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In the 1950s and '60s, the promotional selling line for Cleveland and its metropolitan area was "Best Location in the Nation."Whether that still holds true in the 2010s might be disputed by other, more thriving urban areas in the continental United States.Still, the Cleveland area has some compelling arguments to make for itself as a desirable place to live, work, raise a family or start a business.

Here are 12 ideas to get the fun started this weekend.On mobile? Tap here to view the full list.Don't miss>> Woof, Wag and Wine is June 16 at Grand River Cellars

Community reportLake Health Family Practitioner Dr. Joseph Kessler will discuss how following the natural laws keep people in rhythm with what's happening in the world and allow them to more easily keep their body and mind in a healthy state during a June 21 discussion.The public is invited to attend the 6-7 p.

Community report"Tales with Tails: Pocket Pets Reading Partners" will be held on several Fridays this summer at Willoughby Hills Public Library, 35400 Chardon Road.Presented by the Lake Humane Society, children will be assigned a 15-minute reading slot with a featured small animal and handler from 2 to 4 p.

Community reportKeep Wickliffe Beautiful was one of the national Keep America Beautiful affiliates presented with the 2017 President's Circle Award."The Keep Wickliffe Beautiful Commission is a group of hard working individuals whose goal is the keep our community clean and beautiful," Program Director Patricia Fowler said in a news release.

Can't get enough of burgers? You're in luck. Another burger franchise is making its way into the Mentor market: Burgerim will be moving into a portion of the commercial center at

To the casual Kirtland Kiwanis Strawberry Festival goer, opening day of its 59th edition may have seemed a lot like the rest.But to those in the know, the event's June 14 kickoff was missing a few things: likely most notably its ever-popular

The Perry Area Joint Recreation District has appointed two new directors to guide the community's youth sports programs.During a special meeting on June 6, the district's Board of Directors named Michael T. Smith as full-time director of youth activities and David Whittaker as part-time director of youth activities.

June 13 wasn't a typical day on the job for Erin Patch.The Kent resident led a team of 10 Dominion Energy employees who volunteered several hours to help plant an estimated 11,000 native species at the Mentor Marsh State Nature Preserve.

Community reportSeven local veterans who served in World War II and in the Vietnam War will be recognized and honored by Select Jewelers, state Sen. John Eklund, Glenn Burkey and the Mentor Area Chamber of Commerce in a special ceremony June 17 at Great Lakes Mall.Eklund along with Burkey, who is representing the office of U.