15 Best Backpage Alternative Websites for Dating, Buying or Selling Stuff in 2023
Backpage was among the top websites where you could find ads about pretty much anything. One of the most visited sub-categories was the personal ads category, where many people sought and found casual dates or just hookups with no strings attached. The website was shut down in 2018 due to ties with prostitution and the…
20 Things To Do in Cleveland This Weekend (July 15-18)
THU 07/15 DeRay Davis Comedian-turned-movie-star DeRay Davis has been a regular on the standup circuit for a while, so it isn’t surprising to see that his most recent standup special includes a clip showing his well-honed ability to completely dismantle a heckler. Between bits from his attitude-laced routine, which touches on everything from rappers with…
DeWine Signs Bill Giving County Officials ‘Kill Switch’ on Wind, Solar Projects
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed legislation Monday giving county commissioners new powers to kill wind or solar projects early in their development. No such power exists for local officials for coal mines or oil and gas wells, which are regulated at the state level. If commissioners opt against scuttling a project entirely, Senate Bill 52…
Rapper Busta Rhymes To Appear at Rock Hall Tomorrow for Pop-Up Interview
Last year, rapper Busta Rhymes released his tenth solo album, Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God, a sequel to an album that came out some 22 years ago. Given that the pandemic shut down most in-person events last year, Rhymes hasn’t had much of a chance to promote the release. But tomorrow at…
Ideastream Launches “After Jackson” Podcast Featuring 2021 Cleveland Mayoral Candidates
Ideastream Public Media today launched a weekly podcast following the 2021 Cleveland mayoral election and the seven candidates vying for the city’s top political post. “After Jackson,” named for Frank, is hosted and produced by local treasure Nick Castele. One episode in, it’s already proving to be an indispensable piece of campaign trail reporting. Castele has been…
Savage Love: Emotional Arsonists and Brutal Honesty Where Brutality Is the Point
I’m a 19-year-old girl who was dumped a few months ago. My partner found out he didn’t like my body when we were having sex for the first time, and he told me right after. We were actually still in bed naked when he told me. He kept cuddling me to make me feel a…
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo Coming to Canton Palace Theatre in September
Singer Pat Benatar and guitarist/producer/songwriter Neil Giraldo, a guy with Northeast Ohio roots, have delivered hits such as “We Belong,” “Invincible,” “Love Is a Battlefield,” “Promises In the Dark,” “We Live For Love,” “Heartbreaker” and “Hell Is For Children.” They’ve collaborated on two multi-platinum, five platinum and three gold albums as well as 19 Top…
Federal Judge Rules Against Barrio In Its Trade Infringement Lawsuit Against Condado Tacos, Calls Barrio’s Concept Wholly Generic
Federal Judge Pamela Barker last week ruled against Barrio in the trade infringement lawsuit it filed in 2018 against Condado that alleged Condado stole its concept and that former Barrio partner Joe Kahn violated an agreement with Tommy Leneghan and Sean Fairbairn by opening Condado restaurants in Columbus and then Northeast Ohio suburbs. Barrio argued in…
Basheer Jones’ Outspoken Religious Beliefs Defining Factor of His Candidacy
After his stirring performance at a mayoral forum last week, Ward 7 Cleveland City Councilman and mayoral candidate Basheer Jones appeared on the local Jeff Brown Show Monday to elaborate on some of the themes he discussed there. Of particular interest was Jones’ marquee moment, in which he criticized older local Black leaders for refusing…
Jon Langford To Play Special Acoustic Set at Blue Arrow Records on Aug. 4
From 6 to 9 p.m. on Aug. 4, singer-songwriter Jon Langford (Mekons, Waco Brothers, Bad Luck Jonathan) will play a special acoustic set at Blue Arrow Records as part of the dedication of a memorial garden created in honor of his bandmate, Joe Camarillo, who passed away earlier this year. Admission to the performance is free. Camarillo’s…
Iron & Wine To Perform at CMA’s Gartner Auditorium in November
Indie rockers Iron & Wine just announced their return to the road with a tour of small venue shows in the Midwest and Northeast. The solo acoustic shows featuring frontman Sam Beam come in the wake of Beam’s recent release of Tallahassee, his critically acclaimed, lost-in-time collection of recordings. The trek comes to Cleveland Museum of…
Khruangbin Coming to Agora in December
