Le Tigre’s JD Samson Talks About Indie Band’s Reunion Tour
Kathleen Hanna, JD Samson, and Johanna Fateman, the members in the artsy indie act Le Tigre, originally knew each from the New York feminist art scene that existed in the late ’90s. While Hanna, who led the Riot Grrrl act Bikini Girl in the early ’90s, had some serious musical experience, Samson and Fateman did…
Traffic Cases In Cleveland Have Declined Dramatically In The Past Decade, Data Shows
Due to a variety of factors, from changes in Cleveland Police policy to an officer shortage, traffic cases in the city have plummeted in the past decade, Scene found. Through data obtained by public records request, Scene discovered that total traffic cases—from stops by the Cleveland Police, the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing…
The Worst of Cleveland Magazine’s Best Suburbs, Ranked
Cleveland Magazine last week unleashed its annual ranking of the best places to live in Northeast Ohio, which it also conveniently calls, to avoid any confusion, the best suburbs in Northeast Ohio. Because eff Cleveland, right? Anyway, the highlights detailed for Pepper Pike, which this year took home the top prize, say about all you…
Lower Subway Level of Detroit-Superior Bridge Will Open to Public for Two Days in June
The Veterans Memorial Bridge will welcome visitors to its historic streetcar level on June 23 and 24, giving the public the opportunity to share ideas for its future and tour the bridge for the first time since 2019, when 17,000 flocked to the little-seen nook of Cleveland history. The 106-year-old bridge spans more than 3,000…
Set to Depart as CMSD CEO, Eric Gordon Lands Gig at Tri-C
Shortly after Warren Morgan was announced as the next leader of CMSD, current CEO Eric Gordon announced that he will be going back to school again, and staying local. In a press release Friday, Gordon wrote that he will be acting as Tri-C’s vice president for student development and the educational pipeline, which effectively puts…
Trevor Elkins, a Year After Campaign Finance Conviction, Runs for Newburgh Heights Mayor’s Seat Again
A little more than a year after Trevor Elkins resigned from his post as mayor of Newburgh Heights following his guilty plea to campaign finance violations, he mailed out roughly a thousand postcard-sized apologies to residents, asking for forgiveness. Elkins, who had served as Newburgh’s mayor since 2011, was softening the waters for a comeback…
15+ Things to Do in Cleveland This Weekend (June 1-4)
Our weekly picks of the best things to do in Cleveland this weekend. Also check out our full Cleveland event calendar. THU 06/01 Pride Rocks: A Celebration of Northeast Ohio’s LGBTQ+ Arts & Culture This event serves to kick off Pride in the CLE weekend. It offers live music and vendors at the Rock Hall. The…
Leaders of Studio West 117 Admit to Some Early Growing Pains. Some in Cleveland’s LGBTQ+ Community Think That Undersells the Problems
(This story was co-reported by Cleveland Scene and The Buckeye Flame.) Ariana Perez scans quickly over the head of a client seated in the barber chair in front of her. At 4 p.m. on a windy Friday in February, she is wrapping up her last customer of the day. She spots something not completely to…
Chef Demetrios Atheneos to Open Dominic’s Deli on Lee This Week
One year ago, Myron’s Deli on Lee Road in Cleveland Heights closed its doors after 40 years. This week, chef Demetrios Atheneos will open the doors to Dominic’s Deli on Lee (2256 Lee Rd., 216-417-2675), a deli and bodega in the very same spot. The formerly cluttered beverage shop was stripped to the studs before being rebuilt into a bright,…
Dangers of Fracking Wastewater Put Spotlight on ‘Halliburton Loophole’
A law known as the “Halliburton Loophole” is under growing scrutiny. It exempts oil and gas companies from revealing the chemicals they use in the hydraulic fracking process. The latest study finds between 2014 and 2021, companies used hundreds of millions of pounds of toxic chemicals – without any governmental oversight. Another report published last…
Anti-Abortion Groups Warn of Potential ‘Late-Term Abortions’ in Ohio. Experts Say Term is False
Opponents of a proposed constitutional amendment have said Ohioans should be wary of legalizing abortion for fear of “late-term abortions.” But medical experts and abortion rights advocates are quick to point out that the term isn’t used in reproductive health. In a recent publication by the Catholic Conference of Ohio, the group encouraged standing against…
Ballot Initiative Campaign Launched to Give Residents Control Over How Cleveland Spends Part of Its Budget
People’s Budget Cleveland (PB Cle) last Friday officially began collecting signatures to get a ballot initiative before voters in November that would install a charter amendment to give residents a say in how up to $14 million of the city’s annual budget would be spent. “Giving residents direct power over a small sliver of the…
‘Doubt: A Parable,’ Now at the Beck Center, is a Battle of Wits and Morals Without an Easy Conclusion
