Community Journalism Archives

Tragedy beneath the waves: Remembering the Lake Erie Tunnel Disaster

By Ariane Sroubek ● Public Safety ● August 14, 2026

On a steamy Monday night in 1916, G.H Fuller of Lake Avenue was disturbed by the sound of whistles drifting across the water of Lake Erie.

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Community Dance Day brings people of all ages, abilities together to celebrate dance in Cleveland

By Erica Prange ● Arts & Culture ● August 10, 2026

The event was organized by DANCECleveland and featured a wide variety of free dance classes including ballroom, flamenco, polynesian, line dance, hip hop, adaptive dance and more.

The Return of the AAHCC: A tribute to one of the Land’s own

By Ariane Sroubek ● Arts & Culture ● August 4, 2026

“I want all Cleveland hip-hop artists to know…as I look at the people who come after me, I am so proud that the legacy of Cleveland hip-hop continued.”

The city that created Rock ‘n’ Roll: Cleveland faces challenges keeping music venues alive

By Brooke Adams ● Arts & Culture ● August 3, 2026

The community that built Cleveland’s music scene remains remarkably resilient. The question facing local leaders, venue operators and musicians is whether resilience alone is enough.

From Leo’s Casino’s legacy to Leo’s Arts & Music Collaboratory: Preserving history, building community

By Octavia S. Hicks ● Arts & Culture ● July 31, 2026

Leo’s Arts & Music Collaboratory is preserving Cleveland’s musical history while creating opportunities for artists, entrepreneurs and residents of all ages to learn, create and connect.

Northeast Ohio schools’ composting merges sustainability, student action

By Erica Prange ● Sustainability ● July 24, 2026

Schools throughout Northeast Ohio are turning food scraps into productive, environmentally-beneficial soil.

You can now hike the Veterans Memorial Bridge for free

By Susan Eyerman ● Arts & Culture ● July 20, 2026

The city’s historic bridge is now open on Fridays for tours. You have until September to explore the bridge and our reporter took a stroll herself.

Big Boy’s return to Northeast Ohio draws thousands

By Susan Eyerman ● Arts & Culture ● July 17, 2026

On its return trip through the region, a large crowd of Clevelanders waited to greet Big Boy No. 4014.

New public art brings creativity, community to Cleveland Heights

By Kevin McLaughlin ● Communities ● July 16, 2026

The timing is fitting: Heights Arts is marking its 25th anniversary, the Cedar Lee Theatre and Heights High School are celebrating their centennials, and Cedar Lee is being reintroduced as an arts district.

Empowering The Culture: Tristan Wheeler’s vision for gaming beyond the screen

By Tim Zaun ● Arts & Culture ● July 15, 2026

“Games culture is about people. While gaming is often viewed only as entertainment, it can also create opportunities for leadership development, teamwork, creativity, technical skills and relationship-building.”