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Talking taste: An interview with Charlie Denk, Founder of Stir Studio Kitchen

By Tim Zaun ● Communities ● May 20, 2026

Denk operates three Stir studios, located in Ohio City, Hudson and Chagrin Falls, and envisions expanding. The Land recently caught up with Denk at his Ohio City studio, where he discussed his entrepreneurial journey, Cleveland’s food scene and becoming a first-time dad.

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“Last Shop on Walnut” world premiere at Cedar Lee Theatre

By Christopher Johnston ● Arts & Culture ● May 11, 2026

On Thursday, Cedar Lee Theatre will host the premiere of “Last Shop on Walnut.”

Former horse blanket factory transformed into affordable housing in Clark-Fulton neighborhood

By Lee Chilcote ● Development ● April 28, 2026

What was once the nation’s largest maker of woolen horse blankets is now 60 affordable housing units and a hub for social services on Cleveland’s West Side.

Renovated apartment complex provides hope for the Hough community

By Gregory Burnett ● Development ● April 15, 2026

The apartment complex first opened its doors in 1973. In 2008, it was permanently shut down and remained closed until Merritt and NREUV purchased it in 2023. By early 2024, the renovation project was underway.

Keeping the light on at Can Do Neon

By Nicole Wloszek ● Entrepreneurs ● April 7, 2026

Preserving the art of neon sign making is Craig Alan Nichols’ mission, but he’s in search of a student and medical aid.

Cleveland International Film Festival celebrates 50 years April 9-18

By Nate Paige ● Arts & Culture ● April 6, 2026

“After five decades, this festival has brought global stories to Cleveland. Stories that challenge us, inspire us and remind us of our shared humanity.”

James Beard nominees announced: See all nominees, including those in Ohio

By The Associated Press ● Arts & Culture ● April 4, 2026

See who earned a nod from the Buckeye State and around the nation.

What if the corner store funded the community? A W. 25th business is exploring the model

By Unity Powell ● Communities ● February 27, 2026

“Neighborhood businesses are part of the community ecosystem, and this model shows how a local business can see customers as neighbors, not merely consumers.”

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.

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.