Latest Album From the Zombies Captures Energy of a Live Show
The Zombies induction into the Rock Hall in 2019 capped off a tremendous career that, to hear singer Colin Blunstone tell it, started on a whim. It’s well-documented that Blunstone first met founding members because of a chance encounter with a schoolmate. While at school in St. Albans, which is about 25 miles north of…
More Than 50 Filmmakers To Attend Upcoming Chagrin Documentary Film Festival
More than 50 filmmakers have confirmed they they’ll attend the 14th Annual Chagrin Documentary Film Festival that takes place from Oct. 4 to 8 at nine different venues in Chagrin Falls. Things kick off at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 3, with a special pre-festival reception. At that event, Gabe Spiegel of Fox 8 will…
Michael Symon and Partners Launch River Roots Barrel Co.
Celebrity chef Michael Symon has announced the formation of River Roots Barrel Company, a Cleveland-based venture geared to whiskey enthusiasts like himself. Along with partners Michael Boland and Ryan Lintz, Symon will extend the rare privilege of tasting and selecting single-barrel whiskies to casual consumers. “Right now, as a normal consumer, you can’t readily go…
Here’s What State Sen. Jerry Cirino’s Proposed Participatory Budgeting Preemption Bill Says
A new bill proposed by Republican State Senator Jerry Cirino would prohibit residents from voting on the appropriation of public funds. The measure would effectively ban the participatory budgeting ballot initiative that will go before Cleveland voters in November. Cirino intends to rush Senate Bill 158, which was introduced this week and is in the…
Cleveland Charges 50 Property Owners For Lead-Related Violations Following Massive Housing Code Overall
Marking a new era in the fight against evasive landlords and homeowners, members of City Hall announced the first in a likely series of legal actions against those whom have contributed to Cleveland’s lead poisoning crisis. On Wednesday morning, Mayor Bibb,and members of the city’s departments of Public Health and Building & Housing convened in…
Lake Erie Ink’s Fall Fundraiser, ‘Culinary Creativity,’ to be Held October 1st at Dunham Tavern
Lake Erie Ink will host its fall fundraiser from 4 to 6 p.m. on October 1st at the Dunham Tavern Barn (6709 Euclid Ave.). The theme is the relationship between cooking and storytelling. The event will be hosted by Gail Bellamy, a local cookbook author, poet and food editor. “With this unique event, we are…
Agave & Rye Announces Second Greater Cleveland Location Coming to Eton Chagrin
Agave & Rye opened its first Cleveland restaurant last summer in the former Bar Louie (1352 W. 6th St.) space in the Warehouse District. The Covington, Kentucky-based company is experiencing tremendous growth, with more than 15 restaurants scattered throughout five states. Today the company revealed its plans to open a second Northeast Ohio location, this one in the…
3CHI Delta 9 Vapes; The Best Of Cleveland
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Season-Opening Concerts Lead This Week’s Classical Music Picks
This week includes a number of season-opening concerts. – On Thursday at 7:30, led by Richard Kaufman, The Cleveland Orchestra will play the live underscore to Miloš Forman’s 1984 Mozart biopic Amadeus, adapted from Peter Shaffer’s 1979 stage play. The screening will be repeated at Severance Music Center Friday at 7:30, Saturday at 8:00, and…
Review: Fahrenheit Boasts a Grander Atmosphere and a Menu to Fit in New Downtown Digs
The first time I interviewed Rocco Whalen, we had to stand on opposite sides of the pass because the Tremont kitchen wasn’t large enough to accommodate the both of us. Fast forward 21 years to this past July, when the chef was holding court in his shimmering show kitchen on Public Square. Not only was…
Ohio Redistricting Commission Set to Meet Wednesday, Dems Introduce Legislative Map
After idling for a week and facing a self-imposed deadline for new Statehouse district maps on Friday, Ohio’s Republican-led redistricting commission is getting ready to meet again Wednesday at 3 p.m. During that interlude other state leaders attempted to spur it to action. Republican Attorney General Dave Yost sent members a letter arguing a spat…
SEIU 1199: Tri-C Won’t Honor Agreement With Part-Time Employees
SEIU 1199 union members employed part-time at Cuyahoga Community College say college leadership is threatening not to approve an agreement it signed months ago. On Tuesday, members gathered outside of Tri-C’s district office to deliver a letter urging Board President Helen Forbes Fields to honor the agreement. “These employees already manage varying schedules and work…
Cleveland Ranked 4th Worst U.S. City for Asthma Patients
Just in time for Asthma Peak Week—the time of the year most likely to induce wheezing, this falling in the third week of September—Cleveland was rated the fourth worst U.S. city for the bronchial illness, according to a report this month by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Though the researchers didn’t delve into…
15+ Things to Do in Cleveland This Weekend (Sept. 21-24)