A three-piece band that formed in Houston in 2009, Khruangbin, which bills itself as “multilingual collagists,” draws from the bass heavy, psychedelic sound of Tarantino soundtracks and surf rock. By the summer of 2019, the trio had been on tour for nearly three-and-a-half years, playing to audiences across North and South America, Europe and Southeast Asia…
Led by Two Former Clevelanders, New Preservation Society To Release New Single on July 23
The musical brainchild of former Clevelanders Nathan Hedges and Dan Miraldi, the New Preservation Society embraces “unapologetically retro music as a love letter to the first wave of the British Invasion.” Referencing acts such as the Beatles, Kinks, Billy J. Kramer and Gerry & the Pacemakers, the group formed a couple of years back. It…
The Fixx and English Beat To Play Kent Stage in November
The FIXX and the English Beat just announced that they’ll hit the road together this fall. Both groups formed in England in the 1970s, and both acts delivered a number of hits in the late ’70s and early ’80s. The two English groups will play on Nov. 9 at the Kent Stage. Tickets to the…
Johnny Wu To Screen His New Sci-Fi Film in September at Atlas Cinemas Lakeshore 7
Using social distancing and masks and complying with all CDC and government rules, local filmmaker Johnny Wu and his team somehow managed to complete their latest movie, Wu Lin the Society. Wu even incorporated mask wearing into the script. Three film festivals have already accepted the movie, and Wu just signed a distribution deal. On…
Z107.9’s Summer Jam Featuring Lil Baby and Others Coming to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on August 27
The summertime concert announcements keep coming fast and furious. Z107.9’s Summer Jam is back for 2021 with Lil Baby, Lil Durk, MoneyBagg Yo, Jeezy and more taking the stage at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on August 27. Tickets are on sale now. “We are thrilled to partner with AG Entertainment to bring the biggest hip-hop…
Local Filmmaker Chris Szajbert To Screen Short Films Series as Part of BorderLight Virtual Fringe
Local theater artist Chris Szajbert (née Seibert) will stream The Frances Films, a series of short films, on demand as part of the BorderLight Virtual Fringe Festival that takes place from July 22 to 31. Conceived and created during the first half of 2020, The Frances Films explore the downfall of a young movie starlet…
Zocalo on East Fourth Street to Cease Regular Operations on July 18
East Fourth Street has been on a bit of a roller coaster ride for the past year and a half. Following the huge losses of Greenhouse Tavern, Chinato and Lola, the street scored a big win with Dante Boccuzzi’s splashy new Goma. New tenants also are teed up for the Greenhouse Tavern and Lola spaces.…
Jake Paul, Serious Boxer, to Fight UFC Alum Tyron Woodley Aug. 29 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
Westlake’s Jake Paul, the YouTube personality slash rapper slash boxer, will take on UFC alum Tyron Woodley in a boxing match to be held at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse Aug. 29. ESPN first reported the date and location for the bout, which will feature women’s featherweight champion Amanda Serrano vs. Yamileth Mercado on the undercard.…
Great Lakes Brewing Company Workers Take Steps to Unionize with United Steelworkers
Production workers for Great Lakes Brewing Company, the oldest and largest craft brewery in Ohio, signed union cards at the United Steelworkers union hall Sunday in a declaration of their intent to unionize. An internal organizing committee had been working through the ebbs and flows of the pandemic to build support for a union. And…
New Report Highlights Dangerous Contamination at Some Lake Erie Beaches Around Cleveland
With temperatures across Ohio soaring through the 80s and 90s, many locals are looking for ways to cool off in the summer heat. Many take advantage of the beaches dotting Lake Erie. According to a new report, they’re not as clean as you think. The Environment America Research and Policy Center recently released the 2021…
A Public Service Message From Antifa to Conservatives About Covid-19 Vaccines
Scene: Camera closes in on two cheerful stoners sitting on a couch in their micro-apartment, playing FIFA 21 in between bites of steel-cut oatmeal. Chad: “Hi. I’m Chad.” Todd: “And I’m Todd.” In Unison: “And we’re from Antifa!” Chad: “We’re here today on behalf of RINO establishment Gov. Mike DeWine, who’s enlisted us in his…
Rise Against To Perform at Beachland on July 27 in Advance of Large Hall/Arena Tour
The hard rock act Rise Against just announced it’ll perform a special show on July 27 at the Beachland. The group wanted to play a unique venue as it prepares to launch a large hall/arena tour in support of its new album, Nowhere Generation, and chose the Beachland for the occasion. Tickets to the Rise…
