Downtown Cleveland Community News

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Harvest for Hunger, an annual campaign that provides food to hunger centers in 21 Northeast Ohio counties, continues through April 10.  Full story »

The Ancient Order of Hibernians in America invites the public to a party following Wednesday’s St. Patrick’s Day parade.  Full story »

If I ever buy a GPS, please take me out and shoot me. The people I know who own one are always getting lost.  Full story »

Bill Watterson is a celebrity, known for his drawings of the impish Calvin and his sidekick stuffed tiger friend, Hobbes. But before he became wildly famous for his cartoon strip, he drew political cartoons for Sun Newspapers in the early to mid 1980s.  Full story »

The Domestic Violence Center of Cleveland and Carolyn Brown of the Cavaliers Better Halves have teamed up to educate the community about Teen Dating Violence and Abuse. February 1-6 is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week. DVC will conduct several awareness raising activities. RESPECT week will kick off Feb. 1 with a 7 p.m. fundraiser at 87... Full story »

Cleveland Clinic officials announced last week they are lifting visitation restrictions at all member hospitals, allowing children age 18 and younger to visit some patients. Full story »

Free program at Garfield Park Nature Center will honor women who served in Vietnam. Full story »

Members of the east side Irish dancing and music community have organized their efforts in support of Brenna Hannan, a Murphy Irish Dancer from Mentor, who is in a coma after suffering a cerebral AVM in November. The Murphy Irish Dancers will hold two benefit perfomances Sunday in Bainbridge and Concord townships.  Full story »

The Christmas tree is down and the new calendar is up, which means it’s time for a fresh start. Here are 10 changes I’d love to see in 2010. 1. Keep public restrooms clean.  Full story »

Happy New Year Full story »

Sun News challenged our readers and employees to spend at least $100 in locally owned shops this holiday season. We then asked you to send along your comments about a positive shopping experience in a local establishment. We heard from shoppers from all around the Sun News area who had exceptional experiences at independently owned shops and restaurants.  Full story »

Please enjoy the photos of holiday decorations. They were submitted by many of our Sun News readers.    Full story »

Sun News challenged our readers and employees to spend at least $100 in locally owned shops and then tell us about the positive experiences you encountered. Were you treated well by a attentive sales person? Did you find that just-right, one-of-a-kind gift? A great bargain?  Full story »

Sun News staff members reflect on some of their favorite childhood Christmas gifts. Full story »

Merry Christmas Full story »