A feeling of certainty can be a most ambiguous thing, especially when that assuredness is stressed to the breaking point. And such is the case in the 2004 play Doubt: A Parable by John Patrick Shanley, now at the Beck Center. In this engrossing production at the Beck Center for the Arts, there is something…
Cash Bail Amendment From Lawmakers Put Ohio’s Entire Pretrial Release System in Jeopardy
The cash bail amendment last year brought by Ohio lawmakers and approved in November directing judges to weigh public safety when setting cash bail inadvertently undermined the state’s entire bail system. Effectively every legal interest — prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges, the Ohio Bar Association, sheriffs, and the ACLU — agree on the proper course of…
More of Ohio’s Older Adults Living in Poverty
By 2030, more than one in five Americans – more than 73 million people age 65 and over – will be of retirement age, as the last of the Baby Boomer generation enters older adulthood. And a new report finds many are living in poverty. The United Health Foundation’s America’s Health Rankings Senior Report finds…
Former FirstEnergy Execs Say “No Doubt” the Feds Are After Them
Judges denied two delays in recent days that would have been key to a bribery and money laundering scandal that took place in Ohio between 2017 to 2020. Lawyers in one suit called it “one of the largest corruption and bribery schemes in U.S. history.” Denial of a delay in one court case means that…
3 Best Ways To Find Out Who Called Me From This Number?
Your phone rings, and you see “unknown caller”. How does that make you feel? If you are anything like me, I start to freak out! The first thing that jumps into your mind is, “Who is calling me?”. Am I late on a credit card payment? Is some teenager trying to pull a prank on…
Top 10 T-Shirt Manufacturers for Different Business Needs
Whatever your reasons for looking for a t-shirt manufacturer, whether it’s an upcoming brand, a corporate event, or anything of the like, it’s essential to do your research. You want to choose one that fits your business needs and has the expertise and equipment to take your apparel to the next level. However, searching online…
Top 5 Smart Home EV Chargers: Unveiling the Best!
If you are in the market for a home EV charger, you may be wondering which one is the best for you. There are many different factors to consider such as price, features and compatibility. To help you make the best decision we have compiled a list of the 5 best home EV chargers on…
Disney’s Live Action Remake of ‘The Little Mermaid’ is a Sanitized Multicultural Fantasy in Search of a Lot More Soul
There’s nothing like watching a live-action remake of a Disney animated movie to remind you how much times have changed. The Little Mermaid, the Mouse Factory’s latest redo of a beloved cartoon classic, manages to be an even safer update of the G-rated original, which already took Hans Christian Andersen’s sad fairy tale and made…
Ohio Bill Would Ban Transgender Students From Using Bathroom That Matches Gender Identity
A bill banning transgender students from being able to use the bathroom and locker room that aligns with their gender identity was recently introduced by a pair of Ohio Republican legislators. House Bill 183— introduced by state Rep. Beth Lear, R-Galena, and state Rep. Adam Bird, R-New Richmond — would require K-12 schools and colleges…
EmpowerCLE+ Promises High-Speed, Low-Cost Internet Across Cleveland
Cleveland-based nonprofit DigitalC gave a demonstration of its ethernet and wireless internet speeds at the Phoenix Village apartments Wednesday for EmpowerCLE+, a proposed initiative to bring high-speed broadband, for just $18 a month, to Cleveland. Representatives for DigitalC say the network will support a family of six or roughly ten devices with a minimum of…
Bibb Taps U.S. Army Expert to Lead Office Of Professional Standards
Marcus Perez, a U.S. Army veteran who’s racked up over 30 military honors in his career, will spearhead the city’s Office of Professional Standards, which oversees non-criminal complaints against Cleveland police officers, the Bibb administration announced Thursday. A Chicago native who attended grade school in Medina, Perez will soon be tasked with overseeing an office…
This Week in Cleveland Food News: Campbell’s Closes Flagship Store, Burger Week Returns and More
– Campbell’s abruptly closed up its OG store in Ohio City. Related – Sushi 86 is on the move again, this time closing up shop in the 5th Street Arcades and heading for the Harbor Verandas on East 9th. Related – Five Star Sensation is back, which is good news, and headed by Cordelia’s Vinnie Cimino,…
John Mellencamp Show at Connor Palace Nearly Derailed by Boorish Audience Members
John Mellencamp’s audience at the Connor Palace Thursday night, which included the type of loud and buffoonish concertgoers for which Cleveland is becoming known, should consider themselves lucky that he finished the show. The singer/songwriter/rocker, in town for two shows at Playhouse Square for his “Live and In Person” tour, put on a strong performance…
Sushi 86 and Bites to Swap 5th Street Arcades for Harbor Verandas
