The Land

09/08/2025

When Patrick Antenucci first began experiencing a dull, tiresome flow of pain that radiated along his joints, he hoped it would simply disappear. But it didn’t and, slowly, it spread into a vast network of hurt. At the age of 30, the Warren, Ohio native had just returned from a run, and his knees were aching while his mind was wracked with confusion and concern for his future.

In the midst of 2021, when the pain started, Antenucci then found his ailments compounded while stacking row upon row of new releases at a popular bookstore in Pittsburgh. Fatigue found his limbs more easily as he transferred hundreds of copies of new print editions from untrucked boxes to shelves to storage again.

“I had a lot of pain in my knees,” he explained. “My family has a history of joint problems and I played a lot of soccer. But then it spread into my heels, my hands, my elbows, my wrists, shoulders, everywhere.”

09/06/2025

As Engage! Cleveland’s 4th Annual Mid-Career Professional Development Series comes to a close with only one session remaining, it is clear just how vital upskilling has become in today’s rapidly evolving job market. As President of Engage! Cleveland, I witnessed firsthand that continuous skill development was no longer optional — it was essential for both career advancement and long-term professional relevance.

Cleveland’s economy has been undergoing significant transformation. Traditional industries have integrated advanced technologies, while newer sectors such as healthcare innovation, advanced manufacturing, and information technology have expanded at a rapid pace. These shifts created new demands — and new opportunities — for professionals who were ready to grow and adapt. To remain competitive, mid-career professionals had to continually update and expand their skill sets.

Make learning a habit. Stay curious. And invest in yourself — because when you do, you not only stay ahead of the curve, you shape the curve. Your future career success is built on the steps you take today.

09/05/2025

Nightlight Books seeks 1st physical space in Northeast Ohio

When Patrick Antenucci first began experiencing a dull, tiresome flow of pain that radiated along his joints, he hoped it would simply disappear. But it didn’t and, slowly, it spread into a vast network of hurt. At the age of 30, the Warren, Ohio native had just returned from a run, and his knees were aching while his mind was wracked with confusion and concern for his future.

In the midst of 2021, when the pain started, Antenucci then found his ailments compounded while stacking row upon row of new releases at a popular bookstore in Pittsburgh. Fatigue found his limbs more easily as he transferred hundreds of copies of new print editions from untrucked boxes to shelves to storage again.

“I had a lot of pain in my knees,” he explained. “My family has a history of joint problems and I played a lot of soccer. But then it spread into my heels, my hands, my elbows, my wrists, shoulders, everywhere.”

09/05/2025

The Land's Community Journalism program is accepting new applications!

Apply to this free,12-week program in which you'll learn to write stories about issues affecting Greater Cleveland neighborhoods for The Land. All participants receive training through weekly classes on Zoom, mentoring from a professional journalist, and a $300 stipend when they publish their first article. After they complete the program, they'll join our network of community journalists with opportunities for networking and publication.

Classes start Sept. 15 and continue through Oct. 20. Mentorship groups will continue meeting for six weeks afterward. We meet on Mondays unless otherwise noted.

The class is open to anyone in Greater Cleveland, but preference will be given to people living in Cleveland proper.

Apply to this free,12-week program in which you'll learn to write stories about issues affecting Greater Cleveland neighborhoods for The Land. All participants receive training through weekly classes on Zoom, mentoring from a professional journalist, and a $300 stipend when they publish their first....

09/04/2025

Because of the way its current districts were enacted, the state constitution requires Republican-led Ohio to adopt new House maps before the 2026 elections. In 2015, Ohio voters were looking to avoid partisan gerrymandering, and voted overwhelmingly to empower a new, bipartisan Ohio Redistricting Commission to draw Statehouse maps. Those are the districts of the state senators and representatives whom voters send to Columbus. Under the new rules, if both political parties said yes to the new boundaries, the maps would be in place for a full decade. Single-party support would result in a four-year map.

In 2018, another successful constitutional amendment was also wildly popular with voters. It set up a new system for drawing the state’s U.S. House districts — that is, the districts of the representatives that voters send to Washington.

