Cleveland Managzine - June 2026

BACK IN BUSINESS

Nostalgic Shooters Reopens in The Flats With an Eye Toward a New Generation

BEST PLACES TO LIVE

HOW TO BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR

Northeast Ohioans prove that lending a hand — or even a cup of sugar — isn’t a thing of the past.

PASSION PLAY

Rebecca Maurer Returns to Serve the City With Her Focus on Lead Removal

CHAMPS FOREVER

The Cavs’ 2016 Title Run and Parade Remain Close to Our Hearts 10 Years Later

PLUS

RATING THE SUBURBS

NORTHFIELD PARK RACINO: A New Era

Northfield Park Racino is offering more rewards, VLTs, promos and dining and entertainment options, while staying true to its harness racing roots.

THE PLACE THAT GIVES YOU More!

That is what guests at Northfield Park Racino can expect now that the organization is under new ownership.

“With our parent company’s full support, we are authorized to go above and beyond to create exceptional, memorable experiences for our guests,” says President and General Manager Kevin Brady. “The guests are going to be really impressed as we roll out more rewards, more experiences and more fun!”

The Northfield Park Racino, under new ownership, promises the same world-class experiences guests love, but with more games, bigger promotions and new food and beverage offerings. And, of course, the historic Northfield Park Racetrack remains, where year-round harness racing takes center stage more than 200 nights a year.

“Northfield Park Racino’s exceptional and memorable experiences are unlike any other gaming experience in the state, which is also why we’re the No. 1 revenue gaming destination in all of Ohio.”

KEVIN BRADY, President and General Manager, Northfield Park Racino

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WAYS TO PLAY

Caesars Sportsbook, Northfield Park Racino’s partner, creates even more gaming opportunities for guests, according to Kyle Wentz, Executive Director of VLT (Video Lottery Terminal) Operations.

“We are super excited about the Caesars Sportsbook partnership,” Wentz says. “The new sportsbook allows guests to bet more parlays (high-reward bets that combine multiple picks into one), more things like anytime touchdown, so it should be very exciting.”

The racino is also upping its game — to the tune of 300-plus new VLTs to keep the experience fresh, with older VLTs being phased out. “Our goal is to be the first in market to bring new VLT experiences,” Wentz says.

He is especially excited about the brand-new Lightning Storm games, a 10-year anniversary refresh of the fan-favorite Lightning Link VLT machines.

“We are proud to introduce a new, five-tier rewards loyalty program, NP Rewards, offering more offers, options, rewards and destination partnerships to take guests to Vegas, the Bahamas, the Gulf Coast and more,” says Sam Alonso, Director, National Casino Marketing.

In addition to rewards and sweepstakes, every week, high-value gifts will be offered. “Guests are really going to enjoy it, as well as all-new destination benefits,” Alonso says.

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FLAVOR

The all-new Overtime Grill & Bar offers an expanded menu featuring reimagined burgers, appetizers, handhelds and cocktails in a sports bar setting.

“Our goal was simple — give guests more of what they love,” says Chris Poplin, Executive Director of Food and Beverage. “More flavor, more variety

and more reasons to gather with friends, watch the game and enjoy an unforgettable sports bar experience.”

Keeping with the “more” theme, expanded hours mean more time for guests to enjoy the on-property dining options, including the buffet. “We’re looking at adding more late shifts — like an all-day dinner model on a few days,” says Poplin, noting there is also potential for breakfast offerings down the line.

Valley’s Edge Steak & Seafood and Concerto Italian Kitchen continue to offer great menus and cocktails, but be on the lookout for additional menu items and expanded hours in the coming months.

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EXCITEMENT AT CENTER STAGE

Northfield Park Racino, a longtime destination for live music, will continue to bring concerts to Northeast Ohio, including the classic rock bands it is known for, as well as different genres to attract new guests to Center Stage. Guests can visit the Center Bar before or after the show to keep the excitement going.

In addition, The Neon Room, a 300-seat event venue, offers simulcasts of top-tier UFC fights, live music, themed dance parties and more.

For the latest lineup, visit northfieldparkracino.com.

Must be 21 years or older to gamble and attend an event at Northfield Park Racino. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. For free confidential help 24/7, call 1-800-589-9966 or visit org.ohio.gov.

The Racetrack is open to all ages but must be 18 years or older to wager.

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ON THE COVER

LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR What makes Northeast Ohio a great place to live? The people. Meet some of the region's standout community members, who exemplify what being a good neighbor is all about. Edited by Ron Ledgard

Photographed by Laura Watilo Blake Talent from Docherty Model and Talent Agency

FEATURED

76 HANGRY LIKE THE WOLF Get to know Hangry Brands, the quickly expanding restaurant group behind the region's flashiest eateries. By Ida Lieszkovsky

LAY OF THE LAND

13 HISTORY-MAKING Ten years ago, the Cavs won the NBA Championship, marking a high point in Cleveland sports. 24 LIFETIME OF ART Martin Puryear's careerspanning exhibition at the Cleveland Museum of Art is a must-see. 26 LEAD LEADER Rebecca Maurer continues to address Cleveland's longtime lead paint problem in her new role with the city.

FOOD & DRINK

29 SURE SHOT Longtime riverfront restaurant Shooters reopens with a new chef and an extensive remodel.

36 BUCKETS OF FUN LeBron James' Akron restaurant serves top-tier comfort food.

HOME & GARDEN

Cleveland’s neighborhoods are full of places to discover. See how they help build a community. 107 FACES OF

Local nurses are improving our quality of care. Meet some who are making a difference.

From sunset lakefront strolls to dinner and drinks, explore the nightlife scene in Rocky River.

Steps Forward

Listening is essential to being an active participant in a community.

As a community magazine, we try to listen, too, whether to story ideas or constructive criticism. This month, the tweaks we made to our “Rating the Suburbs” (page 64) are an example.

A common criticism was that our research didn’t consider an X factor: fun. The places we gather, like bars, concert venues and restaurants, add color to our neighborhoods and suburbs, especially the inner-ring suburbs. An X factor, though, means something undefinable.

That didn’t stop us from trying. We agree that those elements contribute to quality of life.

So, we created an entertainment category by tapping the state of Ohio’s database to count retail D-class liquor licenses for each of the 77 suburbs we cover. Then, we used TripAdvisor to get to the most accurate possible count of restaurants in each city, cross-referencing the liquor license count to ensure no overlap. This solution is imperfect, as it does not take into account coffee shops, boutiques, bookstores and other venues that don’t sell alcohol. But it is a step toward defining and valuing the fun, lively environment that these venues help create.

Another category we refreshed is walkability. Previously, we calculated walkability by collecting self-reported

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data on sidewalk mileage from each city. Self-reported data is often flawed. Additionally, sidewalk mileage is important for walking the dog or going for a jog, but what does walkability really mean without an accessible destination?

This year, we used Walk Score, a data service that ranks walkability, access to transit and bikeability for geographic areas. Instead of focusing on where the sidewalk ends, this number is based on walking routes to destinations such as grocery stores, schools, parks, restaurants and retail.

The cities that top our list excel for the same reasons they have in the past: homes, safety and schools. In fact, for the second year in a row, Chagrin Falls is our No. 1 suburb. We still believe those are the prime factors that determine where families choose to buy, which is ultimately the reason for this project.

But these changes made a difference. For years, readers have clamored for Lakewood to hit the top 25, and for the first time, it did.

This issue is always a conversation starter, but that’s OK because we view Cleveland Magazine as a dialogue between the publication and its readers. We could not do what we do without your story ideas, your critiques or your stories. Thanks for chatting with us.

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Behind the Scenes

It takes a tight-knit, passionate team of writers and editors to bring Cleveland Magazine to life in print and online.

The charts and data you’ll see in our Best Places To Live feature (p. 54) didn’t just come out of thin air. Meet Jaden Stambolia , a Cleveland Magazine editorial assistant who collects those suburbs’ statistics from police departments, mayors and other sources. When he’s not crunching numbers, Stambolia is gathering the city’s biggest news for Cleveland Magazine’s daily email newsletter.

Favorite Cleveland Restaurant: Southern Tier Brewery. The staff is incredible there.

Favorite Cleveland Sports Team: The Cleveland Cavaliers. Of course, stars come to mind, but folk legends like Mo Williams, Anderson Varejao and Matthew Dellavedova made me fall in love with Cavs basketball.

Hobbies Outside of Writing: I am a big fan of NCIS (and its spinoffs) and Survivor . I have binged every season.

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In last month’s “Star Power,” the proper count for Michelin stars across the American South is 20 stars over 19 restaurants.

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2026 Best of the West Party |

Cleveland Magazine’s Best of the West Party welcomed more than 1,000 guests to La Centre on April 16 to celebrate the top places to eat, shop and explore on Cleveland’s West Side. Guests had the opportunity to sample food, drinks and more from more than 80 Best of the West finalists while voting for their favorites in each category. Winners selected at the party will be announced and featured in the August 2026 issue of Cleveland Magazine. The event was generously supported by sponsors Bradley Stone Industries, Cuyahoga Community College, Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities and La Centre.

1. Ashley Barnett and Sheri Seroka with Wild Iris Home

2. The Aviator sandwich

3. Elizabeth Day with Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities

4. John Wiley and Mike Vasil with Fat Head's Brewery

5. Cathy Welcsh, Brad Disandis, Lindsay Quiring and Heather Caprio with Bradley Stone Industries

April 16, 2026 LaCentre

2026 Best of the East Party |

Cleveland Magazine brought its annual Best of the East Party to Landerhaven on April 30, welcoming more than 1,200 guests for an evening celebrating the East Side’s standout restaurants, shops, services and local destinations. More than 80 Best of the East finalists joined the event, giving attendees the chance to sample, explore and connect with some of the area’s favorite businesses. The celebration was generously supported by sponsors Bradley Stone Industries, Cuyahoga Community College and Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities.

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2. Erika Hill and Victoria Monteiro

3. Kate Zappitelli with The Collective Rose

4. Nancy Chapic, Dani Bucknell and Karen Bechtel

April 30, 2026 Landerhaven

Jason Sweet with Boss Dog Brewing Co.

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Grand Assize |

April 11, 2026

Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Tower

The fictional “Court of the Nisi Prius” held its annual Grand Assize on April 1 at the Cleveland Marriott Downtown. The songand-skit show is a tradition spanning more than a century, bringing together Cleveland’s local lawyers for an evening of comedy, costumes and entertainment.

1. Master of the Rolls Brian Lamb and Mayor Justin Bibb

2. Phil Oliss, Malisheia Douglas, Art Lundberg, Megan Mehalko and John Mitchell

3. Clerk Georgia Yanchar, Judge Phil Kushner, Master of the Rolls Brian Lamb and Bailiff Brendan Sheehan

4. Andy Dorman, Marques Richeson, Tracy Francis, Rick Manoloff, Ann Caresani and Art Hall

06/07.26

It’s been 10 years since the Cavaliers won the NBA title, ending Cleveland’s championship drought. It still seems like yesterday.

Announcers John Michael and Rafa Hernández-Brito share a moment with the Cavs’ most precious cargo.

Tony Weber finds JR Smith in the crowd amid some presidential campaigning; he has our vote.

Erin Erne’s son, Connor Renz, basks in the parade celebration.

Marla Ridenour memorializes a museum-worthy shot that proves why LeBron James is Cleveland’s hometown hero.

Cara Provenzale earns a lifelong bragging right as Tristan Thompson snaps a selfie with her and fans at the parade.

Photographer John Yuhas reminds us of the real Cavs victory: the friends we make along the way.

Ten years ago,

Jim Brown sat in Gateway Plaza, preparing to present the Larry O’Brien Trophy to LeBron James, just as I had seen in a dream on a playoff flight to Atlanta seven weeks earlier.

The euphoric madness ignited by the end of Cleveland’s 52-year championship drought was about to reach its epic catharsis.

On June 19, 2016, the Cavaliers clinched the NBA title with a 93-89 victory over the Golden State Warriors in Game 7 of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Three days later, one million people flocked Downtown to attend a parade for which the city was woefully unprepared, at least in terms of barricades, porta-johns and keeping to a schedule.

Rapid trains were so packed that the doors barely shut. On the route to Mall B, people climbed street poles where no man had gone before. Parking garages provided prime viewing. Cavs coach Tyronn Lue invited former Browns running back Earnest Byner, who had carried the weight of “The Fumble,” onto his flatbed truck.

Police pushed bicycles to create space alongside the convertible carrying James; his wife, Savannah; and sons LeBron Jr. and Bryce, but fans pressed close. Savannah turned around once, perhaps to check on daughter, Zhuri, who had moved to a truck behind them with her grandmother Gloria James. A look of fear crossed Savannah’s face.

Walking behind James’ car that day remains the highlight of my professional career. What made it more special was the improbability of it all.

The Cavs had been to the Finals in 2015 without injured star forward Kevin Love, but saw the Warriors prevail in six games. That launched a dynasty that would see Golden State reach five consecutive Finals and claim three titles.

In 2016, Cavs coach David Blatt was fired in January, and Lue was promoted to his first top job in the NBA. No one knew how Lue would handle the pressure of leading the Eastern Conference’s No. 1 seed.

Christina Vedda catches her 20-month-old son, Oakley, falling in love with the game of basketball in real time and choosing his team for life.

Photographer Danny Murtaugh captures a fan rip off his shirt as he screams through Downtown after the Cavs’ title win — peak Cleveland.

Kelci Cotter’s kids, age 2 and 1 month, were part of the parade festivities.

Zach Ewais gets up close with King James and his wife, Savannah.

The Big Three of James, Kyrie Irving and Love were intact. But the Cavs were a team of cliques, not close until the arrival of center/forward Channing Frye in a February trade.

“It’s impossible that we would have had the fortitude we did as a unit if (Frye) doesn’t do what he did,” then-general manager David Griffin told me in 2019.

Frye made fun of teammates for blowing

things out of proportion. He got them to laugh at themselves. He pushed a viewpoint of gratitude. Soon, all 15 players were attending team dinners. Griffin called that “a really powerful emotional currency.”

For another bonding experience, veteran swingman James Jones suggested a puzzle of the state of Ohio and the Larry O’Brien Trophy. It had 16 pieces, one for each victory required to capture the title, and the Cavs ceremoniously built it win by win.

When I dreamed about Brown, the iconic star of the Browns’ 1964 championship team, I was torn about whether it would come true. I’d never had such a premonition before.

Then the Warriors, who totaled a stillNBA record 73 regular-season victories, took a 3-1 lead in The Finals. Lue attacked negativity with psychology.

After the Cavs won Game 5 at Golden State, Lue collected over $5,000 from players, coaches and staffers and placed it in the ceiling in the coaches’ locker room. He told the Cavs they were going to return to get the trophy and their money. They set the stage

with a 14-point Game 6 victory in Cleveland.

In Game 7, “The Block” (by James on Andre Iguodala with 1:50 to go), “The Shot” (a 25-foot pull-up 3 by Irving with 53 seconds left), and “The Stop” (Love’s defense on Stephen Curry’s 26-foot attempt with 30.7 seconds remaining) decided it. I was seated next to The Plain Dealer columnist Terry Pluto, with late PD columnist Bill Livingston to Pluto’s right. After Curry’s miss, Livingston said, “They’re gonna win this thing!”

There was childlike excitement in Livy’s voice, with a tinge of incredulity.

The Warriors blew a 3-1 lead.

Those words, which reflect the Cavs’ resilience, resolve, hard work and camaraderie required to pull off the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history, can still inspire Northeast Ohio sports fans.

Through 42 Browns starting quarterbacks since 1999, the Guardians’ Game 7 loss to the Chicago Cubs in the 2016 World Series, and the Cavs’ ill-timed injuries, the faithful need only remind themselves of the daunting odds defied in the 2016 Finals.

Ten years later, hope still reigns.

Former sports columnist Marla Ridenour lives a dream come true with the trophy.

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Celebrate America’s 250th

PRIDE IN THE CLE

JUNE 6

Kick off summer loud and proud at Cleveland’s biggest celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. Pride in the CLE takes over Downtown with a high-energy parade followed by a full day of live entertainment, local vendors and food trucks. Free, 401 St. Clair Ave. NE, Cleveland, lgbtcleveland.org

CELEBRATE AMERICA’S 250TH ANNIVERSARY with events happening across the region, like “Ohio Goes to the Movies,” the nation’s longest and biggest film festival spanning more than 250 days statewide. “‘Ohio Goes to the Movies’ has national, and now international, attention because of what we’re doing,” says event director Molly Kreuzman. Beyond the screen, the America 250 Ohio Commission is hosting a variety of themed events and community gatherings that highlight the Buckeye state’s role in shaping the nation’s history, including “Steam in the Valley,” where the historic Nickel Plate Road steam locomotive 765 returns to the rails in Independence for a rare, up-close look June 5-7 and 12-14. “These events give people a chance to experience history in a way that feels relevant to today and more personal,” says Olivia Whapham, communications coordinator of the America 250 Ohio Commission. Various prices and locations, america250-ohio.org

ROAD TO 26 SERIES: BRAZIL VS. EGYPT AT HUNTINGTON BANK FIELD

JUNE 6

Global soccer lands in Cleveland as Brazil and Egypt face off in the Road to 26 series. Fans can expect fierce competition and a stadium buzzing with World Cup-level energy. $80.60+, 100 Alfred Lerner Way, Cleveland, huntingtonbankfield.com

SOLSTICE AT CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART

JUNE 20

The 15th annual Solstice transforms the Cleveland Museum of Art into a latenight celebration of music, art and atmosphere, with performances heard through the galleries and spilling out into University Circle. $175, 11150 E. Blvd., Cleveland, clevelandart.org

BRIDGING THE DIVIDE: HISTORY AND CIVIC CONVERSATION

JUNE 20

Cuyahoga County Public Library, Braver Angels and PBS Western Reserve offer a workshop to help identify and disengage polarizing dialogues and uphold America’s democracy. Free, 2121 Snow Road, Parma, america250-ohio.org

CITY OF GREEN FREEDOMFEST

JUNE 27

A day of country-loving fun awaits in Green. The family-friendly event brings together neighbors for food, games and other energetic activities. Stick around for a show from skydivers and a round of fireworks. Free, 5300 Massillon Road, Green, america250-ohio.org

BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR THE USA

JULY 2

Stop by Rocky River Public Library for an American birthday party filled with books, crafts and games. Plus, bless your ears and learn how to play traditional mountain dulcimer music. Free, 1600 Hampton Road, Rocky River, america250-ohio.org

THE PLACE FOR More Fun.

LIGHT UP THE LAKE FIREWORKS DISPLAY

JULY 4

Celebrate this Independence Day in true Cleveland fashion on Lake Erie. Both North Coast Yard and Voinovich Park offer perfect views of the annual tradition. Families and friends gather at both locations to catch the sparkling fireworks display. Free, 515 Erieside Ave., Cleveland and 800 E. Ninth St. Pier, Cleveland downtowncleveland.com

BORDERLIGHT THEATRE FESTIVAL

JULY 8-11

Experience four days of innovative and inspiring theater. This fringe festival features new work from Cleveland organizations along with renowned international touring productions. Engage with the rich culture and artistry present within our city and all around it. $11.50+, Various locations, borderlightcle.org

FREE BASEBALL HERITAGE MUSEUM TOURS

JULY 13 TO JULY 19

On the grounds of the oldest standing baseball park, celebrate America’s favorite pastime and learn the stories documenting the vital contributions that Latin, Caribbean Negro and women’s leagues had on sports culture. Free, 6601 Lexington Ave., Cleveland, america250-ohio.org

BLAZING PADDLES RIVERFEST

JULY 18

Immerse yourself in Cleveland’s beautiful outdoors during the eighth annual Blazing Paddles Riverfest, presented by Share the River. Choose your own path and embark on a 3.7, 6, or 10-mile race. All proceeds from this event help keep the waterfront clean and safe. $45+, 2398 Sycamore St., Cleveland, sharetheriver.com

TASTE OF TREMONT

JULY 19

Visit Tremont’s annual street festival with entertainment for the whole family. Enjoy live music, eclectic vendors and tasty cuisine. Head over on your bike, take the RTA bus #25 or drive over and use the free street parking. Free, 2406 Professor Ave., Cleveland, experiencetremont.com

LOOK BACK ON 230 YEARS OF CLEVELAND

THE CLEVELAND PUBLIC LIBRARY’S One Cleveland project launched May 15, honoring the city’s 230th anniversary with 230 days of celebration, including the city’s official 230th birthday on JULY 22. “Many organizations are focused on America 250,” says Andrianna Sheriff, CPL’s marketing and communications manager. “We’re focusing on Cleveland to tell that story.” This civic pride campaign features a partnership with numerous Cleveland organizations and recognizes standout citizens who contribute to our home city, plus community events. Elsewhere, other Clevelanders are celebrating the birthday in their own ways. Artist Jake Kelly’s Cleveland 230 Mural Project honors the many historic events and facets of our city in collage-like paintings around town. “I think that an understanding of history, the history of where you live, animates the world around you,” Kelly says. “Cleveland has amazing history around every corner, and it’s been fun to bring some of these old things to light again.” He has now completed more than 10 out of 50 total murals at various sites around the Land. Various locations, cpl.org, cleveland230muralproject.com

If You Need Us, We’ll Be at the Beach

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Misny Makes You Read

A new book by Tim Misny and Jim Kukral shares the personal injury lawyer’s stories and successes.

THE MOST ICONIC billboard figure in Cleveland now shares his story. The Misny Method, a new book from personal injury lawyer Tim Misny and entrepreneur Jim Kukral, dives into Misny’s humble Northeast Ohio

upbringing, education journey and rise to regional fame. The book establishes the lawyer’s eyebrow-raising billboards and tagline of “I’ll Make Them Pay!” as just two elements of his professional success.

The book’s 299 pages describe Misny’s early cases, his debt-ridden process of starting a law practice, and his interactions with fans across town. Misny’s team weighs in through short interviews, along with words from local celebrities like John Skrtic, Lil’ John Rinaldi and Mike Polk Jr.

Notably, Misny shares the reason behind his passion for defending personal injury cases, which stems back to the loss of his grandfather.

The back story was that my grandfather came to Cleveland from Croatia as an immigrant, as did his wife, Veronica, Misny writes. He was a welder working on Tower City Center. He kissed Veronica goodbye one morning, kissed the three kids goodbye, one being my mom. He went to work. The scaffolding he was working on collapsed. He fell to his death. All she got was his last paycheck.

“There are some messages here that really apply to anyone, regardless of your social economic strata, or your age, or your ethnicity, or your occupation,” Misny says. “The lessons contained here can inspire people.” — ANNIE NICKOLOFF

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Angles of Abstraction

A globally renowned sculptor is celebrated in a career-spanning exhibition, which includes an influential piece Cleveland art fans might already know well.

Martin Puryear’s critically lauded sculptures draw new connections when viewed together, in Martin Puryear: Nexus, a Cleveland Museum of Art exhibition celebrating the artist’s 60-year career. The ticketed exhibition runs through Aug. 9.

Clevelanders likely recognize one of the exhibition’s central pieces, titled “Alien Huddle.” The globular wooden sphere sculpture has typically been on view at CMA since the museum acquired it in the early 2000s.

At an April preview event for the show, the artist stood next to the wooden sphere to discuss the collection, which consists of 50 pieces of abstract shapes, colors and forms, each reflecting inspirations in the natural world and cultural identity.

In every shape and detail, the meaning is ultimately up to the viewer to determine. But, when asked to share more detail around how the museum’s “Alien Huddle” came to be, Puryear divulged the personal story behind the piece.

“It’s not about an alien from outer space,” Puryear said. “It’s about embracing a new entity in your life.”

The Martin Puryear: Nexus exhibition features 50 pieces from the artist’s career, ranging from conceptual sketches to towering sculptures.

Created after his daughter was born, the sculptor was inspired by the process of labor and birth — of the transformation which occurs when a relationship goes from two people, to three.

That story is tangible when taking in the sculpture. From one angle, you can see only one wooden globe, but from other angles you can see two, and then three, nestled into one sculptural hug.

Elsewhere, pieces in the Nexus exhibition invite varied interpretations. “Big Phrygian” stands in the center of the gallery: a bulky wooden sculpture in the shape of a large red liberty cap, a symbol of liberation from slavery. “Self,” a stained wooden boulder shape, looks heavier than it is, rising out of the ground and glinting in gallery lights. “Lever #1,” a massive vessel, stretches a coffin-like base diagonally across the room and then sharply upward into a vertical arm.

