The Heart and Soul of CLE

This board celebrates what makes CLEveland GREAT – those who live, work and play here.

Maurice Reedus Jr., the Sax Man of Cleveland.

The ‘Sax Man’ brightens CLEveland’s streets

Maurice Reedus, Jr. has become a bit of a local legend around Cleveland. He’s been arrested for playing his music for tips on city streets and is now the subject of Joe Siebert’s documentary of Reedus’ life on the streets, “The Sax Man.” Read more about Reedus here. EDITOR’S NOTE: Since the posting of this photo, Reedus passed away […]

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WMJI DJ Jimmy Malone needs help to provide more Northeast Ohio kids with college scholarships

CLEveland DJ helps kids in desperate need

WMJI DJ, Jimmy Malone, needs help to provide more Northeast Ohio kids with college scholarships. Read real life stories of CLEveland area kids Jimmy has helped. (Photo: Chuck Crow | The Plain Dealer)

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Mama cat nurses puppy to health – wins $25,000 for CLEveland APL

The Cleveland Animal Protective League’s tale of a nurturing cat and a helpless puppy earns the Petco Foundation’s $25,000 prize. Read story here. (Photo: Cleveland Animal Protective League)

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Johnnyville Slugger owner Johnny Smatana is passionate about baseball bats and life in his Ohio City neighborhood. Read how Smatana, a former Miami Hurricanes football star, started his business and vigorously defends his neighborhood. (Photo: Lisa DeJong/The Plain Dealer)

CLEveland entrepreneur is “batty” about his business and his neighborhood

Johnnyville Slugger owner Johnny Smatana is passionate about baseball bats and life in his Ohio City neighborhood. Read how Smatana, a former Miami Hurricanes football star, started his business and vigorously defends his neighborhood. (Photo: Lisa DeJong | The Plain Dealer)

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Dying Cleveland Dad Fulfills Promise To Take Daughter Down Aisle. Bride Sarah Nagy, right, begins to cry as she is escorted by her father, Scott, down the aisle during her wedding ceremony, Oct. 12, 2013, at First Lutheran Church in Strongsville. University Hospitals of Cleveland medical staff helped make it happen.

Dying CLEveland dad keeps his promise to walk daughter down aisle

Bride Sarah Nagy, right, begins to cry as she is escorted by her father, Scott, down the aisle during her wedding ceremony, Oct. 12, 2013, at First Lutheran Church in Strongsville. University Hospitals of Cleveland medical staff helped make it happen. Read the story on the ABC News website. (Photo: John Kuntz | The Plain Dealer)

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Justin Bachman - Peace First Prize Fellowship winner

Solon youth creates “Tolerance Fair” to teach peacemaking skills to youth

Justin Bachman, 15, of Solon, started the Northeast Ohio Tolerance Fair to teach peacemaking skills to youth. His family has been crusading about the need to understand people’s differences since 2011, after a sports official disqualified Justin, who has Tourette syndrome, from a cross-country race because of his nervous tics. Read more at cleveland.com (Photo:

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CLEveland area teacher born without arms is an inspiration to her students

Mary Gannon, a Lakewood math teacher at Harding Middle School, was born without arms – yet lives life to it’s fullest with her “happy feet.” Watch this truly inspirational video here. (Photo: ninemsm)

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Joseph and Bertha Stalzer in one of their last family photos together as they rarely spent a few hours apart.

CLEveland area couple inseparable in life and death

Joseph and Bertha Stalzer – in one of their last family photos together – rarely spent more than a few hours apart. They passed away within hours of each other. Read more of their love story on cleveland.com. (Photo of hand holding family snapshot by Bruce Geiselman)

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5-year-old cancer survivor Ryan Encinas of Cuyahoga Falls scores a 50 yard touchdown during the Browns fan night at FirstEnergy Stadium in CLEveland.

5-year-old cancer survivor scores a 50 yard CLEveland Browns touchdown

5-year-old cancer survivor Ryan Encinas of Cuyahoga Falls scores a 50 yard touchdown during the Browns Family Night at FirstEnergy Stadium in CLEveland. Read more here. (Photo: John Kuntz | The Plain Dealer)

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Joe DeLamielleure, right, spends time with Joey Funderburk, who was the inspiration from Joe D's 213-mile charity walk. DeLamiellerure reached the steps of the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday.

Former CLEveland Brown Joe DeLamielleure completes 213-mile charity walk

Joe DeLamielleure, right, spends time with Joey Funderburk, who was the inspiration from Joe D’s 213-mile charity walk. DeLamielleure reached the steps of the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday. Read more about DeLamielleure’s charity walk here. (Photo courtesy Pro Football Hall of Fame)

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Amanda Berry offers thanks for the support she has received trying to rebuild her life since her kidnapping came to an end.

CLEveland Kidnap Victims Berry, DeJesus and Knight in thank-you video

Amanda Berry offers thanks for the support she has received as she rebuilds her life since her kidnapping came to an end. Watch the video here.

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Dads and their kids - up close and personal for Father's Day portraits.

First-time CLEveland fathers feel the love

Dads and their kids – up close and personal for Father’s Day portraits. See more great photos of CLEveland area dad’s and their kids here. (Photo: Joshua Gunter | The Plain Dealer)

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