In partnership with West Park United Church of Christ, West Park Kamm's Neighborhood Development is requesting English-language books that feature culturally diverse characters and storylines. Donations can be dropped off through Saturday March 19th. Need some ideas for books to donate? We've got some! Book [...]
Imagine That Designs has expanded to a second location. Owner Megan Sorn of Image That Designs reached the goal of opening their second location in West Park, Imagine That & More, Saturday, September 25th with a grand opening with a day full of sewing activities. Megan and her husband have been residents in West [...]
This June, WPKND’s Explore West Park walkers received a behind-the-scenes tour from owner Alan Apelt of the RO Apelt Sons property on Grayton Road. Alan, born, raised, and current resident of West Park, reminisces about growing up on his family farm, living on Grayton Road, and having Puritas Springs Amusement Park down the street. [...]
History of the Generosity of West Parkers By Mollie Costanzo Wirtz While working on the spring issue of the West Park Magazine, I had the privilege of capturing the northern rays of sunlight streaming through the stained-glass windows in the oldest Catholic Church in Cleveland, West Park’s very own St. Patrick Church West Park. [...]
Plans are underway for the renovation of The Cleveland Public Library West Park Branch. The future plans respect the historic nature of the building and the neighborhood. The English Tudor building will be restored to honor the original design created in 1928 by architecture firm Walker & Weeks. See all the details CPL co-Urbanize website.Timeline [...]
West Parkers Share Their Favorite Holiday Memories and Recipes published in West Park Magazine Holiday Issue 2020 by Nic Binfield Traditions are an important way to bond with family, friends, and community, and they play a critical role in shaping identity. Often the most cherished memories come from the unique celebrations experienced throughout our life. [...]
Welcome Planted and welcome back Red Lantern Kitchen & Bar, now sister restaurants available for take-out. Both restaurants operate out Red Lantern's location at 17446 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland. Erica Carlberg, owner of Planted shares the story of how Planted was created and the re-opening of Red Lantern Kitchen & Bar. [...]
Originally published in the 2015 Summer Kamm’s Corners Magazine Gino’s Shoe Repair Working Magic for Nearly 50 Years Next May Gino Nardo will mark 50 years repairing shoes in his shop at 17116 Lorain Avenue – a shop filled with polishers, buffers, stitching gizmos, and a Singer sewing machine from the 1940’s – still [...]
