• Franklin Circle Christian Church to hold Commemorative Service

    PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN Wednesday, December 11, 2024; Franklin Circle Christian Church, 1688 Fulton Road: Pastor Richard Hinkelman says the congregation will hold its last worship service in the church on January 19th and then put the building up for sale.      (Plain Press January 2025) On Sunday, January 19 at 10:30am, Franklin Circle Christian…


  • Local resident uses photography for social action

    PHOTO BY JOAN LEDERER February 5, 2024; Old Angle Boxing Gym, Trinity Church Hall Basement, 2051 W. 30th Street: Watching and assessing a sparring bout are: (L-R) Juan Bargos, Mohammad Abdel-Nabi, Alyssia Lopez, Miguel “Silky Smooth” Gonzalez, and Sonny Gonzalez (manager of the gym).    (Plain Press September 2024) Longtime Cuyahoga County resident and psychiatrist,…


  • Restoration of steeple at Iglesia El Calvario completed

    by Chuck Hoven PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN Tuesday, August 6, 2024; Iglesia Pentecostal El Calvario, 2536 W.14th: Renovation of the steeple nears completion. (Plain Press September 2024) Iglesia El Calvario in Tremont is celebrating the completion of the restoration of its steeple. The steeple at Iglesia El Calvario, located at 2536 W. 14th in the…


  • Our Lady of Mt. Carmel hosts another successful festival (photos)

    (Plain Press August 2024) PHOTO BY MARYANNE ROSENBERG Saturday, July 13, 2024; Our Lady of Mount Carmel Festival, 6928 Detroit Ave.: A volunteer server greets guests in the school cafeteria. The festival is an annual celebration of Italian culture, heritage, and traditions. PHOTO BY MARYANNE ROSENBERG Saturday, July 13, 2024; Our Lady of Mount Carmel…


  • A look at the history of some of St. Luke’s neighbors

    by Lynette Filips      (Plain Press July 2024) This month we continue to look at the history of the northwest corner of Pearl Rd. and Memphis Ave. which the Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation (OBCDC) is seeking to “revitalize” with a $31 million new construction project. It is the most historic section of Cleveland’s Old…


  • St. Theodosius undergoes repairs after fire (photo)

    PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN Thursday, June 6, 2024; St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral, 733 Starkweather Avenue: Work is underway to repair the cathedral damaged by fire on May 28th. The fire, reportedly caused by welders working on the copper dome, caused a million dollars damage according to a report by News 5 Cleveland.


  • History of St. Luke’s highlights importance of preserving corner slated for redevelopment

    PHOTO COURTESY OF OLD BROOKLYN NEWS Photo from November 2003 issue of the Old Brooklyn News: this photo of St. Luke’s United Church of Christ, at Pearl and Memphis, accompanied an article by Lynette Filips that marked the celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the congregation. by Lynette Filips      (Plain Press June 2024) This…


  • 2024 St. Patrick’s Day parade (photos)

    PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN Sunday, March 17, 2024; St. Colman Church, 2057 W. 65th Street: Girls from the West Side Irish American Club emerge from the church after mass, ready to go downtown to participate in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN Sunday, March 17, 2024; St. Colman Church, 2057 W. 65th…


  • Old Brooklyn residents’ research sheds new light on the history of a cherished corner slated for redevelopment

    by Lynette Filips    (Plain Press April 2024) This month we continue to look at the history of the northwest corner of Pearl Rd. and Memphis Ave. which the Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation (OBCDC) is seeking to “revitalize” with a $31 million new construction project. It is the most historic section of Cleveland’s Old…


  • Old Brooklyn corner slated for redevelopment has spooky history

    PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN Friday, February 16, 2024; 4200 Pearl Road, Pearl Road United Methodist Church: The lawn of this church provides a rare green space on this stretch of Pearl Road. by Lynette Filips      (Plain Press March 2024)  This month we continue to look at the history of the northwest corner of Pearl…