2014 Editions

When entering a library, you expect to find the typical resources such as books, CDs, magazines, computers and programs and activities. A system-wide makeover of the Cuyahoga County Public Library branches has been improving upon these standards over the past three years. ...

Autism Speaks provides a helpful list of apps that are useful for children with special needs and typical kids. Bob Books, a great read in print, also has an app. ...

Cleveland Clinic’s Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights has a newly renovated Family Maternity Center. The revamped 58,300-square-foot project, which began in 2011, offers enhanced maternal care services and amenities. ...

At a recent grand opening celebration, Lake Health and philanthropic affiliate, Lake Health Foundation, unveiled the new four-season Wellness Walk that encircles the wooded campus of TriPoint Medical Center in Concord Township. ...

Have you been looking for a scenic outdoor spot where the kids can have fun and learn a little history at the same time? Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens in Akron recently opened its Playgarden for children — and parents — to enjoy. ...

Sit down with Mayor Thomas Perciak of Strongsville, Ohio for some up-to-date information on what is happening in Strongsville, why it's a family-friendly community, and why your family should visit, or even, relocate to the bustling locale. ...

The city of Strongsville offers attractions for the whole family with outdoor locations like The Mill Stream and Chalet Toboggan Chutes or community support groups like the Strongsville Early Childhood PTA. Each of these businesses contributes to what makes the city of Strongsville so appealing. ...

Cozy up in your favorite place and explore the wonders of books with your child. From infants to teenagers, here are a few suggestions to purchase or pick up at your local library. ...

In 1816, John Stoughton Strong purchased a sizeable amount of land in Northeastern Ohio from the Ellsworth family. Led by Strong, a group of settlers built shelter and took care of the land to either live on or sell on behalf of the Ellsworth family. Strong moved his family to the property and, in 1818, it officially became a township named Strongsville. ...

Sending your teen off to college is a big expense. As parents, you've saved for tuition or your teens received scholarships, student loans or graduation gifts. However, you might be now beginning to realize how much “extra” there is still to pay for; help them learn how to save for the unexpected. ...