Crash Test Dummies To Bring 30th Anniversary Tour to Kent Stage in 2022
To celebrate the fact that it’s been 30 years since Crash Test Dummies recorded their debut album, The Ghosts That Haunt Me, the Canadian group has just announced the dates of a 2022 tour that’ll bring it to the Kent Stage on March 2. The trek follows a successful 25th anniversary tour for 1993’s God Shuffled His Feet.…
Several Local Venues To Participate in Independent Venue Week
Some 367 venues from all 50 states will participate in Independent Venue Week, which takes place today through Sunday. “Independent Venue Week exists to highlight the importance of independent stages all over the country, from the busiest of cities to the smallest of towns,” says Cecilie Nielsen, Director of Special Projects at Marauder, the firm…
More Than 30 Acts To Play at 12th Annual Kent Blues Fest
More than 30 acts will perform at 23 indoor and outdoor locations from 1 p.m. to midnight on Saturday at the 12th Annual Kent Blues Fest. The robust schedule represents as sure a sign as any that live music has returned to Northeast Ohio. “We are especially happy to present the return of the blues…
So Long, Delly
Cavs fan favorite Matthew Dellavedova, who spent much of the 2020-2021 season sidelined with weird, nagging injuries, has signed a multi-year contract with the National Basketball League of Australia (NBL), ESPN and others have reported. Assuming he’s not picked up by an NBA team this offseason, Delly will play for the Melbourne United in his…
Longtime Coventry Fixture City Buddha Will Close
Coventry has seen its fair share of changes in the last decade. Add the departure of longtime fixture City Buddha to the list. Owner Larry Collins, who started his business in Ohio City before moving to Cleveland Heights, announced the store’s closure later this summer on Facebook today. “After nearly a quarter-century of bringing traveled treasures…
Wealthy Ohio State Lawmakers to Gain From Income Tax Cuts in Budget, Average Ohioan Will Save $75
Some of the wealthiest state lawmakers stand to save thousands of dollars annually on their taxes thanks to changes they enacted in the state budget. Lawmakers lowered tax rates for all income earners and raised the minimum threshold at which Ohioans pay taxes on their income. They also eliminated the top bracket (previously $221,300 and…
How To Pass A Hair Follicle Drug Test: The Dos & Don’ts
The biggest bother for cannabis consumers is a drug test. On the one hand, cannabinoids such as CBD & Delta-8 THC are legal, and researchers are on a constant quest to study their medicinal properties. But, on the other hand, they will show up on a hair drug test and mark you a druggie! Based…
Popular Breakfast Pop-Up Roaming Biscuit Opens Cafe at Tyler Village
“Finally, we have a home,” says Shawnda Moye of the Roaming Biscuit. Since launching her popular breakfast biscuit business in 2019, Moye says that she literally has been on the move. Not only has she operated solely as a pop-up venture, setting up shop at various farmers markets and cafes around town, but her bake…
Business Groups Want Action on Postal Service Reform Bill Co-Sponsored by Sen. Rob Portman
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Supporters of the U.S. Postal Service are pressing for passage of a bill to shore up the troubled agency. Sen. Rob Portman – R-Ohio – co-sponsored the Senate version of the bipartisan 2021 Postal Reform bill, which is currently in committee. John McHugh, a former New York congressman and Secretary of the…
How COVID-19 Vaccines Were Made So Quickly Without Cutting Corners
Six months after the first COVID-19 shots started going into arms in the United States, the pace of vaccination has slowed. That’s prompted White House officials to scale back their goal of getting at least one dose to 70 percent of all U.S. adults by July 4; they’re now aiming for 70 percent of those…
Winners and Losers from Mayoral Forum in West Park: Young Bucks vs. Old Farts Edition
The sun emerged over Jefferson Park Thursday evening after a brief hard rain to make way for the most exciting event of the 2021 Cleveland mayoral race to date. All seven candidates, now fully in campaign mode, proved that the race to succeed Mayor Frank Jackson is wide open. Hosted and moderated by west side…
Titillating Tidbits: New Minority Ownership for Indians and a Lease Extension Plus Stadium Upgrades? Plus Kirtland’s Police Chief’s Firing
Our weekly roundup of interesting happenings, minor happenings, stuff you missed, stuff we missed, and assorted fun. The impending name change is not the only major news on deck for the Cleveland Indians, it appears. The rumor mill has been churning the last three months with whispers that something was afoot with ownership, specifically that…
