8 Best Sports Betting Apps: Top Picks Ranked
Sports betting is bigger than ever. The best sports betting apps now deliver faster payouts, smarter features, and nonstop action. It’s not just about placing bets—it’s about getting the best odds, live updates, and smooth gameplay. Security is top-notch, and competition is fierce. The top apps keep players hooked with slick designs, quick deposits, and…
Partners in Bobby George’s Ethos Hospitality Group Buy FWD Day + Nightclub
For the past decade, FWD Day + Nightclub (1176 Front St.) in the Flats East Bank has been the premium destination for chill summer hangs by the pool during the day and electrifying shows with top DJ talents by night. Much of that great vibe trickled down from management, Forward Hospitality, which has been a…
Local Rapper Doc Remedy Releases New Comic-Themed EP
Doc Remedy, an underground hip-hop emcee and producer out of Cleveland, has just released his new EP, Pro Marvel Issue #2. Released strategically on Free Comic Book Day, the short EP blends “dense lyricism and vivid Marvel-inspired themes,” as it’s put in a press release. The collection comes with collectible physical merchandise, including trading cards,…
Livewire: 9 of the Best Concerts to Catch in Cleveland This Weekend
THU 05/01 Dehd Up-and-coming indie rockers Dehd comes to the Roxy at Mahall’s 20 Lanes in Lakewood in support of their fifth album, Poetry. The album commences with the rollicking, Velvet Underground-inspired “Dog Days and shows off the group’s musical evolution. The concert begins at 7 p.m., and SWEAT FM and Merlin Brando open. 13200…
‘F-ck You, F-ck You, F-ck All of You’: Outburst by Wife of Cleveland Heights Mayor Prompts Concern, Investigation
There have been a lot of changes at the top of Cleveland Heights leadership in the first term of Mayor Kahlil Seren, including the short-lived tenure of City Adminstrator Dan Horrigan. who resigned months after his hire due to what he called dysfunction and an “untenable” work environment at City Hall due to Seren’s wife’s…
15+ Things to Do in Cleveland This Weekend (May 1-4)
Our weekly picks of the best things to do in Cleveland this weekend. Also check out our full Cleveland event calendar. THU 05/01 Dehd Up-and-coming indie rockers Dehd comes to the Roxy at Mahall’s 20 Lanes in Lakewood in support of their fifth album, Poetry. The album commences with the rollicking, Velvet Underground-inspired “Dog Days and…
‘RUST: A Story of Steel and Grit’ is a Polished and Transportive Piece of Theater
Upon attending a show, theatergoers enter into a sort of agreement with the theater company. A good audience member employs a suspension of disbelief, temporarily casting aside logic, skepticism and implausibility in order to enjoy the storytelling before them. In return, the theater company does its best to whisk that audience member away into the…
Indie Rockers Pet Symmetry Go Big on New Album
The guys in the Chicago-based indie rock trio Pet Symmetry initially thought they’d just have some fun jamming together in the garage. After all, they played in other successful bands and didn’t really need yet another musical outlet. But they had so much fun together after just one jam session that took place some ten…
New Capitol Theatre Series Presents Envelope-Pushing Films
Dave Huffman, former marketing director for the locally based Cleveland Cinemas, has always had a love for “weird films.” And while he no longer does marketing for Cleveland Cinemas, he still does some consulting for them and recently launched a new film program dubbed WTF Wednesdays at the Capitol Theatre. The program brings cult classics…
Cleveland’s Jesse Jukebox Caters To Kids with Concept Album About Consumerism
For his forthcoming new album, Jesse Jukebox Sells Out, local musician Jesse Jukebox teamed up with Grammy Award-winning producer Dean Jones and local DJ and friend Terkey Sandwich (also known as DJ Aaron Terkel). The resulting album “uses heart and humor to demonstrate the duality of daily emotional landscapes amidst social pressures of consumerism,” as…
Everything Goes Right in Great Lakes Theater’s ‘Noises Off’
It takes skill and precision for a show to go exactly right. One can argue that it takes practically double that effort to perform a show that demands everything go wrong. Great Lakes Theater’s production of “Noises Off,” a farce in which almost everything goes awry, is a testament to the skill and precision it…
Flour Restaurant to Open Second Location at Valor Acres in Brecksville