Because of the way its current districts were enacted, the state constitution requires Republican-led Ohio to adopt new House maps before the 2026 elections.

09/03/2025

This Saturday, you can come check out a preview version of our Community Journalism program!

Preview of The Land's next free, 12-week training and mentoring program

09/03/2025

The GE Lighting building on Noble Road, known to many for its annual Christmas lights display, will welcome a new tenant this fall: T-Squared Honors Academy, opening its second campus inside the historic Bell Tower.

The East Cleveland campus launches with a goal of enrolling 100 students in its first year. It will begin with the ninth and 10th grades, adding additional grade levels each year as enrollment grows. The school currently employs seven teachers, covering core subjects and special education, as well as two contracted counselors. The school is led by Dr. India Ford, who serves as superintendent, and Principal Qiana Davis, who will oversee the campus.

As a public charter school, tuition is free. Students are, however, responsible for paying school fees that cover books and materials. Lunch is free for all students and is provided through a catering service.

The East Cleveland campus launches with a goal of enrolling 100 students in its first year. It will begin with the ninth and 10th grades, adding additional grade levels each year as enrollment grows.

09/02/2025

Cuyahoga County Council is withholding $7 million in funds for a mental health and addiction crisis center proposed for the former site of St. Vincent Charity Hospital on East 22nd Street.

The money would go toward project start-up costs and construction, which involves gutting and renovating a medical office, one of the few remaining buildings on the St. Vincent campus.

Council members have raised concerns about how the center would pay for annual operating expenses once the building renovation is completed.

Council members have raised concerns about how the center would pay for annual operating expenses once the building renovation is completed.

08/31/2025

The Land would like to hear from people who’ve moved to or from Greater Cleveland. We’d especially like to hear from people who came without specific ties here like work, school or family, and ones who left without similar ties at their destinations. Please tell us why you moved, where to or from, what part of Cleveland you live or lived in, and what you like or dislike about our town. Include your email address. We’ll contact as many of you as we can and ask a few more questions.

Send responses to [email protected]

08/31/2025

Meals on Wheels West Shore, which serves the communities of Rocky River, Fairview Park and Lakewood, is seeking help amid a nationwide shortage of volunteers.

The West Shore chapter, which provides 60 meals a day to individuals in the area, has an urgent need for delivery drivers as its volunteer numbers dwindle and summer and fall bring growing needs to the area.

Liz Papaleo, volunteer outreach coordinator for Meals on Wheels of West Shore, said the need in the West Shore region is rising as volunteer numbers drop. In July alone, she lost two regular drivers.

“For a while we were in a plateau,” she said. “I’m noticing, we may have one or two clients drop off…but for every one that’s dropping off, I’m getting two to replace it.”

The West Shore chapter, which provides 60 meals a day to individuals in the area, has an urgent need for delivery drivers as its volunteer numbers dwindle and summer and fall bring growing needs to the area.

08/29/2025

Facing the possibility of relocating its signature tournament, the Forest City Tennis Club (FCTC) — founded in 1912 and claiming to be the oldest Black tennis club in the United States — will see its longtime home restored following a commitment from Cleveland City Hall.

The City of Cleveland has committed to a renovation of the Judge Jean Murrell Capers Tennis Courts at Rockefeller Park, ensuring the courts will be tournament-ready for the 79th Tri-City Tennis Tournament. Scheduled for Sat., Aug. 30, 2025, beginning at 8 a.m. at 1626 E. 105th St., the tournament will feature singles, doubles and mixed doubles play. The restoration secures an important piece of Cleveland’s Black tennis history in the Rockefeller Park Cultural Gardens corridor.

“This isn’t just an investment in courts — it’s an investment in history, in youth, and in legacy,” said George Dixon, president of the Forest City Tennis Club. “We’re thrilled to welcome the Tri-City Tournament back home to Cleveland, on courts that now reflect the dignity of the people who’ve played here for generations.”

Facing the possibility of relocating its signature tournament, the Forest City Tennis Club (FCTC) — founded in 1912 and claiming to be the oldest Black tennis club in the United States — will see its longtime home restored following a commitment from Cleveland City Hall.