Keeping up with news can be overwhelming. That's been especially true as the COVID-19 pandemic has dominated headlines and our social feeds for months. The information overload can feel like a constant stream and anxiety.
So any bit of good news — from how restaurants are still delivering food, how different institutions are offering free digital streamings of their performances and events or tales of giving back — no matter how small or niche remind us of how during hard times, there will also be a stream of support, fundraising or hope to brighten people’s moods.
Below are our roundups of the good news and feel-good stories we've found over the last couple months, with more to come, we're sure.
Week of March 13
In uncertain times, stay positive with a healthy dose of good news from around The Land.
Week of March 25
The news isn't all dumpster fires and viruses. From billionaires to average Joes, good people in Cleveland are working to make things better. We celebrate them in this weekly article.
Week of April 1
Restaurants and breweries continue to step up, LeBron is back (sorta), musicians find ways to provide comfort and more in this week’s round-up of good news.
Week of April 15
Mask makers give back, Western Reserve Academy sheds light on a dark situation, the Browns give back (and drop new jerseys) and more in this week's roundup of good news.
Week of April 28
Ohioans celebrate virtual spirit week, the Rock Hall’s video vault dives into the 2000 induction class, a photographer donates photo sessions to frontline workers and more in this week’s roundup of good news.
Week of May 7
A Girl Scout supports local refugees, Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park receives donations, LakewoodAlive hosts virtual workshops and more in this week’s roundup of good news.
Week of May 15
Virtual graduations get televised, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame spreads joy, Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens gets a seal of approval and more in this week’s roundup of good news.
The Cleveland Orchestra extends its lunch break, a big yellow mailbox delivers letters of hope to University Circle, Kevin Love continues to shine off the court and more in this week’s roundup of good news