After nearly 15 years, Flour restaurant (34205 Chagrin Blvd., 216-464-3700) in Moreland Hills will be branching out. Owner Matt Mytro — and partners Paul and Lisa Minnillo — have announced plans to open a second location in Brecksville, specifically in the new mixed-use living community Valor Acres. Mytro will join his colleague Dante Boccuzzi, who will…
Ending Medicaid Expansion Would Devastate Ohio’s Economy
Earlier this month, the Ohio House passed its version of the biennial budget, setting priorities for the state with tens of billions of dollars of spending. The House version of the budget had many significant changes from the governor’s original budget. The House axed tax hikes on cannabis, gaming, and tobacco, the latter of which…
Ask a Cleveland Sex Therapist: The Complicated Feelings of Being Asexual
Welcome to Ask a Cleveland Sex Therapist. Want to ask Matt a question that could be tackled in a future column? Click here. Now, onto this week’s topic. Hi! I know I’m asexual, but how do I come to terms with the idea of actually not being okay with sex? I enjoy the physical intimacy…
10 Best Rich Men Dating Sites and Apps of 2025
Finding the rich love of your life can take time and nerves if you aren’t using the right tools or don’t know where to start your search quest. If you want to find single rich men online and meet them before your dates, we’re here to help you reach your dreams and start making your…
Debate Over Planned West 25th Bus Rapid Transit Lanes Brews Between Advocates and Ohio City Business Owners
Before founding Market Garden and a bouquet of other businesses in Ohio City, Sam McNulty thought of himself primarily as a city planner. After all, that’s what he went to school for. Which is part of why he has felt comfortable, in the past few months, rising as the most vocal source of opposition against…
In Shaker Heights and Across the Country, Trump’s Anti-DEI Push Raises Concerns for Policing
After the murder of George Floyd, protests pushed some police agencies to bring in a new class of professionals like Colleen Jackson to help make departments more representative of and responsive to the communities they serve. Hired as the first chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer in Shaker Heights, Ohio, in 2021, Jackson has assisted…
Rock Hall’s Class of 2025 Includes Outkast, Cyndi Lauper, White Stripes
The Rock Hall just announced its class of 2025 on American Idol, and the list includes Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Soundgarden and the White Stripes. Many of the Inductees have been eligible for years. Hip-hop act Salt-N-Pepa and singer-songwriter Warren Zevon will be recognized with the Musical Influence Award. Thom Bell, Nicky…
After Sale, Battery Park Tavern to Open in Current Terrestrial Brewing Spot in Detroit Shoreway
Tim Adkins, who operates nine Basement Sports Bar locations in Northeast Ohio as well as other bar and restaurant concepts, has shared his plans for the Battery Park complex that currently houses Terrestrial Brewing. It was recently announced that the Brew Kettle, which had acquired Terrestrial and its assets in bankruptcy, had decided to sell…
10 Best Random Cam Websites for Fun Video Chats
Meeting new people has never been easier, all thanks to Random cam sites. These handy platforms allow you to talk to strangers from all over the world. We are not talking about random strangers but some of the hottest singles and couples on the internet. The best part? You can choose from thousands of active…
10 Best Sites to Find Webcam Girls in 2025
Searching for something more than basic porn? If so, then you might want to try out webcam sites. Cam sites allow you to interact with the hottest babes in real-time, a feature that has quickly transformed the adult industry. The best webcam sites feature models from across the world, prioritize user security, and have transparent…
10 Best Sugar Baby Sites for Mutually Beneficial Dating in 2025
Sugar baby and daddy arrangements are becoming increasingly popular worldwide, but finding the right partner for you can still be quite challenging and intimidating. Namely, it’s not all about the financial benefits since you’ll need to find a partner who shares your opinion and respects the previously set boundaries and ground rules. With that in…
Ohio Is Lifting Old Driver’s License Suspensions for Unpaid Fines. Here’s What to Know
This article was first published by 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. A new Ohio law will lift driver’s license suspensions for people with unpaid court fines and fees, some of which stretch back…
Touring Production of ‘Shucked’ at Playhouse Square is a Puffy, Universally Enjoyable Snack
