• Plain Press 2025 fundraiser letter

    November 2025 Dear Plain Press Readers and Supporters, This year marks the 54th anniversary of the award-winning community newspaper, the Plain Press. A free community newspaper founded in 1971, the Plain Press continues to present issues and community news to residents of Cleveland’s west side. The Plain Press’ ability to continue to serve the west…


  • Plain Press 2025 fundraiser


  • Plain Press 2024 fundraiser


  • The Plain Press annual fundraiser – please give

    November 2024 Dear Plain Press Readers and Supporters, This year marks the 53rd anniversary of the award-winning community newspaper, the Plain Press. A free community newspaper founded in 1971, the Plain Press continues to present issues and community news to residents of Cleveland’s west side. The Plain Press’ ability to continue to serve the west…


  • Plain Press 2023 Fundraising Letter


  • Jones Home Neighborhood Holiday Sweater Party

    PHOTO BY ERIK AULT Saturday, December 10, 2022; Jones Home Neighborhood Holiday Sweater Party at Phunkenship 3135 Sackett Ave: “Sassy” Sascha Macias spreads Christmas cheer to all. PHOTO BY ERIK AULT December 10, 2022; Jones Home Neighborhood Holiday Sweater Party at Phunkenship 3135 Sackett Avenue: Veranda L’Ni, Cleveland’s tallest drag queen, performs festive favorites.


  • Plain Press 2022 fundraising letter and donation form

    November 2022 Dear Plain Press Readers and Supporters, This year marks the 51st anniversary of the award-winning* community newspaper, the Plain Press. A free community newspaper founded in 1971, the Plain Press continues to present issues and community news to residents of Cleveland’s west side. During the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Plain Press continued its mission…


  • American Institute of Architects Cleveland hosts 2022 Sandfest at Edgewater Beach – raises funds for scholarships

    PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN Saturday, August 6, 2022, American Institute of Architects (AIA) Cleveland Sandfest, Edgewater Beach: Ten teams competed in a sandcastle and sand sculpture contest. This Route 66 sign was a part of Vocon’s entry in the contest titled “Get Your Kicks on Route 66” which won the prize for Best Sculpture. The…


  • 2021 Plain Press 50th Anniversary Fundraiser


  • Plain Press 2020 Fundraiser

    October 2020 Dear Plain Press Readers and Supporters, This year marks the 49th anniversary of the award-winning* community newspaper, the Plain Press. A free community newspaper founded in 1971, the Plain Press continues to present issues and community news to residents of Cleveland’s west side. During the COVID-19 Pandemic in 2020, the Plain Press continued its mission of presenting issues and…