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Apr 12

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Cleveland Masterworks: The Forest Hill Historic District in Cleveland Heights is one of the first planned communities in the country, with homes designed by Andrew J. Thomas for John D. Rockefeller's development. Now the Abeyton Realty office needs repair. ow.ly/vi3v50Of2SK

Riding the electric bus around the neighborhood as a teenager, Ralph Horner and his friends enjoyed pranking the driver. Then, one day, they came up with the "ultimate" prank. freshwatercleveland.com/street-level/R

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The Kimpton Schofield Hotel wants guests to have a bit of green therapy with its new Plant Pals Program. Guests can adopt a plant during their stays to bring some stress relieving nature to their experiences.

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Ghost Signs, old hand-painted advertisements, can be found around the world. Managing photographer Bob Perkoski kick off this new series with some of his own images of Ghost Signs of CLE. ow.ly/FEig50Ofbto

May 3

Renowned Bubbleologist, Guinness World Record Holder, and Mayfield Heights resident Dr. U.R. Awesome will be attempting five more world records this weekend at Tower City.

Area teens will have the chance to work with working writers in a variety of genres this weekend at Lake Erie Ink's Teen Writers' Symposium at Cleveland State University.

FreshWater managing photographer Bob Perkoski provides a peek into the everyday lives of Clevelanders going about their business on the streets of Cleveland. This week’s shot is from St Clair Ave. in the Asiatown Neighborhood. #thisiscle #clevelandohio

Apr 27

The Cleveland Museum of Art's popular exhibit The Tudors: Art and Majesty in Renaissance England runs through Sunday, May 14. FreshWater's managing photographer Bob Perkoski took a tour and captured some highlights in this photo essay.

Cleveland Masterworks: Harold Burdick was known for designing 28 houses in Shaker Heights and worked on the design of the Federal Reserve building. But he might be most noted for the futuristic design of his own home in Cleveland Heights. ow.ly/IbhE50NVibM

Apr 27

There were three groups of students at Willson School in the 1950s. Ralph Horner witnesses the shortest fight he'd ever seen when one of the "Basement Boys" made an error during a lunchtime movie. ow.ly/FZYZ50NVkWc

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Apr 27

Arbor Day is tomorrow, Friday, April 28. In honor of the day set aside for the planting, upkeep, preservation, and celebration of trees, Holden Forests & Gardens has many activities planned at Cleveland Botanical Garden and the Holden Arboretum.

@HFandG

At a recent

forum on Shaping the Future of Energy, the conversation centered around Ohio’s renewable energy future. The panel consisted of

@BRITEpeople

World Kinect Energy Services, NxtGen Clean Energy Solutions, and

The fourth marker on Cleveland Restoration Society's Cleveland Civil Rights Trail will be unveiled this Saturday, April 29, at Glenville High School’s 10th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Program.

After a year of planning and community meetings on the Euclid Beach Mobile Home Park,

@WRLConservancy

told residents they must move as the land will become a part of the

@clevemetroparks

and a revitalization project for North Collinwood. freshwatercleveland.com/features/The_f

Apr 25

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. ow.ly/vuI050NQYO5

Apr 25

The ongoing Woodhill Homes development project in the Buckeye-Woodhill neighborhood just received a boost through a $10 million HUD Choice Neighborhoods Supplemental Funding Grant.

FreshWater managing photographer Bob Perkoski provides a peek into the everyday lives of Clevelanders going about their business on the streets of Cleveland. This is from Lakewood on Madison Ave. #cleveland #thisiscle #clevelandohio #thisiscle #cleveland ow.ly/oKPc50NPRLP

Beyerle Park: Trendsetter in late 19th Century resort amusement parks on the Interurban rail lines

Apr 24

Last week was peak time for taking in the cherry blossoms around University Circle, especially around Wade Lagoon outside the Cleveland Museum of Art. Bob Perkoski caught the blooms in all their glory to brighten your day.

Cleveland Masterworks: The 1883 opening of Beyerle Park in Slavic Village marked the beginning of Cleveland amusement parks geared toward attracting guests to rides, entertainment, and relaxation by the water.

