Ryan Grzybowski, Author at The Land

Ryan Grzybowski

Ryan Grzybowski is a freelance photographer based in Cleveland, specializing in visual storytelling with a focus on religion, environment, and mental health. A 2023 graduate of Ohio University’s School of Visual Communication in Athens, Ohio, Ryan has also contributed to The Post Athens and created visuals for The Chagrin Valley Times and Cleveland Magazine.

Grant for Cleveland Rowing Foundation continues to reshape banks of the Cuyahoga River

By Ryan Grzybowski ● Communities ● January 27, 2026

The Cleveland Rowing Foundation (CRF) received a $500,000 grant from an anonymous donor last month as it looks to transform Rivergate Park.

In perfect sync: Crews power down Cuyahoga River as thousands line downtown shores for rowing regatta

By Ryan Grzybowski ● Arts & Culture ● October 4, 2025

On the last weekend of September rowers took their oars to the water in the 29th Annual Head of the Cuyahoga Regatta in Cleveland’s own Cuyahoga River.

Prayer walk to support Northeast Ohio immigrants and protest ICE raids [photos]

By Ryan Grzybowski ● Public Safety ● July 16, 2025

“Our prayerwalk today is also a civic sacrament, a visible sign of our advocacy for the rights of immigrants, the right to due process,” said an organizer.

Scenes from the “Not My Presidents Day” protest in Cleveland [photos]

By Ryan Grzybowski ● Government ● February 26, 2025

The “Not My Presidents Day” rally drew hundreds to Market Square Park in early February. It was one of several protests that have touched off since the start of the Trump administration.

Shaw High School Marching Band says ‘Aloha’ to Hawaii visit in December

By Ryan Grzybowski ● Arts & Culture ● October 8, 2024

The Shaw High School Mighty Marching Cardinal Band in East Cleveland received the opportunity of a lifetime when they were invited to perform in the 2024 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade, commemorating the 80th anniversary of WWII on December 7.

Looking for rebirth and building a better Slavic Village [Photos]

By Ryan Grzybowski ● Community Journalism ● September 4, 2024

Community members alike are improving the area one day at a time.