It feels only appropriate to describe “Shucked,” a musical that uses corn in its plot, puns, setting and songs, in terms of that versatile, starchy grain that it loves so much. There are about as many ways to describe “Shucked” as there are ways to use corn, but there’s one iteration of corn that feels…
A Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department Lieutenant Has Been on Paid Leave for Two Years
On Friday, March 31, 2023, George Hughes, a corrections lieutenant at the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department, walked into the Justice Center to receive, by hand, a letter bearing bad news: he was being put on leave pending a criminal investigation. Hughes, who’d been in his role as a higher up more than a year, had…
Medicaid Cuts Would Impact More Than a Quarter of Ohioans — Children and the Elderly Most of All
Budget cuts at the federal and state level have the potential to raise the uninsured rate in Ohio and put health coverage in jeopardy for a large part of the state. A study of state and federal data by the Ohio-based Center for Community Solutions found that more than a quarter of the state’s population…
Pere Ubu Singer David Thomas Dies at 71
Yesterday, Cleveland lost one of its most creative artistic voices. Pere Ubu singer David Thomas, a former Scene writer (initially under the pen name Crocus Behemoth) and a fantastic musician who performed as a solo act and with bands such as Rocket from the Tombs and Pere Ubu, died at age 71 at his home in…
Five Iron Golf, Detroit Duckpin Opening at Van Aken District in Shaker Hts. Later this Year
Five Iron Golf, a leader in the indoor golf arena, will add a second location of its popular entertainment venue in the Greater Cleveland area. The first opened downtown in 2023. The second is headed to the Van Aken District, in the space formerly home to 1899 Golf and Social Club, which closed this past…
Livewire: 14 of the Best Concerts to Catch in Cleveland Through Early May
THU 04/24 Carbon Leaf If you went to college in the early ’90s, chances are you attended at least one keg party. Campus regulations were looser back then, and students took advantage. Studying at Randolph-Macon College at the time, the guys in Carbon Leaf benefited from those conditions. They put together a cover band regularly…
In Cleveland, Shootings Drop But Kids Are at Higher Risk
This story was published in partnership with The Trace, a nonprofit newsroom covering gun violence. High school students were reading, studying, and hanging out on a Tuesday afternoon at the Shaker Heights Public Library, just seven miles east of downtown Cleveland, when a confrontation broke out between two teenagers. It started with pushes and shoves,…
Businesses Say Trump Tariffs Will Raise Prices and Decrease Demand, Cleveland Fed Survey Shows
Even before President Donald Trump unleashed a barrage of tariffs on April 2, three fourths of businesses surveyed by the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland said they would have to raise prices in response. Some said they already were. Rising prices — particularly for people with lower incomes — are thought to be one of…
At the Village Butcher and Smokehouse 91, Chefs Zach Ladner and Carl Quagliata Are Doing BBQ and Sandwiches Right
It’s always a good sign when you can smell wood smoke as you’re pulling up to a barbecue restaurant. It’s even better when you can actually see the smoker doing its thing in the great outdoors, proof that the pitmaster isn’t cheating by using an automated indoor cooker. On my first visit to Smokehouse 91,…
Swensons Drive-In Collab with Black Cap Hot Sauce Nets a Month of Zesty New Menu Items
Two prominent home-grown food brands will be pairing up to deliver a May that packs a delicious punch. Black Cap Hot Sauce, the small-batch hot sauce company based in Columbus (but developed in Cleveland while founder Jack Moore worked at restaurants like Greenhouse Tavern and Black Pig) is teaming up with Swensons Drive-In Restaurants on…
10 Best Threesome Dating Apps and Sites of 2025
Threesome dating is definitely one of the most exciting ways to explore sexuality, whether you’re in a long-term relationship or you’re a bisexual single who’s thirsty for some fun experiences. If you want to connect with like-minded people, choosing the right app or platform is essential. It’s super important that those apps support open communication,…
University of Toledo Suspending Nine Undergrad Programs in Compliance with Ohio Higher Ed Law