Rachel Hsu is on the move once more. Since launching Sushi 86 more than two decades ago, she has been adapting to changing times and trends by going with the flow. At the end of May, Hsu will shutter her downtown sushi shop at the 5th Street Arcades with an eye on reopening in a…
Read Tina Turner’s 1985 Letter in Support of Cleveland Landing the Rock Hall
As Cleveland lobbied in 1985 for the Rock Hall to be buit and located on the shores of Lake Erie, stars far and wide, big and small lent their voices to the effort. Among them: Tina Turner, who passed away this week at the age of 83. Here’s what she wrote in the fall of…
Cleveland City Councilman Kris Harsh and Staff Are Doing a Reddit AMA on Friday
Clevelanders have a chance tomorrow to ask questions directly to Ward 13’s Kris Harsh, who will be answering some of them along with the help of Cleveland city council staff during a Reddit AMA Friday afternoon from noon to 1 p.m. Things are already off to a good start, with complaints that the session is…
Nathan Hedges To Play New EP in Entirety at Upcoming House of Blues Foundation Room Show
Some 18 years ago, local singer-guitarist Nathan Hedges signed to a small Virginia label and released a solo album. He’ll finally follow up that first solo album with another solo album that comes out this month and will play a release party on Saturday, June 24, at House of Blues Foundation Room. “[I worked with]…
Ballot Measure Making it Harder to Amend Ohio’s Constitution Facing Second Lawsuit
The organization One Person One Vote has filed a new Supreme Court case related to an August amendment proposal looking to make it more difficult to change Ohio’s constitution. The organization has already challenged lawmakers’ attempt to place the question, which would raise the bar for voters to pass amendments from 50% to 60%, on…
‘Survivor’ Hosting Casting Call on Put-in-Bay on June 15
Survivor will bring its search for contestants for its 47th season to the islands of Lake Erie in June. Channel 19 will be hosting the affair on June 15 at two locations on Put-in-Bay (The Boardwalk, 341 Bayview Ave., and The Keys, 227 Bayview Ave.) from noon to 4 p.m. that day. Producers will review…
Ohio State Rep. Gary Click Claims No Religious Motive for Trans Youth Health Care Ban. Sermon Suggests Otherwise
A four-year-old recorded sermon given by Ohio state Rep. Gary Click, R-Vickery, may shine a light on the religious motivations behind Ohio’s proposed health care ban for trans youth. The sermon, which was posted on the YouTube channel of Fremont Baptist Church, where Click is a pastor, shows Click defending conversion therapy and suggesting that…
Ford Changes Mind, Will Include AM Radio in Upcoming Cars
Well, that was fast — and we’re not talking about the performance of the 2024 Ford Mustang. Well, sort of. The Detroit automaker revealed Tuesday that it will now include AM radio in its upcoming cars, reversing a controversial earlier decision to discontinue the option in its 2024 Mustang. It would have been the company’s…
15+ Things to Do in Cleveland This Memorial Day Weekend (May 25-28)
Our weekly picks of the best things to do in Cleveland this weekend. Also check out our full Cleveland event calendar. THU 05/25 Cleveland Stories Dinner Party Cleveland Stories Dinner Party is a weekly series that pairs fine food with storytelling. Through it, the folks at Music Box Supper Club hope to raise awareness of the…
Cuyahoga County Passes Anti-Wage Theft Legislation
Cuyahoga County will no longer do business with companies determined to have stolen from employees. In a county council meeting Tuesday, eight council members voted for the anti-wage theft ordinance with one member recusing himself and another voting against the legislation. Members of Guardians for Fair Work, a grassroots coalition advocating for pro-worker policies, came…
Ohio College Programs Seek to Boost Black Teacher Workforce
Ohio’s historically Black colleagues and universities are working to produce a pipeline of diverse teachers. Black students make up nearly 17% of Ohio’s student population, but fewer than one in 10 teachers in the state is a Black man, according to the Brothers Rise initiative. Lillian Drakeford, interim dean of the College of Education at…
Cleveland is the 97th Best City to Live in America, According to Study
We’re No. 97! We’re No. 97? We’re No. 97… According to new rankings from U.S. News & World Report, that’s exactly where Cleveland falls in the list of 150 best places to live in the country, trailing noted destinations like Youngstown and Fort Wayne. And, ya know, 94 others. To arrive at its conclusions, the…
Cleveland Comes in at No. 26 on National ParkScore Ranking of U.S. Cities
Cleveland dipped a few spots in ParkScore’s 2023 national ranking of the 100 most populous cities in the country, from 23rd to 26th, but that was mostly because of gains made in other cities and not anything particularly wrong happening locally, according to the Trust for Public Land. Founded in the 1970s in San Francisco, the…
Cleveland Wants to Become a 15-Minute City. What Does That Mean? And How Does It Plan on Getting There?
