Congratulations to the 22 semifinalists selected for Cleveland Chain Reaction! 🏆🔥 Today, @GreaterCLE's Council of Smaller Enterprises announced the 22 businesses advancing to the semifinals of the 9th season of Cleveland Chain Reaction. Semifinalists have a two-day showcase in July for a chance to win significant grant money. These selected businesses will gain exposure through Cleveland Chain Reaction's media partners: @KickinKenny, Mimi Magazine, and FreshWater Cleveland. Tap below to learn more about these semifinalists. ⬇️ freshwatercleveland.com/brea…

Musicians at the Larchmere PorchFest traded in the main stage for intimate front yard venues. 🏠🎸🎶 Last Saturday at the Larchmere District near Shaker Square, 30 bands/DJs took to porches, lawns, and sidewalks to play for hundreds of neighbors and friends.  This 18th @LarchmerePorch event was full of dancing, community bonding, good food, and lots of fun!   Tap below more PorchFest photos. ⬇️ freshwatercleveland.com/feat…

Clevelanders will give summer a warm welcome at Solstice! 🌇🎶 This Saturday, June 20th from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m., @ClevelandArt’s Solstice will welcome the summer solstice with plenty of music, art, and dancing. This event was sold out, but CMA was able to expand attendance capacity due to a favorable weather forecast. Additional tickets are now available for this fun night of live music, special exhibitions, and all-you-can-eat and drink. Tap below for more. ⬇️ freshwatercleveland.com/stre…

Cleveland Heights is transforming blank spaces into vivid public art installations! 🎨⭐️  This summer, eight new art projects will be painted on buildings or in public spaces in the Cedar Lee and Coventry business districts. The City of Cleveland Heights distributed funding to 15 non-profits to make these community embellishments a reality. @HeightsArts is leading the charge on this project with the goal of supporting both artists and local businesses.  Tap below for more. ⬇️ freshwatercleveland.com/brea…

Calling all train enthusiasts! Are you interested in the history of the Big Boys? 🚂⚙️ Northeast Ohio was fortunate to see a record-breaking 1940s steam locomotive pass through last Monday. The Big Boys are among the most technologically advanced steam locomotives and were manufactured for more than $6 million apiece in today’s currency. Tap below for more on Big Boy’s legacy. ⬇️ freshwatercleveland.com/brea…

Saint Luke's Foundation funds community-led solutions to advance health equity. 🙌❤️ St. Luke’s Foundation approved $2.15 million in grants for 13 organizations in Greater Cleveland that support urban agriculture, environmental education, arts programming, community development, and more! During a time when non-profits must do more with fewer resources, these grants are critical for the betterment of the community. Tap below for more information about these grants. ⬇️ freshwatercleveland.com/brea…

Lead artist Héctor Castellanos Lara gives FreshWater a glimpse into the preparation for Parade the Circle. ⭐️🎭 Artists are working late into the night to prepare puppets, floats, and costumes for @ClevelandArt's Parade the Circle, which is this Saturday from 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. In the museum from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, the public can view giant puppets from previous years and this year. Tap below for more of this artist’s inside perspective. ⬇️ freshwatercleveland.com/feat…

Fiber Fest is sure to be “sew” much fun! 🪡🎉🧶 This Saturday, June 13th, the first-ever Fiber Fest will be running from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Innovation Center in the Warrensville Heights Branch of the @CuyahogaLib. Partnered with Sew4Service, this daylong fiber arts event will offer hands-on classes, make-and-take crafts, a “sit and stitch room,” a showcase of the Innovation Center, and even a live sheep shearing demonstration! Tap below to learn more about Fiber Fest. ⬇️ freshwatercleveland.com/feat…

Every artist sees the world through a different lens. 📸 Rust Belt Photo Collective is hosting “Touched,” a photography exhibit reflecting on the emotional and physical nature of connection. This broad theme allows for creative exploration, says Artist Nicole D’Alessandro. This exhibition will showcase 55 works by Northeast Ohio artists. “Touched” is free and open to the public at @TriCedu East’s Gallery East, running from June 12th through July 30. Tap below for more details. ⬇️ freshwatercleveland.com/stre…

Downtown Cleveland was full of love and celebration as Pride in the CLE 2026 took the streets! 🏳️‍🌈💗 Thousands of people showed up last Saturday to advocate for equality and to celebrate the LGBTQ community. After the march, attendees enjoyed food trucks, vendors, and community organizations that were set up throughout downtown.  Organized by @LGBTCleveland, Pride in the CLE has become a beloved event for Northeast Ohio’s LGBTQ community and their allies.  Tap below for more. ⬇️ freshwatercleveland.com/feat…