Cilantro Taqueria Will Open its Fourth Location in North Olmsted
It has been only two and a half years since Cilantro Taqueria arrived on the scene, taking over a former Chipotle location on Coventry and making a splash with its fresh Cal-Mex offerings. Back then, owners Raul Carrillo and Alex Galindo told Scene that they had big plans, with hopes of expanding not just around Northeast…
Detroit Shoreway, Cudell Improvement Rebrand as Northwest Neighborhoods CDC
The Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization (DSCDO) and Cudell Improvement have merged to form a single community development corporation serving the neighborhoods of Detroit Shoreway, Cudell and Edgewater. The new organization will be called, straightforwardly, “Northwest Neighborhoods” CDC. The new joint service area is bordered by Lake Erie on the north, West 45th Street on the…
Cleveland Consent Decree Monitor Reverses Course on Ayesha Bell-Hardaway After Community Backlash Over Forced Resignation
Following backlash from local organizations including Black Lives Matter Cleveland, the Cleveland chapter of the NAACP and the Norman S. Minor Bar Association over what former deputy monitor Ayesha Bell-Hardaway said was her forced resignation from the team overseeing the DOJ’s consent decree with the city of Cleveland and its police department, head monitor Hassan…
Best THC Detox Methods to Get Weed Out of Your System
Is the dreaded drug test on the horizon? This article will save your high times from tripping out (pun intended). Outlooks to marijuana usage, for medical purposes or otherwise, have promptly changed over the last decade. And with the FDA’s recent support of treatments through cannabis-based drugs, you’d think that the federal government would at…
Top 10 Best Swinger Dating Sites for Couples & Swingers Must Know
Couples and swinger dating are becoming more popular than ever before. The Internet has no shortage of resources available for those who are seeking these kinds of connections, either. People who enjoy hooking up with other couples or even finding a third to have swinger fun today than ever before. Although it’s still a bit…
Top 10 Best Cam Sites: Free Video Chat Rooms for Live Webcam
In a post-pandemic world, people are used to communicating electronically. In a time when many were limited to contact only with immediate family, the Internet helped connect them to their family and friends around the globe. It connects colleagues, peers, and even couples, thanks to modern dating sites that offer things like random cam chat…
Ayat Amin is Taking on Kerry McCormack in Ward 3, Shining Light on Environmental Issues
When Ayat Amin moved to Cleveland in 2019 as part of the Venture for America program, she immediately scoured the region for climate activism organizations where she could lend her passion and expertise. A data scientist who’d previously worked for three years in California, Amin, 27, got involved with both Clevelanders for Public Transit and…
Chris Allen and Austin Walkin’ Cane To Co-Headline Album Release Party at Music Box
Friends for years, local singer-songwriters Austin Walkin’ Cane Charanghat and Chris Allen regularly write songs together and play on each other’s albums. One thing they haven’t done, however, is play a joint release party. But since they both have new albums out, Allen and Charanghat decided to team up for what they’re calling “one damn good show”…
DeWine on Sending Troops to Southern Border: ‘It’s in Ohio’s Interest’
Gov. Mike DeWine said Tuesday it is in the state’s best interest to send more Ohio National Guard troops and other law enforcement officials to help protect the southern border with Mexico. The decision reflects Ohio’s broader effort to aid fellow states — or the federal government — when help is requested, the governor said.…
Cleveland Metal Band Dead Earth To Release New EP
The local metal band Dead Earth will release a new three-song EP, All Hail the Dark, on July 13. Dead Earth’s All Hail the Dark is currently available for preorder. “I wanted to strike a nerve with people around the globe when I wrote the lyrics to the three songs on the new All Hail…
The Billionaire Playbook: How Sports Owners Like Dan Gilbert Use Their Teams to Avoid Paying Millions in Taxes
ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. At a concession stand at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Adelaide Avila was pingponging between pouring beers, wiping down counters and taking out the trash. Her Los Angeles Lakers were playing their…
20 Things to Do in Cleveland This Weekend (July 8-11)
Our weekly picks of the best things to do in Cleveland. Also check out our full Cleveland event calendar. THU 07/08 New Soft Shoe Nine years ago, on what local singer-songwriter Brent Kirby calls a drunken dare, a group of Cleveland friends and musicians showed up at the Happy Dog to play a couple sets…
