Community Journalism Archives – Page 28 of 29

Beyond recycling: Old Brooklyn Recycles grows towards sustainability, circular economy

By Erin McIntyre ● Sustainability ● October 5, 2022

When Cleveland paused its recycling program, Old Brooklyn Recycles stepped up with an alternative program. Now that the city has resumed recycling service, OBR continues to work towards sustainability.

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Good Earth Urban Farm grows community roots on Madison

By LeAnn Lewis ● Sustainability ● September 1, 2022

A former community garden has expanded and evolved into Good Earth Urban Farm under the ownership of Norm and Jeanette Toms, whose farm provides both community and affordable fresh produce.

Church turns declining membership into gift to the arts, Brooklyn Centre community

By Nate Flauto ● Arts & Culture ● August 18, 2022

Faced with declining membership but devoted to local outreach, the Archwood UCC congregation has entered a mutually beneficial partnership with the Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center.

Healthy Homes Initiative in West Park aims to boost city’s housing stock

By Shondra Kaperak ● Development ● August 5, 2022

The Healthy Homes initiative offers assistance with home improvements, but residents need to know the program exists. Community engagement specialists in West Park favor reaching out to residents over code enforcement.

ThirdSpace Action Lab opens a bookstore in Glenville

By Christina Easter ● Entrepreneurs ● July 19, 2022

ThirdSpace Action Lab, a community hub and racial equity consulting firm, has opened a bookstore in its Glenville headquarters. ThirdSpace Reading Room is the only Black-owned bookstore in Cleveland.

Cleveland Rocks! Climbing meets yoga meets tech in Ohio City’s newest amenity

By Nate Flauto ● Entrepreneurs ● July 1, 2022

Owners Karen Thang and Kevin Wojton have transformed the vacant Ohio City Masonic Arts Center into a destination for climbing, yoga, and tech.

Growth in Glenville: Strong near University Circle, but lagging to the north

By Christina Easter & Lee Chilcote ● Development ● June 1, 2022

During the last few years, new businesses, housing, and arts organizations have opened along E. 105th St. in Glenville, bringing new life to the area. But most of this new development has been concentrated near University Circle. Further north along E. 105th St. new development has not yet taken root as expected.

Ms. Hattie’s Daycare has helped Glenville’s single Black mothers for nearly 45 years

By Derrick Holifield ● Social Equity ● May 26, 2022

Hattie Mae Holifield decided to open a daycare after discovering how difficult it was to find childcare for her four kids. She has defied obstacles to create and sustain a successful daycare from her home, helping raise generations of Clevelanders while reducing childcare costs for mostly single Black mothers.

Residents paint streets to slow down traffic in Slavic Village

By Nate Flauto ● Civic Engagement ● May 23, 2022

Alarmed by a rise in pedestrian safety incidents and car crashes in their neighborhood, residents of Slavic Village recently painted 11 brightly-colored curb bump outs and eye-catching designs on their streets to slow down speeders.

Slavic Village gardens and green spaces bring beauty while solving vacant lot problem

By Sharon Core ● Arts & Culture ● May 12, 2022

Often the way we think about gardens and green space are places where we can grow plants, fruits, and vegetables. They also serve as a solution to the growing number of vacant lots in my neighborhood.