Don’t miss out on Parade the Circle this weekend! 🎨🎉 @ClevelandArt’s 34th Parade the Circle is this Saturday, June 13th, on Wade Oval in University Circle from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Spectators can look forward to beautiful costumes and works of art that go along with the theme of “Momentum,” which is inspired by the exhibition American Printed Silks, 1927–1947. Tap below for more parade details. ⬇️ freshwatercleveland.com/feat…

Crowds of people gathered across Northeast Ohio to watch Big Boy No. 4014 roll through! 🚂🇺🇸 Yesterday, the world’s largest steam locomotive passed through Greater Cleveland, where fans lined the railroad for this one-in-a-lifetime America 250 event.  Did you miss Big Boy? This locomotive will be back on July 13th as it journeys home to Wyoming.  Tap below to hear more about yesterday’s spectacle. ⬇️ freshwatercleveland.com/buzz…

The Abbey family’s legacy is rooted in responsibility, education, and a connection to nature. 🌿✨ Connie Abbey has deep ties to @HFandG. Her family has been pivotal for the success of this organization for generations, and Connie and Paul Abbey are carrying on that tradition. From 100 acres in 1931 to 3,600 acres today, The Holden Arboretum is now one of the largest public gardens in the country. Tap below for more. ⬇️ freshwatercleveland.com/feat…

FreshWater team members made waves at the 2026 All-Ohio Excellence in Journalism Awards ceremony! 🌊💙 On June 5th, five of FreshWater Cleveland’s own were honored with six awards for their writing and photography by the Press Club of Cleveland.  Congratulations to contributing writers Jess Starr, Chris Abood, and Tom Matowitz, contributing photographer Jeff Christner, and managing editor Karin Connelly Rice! Tap below to learn more and read these award-winning articles. ⬇️ freshwatercleveland.com/feat…

Cuyahoga County just got a lot more vibrant. ❤️ @CuyArtsC provided project support dollars for more than 150 local nonprofits in 2026. From food truck festivities to theater productions, these grants will be used to fill communities with creative programming, especially as summer approaches. To learn more about some of the grants given out, tap below. ⬇️ freshwatercleveland.com/feat…

Looking for some family-friendly arts and crafts? 👀 @ClevelandArt has some amazing events planned related to Parade the Circle. On June 7th, Family FUNday: Mini Parade will allow participants of all ages to create their own mini-float for a mini-parade at the Cleveland Museum of Art's Community Arts Center. After Parade the Circle on June 13th, attendees are welcome to design and build their own puppets alongside featured artist Susie Underwood. Tap below for more information. ⬇️ freshwatercleveland.com/buzz…

Downtown Canton’s First Friday event is back and better than ever! 🎨🎸✨ Tomorrow, First Friday returns for June, bringing art, music, food, and lots of fun to historic Downtown Canton. The theme of tomorrow's event is Chalk the Walk, where chalk artists transform the sidewalks of Downtown Canton into real life works of art. Guests can also look forward to the kick off of the Summer Concert Series. Tap below for more information about this exciting event. ⬇️ freshwatercleveland.com/feat…

Calling all music lovers… Rhythm on the River is back! 🌅🎵 This Sunday concert series runs throughout the summer from June 7th to August 9th at @CVNPNPS . The sixth season of Rhythm on the River will provide attendees with great music, food trucks, family-friendly activities, and more. Tap below to learn more. ⬇️ freshwatercleveland.com/feat…

Full steam ahead! The world's largest operating steam locomotive will pass through Northeast Ohio. 🚂⭐️ In celebration of @America250, Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 1404 is doing its first ever coast-to-coat tour. This record-breaking locomotive will be passing through Greater Cleveland this Monday, making a quick stop for the public at the Chardon Road crossing in Euclid from 1:30 p.m. until 2 p.m. Tap below for more information. ⬇️ freshwatercleveland.com/brea…

West Creek Greenway trail has opened after 20 years of planning. 🌳🙌 On May 20th, the @clevemetroparks, @west_creek, and the City of Parma celebrated the opening of this trail, located at the Metroparks West Creek Reservation in Parma. A 20-mile public trail network linking multiple reservations is the long-term vision for this project. Tap below to learn more. ⬇️ freshwatercleveland.com/brea…