In every city's history, there are points when the next wave of leaders, entrepreneurs, activists, athletes, makers, thinkers and doers come together to build on the past and carry us into the future. This year, we shine a light on 19 Clevelanders who are forging the way forward for Northeast Ohio — 2023's Most Interesting People. Edited by Ron Ledgard and Dillon Stewart
Meet your neighbors and the faces behind some of Cleveland's favorite haunts through the curious camera lens of the Cleveland Public Library's chief of special projects and collections. By John Skrtic
Meet your neighbors and the faces behind some of Cleveland's favorite haunts through the curious camera lens of the Cleveland Public Library's chief of special projects and collections. By John Skrtic
Meet your neighbors and the faces behind some of Cleveland's favorite haunts through the curious camera lens of the Cleveland Public Library's chief of special projects and collections. By John Skrtic
Meet your neighbors and the faces behind some of Cleveland's favorite haunts through the curious camera lens of the Cleveland Public Library's chief of special projects and collections. By John Skrtic
Four Cleveland locals recount their experience with substance abuse and sobriety. By Anthony Elder
The runner-turned-recovery advocate recounts the things he's learned helping recovering addicts in Northeast Ohio. By Anthony Elder
The Akron-based artist credits a strong support system and family for staying sober. By Anthony Elder
The comic details a beneficial shift in her career post-alcohol. By Anthony Elder
Callas reinvented his life in the Northeast Ohio culinary industry after getting sober. By Anthony Elder
After a long journey to have a baby free from the risk of Huntington's Disease, the couple welcomed Jacob to the world in November. By Lynne Thompson
From Cleveland Kraut and beyond, Anderson leads the charge on the city's fermented food reputation. By Ron Ledgard