Our weekly picks of the best things to do in Cleveland this weekend. Also check out our full Cleveland event calendar. THU 09/21 Amadeus Richard Kaufman conducts the Cleveland Orchestra tonight at Mandel Concert Hall as it plays the orchestral underscore during a screening of the classic period film Amadeus. The concert begins at 7:30, and…
First Look: Solstice, Opening Friday in Former Deagan’s Kitchen Space
After taking possession of Deagan’s Kitchen, the new owners spent the past two and a half months refinishing the floors, painting the ceiling, hanging drywall, scrubbing the kitchen, resurfacing the dining room tables, rebuilding the back bar and about one million other tasks. It was an arduous labor of love for this tight-knit group of…
Ashnikko Talks About Her Fully Realized Conceptual Debut Album
Few artists have released debut albums as fully realized as Ashnikko’s full-length, Weedkiller. The ambitious singer-songwriter draws equally from rock, pop and hip-hop as she creates a cinematic soundtrack to songs that loosely address the themes of environmental decay and destruction. Ashnikko’s upbringing has certainly informed her music. As a youth, she absorbed a wide…
Taco Bell Cantina in Downtown Cleveland Has Closed
It was a Taco Bell. It was a cantina. It was magical, at least in theory. And its moment has passed. The Public Square outpost of Taco Bell’s Cantina brand, which debuted in 2017 as part of the fast food company’s push to capture urban markets, has permanently closed. Reached via email for comment, a…
Now Open: Sushi 86 at the North Coast Harbor
Longtime fans of Sushi 86 (1050 East 9th St., 216-621-8686) now have a grand new space in which to enjoy the food. Back in May, owner Rachel Hsu shuttered the 23-year restaurant in preparation of a move to the North Coast Harbor. On September 12, she and chefs Ashley Zanath and Dominique Colon welcomed their first guests. Located at the…
California Aviation Company Planning to Build Flying Cars in Ohio
A California-based ‘flying car’ company called Joby has selected Dayton as the site for its new $500 million manufacturing facility. Joby says the plant will employ up to 2,000 workers and produce 500 of its vertical take-off planes a year. A what? Joby’s flying cars are a mix of helicopter and plane. It’s six rotors…
Kathryn Hahn Joins Middle Aged Dad Jam Band for Some Classic Rock Shenanigans at Beachland Ballroom
I couldn’t believe it when I first heard the announcement: David Wain? Ken Marino? Middle-aged dads? In a jam band? At Beachland Ballroom? On a Monday night? In September? These were some of my favorite things, so I quickly texted my buddy and told him that we needed to be there—pronto. He said that’s fine,…
Cleveland Peacemakers Alliance Gets Five-Figure Grant to Boost Work Amid Violent Year
Following a tense summer for crime and politics, the Cleveland Peacemakers Alliance received a funding kick from a national anti-violence organization, just months after its contract with the city was reinstated.The Everytown Community Safety Fund, a donor-fueled anti-gun agency based in New York, doled out $40,000 to the group, it announced Monday.That grant trailed a…
DOJ Grant Will Fund $600,000 in Local Services for Deaf, Disabled Gender Violence Victims
On the 29th anniversary of the enactment of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), the Justice Department last week announced nearly $193 million in formula and discretionary grant awards supporting responses and services for survivors of domestic and dating violence, stalking and sexual assault. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of…
Council Pulls Legislation to Use Public Funds to Fight Participatory Budgeting Initiative
A proposed ordinance sponsored by Cleveland city council President Blaine Griffin, added to council’s Monday agenda over the weekend, would have authorized, if passed, the council president or designee to use public funds to “provide the public information about, and to support or oppose passage of, proposed tax levies, bond issues, and other ballot issues.”…
Ohio Secretary of State Signs Voter Data Sharing Agreements With Three States
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has struck a deal to share voter data with three other Republican-led states. The agreement comes roughly six months after LaRose chose to exit a much larger, bipartisan interstate compact known as ERIC. Ohio’s new agreements give the state access to interstate voter information on its own terms. When…
‘Thurgood,’ Now at Cleveland Play House, is a Warm Reminder of the Supreme Court Justice’s Life and Legacy
Who is your favorite Supreme Court justice over the years? Well, if you think marginalized citizens—women, Blacks, LGBTQ folks, prisoners, and other minorities—need some help to realize full equality “under the law,” you might think Thurgood Marshall would be a good choice. That conclusion is well supported in the play Thurgood, now at the Cleveland…
This Week in Cleveland Food News: A String of Closures to Report
– Paladar has closed. Related – Gray House Pizza has closed. Related – Old Brooklyn Cheese and Mustard’s Van Aken outpost has closed. Related – Comida in Hudson is closing. Related But! – Rockfish Land and Seafood in Aurora is now open. Related – The Red Lantern has yet another life. Related – Crepes ‘n’…
Why Did the Deal for the Metroparks to Take Over East Cleveland’s Portion of Forest Hill Park Fall Apart?
