Stories

Host families step in when parents in dire straits have nowhere else to turn. 

The noted author and birding enthusiast – famous for his racially charged encounter with a woman in New York’s Central Park – may have been preaching largely to the choir, but his message of inclusivity was welcome and deeply inspiring nonetheless.

On Saturday, April 18, “Fade 2 Black,” Calhoun’s newest short film, will receive its world premiere at the Atlas Cinemas movie theater at Shaker Square at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Although the transit cuts may seem like a fait accompli given RTA’s tenuous budget situation – projections show a $48.3 million budget gap in 2028, and the agency is not ruling out further cuts – public transit advocates in Cleveland are not going down without a fight.

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.

Ohio reopens review of Jennifer Wade’s death after county officials failed to provide body cam footage.

The $12 million project will increase that visibility with improvements to its Gordon Square Theatre lobby, classroom, church and parish hall and the building’s exterior.

CPL is partnering with the Digital Public Library of America to improve and expand an online archive of more than 50 million items.

Air travelers are facing a new reality of higher fees, fewer flights and tough choices about whether a trip is worth the cost.

Gabe Crenshaw, Sam Grube, Peter Hoffman and Davida Russell fielded questions and explained their positions on issues.

The Land spoke to Hardis about her latest book, “Just Do Nothing (For Parents).”

Selina Pagan has transformed the volunteer-led Young Latino Network into a growing nonprofit while advancing civic engagement, cultural education and leadership opportunities for Latine residents.

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

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

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

For more than five decades, Crawford has helped define how stories look on screen and stage, contributing to productions that helped reshape Black representation in American entertainment.

The closure was caused by a serious electrical issue due to failed and aging infrastructure and subsequent delays caused by more problems being discovered along the way.

This April, Melissa Newman will return to Cleveland for the first time since she was 13 to promote her book about her parents:“Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman: Head Over Heels, A Love Affair in Words and Pictures.” 

Tucked away at the end of Broadview Road in the Old Brooklyn neighborhood, many never realize how close they are to a cemetery that contains the graves of people important to Cleveland’s history.

Prison officials are struggling to keep out drug-soaked paper, fueling a multimillion-dollar black market economy that stokes chaos, violence and death