Welcome to this month’s Old Brooklyn News Online. Here’s a quick look at what’s happening around the neighborhood, from local updates to upcoming events and ways to get involved.

Old Brooklyn News: Spring Edition

The Spring edition of Old Brooklyn News is here!

This Month in Old Brooklyn

See what events are happening this month in the neighborhood! Submit your event here.

Old Brooklyn Better Streets Committee

Come meet fellow bike advocates working for safer streets and learn how to get involved in our community! The committee meets monthly in partnership with Bike Cleveland.


  • Thursday, March 12
  • 6:00 PM
  • Sixth City Cycles

Young Brooklyn

Thank you to everyone who came to last month's Young Brooklyn event. The next event will be March Madness on March 28 at Lucky's Bar & Grill! Stay tuned for more information.

Small Business Spotlight

Mediahead Video Games & Movies

Mediahead is Old Brooklyn’s friendly neighborhood spot for retro video gaming, B-movie buffs, and everyone in between.


Rob Kvasne opened Mediahead in late 2025 in the former Video Game Connection space at 4825 Memphis Ave.

Community Updates & News

Old Brooklyn SCAMO

SCAMO is a fun, bingo-style game that teaches you how to spot, avoid, and report current scams.


  • Monday, March 2
  • 12:30-1:30 PM
  • Old Brooklyn Rose Center

Coming to Your Ward Job Fair

“Coming to Your Ward” is a dynamic Job & Resource Fair designed to connect residents to careers, training, health services, financial resources, and second-chance opportunities all in one place.


  • Wednesday, March 4
  • 11:00 AM-2:00 PM
  • Cleveland Public Library MLK Jr. Branch

Ward 4

Attend the monthly community meetings hosted by Council Member Kris Harsh that talk about various topics. OBCDC will also be there to share Old Brooklyn updates and chat with attendees.


  • Wednesday, March 11
  • 6:00 PM
  • Estabrook Recreation Center

Ward 11

Click here to get to know Nikki Hudson, the Ward 11 Council Member serving portions of the Cudell, Edgewater, Detroit-Shoreway, West Boulevard, and Brookside-Old Brooklyn neighborhoods.

Greater Cleveland Film Commission: Film Crew & Vendor Intro Workshop

Interested in working in film or TV? Whether you’re looking for a new career or new clients, join the Greater Cleveland Film Commission to learn how to get started.


  • Wednesday, March 11
  • 6:00-7:30 PM
  • Estabrook Recreation Center

Trees4CLE Applications Are Now Open

All Cleveland residents are eligible for two free trees to plant on private property. There are several different tree species to choose from, ranging from small trees all the way to big legacy trees. If you are interested in receiving a free tree, please fill out the application here!

Free Tax Preparation for Cuyahoga County Residents

Free tax preparation is available for families earning up to $69,000, thanks to the local EITC Coalition. Learn more at refundohio.org.

Old Brooklyn CDC News

OBCDC Joins the St. Patrick's Day Parade

Old Brooklyn CDC is joining Cleveland Neighborhood Progress to walk in the St. Patrick's Day Parade downtown this year so keep a lookout for us!

Old Brooklyn Farmers Market

Due to multiple construction projects, the Old Brooklyn Farmers Market is moving! We are excited to announce that we’re heading to Loew Park. Meet us this summer in the Loew Park Parking Lot on the corner of Oak Park and W. 30th next to the tennis court for community connection, fresh local produce, & good eats. Learn more about the market and sign up for the newsletter here! 

Become an OBCDC Member!

This FREE membership is the opportunity to join an organization that helps to make the neighborhood of Old Brooklyn. Membership serves as a great entry point to learn more about the organization, volunteer, join a committee, vote on new and returning Board of Directors, and become a Board Member yourself.


This month, our members will have an opportunity to meet OBCDC staff and board, so join now!

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