The Cleveland Metroparks won’t be partnering with East Cleveland to restore and manage the city’s part of Forest Hill Park following an incendiary exchange of letters and accusations of lying and allegations of a mishandled payment. The turmoil has featured expectant infighting in East Cleveland and vigorous denials from the parks system that anything improper…
Why Clevelanders Should Support Participatory Budgeting
Ward 13 Cleveland councilman Kris Harsh is a braying jackass who doesn’t understand how participatory budgeting works or what it’s for. Throughout his column published June 2 on Cleveland.com, and in untold social media sorties since, he has maligned and mischaracterized the local People’s Budget Cleveland (PB Cle) initiative while advancing a warped and self-serving…
Breaking Down the “Parental Rights” Argument Against Ohio’s Abortion Amendment
“Are you a boy or a girl?” Larkin Overton was climbing a tree at Hoffner Park in Northside as a young kid when he first heard this question. He stared back at the curious peer, unsure of what the question even meant. He answered back with the only truth he knew at the time. “I’m…
Ohio Sec. of State LaRose’s Office Move Amid U.S. Senate Candidacy Raises Ethical Questions
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has decided it’s a good idea to both oversee Ohio’s U.S. Senate election as the state’s chief elections officer and house part of his campaign for the seat in the same building. But the arrangement, which LaRose has done little to explain, raises serious questions about potential conflicts of…
Old Brooklyn Cheese and Mustard Co. Has Closed its Van Aken Outpost
In 2020, Michael Januska added an east-side outpost for his popular Old Brooklyn Cheese Co., which he launched in 2016. Like many operators in the restaurant world, he has been dealing with staffing issues that have caused him to offer inconsistent days and hours of operation at the Van Aken Market Hall. Now, after three…
Austin Walkin’ Cane’s ‘Murder of a Blues Singer’ To Be Reissued in October
Originally released in 2008, Cleveland singer-guitarist Austin Walkin’ Cane’s Murder of a Blues Singer was only available directly from the local singer-guitarist. Hoboville Records just announced it’ll reissue the album and it’ll be officially available in stores next month. An after-hours diner conversation with the late Robert Jr. Lockwood inspired the album. “The stories were…
Comida in Hudson to Close After Sept. 30
Chef Brandt Evans opened Comida (36 Park Lane., 330-655-0059) in 2019 with the aim of bringing creative Mexican street foods to the good people of Hudson. Located at First & Main, the restaurant — coincidentally enough — took the place of Luchita’s, which had been there for more than a decade. After nearly five years in…
New State Legislation Could Halt Controversial I-71 Interchange in Brunswick
Ohio State Senator Mark Romanchuk has introduced legislation to repeal the portion of the Ohio State Transportation Budget requiring the construction of an interchange off of I-71 between Brunswick and Strongsville off Boston Road, the decision of which has been the subject of longstanding speculation and controversy. “This proposed interchange was the result of one…
Led by Frontman Page Hamilton, Helmet Continues to Push Musical Boundaries
For Helmet singer-guitarist Page Hamilton, an artist has a responsibility to create something unique. It’s an ethos he’s embraced ever since he began studying guitar as a teenager. “It was and is an essential part of any songwriter and composer’s obligation as far as I’m concerned to create your own vocabulary and your own world,”…
Review: In A Haunting in Venice, Kenneth Branagh Takes a Liberal Hand With Agatha Christie’s Work
Although now dead for nearly 50 years — she expired in 1976 at age 85 — Agatha Christie remains as mysteriously ubiquitous as ever. Rivaled in sales only by William Shakespeare — and let’s acknowledge that he received a 330-year head start — Christie has conservatively moved more than 2 billion books since The Mysterious…
Ohio Statehouse Redistricting Stalls as Commission Can’t Come Up With Co-Chairs
In a move that was somehow both shocking and unsurprising to many, the Ohio Redistricting Commission wasn’t quite organized enough yet to hold an organizational meeting on Wednesday. The meeting was supposed to be fairly simple: a swearing-in of members, a roll call of attendees, and the presentation of co-chairs to take over the commission’s…
Gray House Pizza in Lakewood Has Closed
