One is an Emmy winner for "My Name is Earl." Another is one of the NFL's top tight ends. There's a grandma videogamer and a museum curator, a competitive fighter and a groundbreaking choreographer. They are ... our most interesting people.

He’s got the world at his fingertips. All of 22 years old, LeBron James is a one-man brand. The Cleveland Cavaliers’ star has taken the NBA by storm, and a summer trip to China with Team USA has the King poised for global domination. A father,

As the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage enters its second year, new executive director Judi Feniger hopes to take the city’s youngest cultural institution to a wider audience.

On Oct. 12, 2002, suicide bombers killed 202 people on the Indonesian island of Bali. Sophie Sureau was there. The 35-year-old survived. On her road to recovery, she spent time with family in Canada; got married; founded a nonprofit to help burn victims a

The newspaper industry is navigating rough waters:
declining circulation, shrinking profit margins and a raft of other challenges.
So The Plain Dealer is battening down with a new publisher, a host of buyouts, greater emphasis on the Web and a rev

This month marks a year in office for Mayor Frank Jackson.
But should his involvement in and silence about recent public missteps, including the CMHA land deal in his former ward, have us concerned about his administration’s image?

If all you know about Warrensville Heights is Filene’s Basement, Mayor Marcia Fudge would like to have a word with you. Since she took office seven years ago, the city has gotten a financial makeover and added successful residential and business dev

"Cleveland Rock & Roll Memories" is a souvenir program recalling the zenith of the city's rock scene -- a fan friendly oral history that uncovers many stories you haven't heard (or couldn't remember --wink, wink) until now.

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To do it yourself, or not to do it yourself. It’s the question that precedes every home remodeling project. We talked to a DIY guru and local contractors to help you decide which projects you may be able to tackle, and the ones best left to the pros

A Fresh Look
Our guide to homeremodeling from largejobs to small projects.How to plan, pick acontractor, get the work done right and not getin too deep.

You can save a bit of money doing repairs and renovations yourself. Here’s a rundown on the power-tool essentials for the home do-it-yourselfer.

Four local remodeling firms share renovation ideas for your kitchen, no matter its size.