It’s summertime harvest season, and local farmers’ markets are in full swing. Lingering effects of tariffs on household incomes and reduced government food benefits are sending families to farmers’ markets and Community Supported Agriculture programs for fresh and affordable foods. Droves of shoppers boost urban farms and gardens in Northeast Ohio facing federal funding cuts […]
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Posted inFitness
Women Are Trying Vibration Plates for Weight Loss. But Do They Actually Work?
Vibration plates are all over social media, promising weight loss, better balance, and anti-aging benefits in just minutes a day. But are they worth the hype? Experts break it down for us.
Posted inLOCAL
State of the County Address celebrates forward progress and innovation
Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne’s 2025 State of the County speech celebrated higher wages, new housing, and community investments—offering reasons for hope amid challenges.
Posted inCleveland
Community partnerships tackle housing crisis in Cleveland
Cleveland Mayor Justin M. Bibb and the National Housing Crisis Task Force are working together to create innovative solutions to address the city’s housing crisis, including the Home for Every Neighbor initiative and the Cleveland Housing Investment Fund.
Posted inLOCAL
Cleveland’s youth programs focus on safety, mental health, and community engagement
The City of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County are working together to provide safe and productive summer activities for young people, including outdoor play, youth leadership, and employment opportunities, in an effort to prevent violence and promote positive youth development.
Posted inCleveland
Mayor Bibb discusses Cleveland’s future, challenges, and progress in State of the City
Mayor Justin M. Bibb spoke at his fourth State of the City event, discussing financial crises, public safety and public health, and the need to pivot towards sustainable community development.
Posted inARTS & CULTURE
Cleveland Museum of Art hosts enchanting Zodiac Garden Party, blending art and astrology
The Cleveland Museum of Art’s Zodiac Garden Party was a unique event that brought together art, astrology, and entertainment, inviting members to embrace their zodiac sign identities through fashion and art.
Posted inCleveland
Cleveland’s gender equity commission confirms Black women are still marginalized in northeast Ohio
Enlightened Solutions has released a study, Project Noir 2024, which explores the experiences of Black women in northeast Ohio and provides a nationwide example of systemic interventions for improved living.
Posted inEducation
Breaking Barriers: How Literacy Advocates in Cleveland Empower Generations Through Reading
Chrishawndra Matthews and her son Derrick have founded Literacy in the H.O.O.D. to address Cleveland’s literacy crisis, and have distributed over 100,000 books to inner-city neighborhoods, while also providing resources for adults to obtain their GED through the Seeds of Literacy program.
Posted inBlack Lives Matter Stories, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, EQUITY, Terricha Phillips
It’s time to join Samaria Rice in her mission of demanding systemic change.
Samaria Rice, the mother of Tamir Rice, a 12-year-old boy who was killed by a Cleveland police officer in 2014, is seeking support for her not-for-profit organization, the Tamir Rice Foundation. The foundation aims to invest in the growth and enrichment of all children…