Sadly, we can add Gray House Pizza to the long list of restaurants that have hung out a shingle at the corner of Madison and Brown in Lakewood. Joe Schlott’s Detroit-style pizza shop lasted less than a year in the space, joining other recent ventures such as Primoz Pizza, Smokin’ Thyme Kitchen and Chow Chow Kitchen. Schlott, who also…
Now Open: Red Lantern Japanese Cuisine in Kamm’s Corners
The Red Lantern restaurant in West Park refuses to expire. The original Red Lantern enjoyed a remarkable 30-year run until it closed its doors in 2012. That classic eatery was revived – in spirit if not in form – in 2014 by Cory Rowland, who opened Red Lantern Kitchen and Bar in the same shotgun…
7 Concerts to Catch This Week in Cleveland
WED 09/13 Ne-Yo: Champagne and Roses Tour with Robin Thicke and MarioNe-Yo’s debut studio album, 2006’s In My Own Words was certified platinum in the United States, United Kingdom, Japan and Australia, helping turn the singer-songwriter and actor into an international star. Ne-Yo, who released his latest album, Self Explanatory, last year, brings his Champagne…
Cuyahoga County Judges Vowed to Reform the Bail System. Here’s What Happened.
This article was published in partnership with The Marshall Project, a nonprofit news organization covering the U.S. criminal justice system. Sign up for their newsletters, and follow them on Instagram, TikTok, Reddit and Facebook. In recent years, the Cuyahoga County court system has drastically cut its use of cash bail. That means fewer people sit…
Dark Money Group Running Attack Ads in Ohio Against Sherrod Brown With Almost No Public Disclosures
About a week ago, an ad began airing that criticizes U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-OH, over U.S. immigration policy. The ad itself is about what you’d expect. The narrator crams as many policy failure claims as possible into 30 seconds over stock footage of tent cities and migrant caravans. Although the ad places blame on…
Six Years of Bail Reform in Cuyahoga County: A Timeline
This article was published in partnership with The Marshall Project, a nonprofit news organization covering the U.S. criminal justice system. Sign up for their newsletters, and follow them on Instagram, TikTok, Reddit and Facebook. Calls for bail reform are not new in Cleveland or across the country. More than 50 years ago, the Federal Bail…
15+ Things to Do in Cleveland This Weekend (Sept. 14-17)
Our weekly picks of the best things to do in Cleveland this weekend. Also check out our full Cleveland event calendar. THU 09/14 Boris + Melvins These two veteran doom rock bands bring their Twins of Evil tour to the Beachland Ballroom tonight at 8. In 2021, the Melvins released Working With God, a newly recorded…
Study: Clevelanders Are the Best Tippers in America
Cleveland may be one of the two poorest big cities in America, trading off the dubious distinction with Detroit every couple of years, but in terms of holding up our end of the bargain with tipped service industry workers, we’re miles ahead of the competition. According to data collected and analyzed by Toast, the digital…
Market Garden Launches Heart Cider This Friday
Unlike many other craft breweries, Market Garden sat out the seltzer craze. And about a year ago, Sam McNulty began hearing from customers who were a bit tired of it as well. “We were getting people who were like, I can’t have another one,” he said. “What we kept hearing were people were tired of…
Bibb, DeWine: Violent Crime Reduction Partnership Yields 138 Felony Arrests
Governor Mike DeWine and Mayor Justin Bibb touted the success of a “surge” law enforcement partnership to reduce violent crime during the close of the summer the at a news conference Tuesday in the Cleveland Division of Police Third District. “I believe there are three key ingredients for successful law enforcement partnerships,” said Bibb. “Number…
Royal Blood’s Mike Kerr Discusses Rock Band’s Evolution
Shortly after Royal Blood formed in England in 2011, singer-bassist Mike Kerr discovered that he could manipulate his bass so that it would deliver an explosion of noise that would make it sound like both bass and guitar. And thus, the band, which also includes drummer Ben Thatcher, joined the ranks of rock’s finest duos…
A simple training plan for men to enhance volume and experience in the bedroom
“A large ejaculate is the hottest and most honest way to tell a woman how hot she is.” My name is Lilly, and that’s what I think. I’m not exaggerating, but when we first met, my (now) husband really tried to show off (maybe to make up for our age difference ;), and tried everything…
Paladar Latin Kitchen in Woodmere Has Closed After 16 Years
