Thomas Francis, Author at Cleveland Scene

From Punk to Parent

What happens when rebel kids grow up to have kids of their own?

Escape from ducky-bunny hell.

A kid named Kim wants regime change in Mayfield Heights.

The long arm of the law reaches for Jeffery McClain — and grabs Johnetta Crosby.

Brandon Phillips must learn to walk before he can swagger.

A lawsuit raises questions about the sordid dealings between corporate radio and aspiring musicians.

Minor league baseball is supposed to revitalize Eastlake. So far, it’s only produced major league debt.

Fred Sullivan says he’s not a sexual predator — just an incredibly bad pickup artist.

Rumor and intrigue at Cleveland’s most exclusive nightclub.

Day laborers bite back at the hands that feed them.

Cleveland boasts some of the country’s best young boxers. But the real battle rages outside the ring.

Mickey Downie used to be the government’s hired gun. Now he’s in its crosshairs.