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One of America’s best comic book shops is in Cleveland, and it’s here to preserve the stories

By AJ DiCosimo ● Arts & Culture ● February 12, 2026

In a country still writing its mythology, Carol & John’s is where those stories are shared again, one comic at a time.

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ASC3 wants to close the intergenerational digital gap, teaches seniors email, Zoom, more

By Bob Sandrick ● Social Equity ● February 11, 2026

The Ashbury Senior Computer Community Center teaches students everything from how to pay bills online to how to video call grandchildren.

They sell sanctuary: No Surf House offers safe haven for touring musicians in Cleveland

By Douglas J. Guth ● Arts & Culture ● February 9, 2026

“People realizing they can come here and make it a profitable, fun stay is the key. It makes business sense (for musicians). We’re one little part of the equation, but we’re a big part of it as far as making Cleveland a viable place for these bands to play.”

Nonprofit Cultivate Yoga opens 3rd studio with free classes in Collinwood

By Faith Boone ● Development ● January 8, 2026

Joining the Pop Life Cleveland space, Cultivate Yoga Waterloo is open for business, offering classes to anyone and everyone — regardless if they can pay or not.

An old-school Cleveland bowling alley keeps on rolling

By Douglas J. Guth ● Arts & Culture ● December 11, 2025

Maple Lanes feels frozen in time, which is just how co-owners Barb Rodgers and Annette Abranovich like it.

New children’s bookstore in Lakewood aims to inspire, delight kids, families

By Jennifer Schlosser ● Entrepreneurs ● December 8, 2025

The Wandering Lantern aims to be a cozy, welcoming kid’s bookstore, with space for families to explore reading.

Visible Voice Books moves to Ohio City

By Maureen Wise ● Arts & Culture ● December 5, 2025

Visible Voice Books recently moved from Tremont to Ohio City.

Case Western grads clean up microplastics in the wash

By Grant Segall ● Sustainability ● December 3, 2025

Three young alumni of Case Western Reserve University have started a business on campus to make and market filters for microplastics.

Femme-forward cannabis lifestyle boutique ‘The Girls’ Joint’ opens in Gordon Square

By Faith Boone ● Entrepreneurs ● November 24, 2025

“It’s an awesome addition to the neighborhood and to the whole city really.”

Read and Sip – New wine bar coming to Downtown Cleveland

By Melissa Aki ● Communities ● November 21, 2025

Clevo Books moved to its current location at 1026 Euclid Ave. in 2024 and will be further expanding with a new wine bar in the future.