After 16 years in Woodmere, Paladar Latin Kitchen & Rum Bar has closed its doors. Owner Andy Himmel launched the Nuevo Latino restaurant at Eton Chagrin in 2007, with Matt Mytro as opening chef. Over the years, the homegrown concept grew to six locations that spanned the Eastern seaboard. With the closure of Woodmere, only…
Cleveland Uncommon Sound Project Hosts Dragonchild Plus the Rest of the Classical Music to Catch This Week
The new classical season in Northeast Ohio is slowly gathering momentum this week, beginning on Wednesday in Youngstown with “Remember to Remember,” a 70-minute musical adventure by Dana School of Music faculty composer Dave Morgan. Performed by 14 faculty members of the Dana Ensemble including soprano Misook Yun, and four guest improvisers, the 7:30 concert…
A Couple Stares Down Climate Change and Love in ‘Lungs’ at Ensemble Theatre
Verbal arguments between couples have been a mainstay of theatrical drama for eons. After all, who better to get snarly over sensitive topics with than someone who knows your weaknesses, your verbal gamesmanship tricks, and your tolerance for psychic pain. In Lungs by Duncan Macmillan, now at Ensemble Theatre, a man and woman are in…
Over-the-Counter Narcan Becomes Available as Overdoses Soar in Ohio
Drug overdoses are popping up more frequently in Ohio, and bad-batch drugs are again to blame. The SOAR Initiative (SOAR stands for Safety, Outreach, Autonomy, Respect) alerts subscribers via text or app about deadly batches of drugs, often laced with unknown amounts of fentanyl. On Sept. 8, after a string of near daily alerts about…
As Ohio Statehouse Redistricting Begins Again, Mixed Opinions on Whether Things Will Change
The Ohio Redistricting Commission will meet on Wednesday for the first time since May 2022 to discuss Ohio Statehouse voting districts. After well over a year of inaction, and five different Ohio Supreme Court rejections, the commission comes back to work with heavy criticism of previous maps, and a mixed amount of optimism among anti-gerrymandering…
Crepes ‘n’ Crisps to Offer Belgian Street Foods in Upper Chester
Mohamed Sadek, who has run the popular Urban Kitchen (9751 Chester Ave., 216-264-0124) in the Upper Chester district for six years, is branching out. This Friday, he will open Crepes ‘n’ Crisps (10001 Chester Ave.), a fast-casual shop specializing in Belgian street foods. The location is just steps away from Urban Kitchen, in the space formerly home to…
A Look Inside Classes at an Ohio Prison
This is the second in a series of stories about education opportunities in Ohio’s prisoners. Read the first story here. Dexter Bass earned his bachelor’s degree from Ashland University behind bars. The 60-year-old was sentenced to prison in 1990 for murder and was recently granted parole. Before prison, his highest academic attainment was graduating high…
Catholic Diocese of Cleveland Issues Sweeping Anti-LGBTQ Policies at Schools, Churches
The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland has issued a sweeping policy statement on sexuality and gender identity in parishes and schools which LGBTQ advocates have called “chilling” and “draconian.” Among the items, it requires faculty and staff to out students to parents should they witness any signs of “gender dysphoria,” bans gender transitions and the display of pride…
Few Answers From Fairview Park City Hall as Residents Detail Persistent Flooding Issues at Tense Meeting
Tension between Fairview Park’s residents and City Council continue to flare, about a week after irate homeowners berated a panel of politicians for neglecting the city’s aging sewer infrastructure.Some 185 residents in Fairview, a city of 17,026, reported massive flooding damage and debris—yes, what you’re thinking—from two record-breaking storms that blew across Northeast Ohio in…
Cuyahoga County to Pay $1.5M Settlement to Man Who Lost Eye From Beanbag Round Fired by Officer During George Floyd Protests
Cuyahoga County is set this week to finalize a $1.5 million settlement with John Sanders, a Sandusky man who lost an eye after being hit by a beanbag round fired by a Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department officer during the May 2020 George Floyd protests in Cleveland. The development was first reported by Cleveland.com. “There is…
Cleveland Heights City Council Considers $400,000 for Coventry Village Revitalization
With a third of its commercial properties vacant, historic Coventry Village in Cleveland Heights is battling a sea change. While new restaurants and shops have debuted or will soon open their doors, closures have stacked up leaving the charming neighborhood feeling emptier than it has in a long while. Help looks to be on the…
