Downtown Cleveland Archives

Downtown’s Galleria is Desolate. Two Market Founders Want to Bring It Back to Life

At least for two weekends late November, when Stephanie Hamme and Kaitie Nickel plan to host their Cleveland Market under the glass in Erieview.

by Mark Oprea November 4, 2026November 4, 2026

News & Views

An Expanded Downtown DORA Could Boost Struggling Retail Situation, Stakeholders Argue

Both Playhouse Square and East 4th have pending designated outdoor refreshment areas. Merging them could help fill Euclid’s vacant storefronts.

by Mark Oprea September 18, 2026September 18, 2026

Cleveland News

Chris Ronayne Reflects on First Term in State of The County

The county executive faces a host of questions in his expected second term, from the new jail to transit system funding to lakefront planning.

by Mark Oprea September 11, 2026September 11, 2026

News & Views

Financing Secured to Begin Redevelopment of Erieview Tower and Galleria as W Cleveland Hotel and Apartments

The long-quiet space is now ready for its future as Marriott’s W Cleveland.

by Mark Oprea September 9, 2026September 10, 2026

News & Views

New Mandel Lakefront Trail on East Side Now Open

Two years after construction started, the lakefront’s longest shared use path is now rideable.

by Mark Oprea September 3, 2026September 3, 2026

Cleveland News

Downtown Cleveland’s Park Building Has Two Dozen Owners. Who’s Liable to Pay for Urgent Repairs?

A 2023 engineering study found the building was in “imminent danger” if its façade wasn’t fixed. Park’s condo owners are arguing in court they shouldn’t be alone in paying for it.

by Mark Oprea August 21, 2026August 21, 2026

Cleveland News

Councilman Starr Proposes City Grocery Fund to Attract and Back Stores

“If we continue to sit aside, and not do anything, then we’re going to continue to get the short end of the stick,” Starr said of legislation he will introduce this month.

by Mark Oprea August 14, 2026August 14, 2026

Cleveland News

North Union Farmers Market Coming to Downtown’s Mall B

Downtown gets its second weekly farmers market just as it loses its full-service grocery store.

by Mark Oprea August 7, 2026August 7, 2026

Cleveland News

Millennia Has One Month to Save Centennial Building From Auction

The developer has until August 30 to come up with $41 million to cover debts on the gargantuan property on the corner of East 9th and Euclid.

by Mark Oprea August 5, 2026August 6, 2026

Cleveland News

How Cleveland Lost Its Downtown Grocery Store and How It’s Working to Attract the Next One

“We are in the moment, and we just wanna make sure that we get it right this time around.”

by Mark Oprea August 5, 2026August 5, 2026

Food News

Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill Now Open in Downtown Cleveland

The fast-casual spot took over the former Taco Bell Cantina space on Public Square

by Vince Grzegorek July 27, 2026July 27, 2026

Food & Drink

After Shock Closing of Heinen’s Downtown, City Leaders Say They’ll Work Quickly to Secure Replacement Grocery Store

“Downtown is a great market,” said Downtown Cleveland Inc. President Michael Deemer. “I’m fully confident we’re going to be able to find the right operator in the right space who can provide affordable, convenient grocery options for residents, workers and visitors.”

by Mark Oprea June 29, 2026June 29, 2026