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31st Annual Pediatric Toy Run Brings Comfort to Fairview Hospital’s Youngest Patients

Nearly 300 motorcyclists took to Cleveland’s West Side on July 11 for the 31st Annual Pediatric Toy Run, a long-standing community tradition benefiting pediatric patients at Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital. Hosted by Community West Foundation in partnership with Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital, Rock-n-Roll City Harley-Davidson, American Legion Post 703, the HOG Chapter, and event founder Mike Stevens, the Toy Run ... Read More »

Grit Races Successfully Launches with Inaugural Huntington Sprint Triathlon

After nearly a decade away, one of Northeast Ohio’s favorite sprint triathlons returned to Huntington Reservation on Sunday as Grit Races successfully revived the Huntington Sprint Triathlon. Grit Races successfully hosted its inaugural event on Sunday, June 28, 2026, welcoming nearly 240 athletes to the Huntington Sprint Triathlon at Huntington Reservation in Bay Village. The event marked the official debut ... Read More »

Light Up the Night! Guide to Local Fourth of July Fireworks and Celebrations

Bay Village Bay Days Join us for the 2026 Annual Bay Days in Bay Village! During the four-day carnival, July 1-4, catch up with family and friends, enjoy thrilling rides, fuel up with delicious food, listen to local music and celebrate 4th of July with stunning fireworks on July 4 at 9:45 p.m. Open daily from noon until 10:30 p.m. ... Read More »

UH St. John Medical Center Advances Khouri Center for Emergency Medicine with $500,000 Gift

UH St. John Medical Center recently welcomed Leadership Council members and community supporters for an update on the ongoing renovation of its Emergency Department, enhancing care in the Khouri Center for Emergency Medicine. During the event, Brian Monter, Chief Operating Officer, and Heidi Filer, Director of Operations and Clinical Services, highlighted construction progress and shared how the project is strengthening ... Read More »

UH St. John Medical Center’s Advanced Wound Center Earns National President’s Circle Award

Physicians, leaders, and clinicians at UH St. John Medical Center are proud to announce that the St. John Advanced Wound Center has earned the President’s Circle Award, Healogics highest honor recognizing Wound Care Centers® that demonstrate exceptional performance in clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and operational excellence. The President’s Circle Award is presented annually to a select group of Wound Care ... Read More »

Lake Erie Crushers Help Blind Student See the Game

The commentary of Andy “Bull” Barch and Mark “Munch” Bishop has enhanced the game day experience for Lake Erie Crushers fans over the years. For one baseball lover, their commentary isn’t just an enhancement, it is a lifeline to experience the game he loves. Thursday, May 14th marked the final Education Day of the season for the Crushers. Crushers Education ... Read More »

Bedazzled! Playhouse Square Honors Area Stage Stars

High school students from across Northeast Ohio are ready to shine and showcase their hard work and talents at Playhouse Square as a part of the 2026 Dazzle Awards presented by Pat and John Chapman. The organization today announced the nominees whose onstage and offstage work will be recognized at the annual ceremony on May 16. This year, a record-high ... Read More »

Green & White Revue Celebrates Westlake Talent

A highlight of the Westlake School year is the Green & White Revue, a talent show presented by the Westlake High School PTSA, which features performing arts by Westlake School students. “The Green & White Revue annual talent show is a long-held tradition that began in 1985 to celebrate the many talents of the students within our district,” says Susan ... Read More »

Westlake Mayor Clough Highlights 40 Years of Municipal Growth

One of the highlights of the West Shore Chamber of Commerce annual calendar is Westlake Mayor Dennis Clough’s State of the City address. This year’s State of the City program was hosted by the Tri-C Westshore Campus on March 25. This year marks Mayor Clough’s 40th year in office, an extraordinary achievement. The packed lunchtime house heard the mayor summarize ... Read More »

The FEST moves to Forefront Field in Avon

After celebrating 25 years and impacting tens of thousands of people in Wickliffe, The FEST looks to begin its next chapter in Avon on Saturday, August 15. The FEST is a premier Christian music festival, sponsored by the Diocese of Cleveland and dozens of local businesses and organizations. Since 2001, it has gathered thousands of people for a day of ... Read More »