designed to help residents achieve long-term housing stability and independence.

The Salvation Army's West Park Corps and the Greater Cleveland Food Bank will distribute more than 12,000 pounds of fresh produce this Friday, July 17, in a monthly program that serves hundreds of  individuals and families.

The Cleveland Cavaliers and partners  will host the sold-out eighth annual "A Taste of Black Cleveland: The Food Showcase 8.0" tonight at Rocket Arena, featuring tastings from 28 Black-owned restaurants, chefs, caterers, dessert makers, and food trucks while celebrating Cleveland's Black culinary community.

Hundreds of railroad fans and  onlookers lined  the historic Nickel Plate Road rail corridor to watch Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 roll through the region as part of the America 250 celebration. FreshWater writer Elizabeth Hille shares her firsthand account from Avon Lake of the historic train’s passage and the community excitement it inspired.