The Heights Archives – Page 5 of 5

Cleveland Poet Quartez Harris speaks with group of readers during an event to re-launch his poetry collection, "We Made it to School Alive"

Cleveland poet reaches new heights with message about education, perseverance

By Dahlia Fisher ● Arts & Culture ● March 28, 2024

A conversation with Cleveland author Quartez Harris on the re-release of his acclaimed poetry collection “We Made It to School Alive.”

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Doan Brook Watershed Partnership works to protect the region’s ‘hidden’ natural landmark

By Douglas J. Guth ● Sustainability ● September 27, 2022

Doan Brook, which runs from eastern Shaker Heights through Cleveland to Lake Erie, is an urban stream facing challenges of pollution and flooding from excess stormwater. The nonprofit Doan Brook Watershed Partnership works to support the stream’s health and preservation and invite citizens to get to know and enjoy the waterway.

Cleveland Heights native styles hair care snags into tech entrepreneurship

By Zachary Lewis ● Social Equity ● June 14, 2021

Haircare issues inspired Cleveland Heights native Camille Genise Heard to develop a virtual marketplace for independent beauty products, which in turn landed her a victory at a recent crowdfunding competition presented by Black Girl Ventures.

Shaker Heights pandemic grants help minority-owned businesses

By Lee Chilcote ● Social Equity ● February 18, 2021

It’s no secret that the Covid-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected minority-owned businesses. Recently, Shaker Heights launched a grant program to help them with health and safety improvements, PPE, and online marketing.

Cleveland Heights aims to create infill housing on vacant lots

By Paige Bennett ● Social Equity ● November 4, 2020

Through a multi-lot development program, the city aims to transform neighborhoods that were hard-hit by the foreclosure crisis.