Want to know what is on our minds? Find blog posts written here, by the City Club staff, members, and partners. You'll find takes on current events, past forums, and issues surrounding Northeast Ohio. Read on for all things City Club.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Each year, the Hope and Stanley Adelstein Essay Contest invites high school students across Northeast Ohio to engage with one of the most essential pillars of a democratic society...freedom of speech. At The City Club of Cleveland, where we create conversations of consequence that helps democracy thrive, this contest continues to serve as a space...
read onThursday, April 23, 2026
Every summer since 2016, the City Club has packed up our gong and taken over some of our favorite outdoor public spaces. Once again, we'll return to the Playhouse Square Plaza for our FREE Outdoor Summer Series. This year, we are marking our nation's semiquincentennial - or 250th birthday - with the theme WE THE PEOPLE....
Friday, April 03, 2026
The City Club of Cleveland is proud to recognize Richard Pogue as its first emeritus director, honoring his outstanding leadership, deep commitment, and lasting impact on the organization. Over the years, the City Club has been supported by dedicated individuals whose service on the Board of Directors has helped shape both the organization and its role...
Wednesday, April 01, 2026
You’ve seen or heard of the popular TV shows Kitchen Takeover, Restaurant: Impossible, and Hell’s Kitchen. Well, on Wednesday, April 29th, 2026, the team at Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry (LMM)’s Central Kitchen will be in the spotlight at The City Club of Cleveland as guest stars for the 2026 Charles R. See Forum! For the first time,...
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The City Club of Cleveland is pleased to announce our newly appointed Chief Financial Officer, Vince Gonzalez. In this role, Vince will oversee the City Club and City Club Forum Foundation financial strategy and operations, helping ensure the continued strength and sustainability of the City Club’s mission. As Chief Financial Officer, Vince will be responsible for...
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
One of the best parts of participating in the City Club is being witness to moments of real, authentic civic work. There are moments at forums where you feel a shift, as if a fissure in the civic structures has just opened up and some new possibility is visible. Sometimes, it’s just a vibe in...
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