No matter where you live in the city of Cleveland, you should be able to access almost all of your basic needs and desires within a short walk, bike ride, or transit trip. That is the basic premise of a 15-minute city, which Cleveland is aiming to become. The problem? A century’s worth of zoning…
Best Delta 8 Vape Disposables For 2023
The hemp-based THC industry has grown rapidly because of the explosive popularity of Delta 8 THC. There are so many different ways to enjoy this minor cannabinoid. One of the most popular ways to do Delta 8 is through vaping. When Delta 8 vape cartridges are attached to their appropriate vape batteries, individuals inhale the…
6 Concerts to Catch in Cleveland This Week
WED 05/24 Future Islands Hipster media outlets such as Pitchfork and NME gave this indie rock band a boost when they praised its 2014 album, Singles. With their shimmering synths and earnest vocals, songs such as “Seasons (Waiting on You)” have a ’70s singer-songwriter vibe to them without sacrificing any indie cred. The current tour…
Donate Blood, Get Free Cedar Point Tickets
The American Red Cross and Cedar Point have teamed up to offer free tickets to the amusement park during upcoming blood drives. To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code “cedarpoint” when searching for slots. As of Tuesday morning, times were available in Cleveland Heights and Clyde on May 30, Hudson on May…
Coalition Pushing Cleveland to Adopt “Care Response Model” for Non-Violent Emergency Calls
Cuyahoga County Care Response Coalition, a mental health advocacy group, is working to bring a “care response model” to the Cleveland. A care response model would send unarmed behavioral and mental health professionals to those experiencing crises or homelessness and provide medical and mental health care and access to services and shelter. As Scene reported…
Sen. J.D. Vance Endorses Bernie Moreno, Reportedly in Hopes of Avoiding “Bloody Primary”
Ohio Republican U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance has endorsed Westlake entrepreneur Bernie Moreno in 2024 U.S. Senate race. Ohio’s primary election is still about nine months off — a few months more than Vance has been in office. But the endorsement is dropping early ahead of a perhaps crowded primary where several possible candidates have not…
Five Star Sensation Returns With Cordelia Chef Vinnie Cimino as Host
There hasn’t been a splashy “under the tents” Five Star Sensation since 2019, but the gala returns in all its former glory to the Cuyahoga Community College campus in Highland Hills on August 26, 2023. University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center’s Five Star Sensation, which has raised more than $22 million for UH Seidman Cancer Center, began in…
Campbell’s Sweets Factory Has Closed its Ohio City Location
Campbell’s Sweets has abruptly shuttered its flagship store (2084 W. 25th St.) in Ohio City. Its last day of business was Monday, May 22. The storefront opened in 2011 as a production space for the popular West Side Market stand, but quickly evolved into a beloved tourist attraction. Customers can continue shopping for products like popcorn,…
Ohio Budget Set to Expand Eligibility for Free Lunches, Still Falls Short of Universal Free Lunch
Changes made to the budget by the Ohio House would bring more funding to school districts to feed students, but it’s not what school nutritionists asked for, which would feed everyone and remove the stigma of hunger. The budget is now making its way through the Ohio Senate after House changes added provisions in the…
OPUS 216 Doing Free Concerts at North Coast Harbor Sunday Nights This Summer
For those who have long been fans, recently became ones during the pandemic, when they popped up in neighborhoods around the city with much-needed outdoor entertainment, or who have yet to discover the group, this summer will offer regular chances to see OPUS 216 perform classical and non-classical shows. OPUS 216 will be at Voinovich…
Ohio Bill Would Create a State Bureau of Hate Crimes
Ohio House Bill 157 could establish a Bureau of Hate Crimes in the Attorney General’s Office dedicated to both solving and deterring hate crimes. “Ultimately, this comes out of concern and overall concern about a rise in hate crimes, and particularly in Ohio, and fears and concerns that I’ve heard from many different communities,” said Representative…