The University of Toledo is suspending nine undergraduate programs in response to a controversial new higher education law that is set to take effect this summer. Admission to Africana studies, Asian studies, data analytics, disability studies, Middle East studies, philosophy, religious studies, Spanish and women’s and gender studies programs has been suspended starting with the…
Porco Lounge & Tiki Room Nominated for Best Bar Team in the US by Tales of the Cocktail
For decades, tiki bars were looked down upon, not receiving the respect of cocktail enthusiasts like so many other high-end lounges. But that started to change a little more than a decade ago, not coincidentally around the time Stefan Was opened the doors to Porco Lounge & Tiki Room (2527 W. 25th St., 216-802-9222) in…
Cleveland City Council Passes Tougher Nuisance Law to Hold Property Owners Accountable
Landlords, beware: any of your tenants suspected of stunt driving, street takeovers or letting their car mufflers blare obnoxiously could lead to fines of $100 a day. And being declared a nuisance. That’s what City Council approved on Monday with a suite of new laws intending to lead to quieter streets and holding landlords—or literally anyone associated…
Downtown Safety Patrol Under Scrutiny as Cuyahoga County Council Debates Crime, Cost, and Responsibility
The crash that put the future of the Downtown Safety Patrol, with its eight Sheriff’s deputies and one sergeant, into question began with a traffic stop around 9:50 p.m. on March 28 in front of the Galleria. Deputies Kasey Loudermilk and Robert Piccola had decided to turn their lights on a hastily-parked black Dodge Neon…
15+ Things to Do in Cleveland This Weekend (April 24-27)
Our weekly picks of the best things to do in Cleveland this weekend. Also check out our full Cleveland event calendar. THU 04/24 Carbon Leaf Studying at Randolph-Macon College in the early ’90s, the guys in Carbon Leaf initially put together a cover band regularly gigged at backyard parties and frat events. These days, the band…
10 Best Cheating and Affair Sites for Married Dating in 2025
No matter what you are looking for, fleeting attraction or excitement, the world of dating platforms that welcome married people in their naughty search has grown, and it’s still growing. These married dating sites and apps allow users to step outside their marriage or relationship in total privacy, often offering the kind of connection and…
First Look: Greens Salad Co., Opening in Ohio City Saturday, April 26
On Saturday, April 26th, Ohio City will welcome the first location of Greens Salad Co. (2051 W. 25th St.), a locally established fast-casual eatery dedicated to promoting a healthy lifestyle. The shop is located at Intro, next to the entrance to Truss Event Venue. Partners Rob Bromund and Ben Buckley met while working in restaurant management. After moving…
A Deceased Pope, a Vice President, and an Immigration Controversy in Ohio
After weeks at death’s door and just hours before his demise, Pope Francis on Easter Sunday met with Vice President J.D. Vance of Ohio. Vance hadn’t been scheduled for an official visit with the pontiff, and the meeting called attention to an issue that has divided Catholics and prominent Republicans in Ohio since last summer…
A Perfect Circle/Tool/Puscifer Frontman Maynard James Keenan Discusses Sessanta Tour’s Origins
A modern-day Renaissance Man, Tool/A Perfect Circle/Puscifer singer Maynard James Keenan, a Ravenna native, represents a textbook definition of the term. The guy not only fronts some of hard/progressive rock’s best bands, but he also runs a vinyl café as well as a vineyard, restaurant and tasting room located in the rather remote Verde Valley…
Jarrett Allen, Kenny Atkinson Say Cleveland Is a Nice Place to Live
Cleveland’s pathological need for outside validation is well documented, and nowhere is that deep-seated, middle-child craving for affirmation more fervent than when it comes to the people making millions of dollars playing or coaching for our hometown teams. (The unofficial Gets Us Meter exists for a reason, folks.) And so it was good times and…
The Rise of Online Pokies: A Modern Take on Classic Casino Entertainment
The history of the transition from traditional slots to digital pokies is perhaps gaming’s most sweeping evolution. Where patrons inserted coins into mechanical reels in casinos and pubs, current online pokies feature levels of convenience and access through smartphones and computers. These digital advancements have radically improved the game experience beyond mere access. Contemporary online…
Ask a Cleveland Sex Therapist: Cuckolding Seems Wild. Can You Explain Why People Like It?
