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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.

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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.

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.