Review: The ‘Big Fat Greek Wedding’ Cast Reunites for a Third-Rate Adventure
You know these are strange times for moviegoers when legacy sequels borne of the 2000s and 2010s are now old enough to get legacyquels of their own. The concept dates back to at least the 1980s, with Psycho II (1983) and The Color of Money (1986) re-introducing a new generation of viewers to iconic characters…
Cake’s John McCrea Reflects on Oddball Indie Band’s Longevity
The ’90s produced grunge and nu-metal rock acts that wallowed in dark emotions. And the ’90s also produced Cake, an outlier that sprinkled mariachi-style horns into quirky singles such as “The Distance” and “Short Skirt/Long Jacket.” Speaking via phone from his Portland, OR home where he was doing “regular life things like fence building,” Cake…
Now Open: Rockfish Land and Seafood in Aurora
After a “soft opening” period with limited days and hours, Rockfish Land and Seafood (271 E. Garfield Rd., 330-562-1803) in Aurora is now open for dinner every evening but Sunday and Monday. “The response has been overwhelmingly positive,” says chef and owner Michael Grieve. In July, Grieve, formerly of Tartine Bistro in Rocky River and The Grocery…
Study: Ohio Rural Counties Are Hemorrhaging Population. Immigration Can Fix That
In Ohio and across the country, 77% of rural counties have been losing working-age people since the Great Recession of 2008-2009, a new demographic analysis says. And if nothing changes, the problem will get much worse, it projects. However, the study proposes a solution — immigration reform. The analysis of Census Bureau and other data…
Spin Removes 8,000 Scooters From Cleveland Warehouse After City Legal Action
Skinny Labs, the parent company of Spin Scooters, this week finished removing some 8,000 broken and damaged scooters it had been storing at a warehouse at East 42nd St. and Lakeside Ave. ahead of a Friday deadline following legal action from the city. Cleveland in March had sent a cease and desist to the company,…
This Week in Cleveland Food News: Bagel Sammies, Hit Sushi and More
– Cleveland Wing Week starts Monday. Make your plans now. – Scene dining editor Doug Trattner reviewed Sushi En in Playhouse Square and enjoyed it as much as everyone else seems to. Related – Cravings Thai Cuisine is now open in its new Rocky River location, just down the block from its last spot. Related…
In Conversation With Cleveland Native Janice A. Lowe, Poet and Musician
Janice A. Lowe, a composer-poet and multidisciplinary artist, is the author of Leaving CLE: poems of nomadic dispersal (Miami University Press) and SWAM (Belladonna Collaborative.) A native of Cleveland, she was honored to write the foreword for the anthology World’d Too Much: The Poetry of Russell Atkins (Cleveland State University Press.) With Teri Ellen Cross…
Lawsuit: Judge Leslie Celebrezze Steered Cases to ‘Lover;’ FBI Interviewed Demoted Assistant Over Judge’s Conduct
A former assistant to Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Judge Leslie Ann Celebrezze claims in a lawsuit that she was demoted because she knew of the judge’s “scheme” of steering lucrative receivership cases to her “lover.” The lawsuit, filed this week by court employee Georgeanna Semary, also alleges agents with the FBI’s Cleveland-based public corruption unit…
Cleveland, One Fair Wage to Give $100,000 in Grant Money to 20 Local Restaurants to Boost Worker Pay
Plates were clinking and shoulders were bumping at a packed lunch hour recently at Fat Cats, as ribeye sandwiches and white pizzas hovered across the restaurant. “Your iced tea, ma’am,” one of the servers, clad in a white dress shirt and black slacks, said to a patron holding her baby.
That server was, at least…
Abortion Rights Groups Ask Ohio Supreme Court to Order Full Amendment Text for November Ballots
In the fight against Ohio Ballot Board language that reproductive rights groups say is deceptive, an attorney has asked the Ohio Supreme Court to order the full text of the proposed amendment to be used on November ballots. The Ohio Ballot Board approved language last month for voters to see on their ballots that took…
There Will Be No Compromise Between City Council and PB CLE on Participatory Budgeting Amendment
Efforts between People’s Budget Cleveland and some Cleveland city council members to reach a negotiated compromise on a smaller annual sum devoted to participatory budgeting have failed to reach a deal before Friday’s deadline to amend ballot language for the Nov. 7 election. City council as a whole declined to enter into any substantive discussions,…
