“In 10 years, these same co-workers, and others like them, will be fleeing back here. I think Cleveland will become what Brooklyn once was. Hipsters and executives priced out of big cities will begin to notice how authentic Cleveland is. Articles will be written about this “secret gem” where famous chefs live and work and where centuries-old mansions with lake access sell for $300,000. These are things I discovered five years ago.”

Rebecca Meiser grew up in New Jersey, lived in New York and Florida. Her friends mocked her when she took a job in Cleveland. When she lost that job, she hustled to find a new one so she could stay. Here’s her story from three years ago :

In Miami, people would go running as an extracurricular activity. I learned that the most popular sporting activity here was drinking and eating.

(and here’s her story from this week, about a Browns rookie.)