Each piece is statement-making, defining a variety of highlights in Puryear’s busy career that’s taken his work to galleries around the globe and earned him extensive recognition. The Washington Post calls Puryear “one of the country’s most celebrated sculptors,” and The New Yorker calls him “America’s greatest living sculptor.” He earned a MacArthur Fellowship in 1989, and a National Medal of Arts in 2012.

“He is one of the most celebrated and influential artists of our time,” said Emily Liebert, a curator of contemporary art at CMA. “This is a special landmark exhibition that I really want all of Cleveland to see.”

Liebert co-curated the exhibition with Reto Thüring, who is the head of culture at the Foundation for Art, Culture and History in Switzerland and a former CMA curator. Working with Puryear to arrange his works, both Liebert and Thüring emphasized profound themes from the artist’s life.

“What you’ll see as you walk through the show is not only a curator’s perspective,” Liebert said, “but the perspective of an artist looking back at himself from the present moment to the earliest days of his career.”

Puryear reflected on the meaning of his lifetime of work, now on view in Cleveland.

“I don’t give a message in words,” Puryear said, then gestured to the gallery. “The message is here.”

NEW ON LEAD LEAD

Cleveland turns to longtime lead advocate Rebecca Maurer to drive accountability after a funding lapse.

IN CLEVELAND, LEAD EXPOSURE often isn’t caught when it happens, but years later, when a child begins to struggle in the classroom or falls behind peers. By then, the source is harder to trace and the fix far more complicated. That reality is shaping the city’s next move.

After failing to spend roughly $3.3 million in a lead removal state grant that was rescinded in February, Cleveland is turning to a familiar voice to help make the system work.

Rebecca Maurer, a former Cleveland City Council member and longtime advocate for leadsafe housing, has been named senior advisor for lead accountability in Mayor Justin Bibb’s administration. The role is focused on improving coordination, cutting through red tape and ensuring dollars translate into safer homes.

Maurer steps into a system she has spent years analyzing, critiquing and helping shape.

“I see the difference as being a commentator on a sporting match versus being on the field,” Maurer says. “On Council and in other roles, I was reviewing the work others did and pointing out concerns and questions. Here, I would be driving results.”

Her appointment reflects a broader shift as Cleveland tries to move from policy creation to measurable outcomes.

Hazel Remesch, policy director for Ohio with Enterprise Community Partners, which helps manage the Lead Safe Cleveland Coalition, says the scale of the problem is rooted in the city’s housing stock and the cost of fixing it.

“One of the issues that we’re seeing is that our housing stock is on the older side and has continued to age,” Remesch says. “Many property owners don’t have the financial resources to make the types of investments in their homes that would be required in order to make the property safe.”

Roughly 90% of Cleveland homes were built before 1978, when lead-based paint was banned, creating a widespread and persistent risk.

Maurer’s return to government also carries a political wrinkle. She lost her City Council seat in November 2025 after redistricting reshaped ward boundaries. Her new role leans on her same skills.

“We need smart, committed and passionate advocates at every level: in elected office, inside the administration, and organizing on the ground,” says Maurer. “I’m happy to have had the chance to move between those roles, but I don’t think one is better than another.”

Maurer says her job now is designed in part to address the structural disconnects that have slowed progress. She points to the physical and operational separation between departments as one example.

“Half the people who work on lead-poisoning prevention in the city are in Erieview. The other half are in City Hall,” Maurer says. “These folks have different bosses and different systems. They park in different parking lots and eat in different lunch rooms.”

Bringing those teams together, she says, requires more intentional coordination. At the same time, advocates say the work happening outside government is critical to whether the city succeeds.

The Lead Safe Cleveland Coalition, a public-private partnership launched in 2019, brings together more than 500 members across sectors, from residents to contractors to health systems.

That breadth is intentional, says Wyonette Cheairs, director of programs for Enterprise Community Partners, who leads the coalition’s lead-safe work.

“Our work spans policy and advocacy, landlord support and resources, community education and engagement, and evaluation,” Cheairs says.

The coalition’s work has produced measurable progress in a relatively short time, particularly in expanding the workforce and increasing testing rates for children.

Cheairs says more than 875 people have been trained to support lead inspections and remediation work, helping address a key bottleneck in the system.

“We’ve also helped increase the number of children who are tested at their well-child visits for lead exposure,” Cheairs says, describing an increase from about 69.3% in June 2025 to 75.7% in February.

Still, the work is complex and often slower than expected. Remediation timelines can vary widely depending on the condition of a home and whether residents are living there during repairs.

Cheairs says the coalition has had to adjust its approach as it better understands the realities of the work.

“We underestimated the complexity of the work remediating homes while people are in them,” Cheairs says, noting that many properties require additional repairs beyond lead removal due to years of deferred maintenance and aging housing stock.

“MY JOB MOVING FORWARD IS TO MAKE SURE THAT WE SPEND THE DOLLARS THAT ARE DEDICATED TO IMPROVE HOMES IN CLEVELAND. WE NEED TO DO THAT SAFELY, QUICKLY AND EFFICIENTLY.”

— REBECCA MAURER, SENIOR ADVISOR FOR LEAD ACCOUNTABILITY

honored to have a chance to have moved between those roles.”

Her background, coalition leaders say, positions her to move quickly and understand the scope of the challenge.

“Former Councilwoman Maurer has always been a champion for preventing childhood poisoning in the city of Cleveland,” Remesch says. “She is probably in a good position to come in and step into the role and hit the ground running.”

The goal is to rebuild trust among residents who have felt let down by the system.

“We have to recognize the history of distrust and frustration on lead poisoning in particular,” Maurer says. “It’s an area where people have felt rightfully betrayed.”

For Cheairs, that distrust reflects the broader and longer-term impact of lead exposure on families and communities.

“This issue impacts us all, and there are generational impacts,” Cheairs says. “Lead exposure has long-term consequences, and there are no symptoms right away.”

That delayed impact makes prevention and early intervention critical, as well as clearer communication about where families can turn for help.

Maurer says success in her role will not come quickly or cleanly. Even meaningful progress may take years to show up in the most important metric: the number of children poisoned.

“Poisoning rates are the best indicator, but those are trailing,” she says. “The payoff on poisoning rates will come years down the line.”

In the meantime, she is focused on more immediate measures, including increasing testing rates, improving how funds are spent and targeting the highest-risk homes.

“I have been a watchdog on slow programmatic spending for years,” Maurer says. “It’s clear to everyone we created too much red tape for our own program.”

She’ll now work to remove those barriers.

Maurer acknowledges those realities as she shifts from advocacy into administration, a transition that places her inside the very system she once pushed from the outside.

“We need people at every stage of the system — advocates, electeds, and administrators,” she says. “I’m

“My job moving forward is to make sure that we spend the dollars that are dedicated to improve homes in Cleveland. We need to do that safely, quickly and efficiently.”

Even as she moves inside the system, Maurer says the urgency that defined her work as an advocate remains.

“What I can tell you from the inside is that I’ve never once met a person in the lead-safe system who doesn’t want to do right by this issue,” she says. “Our challenge is building a system to translate that passion into results you can see and feel. That is our responsibility and our promise to Cleveland’s kids.”

Amid frustration in local communities, Rebecca Maurer (bottom right) pledges to work for transparency and meaningful change in the city’s lead systems.

RIVERFRONT REVIVAL

If reopening a historic restaurant in one of Cleveland’s most notable locations is stressful, you wouldn’t know it by looking at chef Ryan Boone.

Granted, it’s a Tuesday. Shooters is closed. The kitchen is empty. The sky over the Cuyahoga River is gray, dotted with seagulls. But when the doors open tomorrow, Boone’s staff must be prepared to feed more than 900 mouths, eager for a good first impression.

Boone fires up a burner and the grill at the same time. He floats between charring confit octopus and sauteing clams before gloving his tattooed hands to toss broccoli with Caesar dressing, a funky take on the classic salad. Shooters’ new menu is “coastal Cleveland” cuisine, he says, putting a modern spin on dishes inspired by the restaurant’s past.

“We wanted to pay homage in our own funky way,” says Boone.

Roger Loecy and Dave Thomas — yes, of Wendy’s fame — opened Shooters on the Water in 1987, inspired by a restaurant of the same name in Florida. The riverfront restaurant has been known for a lot of things in its 40 years: riverfront views, a place to dock your boat, pool parties and a whole lot of debauchery, especially in the early days.

Elevated, chef-driven food, at least over the last decade or two, has not been one of those things.

“It definitely had a reputation for being more wild than inspired,” says Boone.

But with alcohol consumption down among younger generations, blacked-out nights do not build a business anymore.

Shooter’s next era relies on changing that narrative. Putting Boone, a “your-favoritechef’s-favorite-chef” kinda guy, at the helm is a good place to start.

“We wanted to keep that spirit of fun on the water, but bring it into the modern era,” Boone says. “Less of a day drinking spot, more of a place to grab a bite.”

Boone started cooking in his mid 20s at the now-shuttered Greenhouse Tavern. As a psychology student and registered behavioral therapist, who taught art to students on the autism spectrum at Cleveland’s STEPS Academy, Greenhouse was extra cash. But the creativity of Jonathon Sawyer’s James Beard Award-winning kitchen on East Fourth Street devoured him.

“It seemed so shocking to me that they would make their own mayonnaise,” says Boone. “The deeper down in the rabbit hole of the Greenhouse Tavern I went, the more I was like, I want to do this, this dying craft. You are somehow now in the line of people who are carrying on this tradition of making food from scratch.”

He worked his way up from pastry prep cook to pastry chef and sous chef, gaining the technical skills to match his ambition. He also met Vinnie Cimino, chef de cuisine. After Greenhouse closed and COVID decimated the restaurant industry, Cimino and Boone found themselves in the ether. Together, they navigated the difficult time. They opened Summer Place in Lakewood — six days before pandemic shutdowns. They launched Cleveland Family Meal, which hosted a food kitchen for out-of-work hospitality professionals (though they fed anyone who showed up) and a virtual pig roast benefit. They did consulting work and launched an acclaimed pop-up, FatBoy Sammies, with sandwiches and oatmeal cream pies bathed in comfortable nostalgia during a dark time.

“All of that DIY, figuring things out as we went along, cooking for whoever would have us, set the stage for Cordelia,” Boone says.

In 2022, Cimino and proprietor Andrew Watts decided to open Cordelia in the former home of Lola’s Bistro, Michael Symon’s flagship restaurant, just a few addresses away from where they started at Greenhouse Tavern. Boone served as its first executive sous chef and pastry chef. He influenced many of

The history of Shooters is well-known, but with a hat tip to the past and an elevation in the culinary and cocktail programs, the hot spot is set to write a new chapter.

Chef Ryan Boone’s varied restaurant experience, multimedia creativity and love for nostalgia has found the perfect home at the revamped Shooters in the Flats.

the dishes still on the menu, including the Burger Box ($23), which has its roots in the FatBoy Sammies pop-up; the loaded bread portion of the menu; and the Bowl of Dirt ($14) on the dessert list.

“Ryan has great drive and brought extraordinary creativity and passion to Cordelia from the very beginning,” says Watts.

After leaving Cordelia last year, Boone went back to consulting and hosting themed pop-ups through his Chips and Dips Hospitality company. Shooters started as a consulting gig. About six months into the project, planning dishes and building out the kitchen, the ownership group, which has stayed hushhush about its exact members but has received investments from Machine Gun Kelly, asked Boone join as executive chef.

Shooters reopened in March after nearly two years of closure. If you partied there in the ’90s, you’ll see a return to former glory with lots of rust shaken off. The Key West

decor still defines the two-tiered dining room and rooftop bar. The reopened patio expands the space to 420 seats. Dockside boat service tends to 15 available slips, with to-go entrees, snacks and cocktails designed to get you back on the water.

“Shooters is an iconic waterfront destination,” says Watts. “The combination of MGK’s camp and Ryan’s fun, thoughtful approach to food puts it in the best possible hands.”

Alongside nods to MGK and the past, Boone’s influence permeates the new Shooters. The merch sits well in his wardrobe of flat-brimmed hats, graphic tees and workwear coats. Boone not only constructed the menu but also did the graphic design, a skill he picked up during the pandemic and has employed throughout his consulting gigs. His recent foray into film photography inspired the grainy aesthetic of the restaurant’s marketing approach. For nostalgia — which has inspired Boone’s multi-platform work, including in his former band Hamilton Handshake — see the Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots that sit on tables across the dining room or the knickknacks, like his grandma’s pasta machine, on the wall.

“I’ve always found nostalgia useful in cre-

WHEN YOU GO

LAKE PARTY

Shooters’ Summer Concert Series brings notable rappers and DJs, such as Altego (June 7) and Bunt. (June 12), to the venue.

SUMMER SIPS

The False Idol ($16) is a chef-favorite Tiki cocktail with fruity flavors, funky Smith & Cross rum and aged Bacardi.

CHILDHOOD SNACK

Chef Ryan Boone’s

ative projects, figuring out how to present it in the modern day,” he says. “Whether it’s food traditions, what’s cool in clothes or music, we always look back to go forward.”

When he started workshopping dishes, he had to admit something: Shooters is not Cordelia. The menu needed to be more populist and practical enough to quickly feed a high volume of customers. Anchored in the fried chicken and seafood of Shooters’ past, Boone has found a way to sneak imagination into plates that could be pedestrian. The octopus and roasted eggplant ($28), finished with Hungarian pistachio Romesco, points to the former fan-favorite calamari, but the gulf in ambition is wide. The coconut prawns ($22), another callback, add a pretty spicy green wasabi tobiko sauce to a typical fried shrimp dish. The grilled skewers ($17) come with a cucumber and chickpea salad, pickled veggies, and a pink beet yogurt, kicked up with sesame seasoning from local company Chutni Punch. Add a bump of caviar to anything — or slurp it right off your hand.

If you grab a late dinner reservation, you’ll notice the energy shift. The bar gets a little more crowded. The lights get lower, the music gets louder and the boozier drinks flow faster. Some nights, concerts bring crowds for rappers and DJs. The food stays in demand, though, a hunger that Boone is satisfying by serving a late-night menu of burgers, sandwiches and French bread pizzas from a wood-fired oven next to the bar.

Blurring originality and familiarity, dinner and nightlife, inventiveness and safety, is a daunting trip. Few have made it out alive. None has attempted the journey on this big a scale. But if the waters look choppy, don’t tell Boone. For him, it’s smooth sailing.

hallmark, Chips and Dip ($12), is a play on Lawson’s onion dip made with confit green onions.

Fried and Refined

Fifteen years after opening in Ohio City, Soho Chicken and Whiskey starts fresh in a new home — balancing the comfort-food staples that made it famous with a more adventurous culinary vision.

Before Soho Chicken and Whiskey was known for its namesake, the Ohio City restaurant was Soho Kitchen and Bar.

Opened in 2011 by husband-and-wife team Nolan Konkoski and Molly Smith, it’s evolving again 15 years later.

Konkoski and Smith met at Lopez, Michael Herschman’s now-shuttered Cleveland Heights restaurant, where he worked the kitchen and she the front of house. The pair later helped open Ohio City’s Momocho and Rocky River’s Tartine before launching a concept of their own.

“I had never made fried chicken before,” Konkoski says. “But we looked around the city and asked, ‘What are other cities doing well that ours isn’t?’”

Their concept centered on what Konkoski calls “New Southern,” chef-driven takes on Southern classics. Chicken and waffles landed on the opening menu and quickly became a hit, helping push fried chicken into the spotlight. By 2016, the dish had become so synonymous with the restaurant that it was renamed Soho Chicken and Whiskey.

After years on West 25th Street, leasing issues forced the restaurant to close its longtime home in June 2025. By October, the team had reopened three minutes away at 4211 Lorain Ave., where a slightly smaller

kitchen creates a more open, spacious dining room despite the footprint changing by only about 100 square feet.

“There are only about five more seats,” Konkoski says, “but it feels more comfortable. People aren’t crammed together when we’re busy.”

Despite the move, the goal was continuity. Like the previous space, the new restaurant has exposed brick walls, a similarly sized bar and comparable flooring. Some of that is because Konkoski and Smith felt that moving a restaurant after all those years was a little crazy. They even considered changing direction completely over reopening the same restaurant. Ultimately, the success of the original concept made their decision clear, but the move also provided an opportunity to rethink the menu.

“We felt like we had become that fried chicken place, and the menu drifted from what we originally wanted,” Konkoski says. “This was a chance to reset and be a little more adventurous.”

The menu leans eclectic, blending Southern inspiration with broader regional influences. New additions include “fancy” deviled eggs topped with caviar and smoked trout ($14), a seasonal fried green tomato dish with basil, prosciutto, pickled grapes and stracciatella ($16), and sweet potato pierogies ($16), a playful twist on a Cleveland staple. The standout Carolina Fried Rice ($17) transforms Carolina gold rice into a grit cake topped with kimchi, yams, wagyu beef bologna and a sunny-side-up egg.

Even the fried chicken ($21-$25) got an upgrade. Instead of fixed entrees, diners now build their own plate, choosing one or two pieces — breast, thigh or tofu — paired with sides like collard greens, mashed potatoes, cheesy grits and Gouda mac and cheese.

At its new location, the concept pairs a revamped menu and whiskey program with Sunday brunch service.

“We wanted it to feel like the same place — just like we’d grown up a little,” Konkoski says.

The whiskey program has also shifted. The list has been pared down to 80 bottles from 200, creating what Kevin Sanchez calls a more focused, quality-over-quantity approach. Sanchez, who has led the program since 2014, builds booze-forward cocktails with unexpected combinations that still feel balanced. On the spring menu, the Defiant Jazz ($15) combines Wild Turkey bourbon, Cognac, plum, pomegranate, Pasubio and Averna amaros.

At its new home, the restaurant feels both familiar, grown up and refreshed, pushing its limits without losing what made it a neighborhood favorite.

Bottling a Family Legacy

Hartzler Family Dairy has spent three decades turning old-school processing into a thriving Northeast Ohio brand.

IN THE EARLY 1990S, Jace Hartzler was just a child climbing through the scaffolding of a new milk-processing plant built on land that his paternal grandfather, Harold; father, Joe; and uncles had cleared.

Before the land was selected in 1990, Harold — the patriarch, who felt led by God — gathered his children to discuss an idea that became Hartzler Family Dairy. The empty plot on the north side of Wooster offered electricity and a steady water supply, allowing the Hartzlers to vat-pasteurize their milk and leave it nonhomogenized.

“(My grandfather’s) tagline was as nature intended it to be,” says Hartzler, who now serves as CEO and vice president.

The problem, Hartzler says, was launching a product in a market where nobody knew the brand existed. He should know — as a young boy, he rode shotgun in a delivery truck with his grandfather, calling on the mom-and-pop shops that wanted to carry their milk.

“It really is a miracle that it exists today,” Hartzler says, “We went through some very difficult and challenging times when you’re trying to start a brand new product in the market.”

Six years later, in 1996, the Hartzlers opened a retail store outside the milkprocessing plant.

For the past three decades, milk consumption in the United States has been declining.

However, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, per capita milk consumption leveled out in 2023 and 2024.

1996: 205 pounds of milk per capita.

2006: 185 pounds of milk per capita.

2016: 152 pounds of milk per capita.

2023 & 2024: 127 pounds of milk per capita.

In 2026, the USDA revised its milk production forecast upward to 234.5 billion pounds, from 225.9 billion pounds in 2024, reflecting higher expected output per cow. Hartzler plans to capitalize on shifting consumer preferences and a market showing renewed demand for milk.

“I’m really happy to see a lot of experts making the decisions,” he says. “Especially the health department administration really highlighting the benefits of dairy.”

Under Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Trump administration updated the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans to recommend whole milk. President Donald Trump also signed a bipartisan bill allowing schools to serve whole milk.

“I think when done correctly,” Hartzler adds, “when done as naturally as possible, milk is a superfood. It’s incredibly healthy for you.”

Now, with its well-known logo printed on glass bottles in grocery stores across Northeast Ohio, the dairy plans to surpass $8 million in revenue over the next two years. Hartzler wants the company to reach $20 million in five to 10 years. To get there, he plans to expand into southern Ohio. The dairy already distributes in Kentucky.

“The goal at the end of the day is to continue to put out a superior product,” Hartzler says, “not grow too fast to where you’re reducing the quality of the product for the sake of growth.”

But growing into new markets won’t be easy. Because the company uses returnable glass bottles, which it must collect from stores, it handles most of its own distribution. He explained that the family chose older, more labor-intensive methods — including the glass bottles — to stay as close to his grandfather’s tagline as possible. Those methods are low-temperature vat pasteurization and nonhomogenization, which allows the cream to rise to the top.

The Hartzlers don’t rely on flashy marketing. They started with mom-and-pop shops and grew naturally — and they expect to expand into new markets the same way.

“It’s open word of mouth,” Hartzler says, “and I think the focus on putting out a quality product that people love and want to share with other people that’s unique has really served us well and it’s taken a long time.”

Twenty-two full-time

employees fill Hartzler Family Dairy’s glass bottles with milk and ship them to grocery stores across the area.

FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL THE PEOPLE

FOR 110 YEARS, THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART HAS BELONGED TO CLEVELAND — AND STOOD AMONG THE WORLD’S GREAT MUSEUMS.

This year, the Cleveland Museum of Art marks its 110th birthday, a milestone that offers an opportunity not only to celebrate the museum’s history, but also to reflect on what it represents for Cleveland and beyond.

Opened to the public in 1916, the museum was created with an ambitious vision: to build a world-class institution “for the benefit of all the people, forever.” More than a century later, that founding principle continues to define the CMA and distinguish it among major museums nationally and internationally. The New York Times has called the museum “one of the nation’s most important art institutions,” while The Washington Post described it as “a cultural powerhouse.”

Today, the Cleveland Museum of Art is recognized as one of the world’s leading comprehensive museums, home to more than 66,500 works of art spanning 6,000 years of human creativity. Within the museum field, the phrase “Cleveland Quality” has become shorthand for exceptional standards in collecting, scholarship, conservation and exhibition design.

Yet what makes the CMA extraordinary is not only the caliber of its collection, but also the museum’s belief that access to great art should not be reserved for a select few. Free general admission remains central to the institution’s mission, making the CMA both a cultural landmark and one of Northeast Ohio’s most important public resources.

That commitment extends well beyond the museum’s galleries. Through educational programs, community partnerships and innovative digital experiences, the CMA continues to redefine how audiences connect with art. The museum’s leadership in digital engagement — including the award-winning ArtLens experience — has helped set new standards for how technology can make art more accessible for visitors of all ages and backgrounds.

“Museums create extraordinary public value,” says CMA’s Sarah S. and Alexander M. Cutler Director William M. Griswold. “They inspire artists, families and entrepreneurs and contribute to the cultural and economic vitality of

their cities. For Cleveland especially, the CMA is both source of pride and a global ambassador for the region’s creativity, ambition and resilience.”

The museum’s momentum reflects that enduring relevance. In 2025, the CMA welcomed more than 800,000 visitors — the highest attendance in its history — and today more than 31,000 households are museum members, also a high watermark for the institution. Strong attendance, sustained philanthropic investment and long-term vision have positioned the museum as a national model at a moment when many cultural institutions face significant challenges.

This anniversary year also brings a dynamic lineup of exhibitions. Visitors can explore Manet & Morisot through July 5 and Martin Puryear: Nexus through August 9. Later this year, the CMA will debut ArtLens Reimagined , a transformed version of the museum’s groundbreaking digital experience. Fall exhibitions include Spectacular Freedom: Andrew Wyeth and the Modern American Watercolor , opening September 20, and Ten Kings of Hell: The Afterlife in Medieval Korea , opening October 11.

“The Cleveland Museum of Art stands out not because it is immune to change, but because generations of Clevelanders have invested in it, believed in it and expected it to lead,” says Griswold. “The museum’s strength today reflects decades of ambition, generosity and civic spirit on the part of this community.”

That support remains essential not only to sustain one of the nation’s great museums, but to also ensure that future generations continue to experience the power of art.

At 110 years old, the Cleveland Museum of Art is not simply celebrating its past. It is building on a remarkable foundation while continuing to evolve as a museum for the future: globally respected, deeply rooted in its community and committed — as it has always been — to a mission “for the benefit of all the people.”

Eat Like The King

Buckets carries that familiar gastropub energy, diners chomping on burgers and fried chicken in a family-friendly, come-as-youare setting. The menu, centered around classic grill fare, fresh salads and local craft beer, doesn’t surprise. But beneath the surface is a space designed to empower the community it serves.

The restaurant’s 78-page recipe book is built from the ideas, stories and flavors of its team members.