Local Goth Rock Act Dispel Launches Kickstarter Campaign for New Album
Dispel, a locally based Goth rock act, has just launched a Kickstarter campaign for its sophomore album, Inferno. A founding member of the old school hardcore band Face Value, band leader Scott Dispel also currently drums for TEXTBEAK. A studio engineer and producer, he was voted Cleveland’s best nightclub DJ by Scene way back in…
Buffalo Ryders To Play Release Party on Saturday at Musica
Once the pandemic shut down live music, Akron’s Buffalo Ryders — singer-guitarist Joe Risdon and drummer Mike Lupica — focused on writing material for their second album, Where the Liars Go. The album arrives this week, and the group performs an outdoor show at 8 p.m. on Saturday at Musica in Akron. Punch Drunk Tagalongs…
Decadent Fried Cleveland Delicacies on Display in Netflix Fresh, Fried and Crispy Episode
Netflix’s new Fresh, Fried and Crispy series follows internet food critic Daym Drops — the man responsible for one of the greatest YouTube videos of all time — on a tour of American cities and their flagship fried delicacies. Cleveland is the site of the eighth and final episode. As with other cities featured in…
Top 5 Rich Men Dating Sites in the US to Find Wealthy Men and Beautiful Women
Rich men dating websites cater to beautiful and rich men and women who are looking for love. Some websites cater to marriage-minded singles, while some websites promote only sugar daddy relationships. Whether you are looking for a sugar daddy or long-term serious relationships, there must be a website for you. Listed below are what we…
CMHA Officer Who Shot and Killed Arthur Keith Will Not Face Charges
CMHA officer James Griffiths will not face charges for shooting and killing Arthur Keith in November 2020 near the King Kennedy public housing complex in Cleveland, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today. Special counsel for the AG’s office had presented the case to a grand jury and recommended charges not be filed. The grand…
After Collecting Additional 3,208 Signatures, It Appears Cleveland Police Oversight Ballot Initiative Will Go Before Voters
Citizens for a Safer Cleveland today announced it has collected an additional 3,208 signatures to place a ballot initiative for increased civilian oversight of the police before voters this fall. The grassroots coalition had fallen 384 valid signatures short of the 6,270 required in its initial run, the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections announced in…
1330 on the River, Compass Lounge to Open This Summer in Former East End Space in the Flats
Last year, chef Zaman Khan took over the former East End property in the Flats and reopened the restaurant in late 2020 as 1330 on the River. One week later, a fire forced the restaurant to close its doors. “It was an amazing week,” Khan says. “We were busy as heck. Honestly, as a chef…
How State Senator Matt Dolan Was Foiled in His Plot to Bone Rural Ohio
State Sen. Matt Dolan (R-Chagrin Falls) was looking to shine. But he couldn’t turn to his party’s conspiracy theory generator for attention-seeking tips. There’s a certain decorum expected when you represent Chagrin Falls. You can’t go all Josh Mandel and expect to be showered with love. So Dolan turned to a tried-and-true standby: tax cuts.…
Jake Kelly’s Latest Comic, “In The New Era,” Digs Into Cleveland’s Burlesque Underground During the 1970s
The third installment of Cleveland artist and illustrator Jake Kelly’s comic ‘Death, Destruction, Vice & Sleaze’ series will be released today. “In The New Era” follows the enigmatic and scandalous story of Cleveland’s burlesque underground with the star act Fifi Fondue and her pet gorilla. Kelly highlights The New Era Burlesk, Copenhagen Modeling Studio and…
Bill Squire Talks About His New Comedy Album Recorded Live in Cleveland
A co-host of WMMS’ The Alan Cox Show, comedian Bill Squire regularly performs at local comedy clubs, where his conversational and highly personal approach has won him a devoted fanbase. Recorded during a live performance at Hilarities, his new album, Bam Bam, finds him delivering a “clean” set in front of an enthusiastic audience that…
60% of Ohioans Gained Weight During the Pandemic, Experts Have Some Tips to Lose It
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohioans who are carrying around extra weight gained during the pandemic are not alone. According to the American Psychological Association, more than 60% of adults have reported weight problems since COVID-19 emerged. Social distancing disrupted eating and exercise routines, stranded many in front of a screen all day, and the increased isolation…
Savage Love: My Adult Son Has Never Been Kissed, How Can We Help?
