Cleveland Family Sells Drinks on Street Corner During Heatwave
In Cleveland, Ohio, during a mid-July heatwave, the Norris family, unable to use their vandalized vehicles, transported drinks in a cooler via public bus to a busy intersection. They sold cold beverages like water, iced tea, and Pepsi to drivers,…
Cleveland Akron, OH, July 27, 2026 —
CLEVELAND, OH – Amidst a mid-July heatwave, the Norris family in Cleveland found an entrepreneurial solution to stay cool and earn money after their vehicles were vandalized. Unable to use their cars, the family turned to public transportation to bring their business to a busy city intersection.
The family, whose last name is Norris, utilized a public bus to transport a cooler filled with cold beverages, including water, iced tea, and Pepsi. They set up shop at a busy intersection, offering the drinks to drivers seeking refreshment during the high temperatures.
This initiative served a dual purpose for the family. Beyond generating income, the activity was also intended as an educational opportunity for their children. The parents aimed to teach them about entrepreneurship and the importance of hard work.
The specific intersection where the family conducted their sales was not provided. Information regarding the duration of their sales or any potential permit status for such street vending was also not available.
The situation arose as Cleveland, like much of the region, experienced a significant heatwave during the month of July, with temperatures soaring, creating uncomfortable conditions for residents.
Story summarized from the original created by Mark Naymik on signalcleveland.org, see more information here.
