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Dressing the story: Harold Crawford’s journey from Hollywood to Cleveland and back

By Kevin Chill Heard ● Arts & Culture ● April 3, 2026

For more than five decades, Crawford has helped define how stories look on screen and stage, contributing to productions that helped reshape Black representation in American entertainment.

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Cleveland nonprofits collaborate to promote literacy

By Lucy McNees ● Arts & Culture ● March 30, 2026

“Many nonprofits are mobilizing to provide literacy education to children and adults alike. I spoke to organizers of these nonprofits to gain insight into the successes and challenges of literacy education today.”

No Kings protest brings thousands to downtown Cleveland [Photos]

By Madalyn Norman ● Civic Engagement ● March 28, 2026

Madalyn Norman was downtown today. See her photos from the protests.

Greater Cleveland Partnership brings sustainability professionals together at Sustainability Summit

By Maureen Wise ● Communities ● March 26, 2026

Collaboration and partnerships became the theme of the day. Although at the federal level, climate change and sustainability are being brushed aside, they are not in Cleveland, according to nearly all of the speakers.

Stream work continues at Shaker Lakes amid dam controversies

By Grant Segall ● Sustainability ● March 25, 2026

Sixty years ago, residents created the pioneering Nature Center at Shaker Lakes in response to a threat to the lakes. Now the lakes’ fate is being hotly debated again, and the center is quietly restoring its section of streams connecting them.

Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilties confirms 2 new governing board members

By Joy Whitlow ● Government ● March 24, 2026

Cuyahoga DD becomes the largest county board in Ohio with two members who receive services through the developmental disability system, marking an important milestone in elevating the voices of those directly impacted by the services the board oversees.

Cleveland Health Department wants to enlighten SNAP recipients

By Gregory Burnett ● Government ● March 20, 2026

If Zainab Pixler has anything to do with it, Clevelanders who receive WIC and SNAP benefits will understand how the programs work and how to navigate the modifications introduced by the Trump administration.

Neighborhood Family Practice opens pharmacy on Cleveland’s West Side

By Bob Sandrick ● Health ● March 10, 2026

Amid ongoing pharmacy chain closures, the opening of a new pharmacy is a major development for the neighborhood.

The death and rebirth of the Warner & Swasey building: A history

By Lauren R. Pacini ● Communities ● March 6, 2026

The first installment in a series looking at the history and pending redevelopment of the Warner & Swasey Building.

The Lakewood-Rocky River Lake-Clifton corridor project moves forward after 18 years

By Faith Boone ● Transportation ● March 3, 2026

As officials shared timeline and construction details for the project – which they expect to be complete within two years – residents voiced concerns about temporary takeovers of property owner land and the introduction of a new roundabout at the intersection of Lake Road and Clifton Boulevard.