Welcome to Ask a Cleveland Sex Therapist. Want to ask Matt a question that could be tackled in a future column? Click here. Now, onto this week’s topic. If there’s one kink that gets totally misunderstood, it’s cuckolding. Remember when Will Smith destroyed his career and caused many of us to feel extreme discomfort when…
Sneak Peek: Kyuramen, Opening at SouthPark Mall in May
Kyuramen, a global Japanese ramen restaurant, is just weeks away from opening its first Ohio location at SouthPark Mall in Strongsville. Founded in 2014 by Gary Lin – and imported to Cleveland thanks to Sheng Long Yu – the quickly expanding brand is reinventing the ramen experience. The immersive interior features distinctive honeycomb seating that…
‘Nothing Speaks Like Money.’ Republican Senator Wants Ohio Higher Education Funds Tied to New Law
A Republican Ohio Senator wants higher education appropriations to be tied to compliance to Senate Bill 1, the new higher education law banning diversity efforts and regulating classroom discussion that will take effect this summer. “We’re not kidding around,” State Sen. Jerry Cirino, R-Kirtland, said Thursday during a City Club of Cleveland forum. “This law…
Top 10 Best Online Casinos for Real Money Gaming
Finding the best online casino isn’t easy. Some have great bonuses but slow payouts. Others look good but don’t treat players fairly. A top-rated online casino should be safe, fast, and fun, with real chances to win. In this guide, we’ve picked the top 10 casinos online based on security, game variety, bonuses, and fast…
Cleveland Museum of Art Statue to Be Sent Back to Libya, Where it Was Originally Stolen During WWII
A statue at the Cleveland Museum of Art, which was originally stolen from Libya’s Ptolemais Museum during World War II, then sold to New York collectors en route from Switzerland, then donated to CMA in 1991, is now heading back to the country it was created in. CMA confirmed Friday morning that “Statue of a…
Cain Park Manager Suspended, Ordered to Take Anger Management Training Following Outbursts With Staff
Out of the several incidents that come to mind when Jessica Rosenblatt recalls her past manager, Ian Hinz, the time Trombone Shorty came to town was one of the most vivid. Rosenblatt, Cain Park’s marketing assistant at the time, thought of the night of June 20, 2024 as one veering on implosion for Cleveland Heights’…
Trump’s Tariffs Could Increase the Price of Ohio Craft Beer
Ohio craft brewers are worried how new tariffs on aluminum, steel and malted barley could raise the price of a pint of beer or a six-pack. President Donald Trump imposed 25% tariffs on aluminum and steel imported into the United States, and a 25% tariff on Canadian barley — three things that are vital to…
Ninja City to Usher in Refreshed Brand, Menu and Space Following Brief Closure
Ninja City burst onto the scene a decade ago in a brash, colorful way that represented the personality of its principals. Situated on a college campus in University Circle, the whimsical Asian pub was an homage to the 1980s-era kung fu flicks, comic books and video games that founders Bac Nguyen and Dylan Fallon grew…
Agave Social to Open in Former Beerhead Spot in Flats
Agave Social, a new Mexican eatery, will open in the former Beerhead space in the Flats East Bank, which closed this winter. The restaurant is the latest addition to the expanding hospitality group that includes Blue Agave on East 4th Street, Tacologist in University Circle, and multiple Azteca and Tres Potrillos restaurants. The owner describes Agave Social as…
First Look: The Arcade on Detroit, Opening Friday, April 18
“Now that the games are in, I’m getting really excited,” says Dan Deagan. At 4 p.m. on Friday, April 18, Deagan and partner Andrea Tsiros will switch on the games and open the doors at The Arcade on Detroit (14810 Detroit Ave.) in Lakewood. The space was, for 13 years, home to Deagan’s Kitchen and Bar, which…
Ohio Budget Would Only Recognize Two Sexes, Excluding Transgender Community and Intersex People
