First Punch, Author at Cleveland Scene

Kept Abreast

A woman’s fight for topless equality.

First PunchOctober 3, 2007May 21, 2025

No Merlot for You

Ohio bans nefarious California wines.

First PunchSeptember 26, 2007June 4, 2022

Carl Monday Is Everywhere

Don’t call the police. Call the investigator.

First PunchSeptember 19, 2007December 1, 2024

The City That Never Works

Another Great Moment in Crime Fighting.

First PunchSeptember 12, 2007December 12, 2023

Love Court

A steamy romance in Barberton City Hall.

First PunchSeptember 5, 2007June 5, 2025

The PD’s Racist?

Paper gets heat for hiring another white guy.

First PunchAugust 29, 2007February 12, 2024

Plundering, Episode 923

An electrical company is accused of ripping off Cleveland schools.

First PunchAugust 22, 2007August 15, 2024

White on Black Crime

Hagan and Dimora spend an extra $915,000 to screw black workers.

First PunchAugust 15, 2007May 12, 2025

Corruption Made Cheaper

Is Colorado undercutting the bribery market?

First PunchAugust 8, 2007November 17, 2024

Thanks, D.C.

The only city willing to take Cleveland’s rejects.

First PunchAugust 1, 2007June 4, 2022

McCloud of Suspicion

Police screw up shooting inquiry in spectacularly moronic way.

First PunchJuly 25, 2007January 25, 2025

Murder in Painesville

Will the real killer please stand up?

First PunchJuly 18, 2007July 11, 2025