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The 31st Reason We Love Cleveland: The Cleveland Cultural Gardens
For Executive Arrangements' 40th anniversary, we're visiting our favorite spots in Cleveland, both long-time favorites and new discoveries. I enjoy the Cleveland Cultural Gardens and what they represent; they are a true Cleveland treasure. The Gardens are a major part...
All Aboard RTA’s Rapid
“The Rabbit” was what I called the train that went through my neighborhood when I was a kid. “Rapid,” my mom would respond, with extra annunciation on the P and D sounds. I didn’t have context for the word "rapid," but in my imagination, the train scurried across the...
A Transplant’s Guide to Cleveland Traffic Reports
If you are new to Cleveland, chances are when you hear the morning traffic alerts, you might not have any clue whether the landmarks they are mentioning could affect your commute (because where the heck is Dead Man's Curve?). Here's a list of places that locals...
Discover Akron’s Northside District
There are so many reasons to love Cleveland, but we're in the process of choosing 40 of our favorite spots in Northeast Ohio to commemorate our 40th anniversary! If you haven't checked out Akron's Northside District, which borders downtown Akron and the Cuyahoga...
A Day Trip to Vermilion
Time to take a day trip? There are several options in and around Cleveland. One of my favorites is Vermilion, located on the shores of Lake Erie just about 35 miles west of Cleveland by car or boat. It's 29th on our 40 favorite places list for Executive Arrangements'...
Gordon Square’s Updated LGBT Center: EA University
"Just like everything else in Cleveland that can be easily overlooked if you don't have a little guidance and insight, there is a very rich LGBT community in our town," said Phyllis Harris, the Executive Director of the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland as...
Stand-Hopping at the West Side Market
I’ve been through it all at the West Side Market: stand loyalty shifts, running out of cash, having conversations with strangers waiting in line. As an east sider, my family wasn’t too keen on “crossing over to the west side” when I was growing up, so as my...
It’s a Jungle Out There: The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
In honor of EA’s 40th anniversary, I would like to share one of my favorite places in Northeast Ohio: the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Originally located in Wade Oval in 1882, the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo used to be called Wade Park. Jeptha Wade donated land (and deer)...
What Makes Gordon Square Arts District Exceptional
I find it interesting when people call me a “pioneer” for opening Sweet Moses Soda Fountain & Treat Shop in Cleveland’s Gordon Square Arts District. If they knew the area’s history of grassroots efforts, determined leaders, and visionary collaboration, they would...
Book It to Rocky River Public Library
I can't imagine too much time going by without a visit to a library. We're very lucky here in Northeast Ohio because we have access to many library systems such as the Cleveland Public Library system, Cuyahoga County Public Library system, and other local libraries....
Kelleys Island is Quite a Catch
Lake Erie Islands? Yes, please! Approximately 90 minutes from downtown Cleveland, we have day trip destinations or relaxing locations for staycations. The most popular destinations are South Bass Island – a tourist destination containing the village of Put-in-Bay –...
The View from Brandywine Falls
For EA’s 40th anniversary, I’d like to share an area attraction that had its origin 400 million years ago. The 65-foot Brandywine Falls in Cuyahoga Valley National Park is one of the park’s most visited sights. It is carved by Brandywine Creek, and the geologic rock...
