Arts & Culture Archives – Page 19 of 46

Steep cuts, rollbacks of services, and closures possible for Greater Cleveland’s public libraries under proposed state budget

By Chris Mosby ● Government ● April 5, 2025

Northeast Ohio libraries are urging their communities to rally against a proposed state budget that would slash funding for public libraries

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Cleveland’s Impett Park gets $10,000 grant from Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities

By Susan Eyerman ● Social Equity ● April 3, 2025

The grant will support the installation of a Universal Changing Table at the park, making it radically more accessible.

Welcome back: Western Reserve Historical Society library re-opens after 18-month restoration

By Douglas J. Guth ● Arts & Culture ● April 2, 2025

Its diverse collection is utilized by researchers, filmmakers, students, nonprofits, and individuals eager to delve into regional history. Topics such as genealogy, religion, politics, and sports are immortalized in papers, photographs, maps, and rare books.

Literacy Cooperative raises awareness of Cleveland’s child literacy emergency

By Christopher Johnston ● Education ● March 26, 2025

According to “The Nation’s Report Card” issued by the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) on Jan. 24, 2025, Cleveland was ranked 24th for fourth and eighth grade reading out of 25 major cities across the U.S. The city only marginally outscored Detroit in both categories of the NAEP’s tests.

Cleveland Public Library ready to preserve history with massive news archive digitization

By Douglas J. Guth ● Education ● March 24, 2025

“If you can think of something that happened between the mid-1950s and 1990, it’s probably in there.”

African American Cultural Garden moves toward phase two of development

By Aja Joi Grant ● Arts & Culture ● March 18, 2025

Currently, the garden is about $2 million short of its budget for completing construction. However, Cleveland City Council approved freeing up to $325,000 that was earmarked for this project.

Officials: Cleveland pop-up park offers window into vibrant lakefront future

By Douglas J. Guth ● Development ● March 17, 2025

Located next to the Steamship Mather, the venue will feature recreation, live music, community programming, and food and drinks from local businesses. The seasonal park is scheduled for a May soft launch, followed by an official christening in mid-June.

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Welcome back: Western Reserve Historical Society library re-opens after 18-month restoration

Cleveland Public Library ready to preserve history with massive news archive digitization

Cleveland Silent Film Festival partners with Cleveland Public Library

Historic Moreland Theater receives $300,000 grant for renovation