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An urban vineyard in Cleveland’s Hough neighborhood produces wine, second chances

By Erica Prange ● Arts & Culture ● August 24, 2026

“If we were to say Château Westlake or Château Solon, nobody would have raised an eyebrow. We say Château Hough and people do a double take. What we’re basically saying is that the land we occupy in Hough is just as valuable to us as the land the people in Hunting Valley occupy.”

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Help keep our natural environment clean during this cleanup.

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Creating the perfect pollinator garden this spring in Lakewood

By Sharyn Arai ● Sustainability ● May 7, 2026

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Adoptee to run ultramarathon to raise funds for adoption community

By Lauren Cohen ● Communities ● April 29, 2026

Northeast Ohioan Dan Smith is raising money for Adoption Network Cleveland.