Cleveland, Ohio is a city that is known for many reasons, from business to entertainment. Its nearly half a million residents occupy the second largest city in the state, and their city is nicknamed everything from "The Forest City" to "The Rock 'n Roll Capital of the World". For those looking to set up a new life in Cleveland, there seems to be endless possibilities for both work and play. The Economist listed it as one of the most livable cities in the nation in 2005, and it was named by a New York based think tank as the "Intelligent Community of the Year". And these are just a few of the distinctions that keep Clevelanders proud of their home city.

ZipCleveland.com is a chronicle of all that this great metropolis has to offer. From its vivacious culture to its thriving job market, Cleveland is at the top of its game in many sectors. Home of the world-renowned Case Western Reserve University, which contains the Cleveland Institute of Art, the Cleveland Institute of Music and the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, this institution sets the stage for all that this great city is capable of.

Since the turn of the twenty-first century, leaders in Cleveland have strived to become a technological leader. The entire city is equipped with WiFi technology, and the One Community Network (with the help of Cisco Systems) is creating a cutting-edge wireless network that could increase the city's broadband access. Also, the city has an appointed "tech czar" who works within city hall. NASA houses one of their facilities in Cleveland with the Glenn Research Center and the city is also the site of the national headquarters for Forest City Enterprises, Sherwin-Williams Company, Eaton Corporation and KeyCorp.

Despite all of this, when most people think of Cleveland, it is the city's cultural and arts influence that first comes to mind. Cleveland is home to the second largest performing arts center in the whole of the United States: Playhouse Square Center. This complex contains five different theaters and is home to the Cleveland Opera, Ohio Ballet and the Great Lakes Theater Festival. The Cleveland Orchestra is seen as one of the leading orchestras in the world and makes its winter home in Severance Hall and summers at Blossom Music Center.

For those with a less refined taste in music, Cleveland is home to the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame, which is located on the Lake Erie waterfront. Other attractions in the city include the Great Lakes Science Center, a World War II submarine called the USS Cod, and the Steamship Mather Museum.

For those looking for an American lifestyle that is a little beyond ordinary, Cleveland might be just the place for you. With top level sports teams, a booming downtown nightlife and lovely waterfront scenery there is never a dull day in Cleveland.