Walking Buddies Club
Staying in step with laughter and friendship.
Naming Rights (and Wrongs)
As with all thriving cities, Shaker Heights is steeped in history. But with the passage of time, some facts can be forgotten – including the origins of street names.
Easing the Challenge of Growing Up
Helping children and parents navigate the complexities of early childhood has been the focus of Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development, a unique resource in the heart of Shaker. Now this focus broadens to programs that train the professionals who support children during challenging growth moments.
Hornet’s Nest School
Learn more about the one-room schoolhouse that originally stood on Lee Rd. near where the Main Library is today.
A Loss Becomes a Gain with Flowers
Shared activities among neighbors can help build a tight-knit communuty, and community gardens do just that.
What’s Next
The inside scoop on how decades of planning and economic development unfold in Shaker Heights, plus updates on Lee Road improvements and the new Arcadia development at Van Aken District.
Composting Made Easy
Launched on Earth Day, the City’s unique partnership with Rust Belt Riders opens up a city-wide composting resource in each neighborhood.
A Space to Launch the First Year
As a new mom, Shaker resident Sarah Brody saw a need for community and responded with a regional resource new moms can rely on.
Shaker Chronicles: The story behind the Shaker-Lee gate
Q:What’s the significance of the gate and stone posts at the Shaker-Lee intersection? A:Neighbors coming together to remember. By Nate Paige While the Shaker-Lee intersection is heavily traveled, more than 175 years ago the area was a major activity hub of a different sort. It was the site of a collection of structures
Pedaling Passion
On Shaker’s tree-lined streets, there’s room for all to pursue their pedaling passion.