Cleveland Burger Week Returns in July
Cleveland Burger Week will kick off on Monday, July 10th. For seven days (July 10th – July 16th) Burger lovers will have the opportunity to visit participating Cleveland Burger Week locations to enjoy Burger Week specials for $7. From gourmet blends to off-menu specialities and even beer pairings, some of Cleveland’s best restaurants are paying…
Cravings Thai Cuisine in Rocky River Closes May 28 After a Decade of Service
After more than 20 years in business – 13 at its current location – Cravings (19701 Lake Rd., 440-895-0098) in Rocky River will be closing its doors on May 28. The news comes as a sad blow to the community, which has supported the small business as it evolved over the years from café to…
Ohio Abortion Clinics Working Away as Lawsuits, Ballot Initiative Move Forward
Abortion clinics in Ohio are still serving patients, and in some cases are as busy as ever, according to administrators. Nevertheless, the clinics and abortion service centers are still recovering not only from the abortion ban that cut their services before it was tied up in court battles, but also from the COVID-19 pandemic. “We’re…
Public Square’s Bollard Plan Passes Design Review
The Jersey barriers are coming down. The Jersey barriers are coming down. The Jersey barriers are coming down. On Friday, the Cleveland City Planning Commission approved James Corner Field Operations’ design overhaul of Public Square, which includes a tightened crosswalk, added bike lanes and a combined array of 60 steel bollards—where the dumpy, temporary Jersey…
Brook Park Joins Car Wash Moratorium Parade
The rapid increase in the number of car washes around Northeast Ohio has some municipalities concerned about oversaturation and, following cities like Parma and Stow, Brook Park has become the latest city to put a pause on new car wash developments. At Tuesday’s council meeting, the Brook Park City Council unanimously voted to enact a…
3CHI Introduces D-SPEC: A New HPLC Testing Technique for Advanced Quality Control in Hemp Products
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – In a ground-breaking development that could redefine quality and safety standards in the hemp industry, 3CHI, a leading innovator in hemp and cannabis solutions, has announced the launch of D-SPEC. This innovative high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) testing method promises unparalleled accuracy and reliability in the analysis of hemp-derived products. D-SPEC, designed to…
Tom Sandoval & The MOST Extras to Perform in Ohio Later This Month
Even to those less inclined to watch reality television, the term “Scandoval” might be vaguely familiar. In March, it was revealed that Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss, longtime cast members on the Bravo reality television show Vanderpump Rules, were having an affair. To put it plainly, what has ensued since their affair was exposed has…
Andrea Pallaoro’s Beautifully Rendered Monica Portrays a Trans Woman’s Return to Her Terminally Ill Mother
After seeing Monica, the new film by Italian writer-director Andrea Pallaoro, I’m sure opinions will be divided. Shot in a narrow aspect ratio and composed almost entirely of static shots, Monica could be dismissed as a chilly exercise in rigid formalism. Other (harsher) critics will label its heavy subject matter and infrequent bursts of levity…
Ohio License Amnesty Program Nets Big Gains for Low-Income Drivers
Nearly a quarter-million Ohio drivers have taken advantage of a program started at the end of 2020 that is intended to reduce license-reinstatement fees or waive them altogether, the Ohio Poverty Law Center said Monday. The group released an analysis of the amnesty program, a bipartisan measure passed by the legislature. It found that nearly…
With New Stadium Set Up, ‘Tennis In The Land’ Eyes Permanent Residence In Downtown Cleveland
It’s possible that Cleveland could become host to a permanent tennis stadium sometime in the future. That’s what Kyle Ross, the tournament director of Tennis in the Land, believes might happen in the next five years or so. As, due to the increasing success of the week-long, globally-reaching competition in the past two years, Ross…
This Week in Cleveland Food News: Daisy’s, Geraci’s, the Cleveland Asian Festival and More