On the first Thursday of every month I host “Sack Lunch,” an online hangout exclusively for Magnum subscribers to the Savage Lovecast. I take questions, invite listeners to answer them with me, and we have a blast. I’m giving this week’s column over to some of the questions we didn’t get to during this month’s…
Kucinich Campaign Says Bloody Cleveland Sign Made its Point, Won’t Use Again
Mayoral candidate Dennis Kucinich will not continue to use the image of a bleeding, bullet-ridden script Cleveland sign in campaign materials, a spokesman announced Wednesday morning. The Kucinich campaign has communicated as much to Destination Cleveland, the local convention and visitors bureau, which naturally took exception to the image’s use in a controversial campaign mailer…
Lime E-Bikes Now Available in Cleveland
Lime e-bikes appeared around Cleveland over the weekend, 50 of them to be exact, though the company said it will ramp up to 400 to accommodate rider demand. Lime was one of three electronic mobility companies whose permits were renewed with the city of Cleveland last month to continue operating mobile scooters. All three were…
Chris Ronayne Is Officially Running for Cuyahoga County Executive
University Circle Inc. President Chris Ronayne quietly announced over the July 4th weekend that he is indeed running for Cuyahoga County Executive. How quiet was the announcement? He simply tweeted a picture from the Parma holiday parade where he, his family and some friends were wearing campaign shirts. Great day to parade in the Parma…
Sammy Hagar and the Circle Coming to Agora in August
Singer Sammy Hagar will headline a special benefit concert on Aug. 15 at the Agora. Hagar will perform with his backing band, the Circle, which features Michael Anthony, Jason Bonham and Vic Johnson. The concert will benefit the Akron Children’s Hospital and local food banks. “We are thrilled to welcome back our friend Sammy Hagar…
REO Speedwagon Coming to MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage in December
Formed in 1967, signed in 1971, REO Speedwagon delivered a huge hit with its 1980 album High Infidelity, which featured singles such as “Keep On Loving You” and “Take It on the Run.” That landmark album spent 15 weeks atop the charts and has since earned the RIAA’s 10X Diamond Award for surpassing sales of…
Donnie Iris & the Cruisers Returning to Kent Stage in August
Based in Pittsburgh but hugely popular in Northeast Ohio, classic rockers Donnie Iris & the Cruisers will return to the Kent Stage on Aug. 14. Iris found his early success while performing with The Jaggerz and Wild Cherry, which had a massive hit with the single “Play that Funky Music.” Iris released his first album,…
A Word from Don Jones, the Guy Trying to Ban Critical Race Theory in Ohio
Howdy, Ohio. Don Jones here. You probably know me as the esteemed state representative serving the Greater Freeport-Cadiz Metropolitan Area. What you may not know: I’m also the guy trying to ban Critical Race Theory in Ohio. I’ll wait for the applause to subside. For 23 years I taught ag education at Harrison Central High.…
‘Summer of Soul,’ Questlove’s Scorching New Documentary About the Long-Lost ‘Black Woodstock’ Is Now on Hulu
Summer of Soul, a captivating new music documentary about the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival — and the directorial debut of Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson — is now available for streaming on Hulu. The movie was the dream of late TV producer Hal Tulchin, who shot a series of stunning, never-before-seen concert performances in New York’s Mount…
Free After 14 Years, Cleveland Men Await New Trial
For 14 years, Michael Sutton was imprisoned for crimes he claims he did not commit. Before he was arrested for being involved in a shooting of two people and an attempted shooting of a police officer in 2006, the 18-year-old Sutton was about to graduate high school with a full ride to the University of…
New Business Partners Hope to Help Mahall’s 20 Lanes Grow and Expand
Mahall’s 20 Lanes, a hip bowling alley, music venue, bar and kitchen located in Lakewood, has just entered into a new partnership with Pins & Needles, a holding company created by Cory Hajde, the co-owner and talent buyer of BravoArtist, a concert company that books shows in Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and Dayton. Hajde also co-owns…
Dennis Kucinich’s Bullet-Ridden, Blood-Dripping Cleveland Script Sign Mailer Is Certainly a Choice
