It’s the end of July, and Cleveland summer is in full swing. Between outdoor patio hangs, lakefront sunsets and neighborhood block parties, this is the time of year when the city’s energy is at its absolute best. Everyone is trying to squeeze every last drop of sunshine out of these midsummer days.

This week’s headlines showcase the grit, community spirit and big moves happening across Greater Cleveland. We’re looking at everything from longstanding neighborhood traditions and resourceful local hustles to major new community investments and international trade trips.

Before we get started, let’s give a shout-out to quiz takers Diane F., Kristi K., La Queta W., Steven I., Terrell P., Kaushik S., Carl L., Jared G., Dwayne D., Donna W., and Ken Y. for scoring 100% on last week’s news quiz. Well done. Ready. Set. Quiz. 

Ready. Set. Quiz. 

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#1 What is Cleveland’s oldest continuously held summer neighborhood festival?*
#2 In which Cleveland neighborhood is Cuyahoga County’s new $24 million mental health and addiction crisis center opening this September?*
#3 What did one Cleveland family sell at a busy intersection to survive July’s heat wave?*
#4 Which country did Mayor Justin Bibb recently visit to promote Cleveland to aerospace and defense companies?*
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