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The best advice for new gardeners is usually, “Plant perennials. They come back every year.” But sometimes they don’t. Spoiler alert: It turns out that “perennial” doesn’t mean “forever.” To find out why, read on. ...

Every July, we take pride in celebrating our nation’s independence. For nearly 90 years, Social Security programs have helped to provide financial independence to millions of hardworking people. Use online tools to help you plan the financial independence you deserve in retirement. ...

I don't care how many times you see a movie or TV show with tall ships, they're 100 percent more impressive in person. Lucky for us, Cleveland's Tall Ships Festival kicks off Thursday, July 7 and runs through Sunday, July 10. ...

Ohio has a total of 94 county fairs, plus the Ohio State Fair. All of these fairs take place from June through early October, with most in August. Be sure to take in one of Northeast Ohio's county fairs before the grandkids are all caught up in back-to-school activities and autumn overtakes us. ...

The communication between your sensory systems and your brain is rapid and complex. Protect your sensory organs by minimizing exposure to loud noises, ensuring good dental hygiene, and using sunscreen all year long. Notice any sudden or marked changes in your vision, hearing, smell, taste, touch or proprioception? See a doctor. ...

60 Connect: The Mandel Jewish Community Center (Mandel JCC) is resuming in-person programs for community members ages 60 and over to connect with one another. ...

People who don't use public libraries think of them as dusty relics — quaint, quiet and stodgily irrelevant. The rest of us know otherwise. Public libraries, perhaps more than any other type of institution, have remade themselves in recent years to meet the needs of their diverse and tech-savvy patrons. ...

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, a time to encourage conversation about the brain, Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The Alzheimer’s Association recently asked those living with early-stage Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia what they want others to know about living with the disease. Here are six things they shared... ...