Dennis Kucinich waited until nearly the last minute to officially announce his campaign to once again become Cleveland’s mayor. Resting assured that his name recognition among voters was far better than that of the other candidates, Kucinich was content to talk about certain Cleveland issues like the West Side Market as a well-known private citizen…
Ohio Ballots Will List Party Affiliations for Top Judicial Candidates
A change to Ohio’s ballot rules could impact key Supreme Court races in 2022 and influence the leaning of the state’s highest court for years to come. Gov. Mike DeWine signed a bill into law Thursday that will list candidates’ party affiliations on ballots for certain judicial races. This will include races for the Ohio…
Best Gay Dating Apps 2021 – Fabulous Online Communication
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New Coalition: Time to Get to Work on Ohio Redistricting
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new alliance is calling on Ohio’s elected leaders to get to work on this year’s redistricting process. The newly launched Equal Districts Coalition held a news conference Thursday, to demand a fair and transparent map-making process. Katy Shanahan, Ohio state director for All On The Line, said it means ensuring citizens…
What Experts Know So Far About the Coronavirus Delta Variant
Yet another coronavirus variant has public health officials around the globe scrambling to control its spread. The delta variant, which first emerged in India, has now spread to more than 80 countries and is quickly becoming the dominant version of the virus (SN: 5/9/21). In places like the United Kingdom, delta has dethroned the highly…
Commentary: Critical Race Theory — What It Is and What It Isn’t
U.S. Rep. Jim Banks of Indiana sent a letter to fellow Republicans on June 24, 2021, stating: “As Republicans, we reject the racial essentialism that critical race theory teaches … that our institutions are racist and need to be destroyed from the ground up.” Kimberlé Crenshaw, a law professor and central figure in the development…
Titillating Tidbits: Shontel Brown Lands Marcia Fudge’s Mom’s Endorsement, Plus Adam Driver in Northeast Ohio
Our weekly roundup of important happenings, minor happenings, stuff you missed, stuff we missed, and assorted fun. – The endorsement battle continues in the special election to succeed Marcia Fudge in Ohio’s 11th Congressional District with Shontel Brown picking up not only the support of Rep. James Clyburn, the highest-ranking African American in Congress and the…
New Podcast Aims to Promote Local Businesses and Artists
A new local podcast hosted by a physical therapist, a nurse, a dumpster salesman and a mailman, The Golden Boys Podcast aims to promote all things Cleveland. “We’re four homegrown Cleveland dudes that want nothing more than to have fun with each other, promote Cleveland brands, artists, businesses, etc., and to make our listeners feel…
Here’s Where to See Fireworks Around Cleveland This Fourth of July Weekend
Firework celebrations are back for July 4th this year, and there are an abundance of options around Northeast Ohio starting tonight and running through Sunday. Here’s where and when to catch them. JULY 2ND Avon Lake – Weiss Field (33401 Webber Rd.) – Festivities begin at 6 p.m., Fireworks at 10 p.m. Indians (2401 Ontario…
Metabofix Reviews – Does Gold Vida Metabofix Supplement Really Work Or Scam?
Weight is a physical condition that bothers many people. This situation causes people to constantly control their weight and behave carefully. Every person’s body structure has different shapes. This causes their metabolism to work in different ways. People who want to lose weight should pay attention to sports as well as diet. Very effective and…
Sherwin Williams HQ Proposal Includes 36-Story Skyscraper, Two-Story “Pavilion” on Public Square
Sherwin Williams submitted a concept proposal for its new global headquarters in downtown Cleveland Thursday, revealing that the project will include a 36-story skyscraper, a five-story parking garage, and a two-story pavilion that will serve as both a training center and showroom for the global paint corporation. The City of Cleveland has scheduled three meetings…
Il Rione to Reopen for Dine-In Service Tuesday, July 6 With Expanded Seating, New Patio Bar
Il Rione (1303 W. 65th St., 216-282-1451), the four-year-old Gordon Square pizzeria, has been closed for dine-in service since March of 2020, focusing instead on carryout and curbside business. That will change come Tuesday, July 6, when the restaurant finally resumes full-service dining. And when it does, it will do so with a new look…
Thank God Former Councilwoman Phyllis Cleveland is Okay!
