Garden State Colleen Smitek Their plans for life on the lake didn't turn out as they had hoped, but the Blakes draw comfort from the beauty of the water and the gardens at their Lorain home.
Queen of the Bee Amber Matheson After schooling 272 other competitors at this year's Scripps National Spelling Bee, Anamika Veeramani settles in for the summer and talks about the path to being America's top speller.
Lost to History Erick Trickey Before Carl Stokes, there was Thomas Fleming, Cleveland's first black city councilman. But since he took office 100 years ago, Fleming, who rose to the heights of political power, has been almost erased from our public consciousness — all over $200 and a clambake.
The Hangover Erick Trickey After years of having its way in Cuyahoga County, the Democratic Party has elected Stuart Garson to clean up what's left in the wake of a corruption investigation, government reform and shaky power base.
Gridiron Greats Chuck Murr Four tradition-rich high school football teams face off Aug. 28 at Cleveland Browns Stadium.
Growing Gains Amber Matheson Forest City gets into urban farming with its Terminal Tower rooftop garden.
Radar Defector John Hitch A speeding ticket turns a Cleveland fan into a public enemy.
Thanks, LeBron Jim Vickers As Cleveland tends to the gaping wound in its civic psyche, we thought it important to point out the local winners in this whole taking-my-talents-to-South-Beach episode. Yes, we said winners.
Beyond the Grave Jim Vickers Edward Douglas' Ohio-made film The Dead Matter finally gets a DVD release, but the journey from the cutting room to your living room hasn't been easy.
Summer Blockbusters Our picks from Cinema at the Square's lineup of classics.
City Beauty Lynne Thompson Little Italy's 27 Coltman townhouses convinced Keybank executives Dean Ilijasic and Ursula Cottone to trade the suburbs for high-end living in a good, old-fashioned neighborhood.
The Good Life Lynne Thompson Kyle Camp and Mark Walls began work on their dream home seven years ago. Today, their sprawling, beuatifully appointed estate is a slive of waterfront living at its best.
The 100 Most Expensive Homes on the Lake Using information provided by county auditors, we compiled a list of the homes with the highest appraised values from Lorain to Lake county.