Buckets, located inside House Three Thirty on Market Street, in the heart of Akron, extends the mission of the LeBron James Family Foundation to build opportunities for families in his hometown. It serves as a training ground for locals who previously lacked restaurant experience. The dining room hums with pride as servers, feeling supported and deeply aligned with the mission, talk customers through the menu. Many staff members are connected to the I Promise Program, which supports at-risk students in Akron Public Schools. The goal isn’t just to feed you, it’s to make you feel better than when you walked in.

“We were charged with changing the trajectory of students who were struggling in school,” says Michele Campbell, executive director of the LeBron James Family Foundation. “We learned the only way to do that was to wrap around the whole family unit.”

Buckets could have leaned into the sports bar playbook, a space dominated by screens, stats and framed jerseys, with LeBron high-

lights on every wall. It doesn’t. Instead, TVs mainly stay contained to the bar, creating a space that feels built for gathering.

The concept focuses on LeBron as a person, not just a basketball star, tracing his story back to its roots. Bike wheels hang overhead, a nod to the King for Kids Bike-A-Thon, and a tire-turned-host-stand quietly references Akron, the Rubber Capital of the World. The basketball ties are subtle, but intentional, with pricing that ends in 23 cents, LeBron’s number. Nearly everything inside has been refurbished, a decision driven by budget and intention. Tables, once discarded car hoods, have been sanded and reshaped into striking centerpieces. A long bar anchors the room, and custom-built chairs, designed for comfort, encourage guests to settle in. Plating leans into nostalgia; gingham-lined metal trays, cast-iron pans, literal buckets for serving and those unmistakable red plastic cups that instantly signal ease. The menu reads comfort-forward, but the execution is sharp. The Deviled Strip ($8.23) is a standout, featuring four beet-brined deviled eggs finished with honey Aleppo, crispy shallots and dill.

The fried chicken, featured in the Best Buckets of Chicken ($18.23) four-piece meal, is where the kitchen’s attention to detail shines through. Built on a three-day process that moves from a pickle brine with fresh dill to a five-spice buttermilk soak, the result is a deeply seasoned bird with a thick, shatteringly crisp crust, finished with a dusting of honey powder that balances savory, sweet and tang. The full spread is served with fries, coleslaw, pickles, mini cornbread muffins, cinnamon honey butter and Buckets sauce. Elsewhere, dishes keep things playful, like the Oh the Places You’ll Go ($14.23) pull-apart sloppy Joes.

“All of our teammates put a lot of effort into this menu, and I would promote every dish, because every staff member contributed to recipes,” says Aaron Blank, director of culinary for House Three Thirty.

The name Buckets carries a dual meaning, recognition of LeBron’s scoring legacy but also something more personal.

“We want people to walk away from here with their buckets filled,” says Campbell.

Buckets brings comfort food to House Three Thirty in Akron, rooted in LeBron James’ I Promise mission.

Matt Harlan

Owner; Chatty’s Pizzeria and Chatty’s Tavern

Northeast Ohio’s top foodies share their local favorites.

Restaurateur Matt Harlan recently marked five years of Chatty’s Pizzeria, a milestone shaped by a long career in the industry. A Lakewood native who has called Bay Village home for more than a decade, Harlan spent 23 years working across the city with Michael Symon’s restaurant group before striking out on his own, building a neighborhood spot rooted in both experience and community. — CHRISTINA RUFO

BAY VILLAGE BITES: For a quick dinner, we like Quinn’s Kitchen and Bar. They do a nice job with their pasta, especially the white sauce, and the smashburger. In the mornings, it’s an Americano from Village Rose Deli. Thyme Table is great for wine and dessert, and Bay Diner is my go-to for breakfast. If I’m heading to my other restaurant, I’ll grab an egg sandwich to eat in the car. If I’m sitting down, I keep it simple with three eggs, toast and meat.

RISE AND SHINE: Gina’s Place in Fairview Park is a great little breakfast spot, small and cozy with a ’50s diner vibe. I’ve always liked Lucky’s Cafe in Tremont, especially the biscuits and gravy. Dinerbar on Clifton in Lakewood keeps things consistent and keeps us coming back.

AMPLE AMBIANCE: Pier W in Lakewood is great for scenic views. I like heading Downtown a bit, being in the crowd. At Fahrenheit, chef Rocco Whalen has this amazing seafood tower, and the truffle fries are plated with freshly shaved black truffles over the top. They just do a really nice job there. We like Etna in Little Italy too. It’s dark, quiet, and the food is awesome.

MARKET FINDS: I’ve been partnering with local butchers around Grafton, including Keller Meats in Litchfield. I appreciate being able to pick up products from Ohio City Pasta and Flour at the West Side Market, along with goods from the Pierogi Palace there, as well. I like simple fillings, potatoes and cheese.

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The Blind Squirrel Winery

WHY WE LOVE IT: The family-run winery combines a rustic wood-beamed interior with bright flowers and vineyards outside. Feel right at home cozying up to the sounds of weekly live music beside an indoor fireplace. TRY THIS: Start with a glass of the fan-favorite white Blushing Squirrel ($8), a unique combination of four wines that brings together a sophisticated, tropical semisweet flavor. While you unwind, munch on a basket of pepperoni rolls and marinara ($9). 7918 Pettibone Road, Chagrin Falls, 216-210-4946, blindsquirrelwinery.com

Cask 307

WHY WE LOVE IT: Owned by nearby Debonné Vineyards, complex European varietals grown locally with modern methods, and a unique calendar of nightly events, are the stars of the show. TRY THIS: With its own globally inspired delicatessen, the charcuterie board ($31) — featuring assorted meats, cheeses, grapes, nuts, seeds, fruit, chocolate, pickles, dips and spreads — is a must-have. 7259 Warner Road, Madison, 440307-9586, cask307.com

Carso Rosso Winery

WHY WE LOVE IT: After a full revitalization, the winery’s indoor tasting room now seats 30 guests, with expanded wine and food offerings alongside a spacious, fancooled covered patio. TRY THIS: The Italian flatbread pizza margherita ($11.99) topped with traditional tomato sauce, cheese and basil is a menu classic. 19583 Hunt Road, Strongsville, 440-879-1099, carsorossowinery.com

Chateau Hough

WHY WE LOVE IT: Transforming vacant lots into lush green space and an upscale winery, while providing job opportunities to those who are formerly incarcerated, Mansfield Frazier’s concept was a game-changer. “It’s an opportunity for people to visit a vineyard in their community and learn about the grapes,” says manager Brenda Frazier. TRY THIS: Reserve a tasting for up to 12 guests paired with charcuterie and activities ($33). 1650 E. 66th St., Cleveland, 216-438-0964, chateauhough.com

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Debonné Vineyards

Buccia Vineyards

WHY WE LOVE IT: Just minutes from the shores of Lake Erie, this winery is home to an elegant boutique bed-and-breakfast with four guest suites, each with a private jacuzzi and patio accompanied by views of the 13-acre property. TRY THIS: The Rogers 15 variety semisweet

Agawam ($5) is exclusive to Buccia. Bred in Massachusetts in 1856, it’s naturally orange in color, crisp and light-bodied. Pair with the War Pig Flatbread ($19), topped with house-made chili oil, belly ham, mozzarella and a sunny side up egg. 518 Gore Road, Conneaut, 440-593-5976, bucciavineyards.com

CLE Urban Winery

WHY WE LOVE IT: While some have sights set on retiring to the country in their 50s, Destiny Burns decided it was the perfect time to start a winery with a neighborhood feel. “I always tell my employees we’re really not in the wine business,” says Burns. “We’re in the relationship business. That’s what I put the focus on.” A former auto garage in the Cedar-Lee neighborhood sees its 1920s charm come back to life with playful neon graffiti murals that accent metal, concrete and steel beams on the ceiling. Ample bar seating keeps the space feeling social and approachable rather than overly formal. TRY THIS: Start the night with a cheese and charcuterie plate ($16), and finish with the Buckeye Blackberry Merlot ($12), a favorite of the many wines made onsite. The red’s balance of light, fruity and smooth flavors earned double gold in the 2023 Ohio Wine Competition. 2180 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, 216-417-8313, cleurbanwinery.com

Centrally located with easy access to major highways and airports

One of the lowest property tax rates in Cuyahoga County

Highly responsive public safety services

1,300+ acres of parkland within the city’s 9 73 square miles

Access to 87-mile Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath, Cuyahoga Valley

National Park (ranked #11 in the country), and municipal parks

14 hotels provide more than 2,000 rooms

More than 50 restaurants offer diverse dining experiences

Independence Local Schools earned a 5-Star Rating for exceeding academic achievement standards

7 post-secondary educational institutions, including Kent State

University's College of Podiatric Medicine

Beautiful civic and recreational facilities offer a variety of year-round activities and programs to residents

Debonné Vineyards

WHY WE LOVE IT: Debonné Vineyards is the largest estate winery in Ohio with 175 acres of vines and a 15-barrel brewhouse. Considered a must-visit on any tour of Ohio’s wine country in the Grand River Valley, the winery goes back four generations in the Debevc family. THIS: With 40 varietals, try a soft black cherry and blackberry flavored pinot noir ($8) to com plement the signature wine burger ($15), featuring house-made red wine bacon-onion jam on a pretzel bun. 7840 Doty Road, Madison, 440-466-3485, debonne.com

Ferrante Winery & Ristorante

WHY WE LOVE IT: Starting in 1937 in Cleveland’s Collinwood neighborhood, this Geneva winery bears both local and international accolades. Inside, you’ll find robust production facilities that process the results of the 40 acres of manicured vineyards. Guests can sip through award-winning varietals while taking in the lush views. TRY THIS: Pair a classic Rosso ($10.99), a sweet red blend of grapes vinted Old World style, with the casa lasagna ($19), showcasing traditional layers of meat, ricotta, Romana, Parmesan and mozzarella cheese baked in a hearty marinara sauce. 5585 State Route 307, Geneva, 440-466-8466, ferrantewinery.com

Firelands Winery

WHY WE LOVE IT: Built in 1880, this is one of Ohio’s oldest wineries, with its original cellar still used today to produce wines made from locally grown grapes. Rooted in the winemaking traditions of Ohio’s histor ic Firelands region, the winery has grown into one of the state’s largest producers, boasting award-winning labels including 1880 Estate Reserve, Firelands, Mon Ami, Lonz and Mantey. TRY THIS: of four domestic reds ($12): cabernet sau vignon, cabernet franc, pinot noir, Mantey Mellow Concord or Mantey Fifty-Fifty. Bardshar Road, Sandusky, 419-625-5474, firelandswinery.com

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MAYOR DARYL J. KINGSTON

Exceptional Amenities & community

A state of the art Community Center, diverse recreation programs, and a dedicated Human Services center create a connected and welcoming environment for all ages Amenities include indoor and outdoor pools, including a therapy pool, and the newly renovated Kids Quarters playground. Combined with a strong sense of community, Brecksville continues to stand out as one of Northeast Ohio’s best places to live.

Natural Beauty, Outdoor Living, & Quality of Life

With one third of the city dedicated to parkland and direct access to Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Brecksville offers a high quality of life rooted in natural beauty. Residents enjoy year round outdoor living, while the City’s hallmark charm is reflected in its seasonal beautification. Supported by exceptional public safety services and dedicated first responders, Brecksville remains a safe and welcoming place to call home.

Top Tier Economic Development & Innovation

Brecksville continues to distinguish itself as a premier destination for economic development and innovation, anchored by the transformative Valor Acres development This forward momentum is attracting high quality businesses, expanding career opportunities, and introducing thoughtfully integrated amenities, positioning the city for long term success while elevating the overall quality of life for residents.

Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa

WHY WE LOVE IT : The restored 1800s farmhouse, situated on a tree-lined campus with its own lake, sets the tone for relaxation. The 55-acre space is complete with three restaurants, a Tuscan-inspired boutique inn, indoor and outdoor bars, and a spa. TRY THIS: With meat and fish specialties, pizzas and more, the food lives up to expectations. The house-made mushroom ravioli ($27) at The Bistro is crafted with taleggio cheese, blistered tomatoes, sherry reduction and truffle oil. 1700 55th St. NE, Canton, 330-497-1000, gervasivineyard.com

Klingshirn Winery

WHY WE LOVE IT: Not far from Lake Erie, you’ll find this mom-and-pop winery and farm dating back to 1935, perfect for intimate wine sipping in its quaint tasting room filled with historic knickknacks. Beyond the pours, the winery offers weekly Bottoms Up yoga on Saturdays and Silent Book Club meetups on Wednesdays. TRY THIS: The Cardinal Delight ($6) is a semisweet red with notes of robust berry. Also try the riesling ($6), a semi-dry white varietal with a lasting body, fermented in stainless steel at cool temperatures. 33050 Webber Road, Avon Lake, 440-933-6666, klingshirnwine.com

Maize Valley Winery & Craft Brewery

WHY WE LOVE IT: Sharing its space with a corn maze and farmers market, engage in a vast array of seasonal events while sampling on-tap selections TRY THIS: While we love a signature wine like the Mad Cow ($7) here, beer drinking companions are happy to oblige your winery choice with the multiple brews on tap. The flagship IPA Hopnesia ($7), a bright, citrusy American IPA that hails from the first craft brewery in Stark County, is a crowd pleaser. 6193 Edison St. NE, Hartville, 330-877-8344, maizevalley.com

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Michael Angelo’s Winery

WHY WE LOVE IT: A baker and winemaker, Michael Angelo Ciocca opened the hybrid winery and eatery in 2018 with his brother, Matt. Since opening, the Richfield destination has become known for its lively patio, approachable wines, full-service dining and, of course, its unforgettable wine slushies. TRY THIS: Ciocca recommends the rigatoni a la vodka ($19.50). “We sell so much that people keep on coming back for it,” he says. It’s made with a house egg-less rigatoni and coupled with tomato cream sauce, prosciutto, peas, Parmesan and ciliegene mozzarella. 5515 Broadview Road, Richfield, 440-552-2815, michaelangelosbakery.com

Quarry Hill Winery

Old Firehouse Winery

WHY WE LOVE IT: Inside Geneva-on-theLake’s first fire station, an eclectic collection of fire memorabilia and the winery’s beloved Dalmatian mascot fill the space. Just beyond a winding patio, the iconic 1956 Erieview Park Ferris wheel, known as #5 Big Eli, offers sweeping views of the lake. TRY THIS: Of its 18 wines, start sweet with the Pink Catawba ($6.09) rosé. You can also go dryer with the classic chardonnay ($6.99). Beer lovers can grab a pint of the signature Backdraft Pilsner ($6.20), atop a full-service menu offering “firehouse comfort food.” 5499 Lake Road E., Geneva, 440466-9300, oldfirehousewinery.com

WHY WE LOVE IT: This estate winery, set in a home-like space with a wraparound porch and stone fireplace, pairs estate-grown wines with sweeping lakefront views along the Lake Erie Shores & Islands Wine Trail. TRY THIS: Go savory with the toasted Reuben panini ($17.95) with corned beef, Swiss and Thousand Island on rye, or sip the Bourbon Barrel Aged Apple Wine ($10), aged six months in bourbon barrels. 8403 Mason Road #2, Berlin Heights, 419-588-3179, quarryhillwinery.com

Sarah’s Vineyard

WHY WE LOVE IT: The space, revered as one of the country’s only wineries located in a national park, is named after founders Margaret and Michael Lytz’s daughter, who passed away at a young age. “The love the owners have for each other, and for Sarah, shines through,” says manager Sarah Altieri. TRY THIS: The Cuyahoga Valley Reserve ($8) is a rich red Zinfandel from California’s Sierra Foothills. Pair it with the margherita pizza ($18.50), and add a drizzle of balsamic glaze for Altieri’s signature touch. 1204 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls, 330-929-8057, sarahsvineyardwinery.com

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Silver Run Winery

WHY WE LOVE IT: In historic Doylestown, you’ll find the boutique winery owned by husband-and-wife team, Christine Sabo and Ed Sunkin, where guests can recharge by the fireplace in the light wood-walled tasting room. Browse the winery walls and wine bottle labels for glimpses at the historic landmarks in photographs that Ed captured, and Christine transformed into artwork to help tell the story of Doylestown. With 15 wines, choose from white, red, blush or fruit varieties, to enjoy in the tasting room or covered back porch. TRY THIS: End the night with the

Red Tail ($5), a sweet red blend of chocolate and blackberry, or the Heartland Harvest ($5), a crisp semisweet wine created from locally grown apples, a tribute to Johnny Appleseed. 376 Eastern Road, Doylestown, 330-671-1115, silverrunwinery.com

WHY WE LOVE IT: “The architecture and gardens are unlike anything else in Northeast Ohio,” says owner Kathleen Dangelo. “People get real Napa vibes when they come in.” An elegant barn structure with exposed beams, posh light fixtures and massive fire and water features keep the vibes chic inside and out. TRY THIS: The cabernet braised short rib ($39) is a recommended pick, served with mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine bordelaise sauce and orange gremolata. For wine, try the chenin blanc ($11), a bright white with tones of pear and quince. 16965 Park Circle Drive, Chagrin Falls, 440-543-7777, sapphire-creek.com

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Mayor Justin Berns

The City of Beachwood stands out as a premier community in Northeast Ohio, where exceptional city services reflect a commitment to quality and reliability. Residents experience a higher standard of safety services, designed to protect, support, and provide lasting peace of mind.

Beachwood offers a comprehensive calendar of activities providing year-round community connection. The city is home to thoughtfully designed amenities that blend comfort, care, and convenience. It’s all part of what makes Beachwood not just a place to live, but a place to truly belong.

City Council: Danielle Shoykhet - President, Jillian DeLong - Vice President, Alec Isaacson, Alexandra Jacobs, Pete Smith, Ali B. Stern, June E. Taylor

The Winery at Wolf Creek

WHY WE LOVE IT: Set on a hillside overlooking the Barberton Reservoir, this locally owned winery pairs expansive green space with live music, yard games and crowd-favorite events. Grab a picnic table or head into the tasting room for wines made on-site, with a focus on European varietals like cabernet

franc, riesling and pinot poir. TRY THIS: The Special Cask Chardonnay ($8.25), a Washington State-grown, medium-bodied white aged in American oak for three months, offers a smooth, lightly toasted finish. Guests can enjoy a small selection of local meats, cheeses, snacks and chocolates. 2637 S. Cleveland Massillon Road, Norton, 330-666-9285, wineryatwolfcreek.com

Vermilion Valley Vineyards

WHY WE LOVE IT: Vermilion Valley Vineyards is one of few wineries in the state of Ohio committed to growing 100% of the grapes used for wine production. With lush vineyard views, the estate winery benefits from the rural landscape of the Vermilion River Watershed located in the Lake Erie Appellation. Inside a stoic dark modern barn in north central Ohio, sustainable building and land use practices are one of the pillars of this winery that makes for an idyllic event venue. TRY THIS: Opt for a complex dry red or a fresh bold 2023 sauvignon blanc ($22), a dry white with mango, grassy flavors. Stop by during the summer weekends for food trucks and live music. Or purchase appetizers and light bites options on site, like the cheese plate ($10), including three types of cheese, meats, olives and crackers. 11005 Gore Orphanage Road, Wakeman, 440-965-5202, vermilion-valley vineyards.com

Chagrin Falls offers a feeling to remember. CHAGRIN FALLS Escape to

They are not the biggest falls in Ohio. They are not the mightiest nor the loudest. But they are beautiful and mesmerizing. Three Chagrin River “drops” make up the Chagrin Falls in the heart of the village that bears their name.

Beyond that, historic downtown buildings, Victorian architecture, dining adventures, unique boutique shopping consistently draw people to this community of about 4,000 people.

Like the river and falls, the village and its activities change with the seasons. But an unwavering commitment by residents and local retailers to retain the charm and quaintness remains constant.

“Chagrin Falls is not only a destination; it’s an experience,” says Molly Gebler, managing partner of the Inn of Chagrin (a soon-to-be 100-year-old building associated with Clarence Arthur Crane, inventor of Life Saver candy) and immediate past president of Chagrin Falls Merchant Association.

“The whole village is walkable. You can go from one end to the other and in between there is French, Italian, Brazilian and American dining for all pocketbooks. Also, incredible shops — the majority owned by women who live in the Chagrin Valley and care about the area,” she adds.

Laurie Klopper, owner of Blush Boutique (offering unique clothing, jewelry and accessories) and the current president of the Chagrin Falls Merchant Association, likes to stand outside her shop, especially on Saturdays, and ask people walking by where they live.

“They’re from all over, and especially Pittsburgh,” says Klopper. “We are also constantly doing little, high quality events to bring people in. I’ve been going to the Blossom Time Festival since I was a kid. It’s a fun, family day. And Christmas

is what we are known for. There is a giant Christmas tree, lights everywhere and every storefront and window is decorated.”

Add in a farmer’s market, a river Duck Race for charity and West Fest, a downtown block party, plus other events and there isn’t a month without an excuse to explore the village.

Chagrin Falls has been described as a living Currier and Ives print, A Hallmark Channel Christmas movie, a beautiful holiday greeting card and a Norman Rockwell painting. It’s nostalgia in a good way.

Gebler also notes year-round, top-notch and highly respected cultural opportunities, including the Chagrin Valley Little Theatre, Chagrin Documentary Film Festival, art shows and galleries. There is also a whimsical, casual personality to the community.

Wendy Haverlack, owner of Changes Salon, an upscale hair salon, affectionately says Chagrin Falls is “a town of lickers and lookers.” The reference is to the many residents and tourists who stroll through downtown enjoying ice cream cones or a bag of popcorn from the nationally famous Chagrin Falls Popcorn Shop established in 1949. The popular landmark is not far from Riverside Park and the Triangle, both downtown green spaces, and the newly refurbished Main Street Bridge with its up-close views of the falls.

And don’t miss the New Year’s Eve Popcorn Ball Drop, which draws revelers from far and near.

“We really welcome everyone who comes here,” says Haverlack.

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There’s a word Fred Rogers kept coming back to, one that sounds simple until you sit with it: neighbor.

Not just the person next door — but the one two towns over, bagging oranges at the library so a stranger can take home dinner. The boutique owner quietly collecting what other women will need on a hard morning. The retiree who’s unloaded pantry trucks for years and calls the whole place a little neighborhood unto itself. The folks teaching a suburb to slow down and really taste its coffee. The gardener coaxing bees and butterflies back to a lawn, one native plant at a time.

Northeast Ohio, it turns out, is full of good neighbors. We found a few.

BAGS OF HOPE

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partnership between local libraries and the Greater Cleveland Food Bank helps Northeast Ohioans in their times of need.

BY IDA LIESZKOVSZKY

Jennifer Wilson figured that when she went back to work as a waitress, her days of visiting the food bank were behind her. But on a sunny afternoon in late April, she found herself in the middle of a long line of cars snaking around the back of the Brook Park library, waiting for a couple of bags of groceries.

“I can’t go into a grocery store and spend less than $100, and I walk out with practically nothing,” she says. “It’s insane. I try to coupon. I follow sales. It doesn’t matter. The cost of living expenses, especially when you have kids; it’s astronomical.”

Wilson used to qualify for food assistance, but when she went back to work, she lost that aid. Paradoxically, she says she now has less money to spend on groceries than when she wasn’t working.

Wilson was in one of 135 cars that stopped by the Brook Park library that day, far above what the staff was expecting for the first mobile food pantry of the season. The Brook Park library is a branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library system, which operates a series of drive-through food banks in the suburbs. Everyone I spoke to waiting in line said the same things: They keep hoping things will get better, but between inflation, the government shutdown last fall and rising gas prices, the cost of living is increasingly unaffordable.

Without the aid of food banks, “we wouldn’t make it,” Wilson says.

The library system operates mobile food

pantries at the Parma-Snow branch, in Warrensville Heights, Brook Park and Garfield Heights. They also have programs for senior citizens, free meals for kids after school at 10 locations, and summer lunches at 11 branches.

The programs are run by library staff and volunteers. Many of those volunteers are retirees, the type who can’t sit still and want to spend their golden years giving back.

“I just like keeping busy helping people, and just thankful that I can help others,” Pat Kubek says while bagging oranges. Nancy Jirousek, her orange-bagging partner, says that after retiring, she found this volunteer opportunity through the library’s website.

“Food insecurity has always been an issue that I feel strongly about, so here I am,” she says. “You don’t think that it’s in your backyard, but it is. You don’t know what’s going on in somebody’s life.”

The library system’s food programs run in partnership with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank; the food bank provides the food, and the library handles the logistics.

The Greater Cleveland Food Bank has a network of more than 1,000 partners in its six-county service area that help meet the needs of Northeast Ohioans. Many of those churches, libraries, schools, health care centers and community organizations rely on

volunteers to keep their pantries and hot meal sites running. The Food Bank itself gets help from 16,000 volunteers annually.

