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Gregory Burnett was a features writer at The Plain Dealer for over three decades.
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Cleveland cultural leaders discuss 10 most distinguished institutions in Northeast Ohio

“The Great Institutes of Cleveland,” promises to educate the public on the purpose of these institutions and their impact on the community. Beginning Sept. 26, the public will hear from the executive directors, presidents, or chief executive officers of Cleveland's 10 major museums.

Cleveland Foundation partners with the Divine Nine to advance community engagement

The Divine Nine is a group of Black sororities and fraternities in Greater Cleveland that have formed a partnership. Through the partnership, the Foundation has set aside funds for each of them to use as needed to further their commitment to helping communities.

$13 million Interactive Media Lab opens at Cleveland Institute of Art

When classes resume at The Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA) on August 25, students will have access to the new Interactive Media Lab, which opened with a soft launch in March. It’s a $13 million project that’s been in the works since 2019.

National Association of Black Journalists come to Cleveland amid concerns with AI, DEI cuts and layoffs at newsrooms

“There's always going to be a need for this craft. But what does that look like going forward? We can't control that, but we can certainly prepare ourselves to make sure we’re part of it as NABJ enters its next 50 years.”

Arts Impact offers an alternative way for students to view traditional classroom subjects like science and math

“There's this huge connection with children's thinking about math and understanding of social studies concepts with art. Many ways exist for children to share their ideas and thinking through other media. It could be painting, woodworking, or music. Kids will adapt easier if they are mentally engaged and on task."

Healing through art: How a Cleveland artist used trauma to create a new exhibit 

Audrey Magdics' sorrow over her father’s stroke led to a new and impactful exhibition at the University Hospital Cleveland Medical Center’s Trudy Wiesenberger Gallery.

Inside a peaceful Tesla protest in Northeast Ohio [Photos]

Every other Saturday protesters gather at the Tesla dealership in Lyndhurst. On March 15, approximately 350 people gathered outside on Mayfield Road to protest the Trump administration's DOGE program, which Tesla CEO Elon Musk oversees.

Circle East District development breaks ground in East Cleveland

This is the start of another phase of redeveloping five streets east of Woodlawn Avenue.  

Tremont’s Merrick House gets $150K for needed repairs

Merrick has grown exponentially since its beginning and now offers help for women during pregnancy and after-school programs for youths. 

Blizzard Bash brings rockers together to fight hunger in Northeast Ohio

The annual Blizzard Bash will assemble some of Northeast Ohio’s  top musical talents on Feb. 8 at the Beachland Ballroom in Cleveland’s North Collinwood neighborhood.  

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