Are We Setting Up Our Kids to Fail?

I have two children in Cleveland schools and I worry that we're setting our kids up to fail. The new juvenile detention center in the Fairfax community bothers me. The school district's budget cuts bother me.  It’s a frustrating problem. Nonetheless, complaining neither adds nor subtracts any of the facts on this matter. I want [...]

Student Docs and Nurses on the Case

The Free Medical Clinic of Cleveland is closed weekends — and Saturday medical treatment is available there. Confused? Listen up. Since fall 2011, the original Free Clinic has housed a tenant every second and fourth Saturday: Case Western Reserve University’s Student Run Free Clinic (SRFC). It’s open to walk-ins from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The SRFC [...]

Little Italy’s Galeria Quetzal Highlights Latin American Art

Paloma Pilar Grasso's dream has been a reality for 10 years. Grasso opened Galeria Quetzal 10 years ago after retiring from teaching. The local gallery specializes in handmade art from countries like Colombia, Peru, Guatemala, Costa Rica and Mexico. Grasso has traveled all over the world to find each item displayed and sold in her store at [...]

Have A Great Idea for Your Neighborhood?

Apply for a grant from Neighborhood Connections.  Proposals are due at 5 p.m. this Friday, Feb. 10.    Neighborhood Connections provides financial assistance to groups led by community members in the city of Cleveland and East Cleveland and funds projects that improve the quality of life in local neighborhoods.  Groups do not need to be an official [...]

Little Italy Businesses Have Voice

Little Italy is proud to have a “voce/voice” in Neighborhood Voice! We will be bringing you notices of events and news of our historic neighborhood that are enjoyed by so many, near and far. Did you know that Little Italy is home to over 21 retail galleries and businesses and even more services such as photographers, [...]

Innovative Schools in the Greater University Circle area

The Intergenerational School was the only school in Greater University Circle, and one of only two charter schools in Northeast Ohio, to receive an "Excellent with Distinction" rating from the Ohio Department of Education for the 2010-11 academic year, the most recent ratings available.  But, Greater University Circle is also home to other highly-rated schools. The [...]

CMSD’s Parent University: Help Your Student Succeed

Check out the Cleveland Metropolitan School District's Parent University. Help your student succeed. The winter session starts Jan. 9 and includes workshops on everything from healthy cooking to raising leaders to filling out the FAFSA and helping students prepare for the Ohio Graduation Test. Classes take place at schools throughout the city. Registration is ongoing, [...]

“Are You Digging Your Grave With Your Fork?”

This year take on an oath and pledge. Make a promise to yourself to try one new healthy habit each week and stick with it.  Annually, we all make resolutions usually related to our financial, spiritual, educational or physical health. I want you to think about your most important possession: your health. It’s the most [...]

Fresh Food at Murray Hill Market

  Bill and Michele Buckholtz are a husband and wife business duo whose work ethic extends far beyond the walls of Murray Hill Market, the store they own and operate together in Little Italy.  Only about a year into existence, the Buckholtz’s business has already had a visible presence at events like Wade Oval Wednesdays [...]

Drivers: Slow Down in Little Italy

  Police to start ticketing after girl struck by car   LITTLE ITALY – Drivers beware. Police are watching traffic on Mayfield Road after residents voiced concerns at a meeting about speeding and illegal parking.  The meeting came days after a car struck Sabrina Mihaila, 12, as she crossed Mayfield Road on her way to [...]

Columbus Day Parade, Little Italy

Healthy Cooking Tips

By Robert Rozboril, NV Staff Reporter LITTLE ITALY – Learn how to cook and eat healthy at Murray Hill Market starting Oct. 15. Here’s how it works: Bring a pot, grocery bag or any container to the store. Pick up a recipe card that lists how to make simple, healthy soups. Grab the ingredients, like [...]

Getting Back To School Without The Fuss

By Tina Schneider LITTLE ITALY – As a new school year approaches,many parents are anxious to preparetheir children for a successful start. Gettingyour child ready for school involves morethan buying school supplies. Here are a fewsuggestions to assist your children as theytransition back to school: Establish consistent routines for bedtime andwaking. If your child is [...]

Cyber Parenting: Keeping Your Kids Safe Online

Tina Schneider is an educator who works and lives in Little Italy. In our ever-changing world, parents have taken on the difficult responsibility of monitoring their children’s technologies. Television and movies are one area of concern. Cell phones, texting and Facebook are another. And let’s not forget video games. The list is endless, and at [...]

Beauty and the Bistro: From Victorian Residence to Modern American Restaurant

The Baricelli Inn has sentimental value to those familiar with Little Italy. 
Now known as Washington Place Bistro and Inn, Baricelli is historically significant not only to the community, but to all of Cleveland. It serves as both a landmark and reminder of Little Italy’s rich past. 
Located at 2203 Cornell Rd., Baricelli was built [...]