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Sophia Lucente is a photojournalism student and reporter. She is inspired by other journalists, focusing on social justice throughout her career. She aspires to be an international photojournalist and tell people’s stories from around the world.
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Depot On Detroit apartments will bring affordable housing with easy public transit access to Cudell

New, affordable housing is coming to the Cudell neighborhood. When completed, the Depot on Detroit will feature 60 units of income-based housing and easy access to public transit.

Not-so-dueling dogs: two hot dog shops hope to aid the community in Slavic Village

Two new Slavic Village businesses, the Hot Dog Cafe and The Village Dog, serve up hot dogs with a side of community improvement.

The exterior of the red brick building housing the former Seven Roses Polish Deli.
“Lights On” initiative combats storefront vacancy in Slavic Village

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. 

Ohio City Farm plans to expand with a ‘global farmers market’ building

The new building will enable the farm to operate year-round by adding indoor processing and selling space for the food grown outside and in greenhouses.

Cleveland’s Iranian community comes together one year after the death of Mahsa Amini 

One year ago, Iranian police killed Mahsa Amini for not wearing her hijab correctly, sparking the Woman Life Freedom movement.

Global Cleveland hosts fifth annual Welcoming Week for international communities of Cleveland

Events this week include a naturalization ceremony, meetings with religious international leaders, a press event with Cleveland city leaders, and a Palestinian community center groundbreaking ceremony.

One World Day celebrates Cleveland’s international communities and newly naturalized citizens

The celebration, which took place at the Cleveland Cultural Gardens, included a naturalization ceremony for 25 new citizens.

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