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Monday, December 01, 2025
Young people shape conversations every day in classrooms, online communities, group chats, and the wider world. Social media has become a space where ideas travel quickly, identities are expressed boldly, and important issues are debated publicly. Along with that influence comes new questions. What does responsible online expression look like. Who decides the limits. How...
read onMonday, November 10, 2025
Transitions are inevitable. Whenever you build a strong team, there will be a point when a key member of that team is ready for their next chapter. That next chapter is very close for our colleague Julie Kelly. Julie has been City Club’s Chief Financial Officer since 2012, and today, with all the mixed emotions...
Thursday, August 14, 2025
We’re happy to share this exciting opportunity for high school juniors and seniors in Northeast Ohio — the inaugural Cleveland Cavaliers Social Impact Academy. The Cleveland Cavaliers are presenting this nine-month leadership and community engagement program, designed to inspire and prepare young leaders to create positive change in their communities through education, hands-on experiences, and collaboration...
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
(l to r) Steve Auvil, Amanda Mertens Campbell, Kevin Johnson, Ansir Junaid, Renee Willis The City Club is excited to announce five new additions to our board. Each new member brings a wealth of experience ranging from law, education and leadership to philanthropy, entrepreneurship and technology. Together, they will help strengthen the City Club’s values and...
Monday, July 07, 2025
Did you know that the City Club hosts an annual essay contest for high school students with the chance to win scholarship money? Since 2013, the Hope and Stanley Adelstein Free Speech Essay Contest has invited students to explore and reflect on the importance of the First Amendment in their lives. The contest was established as...
Friday, June 27, 2025
The City Club of Cleveland is pleased to announce a new multi-year series including an annual forum and deep dive educational opportunities focused on effective urban planning, inclusive community development, and investment in ethical leadership. This series is made possible thanks to research funded by the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy and will be named...
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