“This whole system, and frankly nationally, systems of hunger relief are very reliant on people donating their time and volunteering in their own neighborhood or volunteering at a food bank to make sure that food for their neighbors is available,” says president and CEO Kristin Warzocha.

Food banks are trying to meet an everincreasing demand with fewer resources. Despite cuts from the state and federal governments, the Greater Cleveland Food Bank served 404,000 individuals last year — more than during the height of the pandemic.

The food bank is also experiencing the same price increases that are leading many people to seek food assistance in the first place, an inflation-induced hunger spiral that just keeps spreading. Warzocha says during the pandemic, it served many folks who were suddenly out of a job. These days, they’re serving people working full-time jobs who still can’t make ends meet.

“The fact is that food insecurity is everywhere,” Warzocha says.

In Cuyahoga County, 62% of the individuals served last year were in the suburbs. The greatest increases in demand were in

Jennifer Wilson

the 44139 and 44140 zip codes: Solon, Bay Village and Rocky River. Further afield, Lake County has also seen a dramatic increase in the need for food assistance. The food bank serves people who are at 200% of the poverty level or below. That means folks need to make less than about $32,000 for an individual or $66,000 for a family of four to be eligible.

“A lot of folks we know that we may work with, that we interact with every day, are struggling,” Warzocha says. “The good news is there are a lot of people who care and who want to make sure that there’s help available.”

The Euclid Hunger Center, another Greater Cleveland Food Bank suburban partner, serves about 500 families each month, including 26 to 30 new families per month.

“These are people who, to our knowledge, have never even used a food pantry,” says Kay O’Donnell, Euclid Hunger Center’s managing director. “It’s a big step when you go from ‘We’re struggling a little bit’ to ‘We need this, or we’re not going to make it.’”

O’Donnell says they rely on 15 volunteers to staff their biweekly food pantries. Many have been volunteering for over a decade.

Lisa Mobley has been unloading delivery trucks and organizing the storeroom for over 13 years.

“I think of it as sort of a free gym membership,” she says. “And that back room is really warm, so it comes with a sauna.”

Mobley says she’s worked here through

four different jobs, and she’s kept it up after recently retiring. What keeps her coming back are the other volunteers and the folks coming in for help.

“It really is like a little neighborhood unto itself,” she says. While she’s talking, folks are loading up grocery bags with fresh strawberries, raw meat, canned veggies and boxes of cookies. Each table of food has a volunteer or two behind it, and a hand-painted sign helping people find exactly what they need. Another room has cleaning supplies and hygiene products available, along with a table of books where kids can read.

Over the years, Mobley says she’s seen people cry with relief.

“It’s nice to be able to help them out and to see that relaxation when they realize that they’re taken care of,” she says. “It’s worth it to be able to see that on someone’s face.”

Most of the volunteers at the Euclid Hunger Center are wearing purple shirts with the pantry’s tagline on them: “neighbors helping neighbors.”

As Warzocha put it, “thank God for good neighbors.”

HOW YOU CAN HELP

When someone needs help, even in 2026, often the first place they turn to is the local library. That’s how the Cuyahoga County Public Library system got into the work of food assistance in 2010.

“Our customers come to us when they’re in need, and they come to us when they’re vulnerable, and that’s something that never changes about libraries, but something that we’re very respectful of,” says Rebecca Ranallo, the Literacy and Learning director.

Even if no one has asked you for help, neighbors all around us are in need. If you’d like to do more, here are a few options:

MAKE A FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION

Given all the funding cuts that food banks have faced recently, one of the best ways folks can help alleviate hunger in their communities is through a monetary donation. “We can stretch a donated dollar a lot farther than if someone goes to a local supermarket,” says Kristin Warzocha, Greater Cleveland Food Bank CEO.

SCHEDULE A TIME TO VOLUNTEER Partner organizations like libraries and churches rely on volunteers to staff hot meal sites and run food pantries. At the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, volunteers sort through donated food, make meals for kids and seniors in the production kitchen, and staff the community resource center.

DONATE NONPERISHABLE ITEMS

The food bank relies on donations from the food industry at scale, but they also accept nonperishable food items, food drive donations and nonfood items like paper products.

If you need assistance, you can call the food bank’s help line at 216-738-2067. You can also find all of their pantry sites and suburban partners via an interactive map on their website.

Euclid Hunger Center

LAWNS GONE WILD

A nonprofit’s Cleveland chapter helps Northeast Ohioans be better neighbors to the pollinators and animals that call their lawns home.

BY ANNIE NICKOLOFF

Just two small trees and potted shrubbery dotted Jessica Ausnehmer’s Berea lawn, which was otherwise blanketed by an expanse of green grass in 2019.

The following year, she set out to change that, inspired by social media posts of a local native gardener and friend who posted about their lawn transformations on social media, showing the newly vibrant, buzzing communities of bees, birds and butterflies they’d benefited. Ausnehmer wanted to help

nature in the same way. During the pandemic, she got to work. Seven years later, her lawn has transformed; it now hosts close to 100 plant species and displays a “Native Garden in Progress” sign. More trees and shrubs line the gardener’s home and tree lawn, while stone-lined pockets feature established stands of black-eyed Susans, purple coneflowers, milkweed and asters.

“To me, it’s a little bit like painting with flowers, but also environmental Tetris — or, Pokemon, with native plants,” Ausnehmer says. “Gotta catch ’em all.”

In 2022, she learned about Wild Ones, a nonprofit volunteer organization that promotes native landscapes across the country. By the end of that year, she helped found Cleveland’s local chapter and became its president. The organization shares thousands of native seed packets every year, some through a “Free Seed Library” at Akron’s Mustill Store Museum.

The chapter hosts free events, open to the public, to educate people about native plants and to remove invasive species. It all goes toward bolstering a growing movement in Greater Cleveland to ditch oldschool landscaping and embrace Ohio’s natural ecosystem.

“It can start with one, or two, or three plants,” Ausnehmer says. “It’s all about progress, not perfection.”

MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS

With a little help from our neighbor (and contributor) John Skrtic, we chose eight people who show ways to be helpful around town. Reporting by Kristen Kimbler and Liza Marra

Meghann Hennen

SHAKER HEIGHTS

Educator and founder, Challah at Meg

WHY YOUR COMMUNITY IS IMPORTANT TO YOU: “My business connects to the community by providing challah for Shabbat, and it’s the centerpiece of Jewish people’s table on Friday nights. The bread is also braided, so it’s like my community is important to me because all the things that I bring to the table are braided into the challah. My business isn’t just who I am. It’s parts of who I am that are braided into it.”

Jessica Davis TREMONT

Owner and founder, Rebuilders Xchange

ADVICE ON HOW TO BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR: “Go to your local coffee shop, buy a coffee, hang out and listen.”

MEGHANN HENNEN, JESSICA DAVIS: JOHN SKRTIC

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FROM ONE GIRL TO ANOTHER

As a drop-off center for I Support the Girls, Sanity helps reach women all across the region.

BY JULIA LOMBARDO

When Isabel Pritchett stumbled upon a charity that worked so seamlessly into the fabric of her boutique’s purpose, integrating that work into day-today operations was a no-brainer.

The owner of Sanity in Chagrin Falls was introduced to the Cleveland chapter of I Support the Girls through a mutual friend, just a few years after opening her shop in 2008.

The nonprofit collects gently used bras, new underwear and feminine hygiene

Dawn Arrington

BUCKEYE-SHAKER

Neighborhood network specialist, city of Shaker Heights

BEING A GOOD

NEIGHBOR MEANS: “Being a good neighbor recognizes that a good neighbor isn’t perfect. You value community and, operationally, you move at the speed of trust. Trust is a process. In order to be a good neighbor, you are a practitioner of the speed of trust.”

products that are sent to local churches, homeless shelters and emergency shelters such as WomenSafe.

Sanity contributes early in the process, accepting customers’ donations on a daily basis that I Support the Girls volunteers will routinely pick up at the store, sort through, wash and distribute.

With a seasonally rotating inventory sized for children, older adults and everyone in between, Sanity aims to offer women outfit options that make them feel confident and comfortable. The women and girls benefiting from I Support the Girls gain that same sense of stability ahead of their next period or simply their next morning getting dressed, making their access to essentials streamlined rather than situational.

“We believe in the organization, and we believe in making sure every girl is taken care of,” Pritchett says. “This is directly helping women and girls in the Cleveland area.”

A look around Sanity reveals lots of pink and lots of denim — some of Pritchett’s favorite things.

But there’s no flashy sign to promote the space as a drop-off center for I Support the Girls.

Pritchett prides herself on the collaboration as much as the other core values of her stores. She likes to see the network of donors and recipients grow organically.

“People end up finding it when they need it,” Pritchett says, “if they’re cleaning out the house, if they’re out shopping. It’s not intentional that we don’t promote it a lot. I’m just a big believer in things happening at the right time and not forcing things.”

Erik Anderson

LAKEWOOD

Director, Ohio City Bicycle Co-op

ADVICE ON HOW TO BE A GOOD

NEIGHBOR: “It can be kind of tricky to find in yourself for some, but again, showing love, compassion and empathy. And you have to want to do it for yourself. Not for some future result.”

Isabel Pritchett

Alexandra Martinez

AVON LAKE

Ms. Wheelchair Ohio

ADVICE ON HOW TO BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR: “You don’t know what people are going through, and you know, your neighbor could be having a hard time. I think it’s good to just lend a hand in any way that you can for your neighbor. Send a letter, send flowers, ask if there’s anything you could do in their yard, or if they’re elderly or older, be like, ‘I can get groceries.’ Just be courteous in any way that you can.”

COMMUNITY

FIT

This local thrift reflects a larger mission, helping refugees and immigrants find stability, connection and a place to belong.

BY CHRISTINA RUFO

On a typical day at Common Threads, nestled in an unremarkable suburban strip mall in Fairview Park, Joy Yokie moves between racks of donated clothing, helping sift through secondhand finds. To most, it appears like any thrift store, a place for a good deal. But for Yokie, the work carries a quieter weight, shaped by her own journey to Cleveland and the community that helped her get here.

A Liberian native, Yokie arrived in the United States in 2005 as a refugee after a decade-long process. A connection through her sister and the Hope Center for Refugees and Immigrants led her to Common Threads. What began as a job became something more personal, a continuation of the same network that supports refugees and immigrants.

Years of study and work in libraries have shaped how Yokie moves through the store. With a master’s in library and information

science from Kent State University, she brings a curator’s eye to the book section, sorting donations and relishing the autonomy to decide what makes it on a shelf.

“Dealing with books gives me an appreciation for knowledge, learning, imagination and adopting curiosity,” she says.

That sense of purpose is woven into the fabric of the store. Many employees have come from the Hope Center, a hub offering English classes, legal assistance and job support before opening pathways into work through Hope Works’ businesses. For Yokie, it shows up in the people around her, coworkers navigating their own transitions, and in the rhythm of the shop, where each purchase feeds back into the community.

Net proceeds support Building Hope in

Minister Roland Muhammad EAST CLEVELAND

CEO, founder of Superior Renaissance; owner of Shabazz Bakery

WHY YOUR COMMUNITY IS IMPORTANT TO YOU: “Well, the community is just like being in the womb of a mother. It’s a house to take care of you, a community where you come together and you look out for the needs of one another and build a community. You can bring the best of you that God has given to you, and you can help serve one another.”

the City, a Cleveland nonprofit serving underserved communities through housing support, workforce initiatives and more.

Now with locations in Fairview Park and Brook Park, Common Threads is expanding its reach, with a third location on the way in Cleveland’s Clark-Fulton neighborhood.

Since joining in November 2022, Yokie has found pride not just in the work, but in the environment it creates.

“I want people to know that, yes, getting the experience of shopping and thrifting and all of that is a good thing,” she says. “But I think sometimes people miss the greater purpose of this job, which is to spread goodwill. It’s not just about what you purchase or how much you give. It is about making sure that it goes forward to help others.”

Joy Yokie

Sister Rita Mary Harwood CLEVELAND

Retired, volunteer

WHY YOUR COMMUNITY IS IMPORTANT TO YOU: “It’s important to all of us that we’re living in places that are healthy and good. We have a sense of belonging and caring about one another. People feel welcome, safe and cared about in the community that they’re living in, and I think that’s very important. We come home when we come to our community.”

Tom Kaschalk

SEVEN HILLS

Author, volunteer researcher

BEING A GOOD NEIGHBOR MEANS:

“Just stopping a second and thinking, what was here before. It might not appear to be the best neighborhood, but people lived here, and people survived here, and people had fun there. I end my tavern talks, for example, talking about what historic taverns are still open today, that have been open 100 years or more around that. And a really good example is: I was way out in the suburb in North Ridgeville talking to a group, and they wanted to do an actual real pub crawl in the inner city.”

COFFEE

CONNECTION

Mentor’s only specialty coffee shop connects its neighbors through the thing it does best.

BY JULIA LOMBARDO

Agood cup of coffee is a catalyst for a great conversation. Calico Jack Coffee Roastery’s coffee cupping class leans into that conduit as a small group sits around a table clustered by coffee grounds and worksheets with adjectives like “fruity,” “nutty,” “carbony” and “musty.” The contemplative silence is broken by intense sipping off spoons and roars of laughter.

“Your goal is to slurp as hard and loud as you can to coat the entirety of the tongue in the coffee,” co-owner Austin Barbian says.

Fellow co-owner Chris Barbian then asks everyone at the table to share their findings. Comparisons to wine, chocolate and pepper bounce around the discussion. A hyperspecific description of an old leather jacket receives a surprising amount of concurrence.

“With the notes, you can get as crazy as you want,” Austin says. “We’ve gotten a few that’ve said they taste hay or a specific perfume.”

This monthly gathering of fewer than 10 people is an intimate experience that adds education, ritual and intention to every step of the coffee roasting process — further fostering a community for a love of the craft. Attendees are blindly provided Calico Jack coffee grounds with distinct flavor notes and asked to document smell, taste, mouthfeel and other sensations as they go through the process of unpacking, grinding and drinking the different brews.

Since opening Calico Jack in 2024, Austin, Chris and Charisse Barbian have discovered that their cafe is many Mentor residents’ first experience at an independent coffee shop. So the longtime coffee roasters rely on creative fuel to revive their art in a suburb disconnected by big-name, drive-thru lattes.

“People look at coffee like they need it to get through the day, and that’s about it,” Austin says. “We’re trying to teach people there’s more than that, but it’s been a learning curve to figure out how to go about doing that without being pompous. We thought it would be fun to gamify it, almost.”

The curious clientele at coffee cupping classes spans from novices to experienced roasters, many returning month-to-month. The small capacity leaves more space for answering questions, forming relationships and truly paying attention.

“It’s really cool building that community of coffee lovers,” Austin says. “When you boil it down, it’s kind of a big, nerdy family.”

Calico Jack Coffee Roastery Cupping Class

CHAGRIN FALLS

IS CLEVELAND’S BEST SUBURB OF 2026

Local business owners and longtime residents explain how the neighborhood continues to foster a strong sense of connection.

BY CHRISTINA RUFO

Halle Bargar has lived in Chagrin Falls most of her life. After briefly leaving during her college years, she returned more than 25 years ago, later raising all three of her children within the same tight-knit network she grew up around.

For Bargar, the charm of the city comes from its small-town familiarity and walkability. In the afternoons, she says, children still walk home from school with volunteers, many connected through generations of local families, serving as crossing guards downtown. Former classmates now teach in the schools, coach youth sports and remain deeply woven into daily life.

Bargar describes it as a place where neighbors naturally look out for one another.

“The whole community is helping raise your kids because everybody seems to know each other in some regard,” she says.

That same familiar spirit inspired Dawn Kilday to open her own storefront, Bella Chanela Boutique, after previously working at White Magnolia. Kilday says the support system among residents and business owners made taking the leap feel possible.

“There’s so many events here throughout the year to bring people in,” Kilday says. “Everyone has each other’s back. It’s like Pleasantville.”

At Etalian, owner Eddie Tancredi sees that support firsthand. He recently moved to Chagrin Falls and is celebrating five years of business on Bell Street after spending much of his younger years working at the original Dave’s Cosmic Subs just around the corner.

Customers regularly stop to chat, get to know the staff and build relationships, showing how to be a good neighbor.

“There’s so much support here as a business owner,” Tancredi says.

The restaurant’s ties to the community are visible everywhere — in the athletic flyers taped to the windows, in the local students who work there after school, and in the discounted pizzas Tancredi offers

students and teachers.

Through the years working at Evergreen Bakery and The Spice & Tea Exchange, Jasmine Renee has watched friendly relationships between Downtown businesses and their customers evolve into something more personal.

“It’s always very welcoming coming back,” Renee says. “Our regulars are wonderful. You get to see people’s kids grow up when they come in all the time.”

For Renee, the Falls’ charm feels almost cinematic. She compares it to the fictional town of Stars Hollow from Gilmore Girls or the familiarity of a Hallmark movie.

“Chagrin Falls isn’t only a good place to visit, it’s very comforting,” Renee says.

Eddie Tancredi

VITAL STATS

Since 1967, Cuyahoga DD has been proudly supporting and empowering people with developmental disabilities to live, learn, work and play in the community.

15,446

Number of people supported by Cuyahoga DD 78%

Percentage of Cuyahoga DD’s budget funded by property taxes

Cuyahoga DD serves people with developmental disabilities and their families from birth through adulthood. Primarily supported by a property tax levy last approved by voters in 2005.

5,650

People who benefited from Family Supports

20%

Cuyahoga DD serves 20% more people than in 2005 without an increase in funding.

2,666 INFANTS AND TODDLERS SERVED THROUGH EARLY INTERVENTION

8,291 4,126

People connected with Support Administrators

Referrals to help people find providers/caregivers

1,469

TECHNOLOGY AND MOBILITY ITEMS BORROWED FROM LENDING LIBRARY

1,428

Workforce Development connections with local businesses and employers

324

Inclusive places, jobs and events promoted on our Online Resource Guide

9,340 Online Resource Guide users

1,185

People with developmental disabilities connected to Cuyahoga DD working in the community

$1.6 M

Reinvested in Cuyahoga County since 2020 Increasing accessibility and inclusion through arts & culture, recreation, library and physical space grants

21

Universal Changing Table grants for safe, private restroom access for all

Cuyahoga DD’s Mobile Sensory Space and portable Universal Changing Table bring greater opportunities for everyone to enjoy local events and venues.

OUR COMMUNITY IS BETTER

Going beyond to foster inclusion, accessibility and community connections through collaboration, education and outreach.

18,125 Community Outreach and Education Connections

How We Rate:

In the years that we’ve rated Cleveland’s suburbs, we’ve evaluated three major factors: safety, education and housing. We’ve added other qualities that make a suburb desirable such as public services, diversity and walkability. Scores are assigned to each suburb for every category used in the rankings. Those scores are based on the year’s available numbers. We then add up the category scores, weighting certain categories more than others. Safety and education, for example, are given more weight than property taxes, which is given more weight than environmental infractions The Top 20 are those suburbs with the highest combined scores — in other words, the suburbs that perform best in all of the categories combined.

How We Did It:

Overall rankings are determined using raw data that is converted into points calculated from the average in each category. Rankings for safety and education are awarded based on the total scores in each category.

Education: The State of Ohio collects information from each school district each year to compile its report card. The website can be found at https://reportcard.education.ohio.gov. We used the information compiled for the 2024-25 school year for our list. The state’s 26 possible indicators for student performance are based on standardized tests, a gifted indicator that measures how gifted students are performing, a chronic absenteeism improvement indicator measuring the number of students who are chronically absent (missing at least 10% of the school year) as well as schools’ efforts to reduce that number, and an end-of-course improvement indicator measuring the performance and improvement on retaken end-of-course tests. Each school’s possible indicators vary depending on which tests its students take. The state’s Performance Index rewards the performance of every student, not just those who score “proficient” or higher. The scores range from 0 to 120, with 100 being the goal. The state tests students in reading and math every year from third through eighth grades. It also tests science in fifth and eighth grades. The state has transitioned from its Ohio Graduation Tests to end-of-course tests. Those include English I & II, math I & II, geometry, algebra, American history, American government and biology. In our rankings, the end-of-course tests are expressed as an average percentage of all students who scored at proficiency or above. The state’s value-added ranking measures the impact schools and teachers have on students’ academic progress rates from year to year or another period of time, using student achievement data. There are four value-added measure grades combined to get a Progress Component Grade. The state calculates this progress made for all students, and then for subgroups of gifted students, students with disabilities and students whose academic performance was in the lowest 20% of students statewide.

Median Home Sale Price: Sources: The county auditors or fiscal officers’ offices provided figures for valid sales of single-family homes in 2014, 2019 and 2025.

Property Tax: Sources: 2025 rates of taxation are from county auditors, treasurers or fiscal officers and the Ohio Department of Taxation. They include each community’s rollback and reduction for owner-occupied residential property for levies passed before November 2013.

Population, Poverty, Diversity & Owner-Occupied Housing: Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2019-2025 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Diversity points are awarded based on the suburb’s percentage of minority residents (non-white, Hispanic or multiracial), with the most points given to those suburbs closest to a 50% balance.

Safety: Sources: Statistics for the calendar year 2025 are provided by each suburb. Crimes per 1,000 in Richfield Village are based on the combined populations of Richfield Village and Richfield Township, since the Richfield Village police patrol both and do not keep separate village stats. As noted on the Safety charts, data submitted by suburbs after the deadline are reflected on the chart but were not calculated into the overall ranking.

Environmental Infractions: Source: The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency’s database of reported polluted sites, which is continuously updated and includes reports of polluted sites that the EPA has not fully investigated.

Community Services: Sources: The mayor’s office of each suburb informed us which of the following services are available to all residents: tennis courts, basketball courts, baseball and softball diamonds, indoor or outdoor ice rinks, indoor swimming pools, outdoor swimming pools, public playgrounds, recreation centers, public skateboarding parks, senior services, youth services, free mulch, free leaf pickup, free garbage pickup and recycling programs.

Entertainment Score: Sources: The State of Ohio maintains a database for liquor licenses held by each suburb. Only retail D-Class permits, these allow purchase and consumption on site, were used. Restaurants were gathered using TripAdvisor. Bars and liquor licenses were adjusted to account for overlap with restaurant establishments.

Walk Score: Sources: Walk Score Data Service gathers walk scores, transit scores and bike scores for geographic areas. This score represents all three of those scores combined. Walk score measures walkability based on walking routes to destinations such as grocery stores, schools, parks, restaurants and retail. Transit score measures transit accessibility, calculates distance to closest stop on each route, analyzes route frequency and type. Bike Score measures bike accessibility based on bike infrastructure, topography, destinations and road connectivity.

2026 Safety Stats

2026 Education Stats

COMMUNITY

Rank Studentteacher ratio 3rd-grade achievement tests score (out of 200) (2024-25) 4th-grade achievement tests score (out of 300) (2024-25) 5th-grade achievement tests score (out of 300) (2024-25) 6th-grade achievement tests score (out of 300) (2024-25) 7th-grade achievement tests score (out of 200) (2024-25) 8th-grade achievement tests score (out of 300) (2024-25)

COMMUNITY

Rank Studentteacher ratio 3rd-grade achievement tests score (out of 200) (2024-25) 4th-grade achievement tests score (out of 300) (2024-25) 5th-grade achievement tests score (out of 300) (2024-25) 6th-grade achievement tests score (out of 300) (2024-25) 7th-grade achievement tests score (out of 200) (2024-25) 8th-grade achievement tests score (out of 300) (2024-25)

Getting Hangry?

Food, drinks and fun: how Hangry Brands has taken over the Cleveland dining scene.

Written by Ida Lieszkovszky

Photographed by Ellen Gobeille

teak, the eponymous restaurant in Tremont, is filled to the brim with red heart balloons and couples making googly eyes at each other under dim lights hanging from what appear to be giant meat hooks. It’s Friday, Feb. 13, the night before Valentine’s Day. Trent Petit and Alicia Ciraci are enjoying a Cheating Death, a $14 margarita that keeps them coming back here, when their waiter stops by with a black lacquer box and opens it before them ceremoniously. Ciraci does a little shake of her head, playfully deciding which one to pick, before she pulls out a small butcher’s cleaver. A couple of tables over, a woman snaps a few photos of her boyfriend posing with his cleaver.

A cleaver isn’t actually the easiest way to cut a steak. Some guests eventually ask for another knife. But who wants to take a photo with a regular old steak knife?

Steak is a part of Hangry Brands, the local hospitality group that has quickly grown its Northeast Ohio footprint to 10 restaurants, with four more slated to open in 2026.

