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The exterior of the red brick building housing the former Seven Roses Polish Deli.

“Lights On” initiative combats storefront vacancy in Slavic Village

By Sophia Lucente ● Development ● October 13, 2023

A Slavic Village nonprofit is trying to fill empty storefronts to make their community more vibrant – and they’ve come up with a creative marketing strategy to do it.

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Imaj'n'Nation MultiPod owner Jami Taylor leans against a beam in her studio. She is wearing a black t-shirt and ripped jeans.

The power of dance and coming together: Q&A with Jami Taylor, owner of Imaj’n’Nation MultiPod/Imaj Dance Center

By Alice Jackson ● Community Journalism ● October 11, 2023

Jami Taylor is the creator/owner of Imaj’n’Nation MultiPod/Imaj Dance Center, a Cleveland Heights dance studio that is a gathering place for creative people to express themselves. Community journalist Alice Jackson recently caught up with her to learn more.

Owner Chun Wong at the counter at Mooncat Boba Cafe.

Mooncat Boba Cafe opens in Clark-Fulton next to neighborhood empanada spot

By Mandy Kraynak ● Entrepreneurs ● October 10, 2023

The bubble tea shop has joined Bella Luna at 3460 W. 25th St. across the street from MetroHealth, bringing a storefront that has been vacant for five years back into business.

Greenleaf Floral Co. owner Catherine Conway selecting flowers for a bouquet at her stand in the produce Arcade at the West Side Market.

New West Side Market vendor Greenleaf Floral Co. plans to sell locally grown flowers year-round

By Mandy Kraynak ● Entrepreneurs ● September 28, 2023

Bouquets at Greenleaf Floral Co. currently feature flowers like dahlias, marigolds, and zinnias from Ohio flower farms. In the winter, the flower stand, which opened at the market this month, will have locally grown dried flowers and Christmas greens.