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A jog around Cleveland’s growing running scene

By Phil Kidd ● Health ● December 10, 2025

There are dozens of running clubs, catering to newbies and experienced runners alike. See what makes jogging The Land so special.

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Seeds of Literacy site closure hurts Clevelanders: Op-Ed

By Sharon Holbrook ● Social Equity ● October 10, 2025

Seeds of Literacy aids adults who were failed as students. Federal funding cuts mean we may fail them again.

Country’s 1st disability-focused book seller Nightlight Books seeks physical space in Cleveland

By Collin Cunningham ● Entrepreneurs ● September 5, 2025

“As far as I know. . . we’re the only ones in the U.S. I know of disabled booksellers, I know disabled writers and publishers, but not bookstores where that’s the specific focus…People in the wild who are facing a chronic disability, when they see our booth (at events), it’s almost like they emotionally or mentally sit down for a moment.”

Parade the Circle pioneer at risk of losing Cleveland art space

By Zachary Lewis ● Arts & Culture ● September 3, 2025

“There are a lot of people who like the work I’m doing. But I might just have to pick up and move to Maine.”

GLAAWC names new producer, tries to elevate Black writers in Cleveland, Midwest

By Faith Boone ● Arts & Culture ● August 23, 2025

“It’s a time to celebrate Black excellence – literary Black excellence – where best-selling authors are normally featured. The goal is to educate and bring awareness to those who are interested in writing.”

Lower Shaker Lakes dam removal proposal sparks debate, confusion

By Grant Segall ● Government ● August 7, 2025

Three cities will decide the dam’s fate: Cleveland, which owns the two lakes and the surrounding parkland between North Park Boulevard, South Park Boulevard, Park Drive and Coventry Road; Shaker Heights, which governs, leases and maintains more than half the area; and Cleveland Heights, which does likewise with the rest.

The ‘Stories of Us’ exhibit explores the Black experience in Cleveland, America

By Sharyn Arai ● Arts & Culture ● August 6, 2025

The exhibit recently moved to Tower City, where you can explore the different pieces and the history behind each “story.”

From essays to organs: Cleveland writer muses on life-saving gift and more in new book

By Douglas J. Guth ● Arts & Culture ● August 1, 2025

Jim Sollisch has led what he calls an “ordinary” life. Yet, even in the everyday, magic can be found. Sollisch discovered this firsthand when compiling How Donating a Kidney Fixed My Jumpshot, an essay collection that reveals the extraordinary circumstances within the daily grind.

Cleveland children’s author shines light on importance of organ donation and transplant education

By Faith Boone ● Arts & Culture ● July 21, 2025

“What I discovered personally was there weren’t a lot of books with people that looked like me, with characters that looked like me. And so that planted a seed. I was like, well, where are the stories that show…diversity?”

Artful transforming former church site into artists haven in Cleveland Heights

By Grant Segall ● Arts & Culture ● July 17, 2025

The nonprofit Artful has bought and started transforming the former St. Alban’s Episcopal Church on Euclid Heights Boulevard.