At a Hangry restaurant, it’s important that your meal is tasty, and your drinks are delicious, but it’s just as important that guests are somehow thrilled, that you take some photos and post them online, and then you go tell your friends that you ate a gold-wrapped steak with a cleaver and ice cream out of a Ferris wheel.

“The age of the chef is done,” Hangry Brands CEO Jason Beudert says. “That love affair with the Food Network chefs has faded, and it’s about the branding. It’s about the experience.”

Hangry Brands was co-founded by Beudert and Chelsea Rice when they opened The Yard in 2022, a seasonal food truck park in Willoughby. The company’s growth since then can only be described as exponential. Its portfolio fuses original concepts with the acquisition of some of Cleveland’s most beloved establishments.

Early in 2023, Hangry took over a coffee shop on the corner of East Fourth Street and Euclid Avenue and turned it into Lionheart Coffee. It opened Geraci’s Slice Shop on Prospect Avenue a few months later. Steak opened its doors in the summer of 2024. In 2025, Hangry acquired Society Lounge on East Fourth Street in the spring, opened Jolene’s Honky Tonk across the street that summer, took over both Edison’s and Danny’s in Tremont in the fall, and transformed the latter into Danny’s Breakroom.

This year, the company is slated to open The Dugout on East Fourth Street, Hidden Tiki above Edison’s Pub, and Paper Tiger, a Chinese-American restaurant in Tremont. It recently acquired The Corner Alley on East Fourth Street, are opening another Lionheart Coffee at Playhouse Square and a second Steak is coming to Chagrin Falls.

Beudert and Rice now oversee some 300 hospitality professionals across their growing restaurant empire. Beudert’s official title these days is CEO and founder; while Rice is president and co-founder. The company has added Julia Licastro as vice president of operations and Xiao Lin as CFO to the management team. Beudert and Rice made them partners in the business, too.

“We create a pathway for people to gain ownership of what they put their blood, sweat and tears into,” says Licastro, who joined Hangry Brands a few years ago as an operating manager and worked her way up. “Hopefully not too much blood and tears.”

You may notice that Beudert is badly outnumbered by the women on the management team. He does his best to put the spotlight on his female colleagues. The first thing he tells me when we sit down for an interview is how proud he is that Hangry Brands is the “largest women-owned restaurant group in the state of Ohio.”

“We have a saying that the future of restaurant ownership is female,” Beudert says, “and it’s hangry.”

But as an industry veteran, he has the most name recognition, and he’s the most talkative of the bunch, so he’s often the face of the business. He’s also the ideas guy. His weakness is operations, but his strength is throwing ideas at the wall and seeing what starts glowing neon.

There are certain tell-tale signs that you’re in a Hangry Brands establishment. They all have different themes but share the same campy sensibility. At Steak, the door handle is a giant meat cleaver, and the inside is decked out in stained glass windows of bulls and punny neon lights that say “love is rare” and “meat your maker.” Jolene’s has tractors and rocking horses you can sit on, AstroTurf stairs and a giant mural of Dolly Parton as a saint. Guests at Danny’s Breakroom can punch in and out of “work” on a punch clock and set their drink down over a copy machine. At Society, you can choose to sit at a bathtub table filled with fake bubbles, or a sink table. Drinks that contain rubber duckies, are served in unusual barware like small grills or bathtubs, or are somehow flaming, is de rigueur at Hangry bars and restaurants.

As Beudert puts it, Hangry’s places are “a little bit more themed, a little bit more fun.”

Beudert used to work in food management at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, and he “can’t lose that showmanship.” Instead of Mickey Mouse, though, you get a drink with a fake $100 bill that’s set on fire at Society.

But besides the ubiquitous neon, ample puns and unexpected drinkware, Hangry establishments are bound by their location. The group got its start in Willoughby, but has focused heavily on Cleveland’s core.

“We have, like, an invisible geo fence around East Fourth, Tremont, West 25th Street, Playhouse Square,” Beudert says.

Olivia’s BYO Ferris Wheel Sundae STEAK

The vessel for Mitchell’s ice cream and toppings ($25) is the early stunt that started it all for Hangry Brands.

The Market Crash Society

It’s fruity. It’s spicy. It’s burning dollar bills ... in this economy? The tequilabased cocktail ($18) comes with a tableside show that really turns up the heat.

“At the end of the day, it’s what the guests want, it’s what the guests like, even if it is a little schticky or over the top. Seeing something you wouldn’t see in your day-to-day life is fun.”

— JOEY FREDRICKSON, FOUNDING PARTNER, SOCIETY LOUNGE

“These are, in our opinion, the most high-profile areas in the region. So they deserve the best, and we feel like we can put out some of the best stuff that the city has to offer.”

Clustering establishments geographically while varying them thematically is prudent, says Thomas Stevenson, an associate professor at Ohio University who specializes in the hospitality industry.

“They’re trying to be their own competition,” he says. “To create a restaurant hub, you need to have multiple concepts in that area that can support that, because not everybody wants to eat the same food every single day.”

You feel like steak one night, Chinese food another night, and then a burger the next night? You can find all of that in Tremont, and they’ll all be Hangry Brands restaurants.

These restaurant clusters also make it possible for Hangry Brands operating partners to be in their restaurants constantly, which they insist on.

That Friday, I followed Licastro as she bounced between Hangry Brands properties, troubleshooting a night’s worth of typical service industry problems. She made sure burntout neon lights were replaced and TVs were turned on at Jolene’s Honky Tonk, checked that guests were having a good night at Steak and resolved interpersonal conflicts and paycheck concerns with employees at Society. Along the way, she greeted employees by name and knew exactly what special occasions guests were celebrating.

“All the leaders are cross-trained. The person who can run the coffee shop could run the honky-tonk, could run the steakhouse,” Beudert says. Managers, and even chefs and bartenders, can float between locations. “Part of the secret sauce is that we’re able to take more on because we have that economy to scale, and we have that infrastructure of people and resources.”

However, with success comes critics. Hangry’s Google and Yelp reviews are largely positive, and its restaurants have been well-received by local media.

Still, not everyone is on board with the Hangry way of doing things. One Reddit user went so far as to say Hangry is just “going around ruining great places” and called it “obnoxious and gimmicky.” Some employees told Cleveland Scene in March that they felt overworked to keep up with the expansion.

Like so many of us in the digital age, Licastro cannot resist reading the hate.

“We’re trying to build places for everybody to come and enjoy, and if the people that are, for lack of a better term, a little bit more snobby, aren’t really enjoying what we’re doing, then there are plenty of places for them to keep go-

ing to,” Licastro says. “And I hope that they do keep going to those places. There’s room for all of us.”

Then, there’s Society, perhaps the most controversial of the Hangry Brand acquisitions.

The speakeasy opened in 2013 and quickly became a local favorite on East Fourth Street, due in no small part to bartender and part-owner Joey Fredrickson’s mixology skills. By 2024, Fredrickson was tired of talking about whiskey mash bills and missed his family, so he moved back to Cincinnati to pursue a career in software development. The following year, the management at Society struck a deal with Hangry Brands.

It had intended to keep all the staff in place, but something went wrong. Neither the folks at Hangry Brands nor Fredrickson wanted to give any credence to rumors, but the point is that all the staff quit. Beudert says they learned from that experience and, moving forward, have managed to hold on to the bulk of the staff during acquisitions.

For his part, Fredrickson thinks the takeover deal was “fair on both sides.” He’s been back to the bar several times and has hung out with the new manager. He likens the experience to sending your kid off to college; “you have to let them grow.”

“Sometimes industry people can be judgy,” he says. “They can naysay things, but at the end of the day, it’s what the guests want, it’s what the guests like, even if it is a little schticky or over the top. Seeing something you wouldn’t see in your day-to-day life is fun.”

Plenty of people appear to be into the Hangry version of fun. Beudert says a small investment group allowed them to get off the ground, but strong openings are the reason the company is debt-free and ever-expanding. He likes to say the city’s sports, music and comedy venues are the steak, and its restaurants are the potatoes. They are where you go before and after the show.

But some people really like potatoes. That is to say, some people go Downtown to hear country music at Jolene’s or cleaver away at Steak. The team is aware that it can’t keep growing at this pace.

“It’s not an endless pool of money,” Licastro says. “We’ve had a lot of luck in our first couple of years of striking gold with concepts and being able to make those funds to keep growing, but at a certain point, you have to be responsible because we have to take care of the places that are open.”

Hospitality is a notoriously volatile industry. For every restaurant or bar that comes to them hoping to make a deal, and for every Willy Wonka idea they come up with, there are 10 more opportunities they have to turn down.

Hangry might slow its growth at some point, but it doesn’t seem like that will happen in 2026.

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BUILDING A

Cleveland is a sum of its 30 parts — neighborhoods that make a great city.

Learn more about what makes

them charming and exciting.

COMMUNITY IS MORE THAN A PLACE — IT’S A WAY OF LIFE. It's how people come together. It’s what happens when people show up for one another, support local dreams and bring their individual energy to the spaces they share. In Cleveland, that feeling takes shape in 30 distinct ways — one for each neighborhood that makes up the fabric of this city.

From well-known corners like West Park to neighborhoods on the rise like Stockyards, each community offers something to discover. These places are more than streets and storefronts — they are gathering places shaped by the people who call them home. Small business owners, local leaders and everyday residents all play a role in creating the character, diversity and vibrancy that define Cleveland.

Think of it as a puzzle — each neighborhood a vital piece, different on its own but stronger together. When you explore them, you begin to see how connection, culture and creativity weave through the entire city.

This feature (pg. 94) is an invitation: to get out, look closer and experience Cleveland in a new way. Because building a community happens when all of the neighborhoods, its residents and businesses work together.

Comes Easy Communit y

Duck Island is a small neighborhood with a big heart.

TREMONT WEST EVENTS

The center of Tremont, just a short walk away from Duck Island, will host various events this summer.

“These events are about strengthening the fabric of our community,” says Julie Dahlhausen, executive director, Tremont West Development Corp. “By offering free, accessible programming, we create opportunities for residents and visitors alike to connect with local businesses, support artists and farmers and experience everything that makes Tremont unique.”

WALKABOUT TREMONT SECOND

IF YOU’VE EVER WANDERED AROUND THE AREA NESTLED BETWEEN OHIO CITY AND TREMONT, YOU’VE LIKELY ENCOUNTERED DUCK ISLAND, a friendly microneighborhood perched among dramatic dropoffs on all four sides, giving it the unmistakable feel of an urban island.

“It's this incredible little community of neighbors that really know each other,” says Carolyn Bentley, who owns four houses in Duck Island and sells real estate in the area as managing partner and realtor of The Bentley Group/ Ted & Co.

The area has also been the site of new construction, including modern townhomes featuring rooftop decks with city skyline views built by Berges Home Performance.

Two recent additions to the neighborhood, Mary Neagoy and Ed Markey, moved to one of these properties in November 2024, downsizing to a 2,400-square-foot townhome after living in Shaker Heights for 25 years.

“A benefit of new construction is the efficiency,” Markey says. “This house has no leaky windows, no leaky faucets. Everything is very efficient, so it heats easily. It cools well.”

Neagoy notes that the area touts the same quintessential suburban neighborhood feel as Shaker Heights but on a smaller scale.

The neighborhood block club is a great way to interact with neighbors, learn what's going on and see what kinds of events we might want to take part in.”

— Mary Neagoy, Berges Property Homeowner

“We are literally steps away from our neighbors,” Neagoy says. “It’s a wonderful place to live and a really engaged neighborhood. And, from an access point of view, we see ease in walking to the West Side Market to get groceries, meeting friends for drinks or dinner or getting on a bike and exploring the Towpath or city streets.”

The neighborhood’s block club, which meets monthly, adds to the community feel as neighbors address issues such as public safety and upcoming events during meetings.

“It’s a great way to interact with neighbors, learn what's going on and see what kinds of events we might want to take part in,” Neagoy says.

— Sarah Webb

FRIDAYS, May through October | 5-9 p.m. | Professor Avenue: A monthly street festival along Tremont’s business district featuring local artist and maker vendors, street performers and more.

TREMONT TREE GIVEAWAY May 9 | 3 p.m. until sold out | 2406 Professor Ave.: Free native trees and shrubs distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

TREMONT FARMERS MARKET

TUESDAYS, May 19 - Sept. 29 | 4-7 p.m. | Lincoln Park (1200 Starkweather Ave.): Featuring 40-plus local farmers and makers.

TASTE OF TREMONT, July 19 | Noom-8 p.m. | Professor Avenue: This signature street festival brings more than 25,000 visitors to the neighborhood for a full day of food, drinks, live music and family-friendly activities.

TREMONT ARTS & CULTURAL

FESTIVAL, Sept. 19 | Noon-7 p.m. | Lincoln Park (1200 Starkweather Ave.): A celebration of the neighborhood’s vibrant arts scene. instagram.com/tremont.cleveland | facebook.com/TremontWest/

A Downtown

Restorat ion

Group

WITH MORE THAN 1,600 RESIDENTIAL UNITS CREATED, 20 YEARS OF DEDICATED DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AND NINE ADAPTIVE REUSE PROJECTS, K&D Group, headed by Douglas Price, III and Karen M. Fanger, is dedicated to opening a new chapter for Downtown living.

“Karen and Doug both are very passionate about making sure every building K&D touches Downtown is improved but also restored and that the major details that make these buildings so special are brought back to life in better shape than before,” says Aaron Price, director of public relations and marketing for K&D Group.

Price points to details such as the historic lobbies at the Halle Building and the elevator banks at Terminal Tower.

To date, the company’s Downtown repertoire includes:

Stonebridge Waterfront, a 2005 conversion of a warehouse industrial space into waterfront, loft-style apartments

The Residences at 668, previously office/commercial building converted in 2010 to high-rise luxury apartments

The Residences at Hanna, transformed from office space in 2013 to luxury apartments

Residences at 1717, a former office building turned into luxury apartments in 2014

Residences at Leader, a historic renovation in 2015 turning offices into loft-style units

Residences at Halle/Halle Building, a renovation in 2019 changing the department store/office space into apartments

The Terminal Tower Residences, transforming the offices and banking center to luxury high-rise apartments in 2020

Residences at 55/55 Public Square, a changeover of the office/commercial space to luxury residential/mixed-use building in 2023

The Electric Building, to be completed in 2026 and is now leasing, will be transformed from a commercial space to residential/mixed-use building

“While many of the properties have their own district, there are a few that share the same district, whether it’s Playhouse Square, the Gateway District or Flats West,” Price says. “Each attracts its own type of people,” Price says. “Each building has its own close-knit community.”

To further promote the community feeling, K&D began resident programming at each property and partnered with Downtown Cleveland Inc. (DCI) to pair the programming with neighborhood happenings, resulting in 100-plus events.

On top of that, since 2023, K&D Group has started hosting its own events in Pub-

Each attracts its own type of people. Each building has its own close-knit community.”

— Aaron Price, PR & Marketing Director, K&D Group

lic Square every year, inviting residents of its Downtown buildings.

“It shows how willing people are to get together and do community-oriented stuff,” Price says. “There’s a high level of involvement with the Downtown residents.”

Price adds that, overall, Price III and Fanger, both having served as chairpersons of DCI, have been very involved in promoting safety for Downtown residents, attracting more Downtown businesses and enhancing the experience for Downtown residents.

“K&D’s mission really became, ‘how do we enhance Downtown?’” Price says. “It was about whatever we could do to partner with local organizations to get the Downtown neighborhood to flourish. It’s all these little things that trickle down from Doug and Karen’s partnership with DCI and advocacy within.”

Moving forward, K&D will focus on other residential conversions, with its sights set on Public Square and the Rockefeller Building.

“We’d like to enhance a piece of Downtown that has been neglected for a long time,” Price says. “The Rockefeller Building has been languishing, so we really want to be able to bring that back to life.”

K&D

is revitalizing Downtown’s historic buildings and promoting community among residents.

Rev iva ls to Repairs

The Famicos Foundation is laying the groundwork for affordable housing in Cleveland Neighborhoods.

THROUGH A MISSION-DRIVEN HOUSING PLAN that includes building new properties on vacant land, growing opportunities for businesses to move to Cleveland neighborhoods and preservation of existing housing stock, Famicos Foundation, a nonprofit community development corporation, has laid a pathway for housing stability and neighborhood revitalization efforts in Cleveland. Here is a look at how some of their plans will take shape.

SENIOR HOME REPAIR GRANT

Famicos received a $202,000 Affordable Housing Program grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati to support critical home repairs in their service area that includes Hough, Glenville, as well as other areas of St. Clair Superior and Collinwood that intersect to overlap ward boundaries.

“Although the overall population in our neighborhoods has declined, our seniors have stayed the course in their efforts to age in (their) homes,” says Carolyn Dawson, COO of Famicos Foundation. “Yet, their inability to keep up with the maintenance and repairs has impeded our ability to preserve existing housing.”

The grant funds, leveraged with other grants, will provide home repairs for 20 owneroccupied senior homes with a focus on addressing health and safety issues.

Exterior fixes will include repairs or replacements of roofs, porches, doors and windows. While interior repairs will include replacement HVAC systems, hot water tanks and water repair damage.

Dawson adds that ensuring mobility within and around the home is a key factor to the repairs as well.

“One of the most prominent signs of aging is the senior’s ability to balance while walking, making it difficult to safely enter and exit their home, whether it’s a stair or a ramp,” Dawson says. “These repairs make sure the railings are secure and the stairs are easy to manage.”

The program funds will be available until fully subscribed during a two-year period ending in February 2027.

LA55 DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

The former Sterles Restaurant site may soon trade its past for a new purpose as a proposal for a senior living community potentially brings about a 63-unit housing development, featuring 55 one-bedroom and eight twobedroom apartments.

Aptly named Living at 55 (LA55), the development is meant to expand housing opportunities for seniors 55 and older in the St. Clair Superior neighborhood.

“This area is unique in its cultural diversity, close proximity to the lakefront and other amenities,” Dawson says. “This affordable senior project will be intermixed with viable businesses and existing plans for the E. 55th Street corridor including future lakefront development blocks away from the site.”

The apartments will be affordable at rents averaging 60% of area median income. Eight of the units will be fully accessible, plus two sensory units.

Amenities will include a fitness room, multipurpose community room with kitchen, Wi-Fi access and on-site property management with resident services. The building will also provide a variety of age-in-place features.

The timeline is largely dependent upon Famicos Foundation's completion of capital funding for the project.

This area is unique in its cultural diversity, close proximity to the lakefront and other amenities.”

— Carolyn Dawson, Famicos Foundation COO

Garrett Square Senior Living

NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHTS

Asiatown

// Stories By Jill Sell

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Cleveland in 2020, AsiaTown’s limited nearby green spaces made it difficult for residents to safely meet and socialize outdoors. There just was not a lot of public open space. But a group of 10 determined residents (mostly women) began informally gathering in streets and empty parking lots to “reduce isolation and reconnect with one another during a challenging time,” according to Sunda Tan, community outreach and marketing manager for MidTown Cleveland.

And they met to square dance — a popular group fitness activity originating in China. Now more than 130 participants perform for themselves, but also at community events and festivals. Today, Square Dancing Park is the temporary name of the former Dave’s Market parking lot where it all began.

AsiaTown sits east of Downtown Cleveland, bordered by I-90, E. 55th Street, Perkins Avenue, St. Clair Avenue and a historic section of Rockwell Avenue. More than 2,000 residents call it home, including those of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese and other Asian heritage, as well as Spanish and Black communities. It is also home to restaurants, art galleries, grocery stores, dance studios and gift and herbal shops.

They are running out of outdoor space at the Cleveland Asian Festival2, which has significantly grown in popularity over the past 17 years. The crowds, the K-pop music, the Indian Fusion food trucks and the dragon dancers all seem to fit together.

The fastest growing festival in Cleveland, this celebration takes places each May, which is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. More than 130 vendors and exhibitors, two entertainment stages and a health pavilion represent the city’s diverse Asian cultural and business communities.

New this year was the Silk Road Cultural Collective, featuring authentic Asian armor from the Ming and Tang Dynasties. Also popular are the Colors of Asia Fashion Show and the annual Asian-Pop Cover Dance Competition, featuring K-pop, Bollywood, J-pop and other music genres.

“Traditionally we always have historically cultural dance per-

formances, but we also try to have more contemporary dances as well,” says Lisa Wong, co-founder/co-producer of the Cleveland Asian Festival. “People love it when they can share so many parts of their cultures with their neighbors, friends and co-workers.”

In many Asian cultures, the Mid-Autumn Festival1,3 is similar to America’s Thanksgiving, according to Feiran Yang, community engagement manager with MidTown Cleveland Inc. Also called the Moon Festival, it is a time “for families to gather to share food, enjoy the bright, full moon and express hope for reunion, harmony and good fortune,” says Yang. And you are invited to share “a place at the table,” except your seat may be the ground and the dining room table is represented by the full moon.

“We look up at the moon, and it reminds us to appreciate each other, our family life and our wish to create a peaceful world,” says Yang.

This year’s festival is September 26 from noon to 4 p.m. at Square Dancing Park. It will include performances from local dance and martial arts schools, recreational games, community dancing, ping pong, poster painting, a wishing tree, community resource education and, of course, mooncakes.

You might have seen one or two claw machines in a convenience store or amusement park arcade, but probably not as many in one place like you can see in Claw Boba Snack (CBS)5 . The claws join other specialty token machines that offer plushies, key chains, Pokemon cards, action figures, stickers, snacks and other items. Prizes depicting the latest licensed characters are in most demand and include Labubu, Crybaby and others.

“Our goal is to have a variety of different prizes for all ages, keep up with the trends and adapt to customers’ demands,” says owner Sai Lin, who opened the space in January and rotates the prizes weekly.

The machines are only part of the fun. About 180 different single-serve portion snacks and scoop-and-weigh goodies are available so you can try all kinds of treats without breaking the piggy bank.

The nonprofit Zygote Press4 , established in 1996, opened the doors of its new location in March and began a new chapter serving the area’s fine printmakers, as well as other artists, educators and cultural workers.

Moving into the former Kalman-Pabst building at 3907 Perkins Ave. in AsiaTown, means Zygote Press now has more than 19,000 square feet of space instead of 6,500. The two-story building with natural light and an open floor plan is perfect, according to Executive Director Jackie Feldman, for “a large gallery, spacious print studio, creative labs, artist studios, admin-

istrative offices and Zygote’s collection of 2,000 prints.”

Quadrupling the number of people it can serve, Zygote Press is partnering with additional nonprofit organizations, creating a community arts center that is a hub of economic and creative opportunities. For more information about Zygote’s Annual Summer Solstice Benefit, June 25, visit zygotepress.org.

When the former Dave’s Market closed on Payne Avenue nine years ago many nearby residents hoped something positive would come of the property. Now residents are shaping the future MingYue Place, a 4.75acre, mixed-use, multifamily residential project, led by The NRP Group in partnership with MidTown Cleveland. The affordable housing development will include 120 units in two buildings, 3,500 square feet of ground floor retail space, parking area and green space.

The contemporary architectural style incorporates “elements that reflect the cultural character of AsiaTown,” says Sunda Tan.

ME•T O Greater Buckeye

Greater Buckeye is a kaleidoscope. Twist your lens to each community that makes up the neighborhood — Shaker Square and Woodland Hills, Buckeye, and Larchmere — and it’s apparent each is amazingly distinctive and unique. You’ll find fierce pride and independence among residents as well as an ingrained creative spirit that brings cultural richness to the area. The business communities also have impressive histories unique to Cleveland, but with a firm commitment to what lies ahead.

Greater Buckeye is as colorful as the individual pieces in that kaleidoscope. Bright national flags of countries that residents and entrepreneurs left to find a new life in the United States fly from homes and ethnic restaurants. Gorgeous fabrics and headdresses are worn to outdoor community events — a nod to one’s heritage — no matter how long a family has had roots in America.

Shaker Square, now an almost 170,000 square-foot mixed use area, began its life in 1927 at the intersection of Shaker and Moreland boulevards. The shopping center was one of the first in the country to incorporate automobiles in its layout and the plan has complemented the unique available public transit.

Throughout the years, local, independent small businesses were the hallmark of Shaker Square. The economic hardships caused by Covid-19 was almost

disastrous to the Square. But a joint purchase of the center in 2022 with Cleveland Neighborhood Progress and Burten Bell Carr, a community development organization, breathed new life into the Square.

Today, in addition to the intriguing shops and eateries, Shaker Square is a hub for community activity. Several festivals, fairs and musical series delight Greater Buckeye residents and those of other nearby Cleveland neighborhoods. The Cleveland Garlic Festival is August 29 and 30. The Shaker Square North Union Farmers Market, a popular showcase of local growers and farmers, providing fresh food, is held Saturdays, April through December.