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Apr 20

This Saturday, April 22 is Earth Day, and the Cleveland Museum of Natural History has a weekend full of activities planned to celebrate nature, preserve our natural resources, and see what's new at the museum.

The Global Shapers Cleveland Hub and

@BlkEnviroLeader

hosted a discussion on the effects of air pollution, and how to improve our city, one of the worst in the country

Manufacturing jobs often bring to mind dank dystopian machinery, soot-covered workers, and welding masks. But today's field holds opportunities that can be quite glamorous. MAGNET spreads the word about these opportunities.

After losing his temper while horsing around at White City Beach one day, Ralph Horner learned a valuable lesson: that sometimes humor if the best way to get out of a fight. ow.ly/IXBq50NMfBf

Apr 19

Our #CLEative Groove series features Q&A profiles on CLE’s creative makers and shakers! Meet Regina Strauss, who’s done everything from ice plunges to living in Spain—and bringing her Midpractical Modern audience along for the ride. ow.ly/vw5S50NMgHt

Apr 19

One South Euclid CDC recognizes its historic contributions to Greater Cleveland through public art. The city has issued a public call for artists to design and paint a mural on the Johns Carabelli Company building on Mayfield Road.

A partnership between Cuyahoga County, the State of Ohio, and PCs for People aims to increase access to broadband internet connections in Greater Cleveland households with affordable service plans.

Cleveland Jewish News will host a panel of big names in Cleveland sports media at "Sports Talk Live" this week. ow.ly/yZ4V50NL0P6

Apr 17

FreshWater managing photographer Bob Perkoski provides a peek into the everyday lives of Clevelanders going about their business on the streets of Cleveland. This one is from Lakeshore Blvd in Bratenahl. #cleveland #thisiscle #clevelandohio

Apr 6

The Cleveland Metroparks 2023 Trail Challenge is underway! Find out how to enroll and read about Erin O'Brien's experiences on the 2022 Trail Challenge in this recap.

As an 10-year-old in Goodrich-Kirtland Park, Ralph Horner fell in love with the most beautiful 12-year-old he had ever seen. He envisioned themselves as D'Artagnan and Constance Bonacieux from "The Three Musketeers," only to be challenged by a bully. ow.ly/RmNL50NBGuN

Apr 6

The 1885 Hollenden Hotel, just east of Public Square, was regarded as one of the most glamorous hotels in the country—attracting U.S. Presidents, industrial giants, and celebrities.

Vacant land can present environmental and health issues; a panel discussion hosted by

@GlobalShaperCle

shared solutions for using the city's vacant land. The panel:

@WRLConservancy

Rid-All Green Partnership,

@CLEcityplanning

and Little Africa Food Co-op.

Apr 5

#CIFF47Streams, presented by

@PNCBank

is taking place online through April 9th! There are hundreds of films to choose from, and you don’t have to leave your house to enjoy them! Check out their lineup and support independent film in Cleveland: ow.ly/i5wt50NB9f8 #CIFF47

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Apr 5

The owners who brought the Haunted House Restaurant to Cleveland Heights in 2021 have just opened a spot for tailgating with a Cleveland sports theme on the Cleveland State Campus.

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Apr 5

The Global Shapers Cleveland Hub recently convened a panel of waste, recycling, and compost experts to discuss ways Northeast Ohio can reduce its waste output.

The Cleveland Foundation announced the four authors and their books to win the 88th annual Anisfield Wolf Book Awards—the only national juried prize for literature that confronts racism and explores diversity.

Spring has arrived in Northeast Ohio, and

@clevemetroparks

has planned plenty of April activities to get out and enjoy the weather. ow.ly/Pp9a50Ny8Oz

Apr 3

FreshWater managing photographer Bob Perkoski provides a peek into the everyday lives of Clevelanders going about their business on the streets of Cleveland. This one is from Downtown Cleveland on Prospect Ave. #thisiscle #cleveland #clevelandohio ow.ly/BXfM50Ny7Gw