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Up the Crooked River

Featured Articles

A Man-Made Stream Brings Retreat to a Hudson Backyard

Man-made stream brings relaxation and peace to homeowners' property. By Lynne Thompson

Cleveland Photographer Ignites Viral Kalahari Wedding Sensation

Find out how a day trip to Kalahari inspired a viral sensation — and created a new genre of wedding photos along the way. By Julia Lombardo

Cleveland's 11 Best African and African-Influenced Restaurants: Dining Guide

From the spicy stews of West Africa to the diasporic dishes of Jamaica, these restaurants deliver the flavors of Africa. By Allison Jack

Inside Hotel Cleveland: The Former Renaissance Preserves History While Giving Modern Swank

Despite many name changes, the location continues to shine a light on Cleveland. By Danny Cunningham

Food + Drink

Cleveland's 11 Best African and African-Influenced Restaurants: Dining Guide

From the spicy stews of West Africa to the diasporic dishes of Jamaica, these restaurants deliver the flavors of Africa. By Allison Jack

Word of Mouth: Cleveland Vegan Co-owner Laura Ross Offers Up Her Favorite Plant-Based Places to Eat

Even her children offer up their suggestions for delicious grub, such as Banana Blossom and Goodkind, in Northeast Ohio. By Christina Rufo

In the CLE

Dog Days of Summer: How a Second Chance Led Carly to Her Forever Home

The Dog Days are never over at the Cleveland Animal Protective League, where many pets, like Carly, are ready to find a family, and adopting them doesn’t have to be a hassle. By Julia Lombardo

Inside Hotel Cleveland: The Former Renaissance Preserves History While Giving Modern Swank

Despite many name changes, the location continues to shine a light on Cleveland. By Danny Cunningham

Life Aboard the Mark W. Barker, the Great Lakes' Newest Cargo Ship

Meet the crew that keeps things running, day and night, on this large new vessel designed specifically to navigate the Cuyahoga River. By Annie Nickoloff

At Home

A Man-Made Stream Brings Retreat to a Hudson Backyard

Man-made stream brings relaxation and peace to homeowners' property. By Lynne Thompson

How to Make an Environmental Difference in Your Own Cleveland Backyard

Larger-than-life environmental woes can feel defeating. But there are simple steps you can take at home that are cheap, easy and do a lot of good work. By Kristen Hampshire

Style

Cleveland Photographer Ignites Viral Kalahari Wedding Sensation

Find out how a day trip to Kalahari inspired a viral sensation — and created a new genre of wedding photos along the way. By Julia Lombardo

Travel & Outdoors

New Water Trails Prove There's More to Cleveland's Waterways than Lake Erie

Ohio’s water trails prosper with free guides to help enjoy the rivers and streams of Northeast Ohio. By D’Arcy Patrick Egan

Health

Cleveland's Fight Against Smoking and Vaping Has a New Challenger in Legal Marijuana

Smoking remains a leading killer. So where do vaping and marijuana fit in the picture? By Ida Lieszkovszky