Larchmere, beginning at East 120th Street and extending east to North Moreland Blvd., and one block north of Shaker Square, is one of a kind. The corridor is part art gallery row, vintage and antique shop haven. It’s also a great spot for a lunch (go for seating outdoors where you can people watch).

The free Larchmere PorchFest returns Saturday, June 13. Bring a chair or blanket and check out as many “porches” and musical acts as you can fit into your day.

Buckeye Road’s history reads like a ledger of historically significant Black-owned businesses. Small businesses here have served their neighbors with purpose for decades. New development in the area continues that legacy.

NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHTS

It’s seafood first at Sazani Oceana5, an upscale new restaurant that opened in Shaker Square this February. You’ll find lobster wellington, grilled octopus, tuna crunch roll, steamed mussels, potato crusted halibut, seafood bouillabaisse and fresh oysters. (A limited number of beef, chicken and vegan dishes are also available.)

The dining experience is the collaboration of restaurateur Akin Affrica of Soul Republic Hospitality Group and former Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Cribbs, who loves seafood.

The 4,600-square-foot space, formerly occupied by another restaurant, has been completely renovated into a contemporary, soothing environment.

Those looking for an adventurous meal out may want to try Sunday Brunch at Batuqui, The Flavor of Brasil3, 12624 Larchmere Blvd. Owners Carla Batista and Gustavo Nogueiro moved their authentic Brazilian cuisine restaurant to its current location this past September. The couple now call the former St. Paul’s Evangelical Church their home. The space, with its stained-glass windows and wooden architectural details, seats more than 100 guests, with additional seating in the lower level for private events.

You can also try Happy Hour or dinner. Entres include Moqueca Baiana (traditional Brazilian stew with tomatoes, onions, co-

conut mile, cilantro served over Brazilian rice) and Picanha Acebolada (traditional grilled Brazilian steakhouse cut served with onions, rice, pinto beans, farola and tomato relish.) Or grab some friends and order Feijoada, the traditional party dish of Brazil.

You won’t have a hard time finding something fun to do with family and friends at Shaker Square1,2 this summer. There really is something for everyone at the historical Shaker Square. Think: Dads and Strollers, Summer Music Series, Circus on the Square and the very popular North Union Farmers Market, Saturdays from now through December 19, 8 a.m. to noon.

“More than 2,000 participants have engaged in recent Shaker Square events, with momentum building at each gathering. There is a renewed sense

of place that continues to grow stronger every day,” says Tania Menesse, president and CEO of Cleveland Neighborhood Progress. “Events invite the community to experience ongoing improvements and renewed energy at the Square firsthand.”

Woodhill Station East4 opened this past May and the four-story building with 64 units is comprised of 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom apartments. The mixed-income housing is across the street from the Woodhill Station Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) stop and next to Shaker Blvd.

“Amenities include a fitness room, lounge, bike storage, package room, business office, outdoor patio space and more,” says George Tabit, senior vice president of real estate development for The Community Builders.

NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHTS

Collinwood

Ask one of its residents where they live, and it’s not unusual to hear, “I’m from Collinwood.” Not Cleveland. Not the East Side. Collinwood. Historically settled by those with Italian heritage, today’s multi-cultural neighborhood is a reflection of strong personalities and pride.

Communities include North Shore Collinwood, ideal for those who look to Lake Erie for recreation and sunsets over water. Residential Nottingham Village is a close-knit area with Lake Erie just to the north. South Collinwood has a bit of urban attitude and a bit of green for its residents. Waterloo Arts District has built a reputation for art, poetry, music and avant-garde and underground cultural events that have started trends or movements. This year’s Waterloo Arts Fest, Saturday, September 12, is the place to be seen if you are an emerging artist, a street musician or someone with just a cool tattoo.

Don’t miss Cleveland Metroparks’ Euclid Beach Park, the former home of Euclid Beach Amusement Park that existed from 1895 to 1969. Walk the 315-foot-long pier and admire the ironwork arches with depictions of carousel horses, Laughing Sal and the Rocket Ship cars. Also, Beachland Ballroom and Tavern is a venue firmly embedded in Cleveland’s eclectic musical history since 2000. On the horizon: redevelopment of the former Dave’s Market site and neighboring lots along Lakeshore Blvd. in North Collinwood. The City of Cleveland, Cuyahoga Land Bank and First Interstate Properties are looking at the future of this site.

Rich Fleck, an alum of St. Joseph High School, was eager to stretch his wings and leave the hometown he had known all his life. And for a while he did just that. But when the opportunity arose four years ago for Fleck and his business partner (a Collinwood High School grad) to move their business, The City Desk2, to his old neighborhood, that lure was powerful.

Fleck worked with local economic development corporations and other resources to find the best location and support for his business.

“There are opportunities in Collinwood. And affordability. The Lake is only a minute away and downtown Cleveland is about seven minutes away,” he says. Now they own their own building. “As a small business, I never felt like I was all alone here. There is lots of support.”

The City Desk can boast of “one of the largest showrooms of quality pre-owned and close out/discounted products in Cleveland.” The company, which works with clients nationwide, also offers new furnishings, design services and in-

stallations, primarily focused at mid-market clients. But you would be surprised, says Fleck, at the number of highly successful companies that mix brand new furniture with high-end, cleaned and refurbished used furnishings. It’s just good business sense, especially based on today’s rising prices, he says.

Fleck, who has been married to his high school sweetheart for 23 years, gives back to his community. His business focuses on commercial inventories, but sometimes he may receive items including appliances or new clothing in a liquidation transaction. That refrigerator may not be suitable for an office setting, but great for an apartment. Fleck works with local ministries to help individuals transitioning from being unhoused to having a place of their own and getting what they need.

“You don’t forget a place like Collinwood,” says Fleck.

Dethroning the Gusherburger as Roaming Meals’ most popular selection would be tough. The generously stuffed burger is available in a number of variations, including the Signature Gusherburger with onions, bell peppers,

Collinwood

Gouda cheese and the Gusherburger all-purpose seasoning, which is included in many of the other menu items as well and will be available for purchase online and in stores soon. Speaking of other menu offerings, the tacos and wings are right up there, too.

But owner Erick Billups’ vegan options — rice, tacos, burgers and more — have greatly expanded. Billups (a Cleveland native and former Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper) offers his casual fare at his 794 E. 185th location (mostly carry-out with limited seating) and from his food truck, now mostly catering focused.

Sweet Bean1,3,4 has been luring candy connoisseurs since March to its new Collinwood location. The expanded space, will allow owner and chocolatier Kristin Barnes to offer more tastings and classes, plus more space for display cases for her 24-plus varieties of bonbons.

Barnes approached her business, which she officially began in 2013, “from the artistic side.” Bonbon flavors include Blackberry Lavender, Strawberry Pretzel and Red Wine and Dark Chocolate. Plus, they sell Euclid Beach Original Candy Kisses in the bright yellow wrappers.

Moving Forward Keep

TW ELC O ME•T O

West Park

he West Park neighborhood is the original City of West Park, annexed by the City of Cleveland in 1923. Although very much a part of the tapestry that makes up Cleveland’s connected neighborhoods, West Park has always maintained an aura of selfawareness and self-reliance.

West Park can boast of two significant areas. Its vibrant commercial district, Kamm’s Corners at Rocky River Drive and Lorain Avenue intersection, is an intriguing mix of businesses from corporate to active small businesses. Kamm’s Corners is part business, part entertainment sector and part nurturing residential area.

“The walkability and close-knit neighborhood feel of West Park, as well as the strong locally owned business community, all makes West Park a great place to live,” says Rebekah Ferro, manager of engagement strategy for West Park Kamm’s Neighborhood Development. “What has made West Park successful is our access to healthcare through

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Fairview Hospital, our proximity to the Cleveland Metroparks Rocky River Reservation and our proximity to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. That often makes us the first neighborhood people pass through to Cleveland. But most importantly, our residents are extremely passionate and engaged about the place they call home.”

And those residents passionately support Kamm’s Corners Farmer’s Market, which operates from mid-June to mid-October. For 20 years the market also offers kids’ activities and healthy living education, in addition to fresh, local produce.

New development is also happening. Last fall plans were approved for the $150 million North Campus expansion of Cleveland Clinic’s Fairview Hospital at 18101 Lorain Ave.

In addition, the new 19-unit Parker Townhomes are coming to Warren Road.

The Jefferson-Puritas communities form the eastern section of the West Park neighborhood and residents are only 10 minutes away from downtown Cleveland. This neighborhood boasts a diverse mix of residents who offer a colorful and fascinating look at how the face of Cleveland is expanding and encompassing many from Hispanic, Arab and African countries.

Well-kept homes with pots of geraniums on front porches and seasonal banners flying from flagpoles on house columns help identify this residential area.

NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHTS

Paradise Cakes1, 13342 Lorain Road, is a bakery that specializes in Puerto Rican treats, in-

cluding tres leches, decorated cakes, guava cream cheese and coconut custard pastries. Custom orders for weddings and other occasions are also available. Arabian Village Market, 12926 Lorain Road, is a large, family-owned operation that offers authentic Middle Eastern food items. The extensive collection of olive oils and bagged grains, plus halal meats, helps make this location a community hub.

Der Braumeister 3, 13046 Lorain Ave., has been clinking a lot of beer steins since 1983. The restaurant’s “modernized” German cui-

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sine includes traditional Old World favorites such as sauerbraten and potato pancakes with a bit of an American twist.

The newly built Old Lorain Connector Trail 2 will go a long way in opening up and connecting a long-anticipated opportunity in West Park. The all-purpose trail will connect the area around Kamm’s Corners and Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital to Cleveland Metroparks’ Rocky River Reservation. Currently, access has only been down a steep, narrow and somewhat dangerous road.

Construction for the trail is expected to be completed this August. The cost of the project is being covered by the West Park Kamm’s Neighborhood Development, Cuyahoga County, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland Metroparks and the City of Cleveland.

W ELCOM E •TO•TH E Stockyards

For over a century, the Stockyards was a neighborhood where recent immigrants, newcomers to Cleveland and those looking for work could find a job. Located between I-71 to the south, Ridge Road to the west, West 44th Street to the east and south of I-90 to the north, the Stockyards neighborhood has taken economic punches over the years. But it refuses to stay down.

A recently completed neighborhood plan drawn by com-

munity leaders and the City of Cleveland has brought new attention to this Near West Side neighborhood. The area has a convenient location with good transportation access to I-71, a considerable amount of vacant land and intriguing potential for significant development.

“Last year it was important for us to make sure the plan aligned with what people in the neighborhood wanted,” says Adam Gifford, director of community involvement for Metro West

Community Development Organization. “Moving forward, we want to make sure people are more connected to the development that is happening. We want the plan to be done with people, not to people.”

The Cleveland West Veterans Housing (CWVH)1 project broke ground fall of 2025 and is expected to be completed in 2027. The 62-unit complex is the first tax-credit financial housing development for veterans in Cuyahoga County and is a $21.6

million investment. Built on vacant land, the complex is close to public transportation and will have a community room, exercise room community kitchen and outdoor seating areas.

NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHTS

The Art Garden and The Art Garden Festival 2,3 are two fairly new opportunities for residents and visitors to the Stockyards. Four vacant lots owned by the City of Cleveland’s Land Bank in the W. 50th and Storer Ave.

communities have been leased to artists whose mission is to bring art to the people, engage those living nearby and introduce young and emerging artists to possibilities beyond their dreams.

Funded by a City of Cleveland

$394,000 Transformative Arts Fund, The Art Garden includes innovative murals and sculptures that reflect the challenges and upward movement of the neighborhood. Artist Ariel Vergez with the BlackBrain Group, Metro West Community Development Organization and

Cleveland’s City Council Ward 14 elected officials, community leaders and residents have been instrumental in their creation.

“There will be additional investment in these lots through Ward 14 to make them sitting parks. Also, sidewalks and trees planted along Storer Ave. are planned,” says Gifford.

The inaugural Art Garden Festival was held in 2025 and attracted more than 1,500 visitors. The second will be held “on a Saturday in the second half of this year, but it is a moving date

at this point because of construction and other things.”

This year’s free festival will bring back many popular activities and events, and most likely will include activities for children, a stage for performers including youth groups, drummers and bands, plus a food truck.

“We’d like to make it an annual event. Each year the size may vary depending on what’s going on in the neighborhood,” says Gifford. Information: metrowestcle.org or blackbraingroup.com.

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HAPPY D ogs

Discover dog-friendly spaces in Cleveland’s neighborhoods.

// By Jeff Kipp

AS YOU TRAVEL THROUGH CLEVELAND’S NEIGHBORHOODS, it quickly becomes evident that city residents love to get out. And they love bringing their dogs with them. Everywhere you look, you notice happy dogs and dog owners enjoying the city landscape. This may not have always been the case, but our present-day Cleveland has young professionals, families and empty nesters out-and-about at every street corner. Beyond the obvious “best friend” companionship, dog life in Cleveland brings social connections to friends, neighbors and community.

OUT IN THE OPEN

Like most people, Clevelanders are always seeking ways to get their steps in. Adding a four-legged friend to the household makes it much easier. While a walk around the block is nice, a trek around the city to witness Cleveland’s unmatched natural assets is exhilarating. Either way, you’re bound to run into familiar faces along the way and you will appreciate the experience just as much — or more — as your furry friend. Cleveland Metroparks provides ample opportunities for you and your dog to go exploring. Both Euclid Beach and Edgewater Beach are dog-friendly lakefront parks, with Edgewater even offering a dedicated beach area for dogs. While Whiskey Island offers varied terrain and beautiful scenery, the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail provides a protected and paved path for all hikers that connects to a number of city neighborhoods. Clark Field in Tremont, Cleveland’s famed Cultural Gardens, the Red Line Greenway and, of course, University Circle’s Wade Oval are all favorites for a good outing. And every city resident knows that a neighborhood recreation center is not far away, flush with open greenspace and friendly faces. Zone Rec in Detroit Shoreway and Collinwood Recreation Center are fan favorites.

DOG-FRIENDLY ESTABLISHMENTS

ORGANIZATIONS TO KNOW

Dogs are family members, and they deserve an equal amount of care and attention. Resource organizations are in place to assist longtime pet owners as well as prospective “parents” who are seeking their first, or next, family addition. City Dogs Cleveland is the adoption and volunteer program for Cleveland Animal Care and Control. The Cleveland Animal Protective League provides full medical care, adoption opportunities and advocacy for Cuyahoga County from its headquarters in Tremont. Neighborhood Pets is located in Slavic Village. Founder Becca Britton shares, “at Neighborhood Pets, Cleveland residents can find trusted support, affordable services, and essential pet supplies — all designed to help people care for the pets who are part of their family.”

PET RESOURCES:

• neighborhoodpetscle.org

• clevelandapl.org

• clevelandohio.gov/city-hall/ departments/public-safety/ divisions/animal-care-control/ adoptions/city-dogs

Bringing the dog along for a special occasion or a fancy night out may not always be workable, but a happy hour excursion or a fun Saturday afternoon outing Downtown should never be an excuse to leave Rover behind. A growing number of establishments happily welcome canine guests: Great Lakes Brewing Company, Brew Dog, Collision Bend Brewing Company and Masthead Brewing all invite you to bring your pups and provide a dog-friendly patio environment. Taps & Tails in Tremont takes it a step further, as it provides a special destination catering equally to both humans and dogs.

There’s also a growing number of food and supply stores popping up in our neighborhoods. Pet-Tique, Luca Pet Nutrition and Lake Erie Pet Food are just a few local options to stock up on pet food, clothing, toys and hygienic care items that every dog-owner needs. So get your dog, pack a bag and plan a day to venture out around the city so both of you can appreciate the dog-friendliness of Cleveland neighborhoods.

FACES of CARE

Meet nurses who have built careers around helping others

PLUS: Student nurses share their hopes for the future

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This makes MetroHealth the only hospital in Ohio to receive this recognition. And it’s reflected in how they care for patients every day. Our nurses are trusted to act independently. To make important care decisions in the moment. To focus on what matters most: you. Because at MetroHealth, the true reward is helping our patients feel their best.

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A Community of Care

Cleveland Magazine and the Northeast Region of the Ohio League for Nursing honor the legacy of nursing in our region. Stories by Chrissy Kadleck

For the past 15 years, Cleveland Magazine has made a commitment to telling the stories of Northeast Ohio’s nursing community. These are professionals whose compassion, skill and quiet leadership shape the health and well-being of our community every single day.

What began as a special editorial feature in this magazine has grown into something more. Since 2011, our Faces of Care program, which has been produced in partnership with the Northeast Region of the Ohio League for Nursing the past two years, has evolved into an annual celebration, honoring the nurses, students and educators who go above and beyond in service to others.

The following stories introduce you to this year’s remarkable honorees whose impact extends far beyond the bedside. They are advocates, innovators, mentors and trusted caregivers. We are proud to recognize them here in print and to celebrate them in person at our Faces of Care event on June 20, continuing a tradition rooted in gratitude, respect and a deep appreciation for the vital role nurses play across Northeast Ohio.

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Innovate How Care Works

Traci Ashworth, MSN, RN, CHSE, Program Manager, Simulation & AHA at VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System

For the past decade, Traci Ashworth has been a driving force and national leader behind one of Veterans Health Administration’s most innovative health care simulation programs. A second-career nurse who reinvented herself after years in insurance administration, Ashworth returned to school while raising her two young daughters to pursue work centered on care, service and measurable impact.

“I was drawn to nursing because I really wanted to help people and make a difference,” she says. “You know you won’t reach every single person, but for the ones you do — it’s an incredible feeling.”

Ashworth began her nursing education at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C), later earning both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees. And she isn’t done yet. “I just started work on my doctorate in nursing practice this past January at Ursuline College,” she shares. “Nursing is one of those careers where you never stop learning. I’ve never been one for the status quo.”

That commitment to growth and continuous learning is woven throughout her career. As Program Manager for Healthcare Simulation, Ashworth has spent the past decade championing and building — largely from the ground up — a nationally

recognized center that now trains thousands of learners each year.

“What we do in healthcare simulation is replicate real clinical skills and scenarios in a safe learning environment,” she explains. “We use mannequins that can talk, breathe and respond to interventions, along with standardized patients — trained actors — so learners can practice and build confidence before they ever touch a real patient.”

The VA’s simulation center now supports nurses, physicians, social workers, medical students and more. And it’s not just about clinical skills; it’s about communication, teamwork and critical thinking. “The psychological safety piece is huge,” Ashworth says. “We want them to make mistakes here so they don’t make them at the bedside.”

“Simulation lets us give learners that hands on experience with the why behind clinical decisions. When you give them the opportunity to learn in the way they learn best — that’s when the magic happens.”

“Nursing is one of those careers where you never stop learning. I’ve never been one for the status quo.”

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One of the center’s proudest achievements is becoming an advanced certified simulation center, the highest designation within the VA, a distinction held since 2018. They also host groundbreaking immersive programs, such as the Dementia Experience, which places learners and even caregivers into the sensory world of someone living with dementia. The impact, she says, is profound.

Innovation continues to shape the center’s future. “We are the very first VA to have an immersive room,” Ashworth notes. “It projects interactive images, teaches heart rhythms, even uses gamification to create an engaging and meaningful learning experience.”

Last year alone, more than 5,000 learners came through the center, completing 14,500 hours of simulation-based education and over 600 sessions. The nurse residency program holds a special place in her heart. “They arrive with a solid foundation

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The Journey Matters

Nanci Berman, DNP, RN, Associate Professor, Lorain County Community College

Nanci Berman’s journey into nursing began long before she stepped into a classroom or donned a clinical badge. It began in childhood during her mother’s battle with cancer.

“My mom was diagnosed when I was young,” Berman recalls. “I watched how nurses cared for her; how they interacted with our family. That experience is part of my path. It’s what made me the nurse I am.” Her mother died when Nanci was just 11, but the compassion of those nurses left a lasting imprint. “They were present, they asked about us, they cared for the whole family. That holistic approach stayed with me.”

The moment that cemented her future came in high school. “I saw an episode about St. Jude’s when I was a junior,” she says. “I knew right then that pediatric hematology, oncology and bone marrow transplant was where my passion was.” She entered nursing school with a single purpose.

Berman grew up in the Cleveland area and earned her associate degree in nursing at Lorain County Community College (LCCC), a place that would later become her academic home. While in school, she worked as a hospice home health aide, an experience that deepened her understanding of compassionate care. “Hospice gives

“My job is to make things better. I didn’t put my patients in these situations, but I’m there to help them through it.”

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you one chance to make it right,” she says. “You meet people where they are in their journey. It’s an honor to be part of that because it only happens once.”

Her early career took her to University Hospitals, first in adult med-surg and renal peritoneal dialysis, and eventually to Rainbow Babies & Children’s, where she found her way back to pediatric hematology/oncology and bone marrow transplant. There, she discovered the emotional complexity and privilege of caring for patients across the lifespan.

“In peds hem-onc, you become whatever that child or family needs,” she says. “For little ones, it might be someone to play dress-up with to make life feel normal. For teenagers, you might be the safe person they can yell at, or confide in or trust in ways that are different from their parents. You hold space for them.”

Colleagues affectionately call her “Susie Sunshine,” and she embraces it. “You can walk through life negative or positive — you’re still going to live each day. My job is to make things better. I didn’t put my patients in these situations, but I’m there to help them through it.”

Berman’s path led her into hospice leadership, then into nursing education and eventually into academia. She became an adjunct faculty member and loved it, later becoming a full-time associate professor of nursing at LCCC. At the same time, she stayed grounded in practice, leaving the bedside in 2023 but still serves as a PRN advice nurse for UH’s Rainbow Advice Center, assisting families across 12 states.

But her journey wasn’t always straightforward. “I failed a nursing course,” she says candidly. “I had to sit out for a year.” But a hospice colleague told her something she never forgot: “This does not define you. This does not determine your future. It’s just a moment in time.” Those words now guide her as an educator. “I

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Art and Science Connect to Learning

Mary de Haan, MSN, RN, ACNS BC, CNE, Assistant Director, Curriculum, BSN Program, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing

When Mary de Haan was growing up, nursing was not part of her plan.

“My mom was a nurse, and I swore I never would become one,” she admits with a laugh. “I thought, ‘You deal with all that gross stuff and needles.’” But while she dismissed nursing as a child, her natural interests were already nudging her in that direction: She loved science, she loved math and she loved teaching others.

“As I got older, I realized nursing was the perfect fit,” she says. “You get the science and problem solving, but you also get to interact with people and teach. That combination just made sense.”

After high school, de Haan enrolled in the nursing program at Ursuline College, discovering almost immediately that it felt right. “Once I got into college and started my BSN, I never looked back,” she says. “I learned quickly what I enjoyed, what I didn’t, and where my strengths were. Everything kept pointing me toward adult medical surgical nursing.”

Upon graduation, de Haan wanted to stay local and work in a community based setting. The timing aligned with a national nursing shortage, and she joined Marymount Hospital in Garfield Heights, caring for a wide range of medical surgical patients.

“Our unit saw a variety of patients,” she says. “We specialized in diabetes and urology, which meant a lot of patient education, and that was something I truly loved.”

de Haan spent 11 years at Marymount, growing from staff nurse to charge nurse. She thrived on teaching patients, mentoring new nurses and collaborating with nursing students who frequently rotated through her unit — all of which reinforced that teaching was in her DNA.

“I think that’s where the teaching spark really took hold,” she reflects. “I loved helping people understand their illness or their medications, and I loved supporting new nurses.”

“You can know everything about a disease, but the real skill is translating that knowledge, either to a patient who’s terrified and overwhelmed, or to a student who’s hearing it for the first time. That’s the art.”

MARY DE HAAN

After more than a decade at the bedside, de Haan began to feel restless. “I kept thinking, ‘I want to go back to school. I want to teach. But I need real experience first.’ I had set myself a goal of 10 years before going into education. By year 11, I knew it was time.”

She took a year to complete prerequisites, then entered the Master of Science in Nursing program at Case Western Reserve University, specializing as an Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) — a role that blends clinical expertise with systems and populations, and education.

While completing her degree, faculty members noticed her natural affinity for teaching and invited her to serve as a teaching assistant and clinical instructor. She accepted, and everything changed.

“When I graduated, they asked if I would stay on,” she says. “And I did. I never left.”

Now in her 26th year at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, de Haan has become one of the school’s foundational educators, known for her compassion, Continued on page 9

The Patient, Nurse and System Work Together

Anne

Kolenic, DNP, APRN, AOCNS, Lead Advanced Practice Provider & Ambulatory Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist at University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center

As a little girl, Anne Kolenic dreamed of becoming a brain surgeon. She didn’t know then that life — and loss — would quietly guide her toward a different calling, one defined by compassion, conviction and the profound impact of nursing.

