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Making a splash: Lakewood seeks resident input for upcoming Becks Pool overhaul

By Douglas J. Guth ● Development ● June 5, 2026

“Becks is a key neighborhood node, so having a contemporary pool that meets people’s needs is vital. A well-maintained community pool fills that social need while getting families out of the house.”

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‘Down goes Anderson!’ and its grip on Clevelanders: Off the Beat 2

By AJ DiCosimo ● Arts & Culture ● May 29, 2026

Sports are an integral part of Cleveland’s collective identity. Why? And what does it mean? AJ DiCosimo is here to plumb our depths.

Little Free Libraries build bridges with books for Cleveland neighborhoods

By Douglas J. Guth ● Arts & Culture ● May 22, 2026

Greater Cleveland and its surrounding communities have about 80 Little Free Libraries, part of a much larger movement that has established 150,000 registered book boxes worldwide.

Rocky River Watershed cleanup to be held June 6

By The Land ● Communities ● May 21, 2026

Help keep our natural environment clean during this cleanup.

Creating the perfect pollinator garden this spring in Lakewood

By Sharyn Arai ● Sustainability ● May 7, 2026

Here’s how you can help butterflies, bees and other pollinators this spring and summer.

Ohio primary election results: Key state elections set; Lakewood Schools levy passes

By The Land & The Associated Press ● Civic Engagement ● May 6, 2026

Sherrod Brown vs Jon Husted and Amy Acton vs Vivek Ramaswamy are now official for the fall.

Cleveland’s friendly, neighborhood Spider-Man awards decency with artsy spiders

By Mike Zawacki ● Arts & Culture ● May 4, 2026

Paul Johanni’s handmade glass spiders recognize random acts of kindness and heal a post-pandemic world.

Thinking about spring planting? Keep Lakewood Beautiful hosting Humus and Perennial Flower sale May 16

By Sharyn Arai ● Communities ● April 28, 2026

Offerings include hardy native plants, herbs, grasses and several varieties of flowers that feed and serve as host plants for pollinators like butterflies and bees, such as milkweed, goldenrod, coneflower and more.

Lakewood Spring Hike & Bike Week

By Chris Mosby ● April 25, 2026

‘Tribute’ bands go mainstream, hit a high note in Northeast Ohio’s live music scene

By Thomas J. Walsh ● Arts & Culture ● March 27, 2026

Across the region, from lakefront bars to old-school theaters, tribute bands are turning nostalgia into one of the most reliable tickets in live music.