This story mentions suicide. If you or someone you know needs support now, call, text or chat the 988 Lifeline. The Ohio House’s version of the two-year state budget only acknowledge two sexes, male and female, excluding transgender people and intersex people born with a mix of chromosomes or just one chromosome. “It is the…
All Stick, No Carrot: Ohio’s Reagan Tokes Law Acts as a ‘One-Way Ratchet’ for Prison Time
This article was first published by 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 the final month of his two-year prison term, a guard ordered Lamont Clark Jr. into a cramped office. Against the blurred…
Review: Jack White Pares Back Sound, Performance for Invigorating Cleveland Concert
Everything about Jack White’s show Wednesday night at the Agora in Cleveland was stripped down. The stage setup was minimal, as were the lights. They were designed to put the focus on the sounds of the instruments played by White and his backing band. To put it simpler, this was a rock show, with none…
The Cleveland Orchestra Does Bach’s Easter Oratorio and the Rest of the Classical Music to Catch This Week
Classical music events taper off in the weeks before and after Passover and Easter, but here are three performances that shouldn’t be missed during these spring holidays. – On Thursday, guest conductor Bernard Labadie will lead The Cleveland Orchestra and Chorus in Johann Sebastian Bach’s dramatic Easter Oratorio (for which he re-purposed a secular birthday…
Livewire: 13 of the Best Concerts to Catch in Cleveland This Week
WED 04/16 Willow Avalon Touring in support of her debut album, Southern Belle Raisin’ Hell, this up-and-coming country singer-songwriter who grew up playing piano in church and taught herself to play guitar at age 12 comes to the Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights. The show starts at 8 p.m. 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights,…
Browns Owners Gave Big Money to Ohio Lawmakers Who Now Look to Make a Risky Bet With Public Dollars
What a con. The billionaire owners of the Browns pulled a doozy on Ohio lawmakers to get the state to pony up a ton of public money for a domed stadium and glitzy development that nobody but Jimmy and Dee Haslam want. A slick presentation and some up-front cash — if rosy revenue projections flatline…
Cleveland City Council Approves Laws to Substantially Curtail and Regulate Smoke Shops
Cleveland’s proliferation of smoke shops may have hit its peak. A suite of new laws passed by Cleveland City Council on Monday intend to greatly cut back on the number of shops in the city, along with placing close watch on the hundreds around Cleveland that, for the most part, operate without major regulation. Starting…
Four Case Western Students’ Visas Revoked as Trump Continues Crackdown on Universities
Four international students at Case Western Reserve have had their student visas revoked in the past few days by the State Department, emails sent to students confirmed, in the latest local development in the Feds’ crackdown on campuses across the country. From the end of March to April 12, four students had their status terminated…
Migrants in Ohio, Michigan and Elsewhere Scramble as Trump Changes the Rules
Thousands of migrants to Ohio and and other states found themselves in a dangerous state of limbo last week as their permission to be here was suddenly revoked. Court challenges are being raised, but some are planning to return to their hazardous homelands, advocates said. Since early 2023, about 900,000 came to the United States…
After Five Years, Boaz in University Heights Switches to Sitoo’s Lebanese Grill
After an inauspicious start – opening its doors in early March of 2020 only to close them days later – Boaz Café in University Heights persevered and went on to feed and nourish the community for five years. Last month, ownership made the decision to convert the restaurant near the campus of John Carroll University…
Rebecca Maurer Running for Reelection to Cleveland City Council in New Ward 5
