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The greening of Cleveland: coalition says “let there be trees”
by Gregory Cznadel (Plain Press June 2025) April Showers bring May flowers. This year it was trees: lots of trees, tree plantings, and tree give aways. God decided this was the year to help renew his green earth by increasing our tree canopy to scrub the carbon out of the air, bring shade back…
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Rooted in faith, growing in action: West Side churches embrace creation care
PHOTO BY RONALDO RODRIGUEZ JR. June 2024; Seeds of Love Community Garden on W. 14th Street: Members of the West Side Creation Care Team gather for a Litter Pilgrimage in the Tremont neighborhood. by Ronaldo Rodriguez Jr. (Plain Press June 2025) As the world mourns the passing of Pope Francis, his legacy endures here…
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A variety of concerns drive opposition to proposed development at Pearl & Memphis
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF OLD BROOKLYN The Independent Order of Odd Fellows building at 3409 “Short” Broadview Rd. was built in 1913 and owned by the Odd Fellows until 1958. Since then, ownership has passed to several different entrepreneurs. At the time that the South Brooklyn Commercial District was established with the…
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In Memory: Timothy Barrett, March 9, 1951 – December 4, 2024
(Plain Press February 2025) Timothy Barrett is known to many Cleveland residents for his Cleveland Sacred Architecture lectures and tours. Barrett, an architectural historian, freely offered his assistance and advice to many individuals working to restore historic homes, especially in his Ohio City neighborhood. Barrett’s work in the City of Cleveland Storefront Renovation Program…
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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…
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Cleveland City Planning Commission approves demolition of buildings in Old Brooklyn’s Historic District
by Lynette Filips PHOTO COURTESY OF THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF OLD BROOKLYN 2005 Photo that accompanied the application of the South Brooklyn Commercial District to be on the National Register of Historic Places: On Friday, December 6th, the Cleveland Planning Commission approved the demolition of four buildings on the corner of Pearl Road and Memphis…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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