“I always knew I would go into healthcare,” she says. “But when I was 16, I shadowed a friend’s mom who was an emergency room nurse at St. Vincent Charity. I fell in love with nursing right then; everything they did, and everything they were for people.”

That sense of purpose was shaped early in Kolenic’s life. Her father became seriously ill when she was very young and

passed away when she was just nine years old. What stayed with her most was not the hospital itself, but the nurses who cared for her family.

“I’ll never forget — one nurse snuck me up a back stairwell so I could see my dad,” she says. “It didn’t change the outcome, but it changed me. That nurse made the difference, and that moment has stayed with me my whole career.”

That early experience became the compass for a life in oncology nursing, a specialty Kolenic discovered during a sophomore-year clinical rotation at the University of Toledo.

“I didn’t even know what ‘oncology’ meant,” she says. “But I loved the patients. I loved what nurses could do for them, especially back when the prognosis was so tough. Even as a student, their gratitude overwhelmed me. They weren’t treated like a disease; they were treated like people.”

She worked as a nursing assistant on the oncology floor through college, gaining experience that solidified her passion. After graduating in 1992, she returned to Cleveland during a time when nursing jobs were scarce. A scholarship commitment led her to University Hospitals, where she began her long and evolving journey in cancer care that has spanned an impressive 34 years.

Kolenic spent four years in inpatient oncology before moving to the outpatient infusion center, where she stayed for a decade. But even then, she felt a pull toward something deeper: “I loved the advancing science, the new therapies, the constant innovation. Oncology never stops evolving which means nurses can never stop learning.”

Driven by that desire, she pursued her master’s degree at Case Western Reserve University, becoming a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS). It opened new doors and a new mission.

“As a CNS, my role is built on three spheres: the patient, the nurse and the system. I realized I could influence not just one patient at a time, but entire teams and structures.”

She began overseeing formal staff education, planning large oncology conferences and developing curriculum. Eventually, she created the first ambulatory CNS role at the Seidman Cancer Center, expanding education across UH’s 12 regional oncology sites.

Today, as Lead Advanced Practice Provider, she manages a team of 16 clinical specialists and educators, guiding nursing practice and professional development across University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center.

“We don’t do it for recognition — we do it to help someone through the most vulnerable moment of their life.”

ANNE KOLENIC

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but often uncertainty.. Over the course of a year, we build on that foundation. Seeing that transformation — that growth — is amazing and incredibly rewarding. It all translates into safer patient care.”

Ashworth’s own nursing journey has been just as dynamic. She began in Med Surg/Oncology at Lakewood Hospital, later moving to critical care at Fairview. She also thrived in the fast-paced environment of a freestanding emergency department. Teaching found her unexpectedly when a colleague suggested she’d be great at it.

“I started working as adjunct faculty at Tri-C, and one of the things that I did was help facilitate simulations,” she says. The VA had equipment — but no structured simulation program. “I thought, this is my opportunity to build something.” Today, she leads a team of four and oversees a nationally recognized program.

In 2025, she received the Ohio League for Nursing Innovation Award. “It validated that what I’m doing matters, and that people are noticing the impact.”

For new nurses and future educators, her advice is clear: “Just because we’ve done it that way doesn’t mean it’s the right way. Don’t be afraid of technology or innovation.”

Looking back, she wouldn’t change a thing. “All the career changes I made were the right ones. Each one made me a better nurse and a better person.”

Her measure of success is knowing she’s made an impact. “What we do here truly transforms learning. That brings me great joy.”

tell students the same thing. Everyone has their own journey. Sometimes content needs to be seen twice to build a stronger foundation.”

Seeing her graduates thrive brings her deep satisfaction. “My biggest joy is seeing former students in the clinical setting or online, watching them achieve advanced degrees, specialty certifications, or their dream roles. They put in the work but to know I was part of their journey is incredibly meaningful.”

Now entering her 28th year with University Hospitals, Berman has also steadily advanced her education, earning her BSN, MSN, and finally her Doctor of Nursing Practice — all while raising her two children, Rebecca and Grant, with the incredible support of her husband, Tom.

Berman continues to impact the future of nursing in Northeast Ohio and throughout the state not only through teaching, but through her active leadership. She serves on the Ohio League for Nursing Board, contributes research and publications and hopes to lead LCCC’s developing RN to BSN program.

She emphasizes that nursing is one of the most versatile careers imaginable. “You can work in a hospital, a clinic, an insurance company, in wellness, in research — the opportunities are endless once you have that degree.”

And above all: “Provide grace — to yourself and others. Everyone has their own path.”

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NANCI BERMAN

clarity and ability to make complex concepts understandable.

A leader among her peers, de Haan has taught nearly every adult focused BSN course and has served as Assistant Director of Curriculum, faculty mentor and leader among her peers. Her teaching evaluations consistently rank among the highest in the program.

For de Haan, good teaching is where the “art and science” of nursing meet.

“You can know everything about a disease,” she explains, “but the real skill is translating that knowledge, either to a patient who’s terrified and overwhelmed, or to a student who’s hearing it for the first time. That’s the art.”

de Haan is known as approachable, patient, fair and deeply respected — the qualities she considers her greatest professional achievement. As both a seasoned educator and a proud mom of a pediatric nurse at UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s, she has a unique perspective on the challenges today’s students face. “The acuity is higher, the technology is more complex, and misinformation is everywhere,” she says. “Students need support more than ever.”

One message she repeats every semester: “You cannot pour from an empty cup.”

“Nursing requires compassion and resilience, but you can’t sustain that without caring for yourself,” she says. “Self care isn’t optional; it’s essential.”

Her philosophy is grounded in gratitude and humility. “Nursing places you with people on their worst day, their best day, and everything in between. It’s a privilege. And teaching the next generation of nurses — that’s a privilege too.”

Her influence, however, extends far beyond UH. Kolenic has held leadership roles in the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) and currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation. She has helped shape national educational content as a four-time planner for ONS Congress, including serving as the lead planner in 2016 and speaking before more than 4,000 oncology nurses.

“That was one of my proudest moments,” she says. “Standing on that stage, knowing the work we did would impact nurses across the country and, ultimately, their patients.”

Her specialty areas, including communication skills, palliative care and chemotherapy practice, have made her a sought-after speaker and educator. She teaches leadership to senior nursing students at Case Western, believing that the next generation deserves mentorship and realistic guidance.

“I always tell them: Nursing is hard, but it’s so rewarding. And you have to remember your why. That’s your North Star.”

The field has transformed dramatically since Kolenic first stepped into oncology. “When I started, cancer was still a dreaded word. Today, many cancers are chronic diseases. I’ve watched patients live 20 years with diagnoses that used to mean six months. Precision medicine changed everything.”

Through it all, her purpose has remained steady. “We impact people in ways we may never know. We don’t do it for recognition — we do it to help someone through the most vulnerable moment of their life.”

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MARY DE HAAN

ANNE KOLENIC

Caring for Tomorrow

ZEINA HAMMOUD

Cleveland State University

When Cleveland State University nursing student Zeina Hammoud took a job as a patient access representative at the Avon Cleveland Clinic Emergency Department during her second year of nursing school, she insisted she would never become an ER nurse. Ironically, that experience is exactly where she discovered her passion for emergency care.

“My desire to care for others is not limited to a certain demographic, condition or individual,” she says. “I want to care for babies that are one week old, the elderly, people with chronic health conditions and those who come in with trauma arrests. I have a desire

to care for everyone.”

After graduation, Hammoud will remain in that very same emergency department, transitioning from her current role to a full-time registered nurse.

“People come into the ER at their worst,” she says, “and I want to help send them away feeling their best.”

MARSHAL CALLAHAN

Kent State University

A desire to serve others began early in life for Kent State University nursing student Marshal Callahan. “From quite a young age, I knew that I liked helping others,” he says.

But it wasn’t until the end of high school that he was exposed to various aspects of nursing through mentors working in areas such as labor and delivery, hospice and elder care, revealing the wide-ranging impact he could have on patients’ lives. And once he began his studies, Callahan quickly discovered his calling in pediatrics.

Throughout his time at Kent, Callahan also served as cofounder and president of MEDLIFE participated in a

medical outreach experience in Lima, Peru, and worked on the medical staff at a childrens’ camp in New Hampshire. “It just brings me a lot of joy to bring joy to other people,” he says.

After graduation, he will begin his career in pediatrics at Akron Children’s Hospital.

CEDRIC MCGHEE

Lorain County Community College

For Cedric McGhee, graduating from Lorain County Community College represents far more than just earning a nursing degree. It honors a dream his mother, who worked for many years as a housekeeper at the college, had for him prior to her tragic passing.

“When I get to walk across the stage in May, I know my mother won’t physically be there,” McGhee says, “but I know that she’ll be proud.”

Throughout the demanding nursing program, McGhee has balanced raising four children, working in the emergency department at the Cleveland Clinic and running a CPR training business, Cape-Less Heroes, with his wife. Through it all, he

has consistently encouraged and supported others, volunteering in the nursing lab and helping classmates prepare for exams, often with his 18-month-old son on his hip.

After graduation, McGhee will begin his nursing career in the MICU at MetroHealth, continuing his commitment to helping others in their most critical moments.

NATHALY MENDEZ

Ursuline College

As a sophomore in high school, family circumstances required Nathaly Mendez to step into a bigger role at home, becoming the primary caregiver for a period of time for her younger brothers while balancing schoolwork and a job. “That experience of taking care of my family made me realize I wanted to take care of others too,” she says.

And as a first-generation American and college student, Mendez has embraced every opportunity to grow, lead and serve during her journey at Ursuline College. Through the Howley ASPIRE Nurse Scholars program, Nathaly has worked at the Cleveland Clinic while completing her degree, gaining valuable clinical experience.

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She has also been very involved on campus, serving as a founding member of the Latino Student Alliance, participating in various student leadership groups, and mentoring future nursing students. After graduation, Nathaly will begin her career as a registered nurse in medical-surgical telemetry at Fairview Hospital.

SKYE MILLIMAN

Cuyahoga Community College

Leadership and service have been a big part of Skye Milliman’s time at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C). For the past three semesters, she served as president of the Student Nursing Association, mentoring fellow students while organizing community outreach, volunteer opportunities and fundraising initiatives to help other nursing students participate in international service-learning experiences.

“People look to you for guidance when you’re in a leadership role,” says Milliman. “I love being able to share what I’ve learned and help other students succeed.”

At the same time, she has balanced leadership responsibilities with clinical work as an LPN on the neurological

step-down unit at the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, where she is eager to begin her career as an RN.

Looking ahead, Milliman hopes to continue leading and serving others. “The most rewarding part is knowing that even a simple smile or conversation can mean the world to someone. As nurses, how we care for people truly matters.”

ANNABELLE MOORE

Hiram College

Academic excellence and service best describe Annabelle Moore — a graduating senior in the Baccalaureate Nursing program at Hiram College with a 3.95 GPA, earning a BSN and a minor in Biomedical Humanities.

And her impact extends well beyond the classroom.

As senior nursing class representative on the college’s nursing council, she has faithfully attended faculty meetings, advocated for her classmates and served on multiple search committees helping recruit new faculty and prospective students. She also recently received the department’s undergraduate research award for her study on how dietary education can reduce colorectal cancer

recurrence rates. Outside of school, she works as a nursing assistant and plans to begin her career at Hillcrest Hospital in the ICU.

“I never planned to go into healthcare,” Moore says. “But once I started caring for people, I knew this was what I was meant to do. Even making one person’s day a little better

NURSING AWARDS

Traci Ashworth

VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System

Rebecca Baker Cleveland Clinic

Sarah Ballentine

Akron Children’s Hospital

Jane BryanCleveland Clinic

Andrea Gudel The MetroHealth System

Camden HayesCleveland Clinic

Kathryn M. James Cleveland Clinic

Raymond Jontony The MetroHealth System

Anne M. Kolenic University Hospitals

Alexander Nydza The MetroHealth System

Bailey PasturaCleveland Clinic

Victoria Reed The MetroHealth System

EDUCATOR AWARDS

Nanci Berman Lorain County Community College

Mary de Haan Case Western Reserve University

Jessica Krowka Cuyahoga Community College

Carrie Scotto Ursuline College

STUDENT AWARDS

Marshal Callahan Kent State University

Nora Collins Case Western Reserve University

Tofarati Adebise Case Western Reserve University

Zeina Hammoud Cleveland State University

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR 2026 AWARD RECIPIENTS

Cedric McGhee Lorain County Community College

Nathaly Mendez Ursuline College

Skye Milliman Cuyahoga Community College

Annabelle Moore Hiram College

Motivational Moments

Student nurses share some of what drives them.

MY DESIRE TO CARE FOR OTHERS IS NOT LIMITED TO A CERTAIN DEMOGRAPHIC, CONDITION OR INDIVIDUAL.

ZEINA HAMMOUD

“When I get to walk across the stage in May, I know my mother won’t physically be there, but I know that she’ll be proud.”

CEDRIC MCGHEE

Pathways to Becoming a Registered Nurse

• Traditional Nursing Program

• Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse

• Paramedic to Registered Nurse 440-366-4032 lorainccc.edu/nursing

I LOVE BEING ABLE TO SHARE WHAT I’VE LEARNED AND HELP OTHER STUDENTS SUCCEED.

SKYE MILLIMAN

“It just brings me a lot of joy to bring joy to other people.”

MARSHAL CALLAHAN

“That experience of taking care of my family made me realize I wanted to take care of others too.”

NATHALY MENDEZ

EVEN MAKING ONE PERSON’S DAY A LITTLE BETTER MAKES IT ALL WORTH IT. ANNABELLE MOORE

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Nighton the Town

In Rocky River, evenings come together with lakefront strolls, inviting patios, local flavor and fun for everyone.

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Visit our locations in Mayfield Heights and Beachwood, and look for our new location at Boys & Girls Club, Broadway, coming soon.

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AWe Welcome You to Rocky River!

Rocky River is the perfect place to spend an evening — just ask the mayor. As told to Kristen Hampshire

sk Mayor Pamela Bobst what makes a great night in Rocky River, and it starts with a simple idea: head outside and see where it leads. Here’s her take on walkability, spontaneity and the simple ways evenings come together.

Q: What defines a great evening in Rocky River?

A: There is so much to do here. You can enjoy the lake, watch a sunset, listen to music. There really is something for everyone. On a beautiful night, you don’t always plan. You might say, “What are you doing tonight?” and decide to walk somewhere for dinner or grab ice cream and head to the lake. Because we’re compact and connected, those spontaneous moments are easy to make happen.

Q: How does the city’s layout shape that experience?

A: It starts with how walkable the community is. There are so many places where you can park and walk to a restaurant, pick up a picnic or head to one of our parks. You can move easily between the lakefront, dining spots and neighborhood businesses, and that makes a big difference in how people experience an evening here.

Q: Where do you personally like to go to unwind?

A: There’s a bench at Rocky River Park near a shade tree that has a spectacular view of the sunset. It’s very popular — I don’t always get a seat — but it’s one of my favorite places. I also love Bradstreet’s Landing. It’s right at grade, so you can walk along the beach, look for

“You can move easily between the lakefront, dining spots and neighborhood businesses, and that makes a big difference in how people experience an evening here.”

– Mayor Pamela Bobst

From the City of Rocky River

beach glass and then sit and watch the sun go down. There’s a lot of seating along the pier, so it’s easy to find a spot.

Q: What are some ways the city is expanding evening experiences?

A: We’re looking at adding more programming along the lakefront, including stargazing and yoga in the park. And across the city, our programming continues to expand with the popular Summer Concert Series, markets, birdwatching and events sponsored by our generous business community. There are so many ways to get involved and enjoy Rocky River.

Q: How do local businesses factor into the evening experience?

A: They’re a big part of it. You can stop for ice cream, grab a drink, sit on a patio or pick up dinner and take it to the lake. There’s a natural flow between those experiences. Thursday nights, for example, many shops stay open later, and it becomes a social evening — meeting friends, walking around and exploring what’s open.

Q: Why does Rocky River work so well for date nights and family outings alike?

A: It really offers both. You can have a romantic evening — I’ve seen proposals at Bradstreet’s Landing — but it’s also very family friendly. You’ll see people out with kids, couples, groups of friends. It’s that mix that makes it feel welcoming for everyone.

OF FUN

Find joy all season long at these Rocky River events.

Whether you’re looking for live music, local goods or a day at the pool, there’s no shortage of fun in Rocky River this summer. Here’s the lowdown:

67 Pool Party + DJ

Sun., June 7, Noon – 3 p.m.

Outdoor Pool

Concert: DJ Kris Koch | Noon

Healthy Rocky River

Sat., June 13, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Linden Park

• Celebrate NRPA Family Health & Fitness Day

• Sport Competitions and Challenges

• Fitness Classes

• Bike Parade

• Food Trucks

• Inflatables and Airbrush Tattoos

Concert: DJ Kris Koch | 11 a.m.

CLE Market + Concert

Fri., June 19, 4 – 8 p.m.

City Hall Park

Concert: John Doyle | 6 p.m.

Red, River and Blue

Sun., July 12, Noon – 8 p.m. City Hall Park

• Great American Splash Pool Party

• CLE Market Vendors and Food Trucks

• Car Cruise-In

• Pie in the Park

• Inflatables and Airbrush Tattoos

Concert: Revolution Pie | 7 p.m.

Kiddo Kingdom

Sun., Aug. 2, Noon – 8 p.m. City Hall Park

• Princess in the Park

• Touch-a-Truck: Police/Fire/Service

• Dog Days with City Council

• Food Trucks

• Inflatables and Airbrush Tattoos

Concert: Funkology | 7 p.m.

CLE Market + Concert

Fri., Aug. 14, 4 – 8 p.m.

City Hall Park

Concert: Shawn Brewster | 6 p.m.

America 250: A Rocky River Celebration

Sun., Sept. 13, 1 – 4 p.m.

City Hall Park

Enjoy food, games and activities for the whole family. Sun., Sept. 27 2 – 6 p.m. City Hall Park 5K and Kids

River After Hours

From outdoor escapes to patio tables and late-night stops, River offers evening fun

to suit every mood.

By Kristen

Hampshire

Nightlife, Naturally

In Rocky River, the best nights out are often spontaneous, starting with a lakefront stroll or a backyard gathering that evolves into slipping into one of the city’s lakefront parks to watch a sunset. Just head outside and the rest will fall into place for what Recreation Director Bob Holub calls, “a summer of fun.”

“Much of what we offer is during that evening window and provides a chance to come out, unwind and enjoy the community,” he says.

An evening outdoors in River comes naturally, adds Mayor Pamela Bobst.

“There is so much to do here — some of it very active, some of it quieter,” she says. “You can listen to music, sit by the lake or just take in a sunset. There’s something for every sense.”

Most of it is free. Much of it is walkable.

“We try to make everything accessible,” Holub says. “You can get there on foot, by bike or just stop by on your way through. We’re trying to create more ways for people to just show up and participate.”

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Patio Oasis

A dreamy patio makes Wine Bar perfect

slow, savor-worthy evenings.

Music + Market

The annual Summer Concert Series returns with an expanded schedule and the headline events everyone anticipates, Holub says. Roll up for Pie in the Park and grab a slice served by city officials, or catch a Friday evening market collaborative with CLE Market on June 19 and Aug. 14, with up to 40 vendors, food trucks and bands playing into the evening. Markets start at 4 p.m., while summer concerts kick off at 7 p.m.

Check out page 4 for more details about our events this summer!

Summer

Say “Om”

How about some sun-“set” salutations?

Suited for the yoga curious and regulars, a new Lakefront Unwind program at Rocky River Park offers Yoga in the Park, a waterfront dropin experience, June 25 from 6-7 p.m.

rockyriverohio.gov/ fitness

Paddle for Views

Look Up

Stargazing nights are on the horizon. Set your telescope up along the lakefront for nightly opportunities to soak in the sparkling sky after sunset.

From Bradstreet’s Landing, paddleboarders and kayakers head out as the sun dips, gliding along the shoreline or tracing the Rocky River for a quieter, tucked-away route. The lakefront offers open water and sweeping views, while the river provides a calmer, scenic corridor framed by trees and bridges. Landlubber? The expansive pier offers many accessible front-row seats to the skyline glow.

Ru ng Montessori School

in Rocky River now accepting EdChoice Expansion Scholarships

Founded in 1959, Ru ng is proud to have been a pioneer in the Montessori method of education. We provide an authentic Montessori education for students aged 3 through 8th grade.

Visit ru ngmontessori.org/admissions to sign up for a classroom observation and a personalized tour featuring our state-of-the art middle school addition.

Children’s House (3-6 years) Lower Elementary (Grades 1 – 3) Upper Elementary (Grades 4 and 5) Middle School (Grades 6 – 8)

Bike Nights, Reimagined

Start your Wednesday nights on two wheels with Summer Social Rides hosted by Bike Rocky River. Held the second Wednesday of each month from May through September, the rides are designed less for speed and more for connection.

Not a regular cyclist? No sweat. Organizer Mehul Gala assures these just-for-fun rides are for anyone. They’re equal parts fitness, exploration and community-building, with a side of sweeping sunset views.

“We piloted a few last summer, and it’s a really nice way to meet neighbors, build friendships and discover scenic routes along the lakefront,” Gala says of varying routes. Some rides stay in River, while others stretch to nearby destinations like Edgewater Park. Along the way, the rides often include impromptu stops — for a quick repair lesson, a scoop of ice cream or a post-bike beverage.

“It’s a very welcoming group,” Gala says. Visit bikerockyriver.com for more information.

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Bird’s Eye Views

You could spot more than 50 bird species during a single June evening at Elmwood Park, which is a landing pad for 164 species that have been recorded at the neighborhood spot.

“A lot of people don’t realize how incredible Elmwood is for birding,” says Michelle Dull, a Rocky River Senior Center staff member who has been birding for more than 30 years.

See for yourself at 6 p.m. on June 25 for a guided bird-watching event.

New to birding? No problem. Members of the Senior Center’s “Bird Nerds” group will be on hand to help identify species, recommend apps and answer questions.

“We want this to be approachable for anyone,” Dull says.

The low-key, all-ages evening is a reminder that the best nights out can start by simply looking up. Early summer brings steady activity, with everything from hummingbirds and woodpeckers to flycatchers moving through the trees.

“If we’re lucky, we may be able to hear or see some owls,” Dull says.

Dining Out

Dinner and drinks are all steps away on Linda Street with an expanding collection of venues. Choose your own night out or make a loop of it, which is exactly how partners John Owen and David Rudiger designed the experience with Wine Bar Rocky River, Market and Tommy’s.

Hit happy hour on the whole street on weekdays, and pencil in a Friday Shuck Yeah oyster night (Wine Bar and Tommy’s), suggests Owen.

For warm-weather evenings, “our patios are always open,” he says. “The ability for guests to walk to establishments that each have a different vibe is what makes an evening on Linda Street stand out.”

Start elevated.

The Wine Bar’s menu is designed for sharing. It boasts one of the largest patios on the West Side, appointed with relaxed seating suitable for an intimate date or a larger meetup. “We wanted it to feel like a neighborhood place, where you can linger over a bottle and enjoy chef-driven menu options,” Owen says. rockyriverwinebar.com

Game on.

Shift gears next door at Market, where cocktails, 24 craft beers on tap and wall-to-wall TVs turn it into the street’s social hub. “There’s not a bad seat in the house for a game,” Owen says. The menu spans from starters and wings to handhelds and entrees. Make a night of it and reserve the 16seat private dining space. marketbeer.com

Closing time.

Whether winding down after work or closing out the night after a day of summer fun, Tommy’s Bar delivers. Saddle up at this true River hangout that has a loyal following, familiar faces and a patio anchored by a massive tree. The whole vibe feels like summer.

rockyriverwinebar.com/ venue/tommys-bar

“The ability for guests to walk to establishments that each have a different vibe is what makes an evening on Linda Street stand out.”

– John Owen

Garden Party

Green House Gatherings is literally a wide, open, flexible indoor-outdoor space with retractable walls that invite the Linda Street energy into the event itinerary. Anchored in front of Wine Bar and next to Tommy’s, guests can raise a glass and drift to the next patio. ghgatherings.com

Gather ’Round

At Gather Food + Drink, the night is yours to build. Start with a cocktail and stay for dinner. Or don’t. Split a few small plates at the bar, grab a glass of wine on the patio and call it a night. Flexibility is the point.

“We built Gather to be a place where we wanted to hang out,” says Co-owner Matt Barnes, who, alongside wife Julie, reimagined the space in 2024 after years in catering (Gourmet Guy) and food trucks (the Manna Truck).