Former Ward 5 Cleveland City Councilwoman Phyllis Cleveland has miraculously recovered from the health issues that forced her to resign from council in May. Cleveland.com reported Wednesday that she has now taken a six-figure job with the city’s Department of Public Utilities, overseen by former councilman Marty Keane, who, until his own resignation, chaired council’s…
1 in 4 Ohioans Hit by Financial Toll of Pandemic
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 disrupted the lives of Ohioans, and data continues to evolve that is uncovering the far-reaching financial toll. Nearly one-in-four adults in the Greater Cincinnati COVID-19 Health Issues Survey said they experienced at least one financial difficulty. Research Associate with Interact for Health Colleen Desmond explained…
Sheffield Lake Police Chief Resigns After Leaving ‘Ku Klux Klan’ Note for Black Officer as a ‘Joke’
Sheffield Lake police chief Anthony Campo retired from the department after 33 years this week after last week leaving a note, apparently reading “Ku Klux Klan,” on the jacket of a Black officer, taping it over the “POLICE” wordmark. The incident, caught on camera, was quickly brought to the attention of mayor Dennis Bring, who…
Seven Cleveland Council Challengers Disqualified by BOE, All From High-Poverty East Side Wards
Until Monday, Bishop Chui was a candidate for Cleveland City Council in Ward 9. The Glenville resident, who moved back to Cleveland after going to school in Washington D.C., was running against popular incumbent Kevin Conwell and wanted to prioritize issues, like gentrification and income inequality, that he felt were being overlooked. But the Cuyahoga…
Kyler Smith of Sauce Boiling Seafood and Filter to Open Lightroom in Former Brasa Grill Space Downtown
If you thought Kyler Smith would be slowing down these days given the amount of work on his plate, you’d be wrong. In addition to his quickly expanding Sauce Boiling Seafood Express brand, which has locations in University Heights, Downtown and Akron, and another on the way in Columbus, he currently is knee-deep in construction…
Free 10 Catholic Dating Sites for Catholic Singles to Find Spouse
There are many millions of Catholics worldwide and for those looking to find a partner with the same faith, there are thankfully many catholic dating sites. We’ve listed some of the more well-known ones among them, as well as some larger dating sites that enable you to search for members of the same faith. The…
8 Dating Sites for Gamers, Nerds, and Geeks: Level Up with Love
It can be hard to find love when the people you like are generally just as awkward and withdrawn as you are. Fortunately, for all the nerds, geeks, and gamers out there who want to connect with like-minded folks, it doesn’t only have to happen on the MMORPG servers and in the game chats. Now,…
Top 10 Biker Dating Sites & Apps for Finding Riding Partners
Looking to meet fellow bikers for dating? Or maybe just looking for someone to ride with? There are several biker dating sites that can help you with this. Below we have listed different biker sites. The ones that have made the list have done so for various reasons, mainly that they are well-known or up…
While You Were In: 46 New Cleveland Restaurants to Try This Summer
For many of us, the last year and a half has been a blur, a foggy morass during which time crept and progress seemed to slow to a standstill. And yet, since March of 2020 – the official start of the pandemic – there has been a remarkable amount of activity in the restaurant world.…
The Sleepy Rooster Is a Great Start to the Day, Whenever That Happens to Be For You
The prospect of weekend breakfast in South Russell seemed as realistic as picking up the piano as an adult. As much as I wanted to check out Sleepy Rooster, which opened this past winter, I am too much of a “sleepy rooster” to manage a Saturday expedition that requires an early start. And given that…
Restaurant at Westin Downtown to Reopen this Friday, But Not As Urban Farmer
The Westin Cleveland closed last March, as did Urban Farmer restaurant located on the main floor of the property. The hotel reopened this past May, but the restaurant did not. That had less to do with the pandemic than it did with the legal issues engulfing the ownership of the hotel, which is being investigated…
How a Detroit Woman’s Stripping Saga-Turned-Twitter Thread Became ‘Zola,’ The Most Important Movie of the Summer
Originally published by the Metro Times, Scene’s sister paper in Detroit. At the corner of 14 Mile and Gratiot Avenue, wedged between an optometry chain and Jawors Golf Center — a 60-year-old putt-putt spot where you can smack brightly colored balls between the legs of fiberglass dinosaurs, pink elephants, and one menacing off-brand Bugs Bunny…
Savage Love: I Attended a Religious Relative’s Wedding and I’m Pretty Sure She and Her Husband Are Gay
I just attended the nauseating wedding of my 30-year-old niece to her boyfriend of several years. Both of them seem as gay as possible, but they are diehard religious fanatics. I can list 50 signs these two are gay, and once you point it out to someone who isn’t a bible thumper they go, “Yeah,…
