Seeds of Literacy site closure hurts Clevelanders: Op-Ed
Seeds of Literacy aids adults who were failed as students. Federal funding cuts mean we may fail them again.
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Dreaming of affordable home ownership in Central, and figuring out where to begin
Community journalist La Queta Worley wants to own a home in the Central neighborhood, but is facing both neighborhood and personal barriers.
1 orange and 1 head of lettuce: We went grocery shopping in the food desert around Woodhill Estates
The Land visited three convenience stores near the public housing development. Only one store had fresh produce, and it had only a few items for sale.
Why this year’s West Side Market coupon program already ended – and what may be next in Produce Perks
The program, which distributed coupons for produce to lower-income shoppers in May, aimed to improve food access equity and to help produce vendors gain more customers.
Food pantries and corner stores aren’t enough: We deserve a grocery store in Central
The Central neighborhood, one of Cleveland's poorest, hasn't had a grocery store since 2019. Community journalist La Queta Worley shares what that's like for residents.
T and L Christian Bookstore has anchored East Cleveland community for nearly 60 years
T and L owner Brian Nyerges has a mission: to tend to the spiritual well-being of East Cleveland. Community journalist Belinda M. Minor shares what T and L means to her - and how the unique store came to be.
Paul’s Serv-Rite Food Market is a cornerstone of community in the Central neighborhood
For nearly 65 years, the Arnold family has run Paul's Serv-Rite, a convenience store and community hub in the Central neighborhood.
Story selection: how The Land decides what articles to publish
Managing editor Sharon Holbrook discusses where The Land's story ideas come from, how The Land chooses what to cover, and how readers can weigh in.
