The Cleveland Orchestra's Around the Region Celebration is a special series of performances throughout Northeast Ohio to celebrate its 100th season and to thank citizens for supporting the orchestra for the past century.

Hawken School is committed to developing character and intellect for students in preschool through 12th grade. Providing a strong academic foundation while nurturing essential attributes equips Hawken students with the tools they need to realize and fulfill their potential both personally and professionally.

Being able to hear is essential for developing speech and language. However, in Ohio 1.5 in 1,000 babies are born with hearing loss. The incidence rises to 3-6 in 1,000 by the time a child reaches school age. Two red flags that a child may have a hearing loss are if the parents have concerns regarding their child’s hearing or if the child has a speech, language or developmental delay. Learn more warning signs here.

As the days shorten and become colder, nature still has one last spectacular show to put on before taking a break for winter. Deciduous trees lose their leaves during the fall in order to prepare themselves to survive the upcoming cold winter months. Find out more about nature's seasonal transition, including where to find some great scenery in the Lake County Metroparks.

Events will be held this Saturday on the front lawn, at the grocery store, playground, and that one Cracker Barrel where you’re still not allowed back.

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It’s no secret that Northeast Ohio is a sweet place to be. Halloween may be just around the corner, but if you’re craving a tasty treat now, our partners at Yelp Cleveland are here to help give you a sugar rush. Check out these five area sweets shops for unique treats with local flair.

I am a self-admitted over scheduler. I find it nearly impossible to say no to someone who asks if I can volunteer for something. I have served as a Daisy Scout troop leader, cookie mom, softball coach, school council member, volunteer school librarian, field trip chaperone, school fair ticket seller, book sale volunteer, class raffle organizer, classroom craft helper, T-ball coach...the list goes on. And like many of us, I assume that I can make the schedule work somehow—I mean, that’s why we have the crock pot, right?

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