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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.

Monday, July 07, 2025

Your Voice Matters: Inspire the Next City Club Essay Prompt

Peyton D'Arcy

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 Announces New Series Celebrating Spirit and Mission of Kathryn J. Lincoln and the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy

City Club Staff

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...

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

It's Summertime in the CLE! The 2025 City Club Outdoor Summer Series is Back!

Cynthia Connolly

It's Summertime in the CLE! The 2025 City Club Outdoor Summer Series is Back!

Every summer since 2016, the City Club has packed up our gong and taken over some of our favorite outdoor public spaces. We're proud to return to Playhouse Square Plaza once again this summer for our FREE Outdoor Summer Series. This year, we will have the chance to hear directly from some of our region's...

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Not Sure How to Buy Tickets Online? We Have You Covered!

Brianna Biery, Customer Engagement Associate, The City Club of Cleveland

We understand that not everyone is comfortable navigating online ticket systems -- and that's okay! Whether you're new to online purchases or just want a little extra guidance, we're here to help. To make things easier (and faster) for you, we've created a simple, step-by-step PDF guide that walks you through the entire ticket purchasing process....

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Gratitude and Guardians of Free Speech

Dan Moulthrop, Chief Executive Officer, The City Club of Cleveland

Gratitude and Guardians of Free Speech

Hello, everybody. It’s so great to see all of you. Kristen—thank you so much. Your partnership in this effort has been so supportive and sustaining. You and I have known each other for at least 17 years. You go back to the beginning, and I don’t think either of us could have predicted we’d collaborate like...

Tuesday, April 08, 2025

A Record-Breaking Year for the Hope and Stanley Adelstein Essay Contest

Ariana Smith, Educational Engagement Manager, The City Club of Cleveland

A Record-Breaking Year for the Hope and Stanley Adelstein Essay Contest

Each year, the Hope and Stanley Adelstein Essay Contest invites high school students from across Northeast Ohio to engage deeply with one of the most foundational principles of our democracy—Freedom of Speech. Since its inception, this annual tradition has challenged young people to explore the ever-evolving meaning of free expression in a society shaped by...

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