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All about co-ops: Cleveland co-ops discuss community ownership, collaboration at Woodhill Community Co-op Conference

By Mandy Kraynak ● Economy ● August 15, 2023

On Saturday, co-ops like the Woodhill Community Co-op, Central Kinsman Wellness Collective, and Rust Belt Riders shared their challenges and ideas of ways to grow a cooperative movement in Cleveland.

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Woodhill Community Co-op to hold conference raising funds for cooperatively owned laundromat, gathering space

By Mandy Kraynak ● Economy ● August 9, 2023

The Woodhill Community Co-op Conference will take place on Saturday, Aug. 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 12200 Fairhill Road. Guests can choose to pay $25 or $50 to attend or contact the organizers to ask about free tickets.

Fallen officer inspires community partners to build reflective park in Buckeye

By Rochelle Gilbert-Cage ● Development ● October 11, 2022

The park built in police officer Derek Owens’ memory features play equipment, peaceful green space, gathering areas, and even a book bank. The Buckeye neighborhood park is maintained by the Cleveland Police Foundation.

Outspoken interim councilwoman fights for the “cracked community” of Ward 4

By Grant Segall ● Civic Engagement ● November 30, 2021

Marion Anita Gardner is a retired machinist, a survivor of 15 brain surgeries, a community center founder and leader, and a fill-in for a convicted councilman. Grinning and glaring, praising and panning, she always speaks her mind.

I See Voices art gallery aims to boost civic engagement in Greater Buckeye

By Claudia Longo ● Arts & Culture ● October 21, 2020

The new space aims to showcase the work of Black artists from Wards 4 and 6, spark community conversations, and spur civic engagement in the area.