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Historic Moreland Theater receives $300,000 grant for renovation

By Unity Powell ● Development ● March 7, 2025

This latest round of funding is part of a broader revitalization effort aimed at preserving the Buckeye neighborhood’s historic character while encouraging new economic and cultural growth.

Cleveland Public Library opens new Martin Luther King Jr. Branch

By Unity Powell ● Arts & Culture ● February 11, 2025

Civil rights leaders, library system and city officials, and the public were invited to attend the late January ribbon cutting ceremony. The expanded branch is designed to be more accessible while expanding community programming.

USS Cleveland’s return to its namesake city: A historic community initiative and Navy legacy

By Unity Powell ● Arts & Culture ● January 24, 2025

Clevelanders, get ready for a first-of-its-kind milestone: the commissioning of the USS Cleveland, a Littoral Combat Ship that will carry our city’s name, pride and community spirit around the world. Not only will this be the first Navy ship named after Cleveland to actually be commissioned in the city, but it’s also setting a new standard in how cities can support the men and women who serve aboard.

‘We want women to feel more comfortable,’ MetroHealth launches midwife program

By Unity Powell ● Health ● December 4, 2024

The comprehensive program is spearheaded by Amy Lowell and will include wraparound services designed to improve Cleveland’s maternal and infant mortality rates, which are among the worst in the nation.

Old Lorain Road Connector Trail links Clevelanders to the Rocky River Reservation

By Unity Powell ● Arts & Culture ● November 12, 2024

The West Park and Kamm’s Corners neighborhoods will soon have walking and cycling access to the Rocky River Reservation via a direct pathway. That’s all thanks to the $2 million Old Lorain Road Connector Trail project.

Remembering legacies: Cleveland’s street naming process explained

By Unity Powell ● Community Journalism ● September 17, 2024

Ever wondered how Cleveland decides who to name streets after? Learn more about the process and two recent honorary street namings.

A ‘beacon of hope’: How Point of Freedom became a resource for people battling addiction in Cleveland

By Unity Powell ● Health ● September 3, 2024

Point of Freedom was profoundly influenced by the founders, James Gantt and his wife Aisha Muhammad, own experiences with addiction and recovery. Gantt shared that the need for other types of addiction support emerged from witnessing the struggles and eventual demise of his mother, who battled addiction with the limited options available in her time.

Glenville and East Cleveland Family Fun and Safety Day: A community’s stand against human trafficking

By Unity Powell ● Public Safety ● August 15, 2024

The second annual Summer Safety Family Fun Day, a joint effort of Glenville and East Cleveland, brought together over 400 residents for a day of education, entertainment and community.

‘Greater enthusiasm for learning’: New grant helps Arts Impact expand programming in Cleveland

By Unity Powell ● Arts & Culture ● July 26, 2024

A National Endowment for the Arts grant will help Arts Impact expand programming in CMSD schools.

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