The result: a spot that feels equally upscale and easygoing. “You can come in with a baseball cap and sit at the bar, or have a more elevated dining experience,” Julie says.

The menu follows suit. Think playful-but-polished dishes like Sushi Tots — crispy tater tots topped with marinated tuna, pickled vegetables and sriracha mayo — alongside standouts like pan-roasted cod and a rotating lineup of house-made desserts like a Crème Brûlée Napoleon.

The wine list skips the obvious, pulling from regions around the world, while cocktails and local beers round out the mix. gatherfoodanddrink.com

Take to The Woods

Warm wood, scratch-made Italian dishes, a full bar and a family that’s been serving guests in River for over 40 years is the legacy on tap at The Woods Restaurant & Lounge, where a night out comes with a side of history.

“I was here when I was 9 years old making pizzas,” says Chad Chillemi, who marked the establishment’s 43rd anniversary this past March.

Soups, fresh bread, daily pizza dough and dinner specials that include halfprice pasta and prime rib pair well with happy hour. The Behind the Woods

Why The Weist Team?

event space connects to the main restaurant with a cobblestone patio shaded by a towering oak tree Chad’s father planted decades ago.

Through the years, The Woods has hosted milestone celebrations and welcomed everyday diners drawn to its cozy, neighborhood vibe and hospitality. It’s easy, familiar and built for everything from first dates to family dinners to a late-night unwind at the bar.

“We’ve had a lot of people tell us their first date was here,” Chillemi says. thewoodsrestaurant.com

June 25, 4–7 p.m.

Summer Stroll on Old Detroit

New Faces at Old River

A variety of new retailers and restaurateurs have moved into the Old River shopping district, and the June 25 Summer Stroll on Old Detroit from 4 to 7 p.m. is one way to sample the lot. Grab a slice at Old School Pizza & Wings, whose owners are also known for area eateries Parkers Grille & Tavern and Betts. And Corleone’s Ristorante & Bar brings its decades-long tradition of scratchmade Italian dishes and an extensive wine list to the neighborhood, serving lunch and dinner seven days a week.

Paris, by Way of River

At Tartine Bistro, tucked in the quaint Old River district, a night out feels like a quick trip abroad.

This staple pairs its Parisian-inspired interior with an easy neighborhood energy, drawing guests for everything from casual meetups to date nights that linger.

Inside, it’s intimate and transportive; outside, dual patios keep the scene moving on warm evenings.

“It feels worlds away from Ohio, but still very much part of the community,” says General Manager Sarah Migal.

The menu leans classic French with a modern twist, including a standout vegan lineup that reimagines dishes like French onion soup for plant-based diners. tartinebistro.com

More Patio Nights

A tucked-away patio with old-school charm at Ferris Steak House makes this longtime River favorite feel like a hidden retreat amid bustling retail. Dine on classic steakhouse fare and sip martinis served under the trees with a Metroparks backdrop.

ferrissteakhouse.com

Rocky River Brewing Co., a lively Center Ridge Road go-to for live music, house-brewed beers and all the menu trappings, recently re-opened (following a fire), and locals are anticipating patio nights.

rockyriverbrewco.com

At Burntwood Tavern , chef-driven favorites, handcrafted cocktails and a polished patio in a classic Rocky River landmark offer a made-to-order night out.

burntwoodtavern.com/rocky-river

Share a plate of bold flavors at Taza, where an energetic patio brings Mediterranean flavors outdoors in a big way.

mytaza.com

Cheers!

Local flavor and a casual vibe take center stage at these popular pubs.

Swinging Door Lounge

No frills, all flavor — this neighborhood staple delivers late-night bites and a laidback bar scene. Stop in for wings, burgers and a crowd that keeps it real. swingingdoorlounge.com

Gormley’s Pub

An Irish pub feel with a lively, come-asyou-are crowd and a strong pint game with Guinness on tap makes this a festive neighborhood spot.

gormleyspub.com

Westsiders

Westsiders on Linda Street was ranked Best West Side Restaurant by Cleveland Magazine and named a 2025 Silver Spoon recipient. The modern American cuisine, innovative bar, low-key patio and happy hour Wednesday to Friday are good reasons to stop in. westsiders.com

Sakana Sushi Bar and Lounge

Sushi and cocktails carry this sleek, lowlit spot into lounge territory. Try a creative roll and dip in for a late-night vibe that feels a step up.

sakanacleveland.com

to fit your lifestyle. From energy-efficient appliances, in-suite washer & dryer and spacious floor plans to private balconies with scenic views, every detail is crafted for modern living. Community amenities include a rooftop lounge, state-of-the-art fitness center, pilates/yoga studio, and underground parking, all designed to enhance your everyday life. Located just minutes from downtown Cleveland, Westlake, and Lakewood, this community offers easy access to major highways, parks, boutique shops, and dining. Enjoy outdoor adventures in the nearby Cleveland Metroparks or explore the charm of Downtown Rocky River’s local cafes, wine bars, and cultural attractions.

Night Out for a Good Cause

On July 11, grab friends and family for a lively evening with wine and craft beer gardens, music and food at the Sunflower Wine Festival. A VIP area provides access to premium drinks, dedicated seating and a more private setting. Proceeds from the event support the Prayers From Maria Foundation and its mission to end childhood cancer. prayersfrommaria.org/events/swf

Library After Dark

The library might not be the first place you think of when planning a night out, but its programming spans evening hours with something for everyone.

Stacey Hayman, community engagement manager, points to the popular stuffed animal sleepover as a kid-favorite event. In the evening, children drop their plushies off at the library, where the stuffed toys enjoy adventures with other fluffy friends. Library staff pose the animals and take photos of their adventures. The next day, kids pick up

their stuffies and find out what they did.

For adults, cooking classes, craft-based programs (like Cricut) and creative technology workshops offer an opportunity to learn new skills and have fun. Or, put your random knowledge to work at the library’s lively trivia nights. And don’t forget to catch an outdoor concert.

“It’s really nice to come sit on our front lawn, get something from the food truck and listen to a band,” Hayman says of the library’s summer lawn concerts.

SAFETY in the City

Whether you’re spending a day at the park or a night on the town, Rocky River offers smalltown charm and a reputation for safety.

By Jamie Brian

With its picturesque lakeside views, lush parks and bustling downtown, Rocky River is the perfect local getaway. Visitors can feel secure knowing that Rocky River is both pedestrian friendly and safety conscious. With miles of carefully constructed sidewalks and plenty of streetlights, the city is an ideal place for an evening stroll.

Beyond its well-lit streets and walkable infrastructure, Rocky River is home to a safety-oriented community with a topnotch police force. From hosting a Citizen Police Academy to educating public school students about safety, the police department’s commitment to community programming makes all the difference in crime prevention.

“I think when you see a safe community anywhere in the country, it’s because the community cares for themselves,” says Chief of Police George Lichman. “You know that people look out for one another, and the police supplement that.”

Kids can learn about safety by walking, riding a scooter or biking around Rocky River’s Safety Town.

IMPACT BY THE NUMBERS

108

Miles of city sidewalks

Police officers on duty between 6 p.m. and 2 a.m. 4 to 7

150

People who have completed the Citizen Police Academy

1,802

Streetlights illuminating Downtown Rocky River

3 minutes

3

Average response time for police to arrive on scene for emergency calls

Overall average response time for police to arrive on scene for all call types 4 minutes, 5 seconds

School Resource Officers in public schools fostering a commitment to safety

1,111.25

78

Active members of the Westshore Regional Community Emergency Response Team

Hours of voluntary service that auxiliary officers contributed to the city in 2025

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Helping our Residents Return Home

The mission of the Welsh Home is a “Legacy of the Heart” following the traditions of the Women’s Welsh Clubs of America to respect the spirit of each resident.

After a hospital stay, our number one goal at the Welsh House is for you to return home safely.

Recover in our Private Rehab Suites with:

· Physical Therapy

· Speech Therapy

· Occupational Therapy

· Skilled Nursing

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McDowell Real Estate Mentor

440-205-2000

Kathy Hosler

McDowell Real Estate Mentor

440-205-2000

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McDowell Real Estate Mentor

440-205-2000

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McDowell Real Estate Mentor

440-205-2000

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McDowell Real Estate Mentor

440-205-2000

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McDowell Real Estate Mentor 440-205-2000

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McDowell Real Estate Mentor

440-205-2000

Gina Meyer

McDowell Real Estate Mentor

440-205-2000

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McDowell Real Estate Mentor

440-205-2000

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McDowell Real Estate Mentor 440-205-2000

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McDowell Real Estate Mentor 440-205-2000

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McDowell Real Estate Mentor

440-205-2000

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McDowell Real Estate Mentor 440-205-2000

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McDowell Real Estate Mentor

440-205-2000

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McDowell Real Estate Mentor

440-205-2000

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McDowell Real Estate Mentor 440-205-2000

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McDowell Real Estate Mentor

440-205-2000

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McDowell Real Estate Mentor 440-205-2000

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McDowell Real Estate Mentor 440-205-2000

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McDowell Real Estate Mentor 440-205-2000

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McDowell Real Estate Mentor 440-205-2000

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McDowell Real Estate Mentor 440-205-2000

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Michael Atkinson RE/MAX Real Estate Group Avon Lake 440-899-8626

Kathleen Chisar RE/MAX Real Estate Group Avon Lake 216-973-3500

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Real Broker LLC Westlake 440-754-7449

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Russell Real Estate Services

Strongsville 440-268-9491

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Russell Real Estate Services

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Russell Real Estate Services

Strongsville 440-572-3100

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Russell Real Estate Services Westlake 440-835-8300

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Russell Real Estate Services Westlake 440-835-8300

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Russell Real Estate Services Westlake 440-835-8300

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Russell Real Estate Services Westlake 440-835-8300

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Russell Real Estate Services Westlake 440-835-8300

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Russell Real Estate Services Westlake 440-835-8300

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Russell Real Estate Services Westlake 440-835-8300

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Russell Real Estate Services North Ridgeville 440-327-6511

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Russell Real Estate Services North Ridgeville 440-315-7282

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Russell Real Estate Services North Ridgeville 440-327-6511

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Russell Real Estate Services North Ridgeville 440-327-6511

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Russell Real Estate Services North Ridgeville 440-327-6511

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Russell Real Estate Services North Ridgeville 440-327-6511

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Russell Real Estate Services North Ridgeville 440-327-6511

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Russell Real Estate Services North Ridgeville 440-327-6511

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Russell Real Estate Services North Ridgeville 440-327-6511

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Russell Real Estate Services

North Ridgeville 440-327-6511

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Russell Real Estate Services Medina 330-723-2777

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Russell Real Estate Services Medina 330-723-2777

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Russell Real Estate Services Medina 330-321-6508

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Russell Real Estate Services Medina 330-723-2777

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Russell Real Estate Services Medina 330-723-2777

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Russell Real Estate Services Sandusky 419-625-5555

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Russell Real Estate Services Sandusky 419-625-5555

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Russell Real Estate Services Sandusky 419-625-5555

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Russell Real Estate Services Sandusky 419-625-5555

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Russell Real Estate Services Sandusky 419-625-5555

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Russell Real Estate Services Sandusky 419-625-5555

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Russell Real Estate Services Brecksville 440-526-9400

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Russell Real Estate Services Brecksville 440-526-9400

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Russell Real Estate Services Brecksville 440-526-9400

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Russell Real Estate Services Brecksville 440-526-9400

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Russell Real Estate Services

Brecksville 440-526-9400

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Russell Real Estate Services Brecksville 440-526-9400

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Russell Real Estate Services Brecksville 440-526-9400

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Russell Real Estate Services Brecksville 440-526-9400

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Russell Real Estate Services Brecksville 330-656-3400

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Russell Real Estate Services Boardman 440-268-9491

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Russell Real Estate Services

Warren 330-856-5700

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Russell Real Estate Services Warren 330-856-5700

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Throughout her career, Marie has earned numerous awards, including the National Sales Excellence Award, the Quality Service Award from the Women’s Council of REALTORS and recognition as a Leading Lady of Real Estate. In addition to her real estate endeavors, Marie is a Notary Public and a recipient of the Champions Awards: Leaders Made Here. Clients consistently praise her knowledge, responsiveness and ability to guide them through every step of the buying and selling process with confidence and care. Marie’s dedication to excellence continues to make her a trusted leader in the industry.

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Serving Northeast Ohio, she provides trusted guidance to buyers and sellers across all price points, including luxury homes and relocation clients.

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Troy Bratz

When the real estate market feels overwhelming, Troy Bratz steps in wearing many “hats,” drawing on over 25 years of experience to guide you with confidence. A proud Lakewood resident, Troy is more than just a REALTOR; he’s a trusted partner who educates and advocates for every client. Whether you need an expert eye for vision-boarding your new home renovation, professional staging advice or a strategic negotiator, Troy ensures you are always ahead of the curve. Regularly recognized as a top producer and actively serving in leadership roles on multiple community boards, let Your Favorite Fedora-Wearing REALTOR help you find not just a house, but the community to call home.

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A top-producing individual office sales leader with a top-producing team, the Kim Kramer Real Estate Group has over 30 collective years of negotiating and navigating clients into their dream homes and getting top dollar for the homes they’re selling.

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Inspiring spaces of character and revival

VACATION TIME

A Strongsville pool house pictures the suburban backyard as a tropical waterfront paradise. CONTINUED ON PAGE 152

Summer Alaedeen’s client loves living in the pink.

“If she could put pink everywhere, she would,” says the co-owner of Adeas Interior Design in Westlake. “And (her husband) actually welcomes it.”

That desire extended to the 700-squarefoot stacked-stone pool house, part of a project that put a pool, firepit, putting green and basketball half court in the backyard of the eclectic Strongsville modern-craftsman home that the couple shares with their three children. Inspiration came from a hand-embellished flamingo print and the black-and-white-striped vinyl-plank flooring in Alaedeen’s studio. The result looks more like something you’d find on Miami’s South Beach rather than near the Lake Erie shore.

“They always did want that very unique, out-of-the-box experience in their home,” Alaedeen explains. “They don’t fit into any regular category — and they don’t want to.”

Alaedeen’s biggest challenge was sourcing a large-scale flamingo-print wallcovering that could stand up to high humidity levels. One wall of the pool house had been outfitted with a glass garage door and wet-bar service window that, along with sliders to a side porch, would be left open for hours. The search ended with a vinyl paper she found on happywall.com.

Workers hung the paper on a wall facing the garage door and service window, then installed a television over a bank of white cabinetry. Alaedeen anchored the arrangement with a black retro-style refrigerator for chilling appetizers and other perishables that the wet-bar under-counter beverage center couldn’t accommodate.

The remaining walls were finished in Sherwin-Williams Azalea Flower, a shade of pink that matched the wallpaper background, and the woodwork painted a glossy black. The ceiling, in contrast, was covered in a rustic tongue-and-groove knotty pine selected by the male homeowner.

“It almost gave a tropical feel to it,” Alaedeen says. “It was this raw material that felt like it was still a part of the space.”

Alaedeen flanked a window overlooking a basketball court in the home’s lower level with a pair of the hand-embellished flamingo prints that inspired the interior design, then added two teak-frame barstools with black all-weather wicker-look seats at the whitequartz counter. For actual dining, she surrounded a white concrete table with chairs featuring white bolster-style backs on black iron frames. The seats were covered in a

A bold combination of colors, mix of classic and contemporary furnishings, and use of geometrics create a retro retreat.

black linen-look polyester blend, the backs in a white polyester velvet treated with Fiber-Seal-brand’s fabric-care system.

The same polyester velvet glammed up a quartet of club chairs — two in pale blush, two in an emerald green — gathered around a black concrete coffee table. Alaedeen pulled the jewel tone from a playful pool-theme-print paper hung on a half-bath wall. She recalls multiple conversations about sticking to a linen- or terrycloth-look performance fabric. But the female homeowner chose a luxe material appropriate for year-round use.

“She wants all the (home’s) spaces to have more of an elevated feel,” she says.

Home Away From Home

Escapism and passion manifest in many different forms. For one local journalist, it’s a side hustle in hunting for battered Cleveland houses with a story left to tell.

You’re supposed to stay detached when flipping houses, but if a place has even a hint of character — original woodwork, pocket doors — I’m already gone. Before I’ve checked the foundation or roofline, I’m imagining where the chandelier will hang, where the sideboard will go.

One Sunday morning, I found a house in Cleveland’s Hough neighborhood. I spotted the listing on my phone while driving across town and pulled into the driveway between errands and dropping my daughter off at youth group.

Built in 1910 and surrounded by vacant lots and newer homes from the 1990s and 2000s, it was one of the few original houses left on the street. Others had disappeared — lost to redlining, the housing collapse of 2008-2009 or the city’s demolition policies. Somehow, amid the empty lots and vinyl-sided colonials, this one had survived.

A paint job is often a fraction of the cost of flipping a house. These projects can be a dedicated hobby or a full-time career.

From the outside, I could see wood shake siding, painted forest green and badly peeling, and two circular turrets — one on the side, one in front. I used my realtor’s license to set up a showing on my phone. Inside, the house was in rough shape, but it hadn’t been stripped of its character. There were four ornate fireplaces — two downstairs, two upstairs — and a wood-beamed dining room ceiling buried under paint. The bedrooms were large, with real closets. I peeled back a corner of the carpet: hardwood floors.

Oh, man — I was smitten.

I have a problem. I’m addicted to house hunting — not watching HGTV, but fantasizing about renovating homes in Cleveland’s historic neighborhoods and selling them for a profit. My wife should probably be relieved my midlife crisis involves real estate listings instead of strippers and cocaine, though she might say otherwise.

I don’t have the capital to be a real flipper; my renovation skills top out at painting and peel-and-stick tile. Still, that doesn’t stop me.

“Take a look at this house,” I texted my friend Dave, who owns a real estate company. It was listed at $140,000, with a new roof and driveway, but it needed everything else. I told him about its location near the Cleveland Clinic and nearby development. I figured it would cost at least $200,000 to renovate. Would it sell for $400,000 or more?

Before After

“I’ll take a look,” he wrote. “Sounds risky.”

He was right. This wasn’t my first attempt. I owned a couple of rentals, and my wife and I lived in a house we’d bought out of foreclosure and renovated. But lately, this side hustle had become an obsession — a distraction from writing and my day job. I convinced myself that if I could just find the right house, I could make a living flipping homes.

My parents planted the seed. When I was a kid, they dragged me along to mow lawns at the duplexes they owned in Cleveland Heights — a suburb built for white families fleeing neighborhoods like Hough. Even now, my family trades contractor recommendations the same way that others swap recipes.

My wife and I live in a West Side neighborhood near Downtown, on a street of people like us — neighbors committed to fixing up old houses and raising kids in the city. On weekends, there are firepits, porch happy hours, long conversations while walking the dog. Aside from the occasional police chase or car theft, it feels like a small, hardwon urban bliss.

That spring, I toured dilapidated houses across Cleveland. I used my phone’s flashlight to navigate moldy basements, sagging drop ceilings, and listings that stretched the definition of “bedroom.” It’s one thing to answer a multiple-choice question about “functional obsolescence” on a licensing exam; it’s another to stand in a house where the only bathroom is a stained afterthought off the kitchen.

Why was I doing this when I should have been working on my book? Late at night, sitting in my son’s darkened room while he drifted to sleep, I’d scroll through listings, tapping red dots on the map, chasing the next possibility — a kind of productive procrastination to avoid the harder work of writing. I’d leave his room bleary-eyed, telling myself this was a mistake even as I imagined the next project. It was fueled by a familiar set of doubts: that I’m not good enough, that I’m a fraud.

Still, I couldn’t shake the restlessness. Maybe it was turning 48. Maybe it was the pandemic, or the cost of raising kids, or the quiet panic of wondering how we’d pay for college. Whatever the cause, it led me to that house in Hough — a place that would need to be taken down to the studs and rebuilt.

My crush faded within weeks. The cost of renovating it — or any house like it — was beyond my reach. The seller had bought it at a sheriff’s sale for $22,000 and was asking $140,000, and the market was cooling as interest rates climbed past 6%. Reluctantly, I let it go.

Later that year, my wife and I bought the house next door. An investor had planned to flip it, but instead of allowing another low-quality renovation on our street, we negotiated to buy it and do it right. With a historic rehab loan and money borrowed from my parents, we’re turning it into an Airbnb — something that, with luck, will become a real asset for our family. It’s probably the last house I’ll buy for a while; it will take all our resources to pull off.

I doubt the fantasy will ever fully fade. It’s impractical, but it has a hold on me. These days, I’m a little less distracted. Work has steadied. I’ve started a new manuscript. But when I hit a wall — or late at night, when worry creeps in about camp tuition or orthodontist bills — I still reach for my phone. I open that little red house app and click on a listing: a bungalow with peeling paint, a deep front porch, leaded-glass windows.

Before I even see the inside, I’m already choosing paint colors.

Lee Chilcote is the founder of Literary Cleveland and The Land. As a writer and editor, his work has appeared in The Washington Post, Associated Press, NPR, Vanity Fair, Belt, The Plain Dealer and Cleveland Magazine.

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Revive your space with pre-loved furniture and decor at Northeast Ohio vintage stores.

ALL THINGS FOR YOU

The newly renovated Tremont store is packed with unique items sourced from 25 local vintage dealers. Four floors of decor, furniture, clothing and more each boast a distinct style curated by the vendors. 3136 W. 14th St., Cleveland, 216273-7761, allthingsforu.com

CLE VINTAGE CO.

Northeast Ohio’s laid-back hub for restored midcentury furniture and decor has items to fit all spaces and budgets. The vintage furniture shop specializes in pieces from 1950 through 1979, offers custom sourcing for specific items and free local delivery. 4427 Brookpark Road, Parma, 216-255-5940, clevintage.com

FIG CHAGRIN

Find jewelry, textiles, furniture, clothing, artwork, rugs and books of refined taste among a sea of inspiring antiques and vintage heirlooms. 23 S. Franklin St., Chagrin Falls, 216-308-6149, facebook.com/figchagrin

MAIN STREET MODERN

Defined by its illustrious collection of midcentury modern furniture, art and decor, much of what you’ll see is updated seasonally. The shop also features a selection of secondhand clothing from Lost Thread Vintage. 618 Mulberry Road SE, Canton, 330-206-6006, mainstreetmodern.com

RECLAMATION

With a hand-picked lineup of furniture, clothing, home decor and more, you’re sure to find the missing piece you’ve been searching for. Keep up on cleaning out the house by selling gently used items to the shop for some extra cash. 16704 Chagrin Blvd., Shaker Heights, 216-999-7508, facebook.com/shop.reclamation16704

ROOK MODERN

New daily arrivals provide a wide selection of timeless furniture and home decor to choose from. Each item is restored and refinished in house. Gorgeous gems at the showroom located in historic Tremont never last long, so plan a trip to find your perfect piece before it’s gone. 2415 Tremont Ave., Cleveland, 216-543-2394, facebook.com/rookmodern — KIRSTEN KIMBLER AND LIZA MARRA

In the summer of 1980, the hottest ticket in Cleveland wasn’t for a concert. It certainly wasn’t for the Indians.

It was for a week of tapings of the Phil Donahue Show at the Front Row Theater in Highland Heights.

“He’s the biggest thing to hit Cleveland since the Beatles or Prince Charles blew into town,” wrote the Cleveland Press, describing Donahue as the “Cleveland-born Prince Regent and Golden Dome of daytime television talk show celebrities.”

A graduate of the first class at Lakewood St. Edward High School, Donahue returned home after graduating from Notre Dame to work at what was then KYW (now WKYC-TV and WTAM radio). He ventured on to Michigan and Dayton, where he started a TV talk show, which became syndicated in 1970. It was not only a ratings smash, but a cultural touchstone.

Fresh off receiving an honorary doctorate from Bowling Green State University, Donahue started taping episodes of his show on June 29, with special guests including former U.S. Attorney General Ramsey Clark, who had just returned from an unsanctioned trip to Iran during the hostage crisis, and Oscar-winning actress Shelley Winters, who was so anxious about the crowds she asked for pre-show wine. Also making an appearance was actress Marlo Thomas, who’d married Donahue in May. The two had a special reception that week at the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum (now the Cleveland History Center).

It was a homecoming for Donahue, who got a chance to see — among others — his mother, his sister and her family, and George O’Donnell, who went to elementary school and college with him. Even his old prom date was there.

It was estimated that 16,000 people came out to see the week of tapings — and another 100,000 were turned down for tickets.

“If word got out that, say, he was going to visit the Art Museum, the place would be mobbed with 10,000 people,” O’Donnell said.