Announcement on Blazing Paddles Return to the Comeback Cuyahoga River on July 24

Announcement on Blazing Paddles Return to the Comeback Cuyahoga River on July 24

Share the River’s founder, Jim Ridge, announces the 3rd Annual Blazing Paddles will return to Cleveland’s comeback Cuyahoga River on Saturday, July 24, 2021! Registration opens at 6 p.m. tonight!

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Slow River: Scranton Flats

Slow River: Scranton Flats

Slow River: Scranton Flats is the second installment of a trial series called "Slow River". Every Sunday morning we'll share a real-time scene with natural audio. It's a riff on the Norwegian "Slow TV" Series popularized in the 2000s.

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Interscholastic High School Sailing Championship for the Mallory Trophy Brings 20 Teams from 12 States to Cleveland

Interscholastic High School Sailing Championship for the Mallory Trophy Brings 20 Teams from 12 States to Cleveland

20 teams from 12 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands have travelled to Cleveland to compete in the Interscholastic Sailing Association (ISSA) High School Doublehanded Championship for the Mallory Trophy at the Old Coast Guard Station at Wendy Park in Cleveland, OH on June 5 & 6, 2021.

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Today We Launch an Experiment Called "Slow River"

Today We Launch an Experiment Called "Slow River"

Today we're launching a trial series called "Slow River". Every Sunday morning we'll share a real-time scene with natural audio. It's a riff on the Norwegian "Slow TV" Series popularized in the 2000s. Think of it like a "CBS Sunday Morning" nature segment.

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6 Perspectives on "Cleveland's Waterfront is Open For Business"

6 Perspectives on "Cleveland's Waterfront is Open For Business"

Wednesday’s “Cleveland’s Waterfront is Open for Business - Have Fun and Be Safe” press conference and mixer at Collision Bend Brewing Co. was a wonderful opportunity for maritime, law enforcement, recreation, and business stakeholders to share their respective thoughts on the positive impact Cleveland’s waterfront has on the regional economy.

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NFL Draft Lands on Cleveland's Lake Erie Shore

NFL Draft Lands on Cleveland's Lake Erie Shore

After two years of planning, and a year of uncertainty, the NFL Draft lands in Cleveland from Thursday April 28 through Saturday May 1. The national event is described by some as the biggest stage for Cleveland’s brand since the 2016 Republican National Convention.

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Center Street Swing Bridge Rehabilitation Project is Subject of Virtual Public Meeting Tonight: Bridge Spanning Cuyahoga River Will Close for 10 Months.

Center Street Swing Bridge Rehabilitation Project is Subject of Virtual Public Meeting Tonight: Bridge Spanning Cuyahoga River Will Close for 10 Months.

A significant connector in Cleveland’s Flats district, the Center Street Swing Bridge will close the historic bridge spanning the Cuyahoga River to vehicle and pedestrian traffic for the duration of the project, slated to begin In mid-late July 2021 and wrap in July 2022.

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Open Water Swim Set One Month Before USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships Return to Cleveland

Open Water Swim Set One Month Before USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships Return to Cleveland

“There is an allure to being able to swim on a national championship course with the USA Triathlon Age Group Nationals just one month away”. said Mickey Rzymek, owner of North Coast Multisports. “Our goal is to provide an opportunity to get familiar with Lake Erie and the Edgewater Beach venue and to highlight the strength of the local multisport community in Northeast Ohio.”

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The 2019 Blazing Paddles Paddlefest Blazes a New Cuyahoga River Narrative

The 2019 Blazing Paddles Paddlefest Blazes a New Cuyahoga River Narrative

A new narrative for Cleveland was blazed as 250 paddlers on kayaks, paddleboards, and canoes took part in a historic celebration on the Cuyahoga River, 50 years to the day since the 1969 fire ignited the environmental movement.

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The 39th Annual St. Malachi Church Run (photos and video)

The 39th Annual St. Malachi Church Run (photos and video)

Yesterday was one of our favorite events, the 39th Annual St. Malachi Church Run. Yes, we like it because it crosses the Cuyahoga River twice, but the REAL reason is 1) it’s a sure sign spring is right around the corner, 2) St. Patrick’s Day is close, and 3) we recognize what a huge impact the race has on funding St. Malachi Parish ministries to Cleveland’s most needy.

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Our Exit Interviews with 90.3 WCPN Ideastream Journalist Elizabeth Miller

Our Exit Interviews with 90.3 WCPN Ideastream Journalist Elizabeth Miller

Greater Cleveland public radio (90.3 WCPN Ideastream) listeners and Great Lakes Today’s audience have heard journalist Elizabeth Miller’s reports on all things Great Lakes environment for the last three years. Elizabeth recently accepted a position in Portland to cover the education beat for Oregon Public Broadcasting.

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Happy 60th Anniversary Goodtime III

Happy 60th Anniversary Goodtime III

Last night's cruise on the Goodtime III reminded us of the old line about a busman's holiday: A holiday in which you spend most of your time doing the same or something very similar to your normal work. Ostensibly we were guests of the Goodtime III's 60th Anniversary Cruise along Lake Erie and the Cuyahoga River.

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Don't Be Like These Cuyahoga River boaters...

Don't Be Like These Cuyahoga River boaters...

Here's a look at the scrum that happens on the Cuyahoga River when the Norfolk Southern Bridge has a lift on a busy day. The Goodtime III Captain's view from the wheelhouse is much different (further back and lower) than the security cam's view (it's mounted higher and looks down).

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