What happened in the Cleveland food world this week and what’s on tap this weekend? – Daisy’s (5614 Fleet Ave.) in Slavic Village will reopen Memorial Day Weekend after sitting idle since the passing of its last owner, chef Walter Hyde, in 2021. It’s good news all around. Related – There are a couple of new…
Why Cleveland.com’s Restaurant Health Code Violation Series is Incomplete Service Journalism
Cleveland.com this month rolled out the beginning of a series on health code violations at restaurants and stores. It is bread-and-butter public service journalism practiced by newspapers going back decades, one which Cleveland.com ditched during the pandemic but has brought back, although without the fine-tuning that a project such as this deserves. Publicly labeling a…
Food Pantries and Corner Stores Aren’t Enough: Cleveland’s Central Neighborhood Deserves a Grocery Store
Originally published by The Land. I know what it’s like to be poor and pull together a month of meals when there’s no grocery store by me. It’s keeping track of which food pantries are open when, how to get to them, and what foods that pantry usually has. I have to use my food…
Medicaid Work Requirements May End Up Costing Taxpayers
House Republicans continue to push Medicaid work requirements in negotiations over the federal debt ceiling. In Ohio, one group said work requirements create more bureaucracy for people to navigate and do nothing to eliminate barriers to employment. Amy Rohling McGee, president of the Health Policy Institute of Ohio, explained Ohioans already face more barriers to…
Columbus-Based Brassica to Open Second Greater Cleveland Shop in Westlake
It’s been five years since Brassica opened its doors at Van Aken District and the restaurant is still mobbed most times of the day. That’s a testament to the company and culture that brothers Kevin and Darren Malhame have created to fuel that restaurant and its sister establishment Northstar Café. “Shaker Heights has been great…
Cleveland Cyclists Remember Those Hurt, Killed in Crashes, Advocate for Change
Dozens of bicyclists gathered Wednesday night for Bike Cleveland’s annual Ride of Silence to honor people injured or killed while biking or walking on public streets. Although this was Cleveland’s 12th year doing a Ride of Silence, the movement has been around for more than two decades. “We all have a right to safe mobility,…
Daisy’s in Slavic Village to Reopen Memorial Day Weekend
Daisy’s (5614 Fleet Ave.) in Slavic Village will reopen Memorial Day Weekend after sitting idle since the passing of its last owner, chef Walter Hyde, in 2021. Beginning this month, partners Brittany Bissell and Chris Hoke will offer a combination of hard pack and soft serve ice creams, brownie sundaes, banana splits, milk shakes and…
Ohio Senate Passes Massive Higher Education Overhaul Bill, House Version Hears Opponent Testimony
The Ohio Senate passed a massive higher education bill that would significantly alter college campuses. Wednesday’s 21-10 vote comes a week after changes and clarification were made to Senate Bill 83, which was introduced by state Sen. Jerry Cirino, R-Kirtland in March. SB 83 now moves to the House for committee consideration. Republican state Sen.…
Former Ashtabula Schools Volleyball Coach Abused Students for Years, New Lawsuit Claims
From as far back as 1985 and into the early 1990s, former Ashtabula Schools employee and board member Christine Seuffert groomed and sexually pursued at least a half dozen students, a recent lawsuit claims.The complaint released late Tuesday says that Seuffert, 73, and still living in Ashtabula, began inappropriately befriending five teenage boys and one…
Ice or Rice, Alpha Ramen Open in AsiaTown
A pair of new eateries has opened a few doors apart in the AsiaTown neighborhood of Cleveland. Ice or Rice Cafe (3713 Payne Ave., 216-999-7388) has been in the works for years when you consider the pop-ups and events that owners Brian Ng and Rachel He have hosted in the past. Ice or Rice was a…
Ohio Republicans Choose to Fight Abortion Amendment the Hard Way
Earlier this month the Ohio Republican Party central committee met in a downtown Columbus ballroom. The state party has a lot to celebrate. Republicans across the country underwhelmed in 2022, but not in Ohio. The GOP carried the big-ticket statewide races, won every state supreme court race and two ballot measures. But the prevailing mood…
