Cheers to the small stuff: Sweating the details may lead to a clear big picture
FreshWater writer Grant Segall likes to zoom in on the small components—bubbles in brooks, flickers in ashes, the sparkles in mica—that make up the bigger picture.  
Kan Zaman: Judith Mansour’s memoir reflects on her grief, celebrates her Lebanese heritage
Judith Mansour's love of words, family, and food dominate the pages of her memoir “Kan Zaman," a collection of poems and prose written in the year following the death of serval family members. Charlotte Morgan sits down with Mansour to get the whole story. 
Check it out: Holiday shopping ideas with a Cleveland flare
It's peak holiday shopping time. With such talented makers and artists in Northeast Ohio, shoppers don't have to look far to find some unique, locally-made gifts for everyone on the list. We compiled some of our favorites here!
Rascals and Rogues: Angelo "Big Ange" Lonardo
Writer Ralph Horner, who grew up in inner city Cleveland and spent much of his career selling men's shoes on Euclid Avenue, shares his memories of some of the characters he met on Short Vincent in the 1950s and 1960s in his FreshWater series, "Rascals and Rogues."
Northwest Neighborhoods calls a ‘Snow Day’ in Detroit Shoreway this weekend
Northwest Neighborhoods' second annual Snow Day in Detroit Shoreway is this Saturday, with plenty of free activities, snacks, live entertainment, and holiday shopping opportunities.
Rascals and Rogues: Louis “Louie the Dip” Finkelstein
Writer Ralph Horner, who grew up in inner city Cleveland and spent much of his career selling men's shoes on Euclid Avenue, shares his memories of some of the characters he met on Short Vincent in the 1950s and 1960s in his FreshWater series, "Rascals and Rogues."  
 
Rascals and Rogues: Russian Joe Bielski
Writer Ralph Horner, who grew up in inner city Cleveland and spent much of his career selling men's shoes on Euclid Avenue, shares his memories of some of the characters he met on Short Vincent in the 1950s and 1960s in his new FreshWater series, "Rascals and Rogues."
 
Metroparks Trail Challenge: Ending on a high note at the Rocky River Reservation
In her 10th and final installment of her Metroparks 2022 Trail Challenge journey, writer Erin O'Brien visits the Fort Hill trail loop and its giant staircase, and took in the many other sites on her four-mile excursion.
Skål! Back by popular demand, StoneWater reprises Cleveland Glögg for the holidays
After three sellouts last year of their Cleveland Glögg at the Rustic Grill at StoneWater, Lindsey, Kathryn, and Whitney Neidus decided to bring the warm spiced holiday cocktail back this year—launching with a free tasting event at the grill. 
St. Casimir Church, community make sure Willson School families have holiday dinners
The congregation at St. Casimir Church and community members in the St. Clair Superior neighborhood are raising funds to buy hams to pass out to Willson School students the day before Thanksgiving. 
Rascals and Rogues: Louie the Pug
Writer Ralph Horner, who grew up in inner city Cleveland, spent much of his career selling men's shoes on Euclid Avenue, and is a Vietnam veteran, shares his memories of some of the characters he met on Short Vincent in the 1950s and 1960s in his new FreshWater series, "Rascals and Rogues."
A Pulitzer Prize-winning Shaker native and her unforgettable memoir of all things Lost & Found
Shaker Heights native Kathryn Schulz explores love, loss, and life's other ups and downs in her bestselling book "Lost & Found." Ken Schneck talked with Schulz about her Northeast Ohio roots, the sudden loss of her father, falling in love with her wife, and finding her own voice.
Get your grub on: Cleveland Restaurant Week is underway
Cleveland Restaurant Week kicked off yesterday, and 35 Northeast Ohio restaurants are offering prix fixe three-course meals for just $36 through Saturday, Nov. 12.
For the love of literacy: Groups work together to overhaul, restock Little Free Libraries
The National Council of Jewish Women Cleveland last week celebrated the official transition to its role in caring for and stocking Little Free Libraries in Cuyahoga County. The organization kicked off the celebration with partners Krylon and CleveHome with a new library at Franklin D. Roosevelt in Glenville. 
Metroparks Trail Challenge: Menacing trees, meandering trails, a mysterious castle in North Chagrin
In the spirit of the Halloween season, FreshWater writer Erin O'Brien ventured out to Squire's Castle at the Cleveland Metroparks' North Chagrin Reservation to investigate whether the property is really haunted. Read what she discovered on this leg of the 2022 Trail Challenge.
Nora’s last ride: LMM guardian arranges motorcycle ride of a lifetime for 86-year-old
Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry guardian Octavia Maynard and 86-year-old Nora share a love for hitting the open road on a motorcycle. Maynard recently went above her normal duties and worked with four riding groups to take Nora on the motorcycle adventure of her life.   
Capitol centennial celebration, take two: Capitol Theatre will celebrate 101 years this weekend
After hosting just a small, outdoor celebration for the Capitol Theatre's 100th birthday last year, Northwest Neighborhoods is pulling out all the stops for an official Capitol Centennial Celebration this weekend. 
We Tried It: I got my biofield tuned
FreshWater's Erin O'Brien has practiced Reiki for more than 20 years. So when she was invited to try biofield turning—sound therapy to tune up our bodies' electrical systems—she decided to check it out. 
From steam powered to Space Age: IngenuityFest is back in full force
IngenuityFest 2022 returns this weekend, bigger and better than ever with an expanded footprint. The annual festival this year brings returning favorites and new exhibits, as well as shows off the community partnerships that have been forged in the past two years. 
Tree symposium will explore how to improve Northeast Ohio’s tree canopy
The upcoming Cuyahoga Tree Symposium at the Beachwood Community Center will explore nature-based means for improving the region’s tree canopy and using science-based means to improve the tree-related health of county residents.