The recent Cleveland City Council ward redestricting produced more than a few shakeups. While reducing the number of seats from 17 to 15, the process became an overt display of political will and biases despite the ostensibly independent nature of the proceedings, most chiefly evidenced by what happened to Councilwoman Rebecca Maurer. Maurer in past…
Cleveland’s Home For Every Neighbor Program Surpasses 150 Unsheltered People Housed
Last October, as the temps around Northeast Ohio began to dip into frigid territories, 34-year-old Robert Lucas was worried. He was living in a tent near the Red Line Station in West Park. He had friends nearby, but was bracing for yet another brutal winter. “I was feeling, you know, as safe as I could…
Cleveland Police Beat a Teenager in Front of Tower City in March, a Lawsuit Claims
It was a little after school let out when Theodore Jenkins, Jr.’s teenage son was hanging out with friends in front of Tower City Center on March 12. The hang quickly turned sour: a fight broke out nearby. Cleveland Police were called and showed up to quell the disturbance. When more officers arrived, they noticed…
Cleveland Taco Week Returns April 28th With 7 Days of Deals
In one of the surest signs that the weather is finally rounding the corner, Cleveland Taco Week returns from April 28 through May 4 with tasty $10 deals all around town. Each participating Cleveland Taco Week restaurant will be offering their own unique tacos and you can track all your action and craft your plan…
Only Two Weeks Left to Nominate Your Favorites for Scene’s Best of Cleveland 2025
We get to have our say most of the time here at Scene, but the best issue every year is when we hand over the editorial reins to you, the readers, for Best of Cleveland. The 2025 edition is coming up soon and nominations are now open in more than 250 categories through April 30, meaning…
Ask a Cleveland Sex Therapist: So I Fake My Orgasms With My Boyfriend. Is This a Problem?
Welcome to Ask a Cleveland Sex Therapist. Want to ask Matt a question that could be tackled in a future column? Click here. Now, onto this week’s topic. Hey Matt, So… I fake my orgasms. It’s just easier sometimes, and it avoids awkward conversations and I don’t want my partner feel bad. Is this really…
Public Schools Could Have Less Property Tax Help Under Ohio House Education Budget
Advocates for Ohio public education have been fighting for the so-called Fair School Funding Plan to be continued in the next state budget. But Ohio House Republicans have nixed it in their version of the state budget passed last week. Republican state Rep. Brian Stewart, the Ohio House Finance Committee chairman, said the House’s budget…
Local Leaders Discuss “Unprecedented,” Possible Nobel Peace Prize-Winning “Urban Agenda” for Cleveland at City Club
Cleveland leaders gathered with clear eyes and what City Club CEO Dan Moulthroup described as much-needed “courage” and “corny and unbridled optimism” to announce a plan to solve poverty in the city through “economic inclusiveness and mobility” while building trust through interactions with the broader community to achieve a collaborative consensus, admitting that the way the…
The BW Bach Festival Returns and the Rest of the Classical Music to Catch This Week
This week’s classical music picks range from the large and festive to the up-close and personal — and everything in between. – The venerable Baldwin Wallace Bach Festival, a sure sign of spring, presents two Festival evening concerts — J.S. Bach Suites and Motets on Friday evening (featuring Cleveland’s Bach Choir in his densely contrapuntal…
ICE Approves Three Ohio Sheriffs to Enforce Immigration Law
Seneca County Sheriff Frederick Stevens, Butler County Sheriff Richard Jones and Portage County Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski are the first in Ohio to ask U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to train and authorize their deputies to enforce immigration law. Last year, Zuchowski called undocumented immigrants “illegal human locusts.”Jones recently put an “Illegal Aliens Here” sign…
Cuyahoga County Judge Leslie Celebrezze Invokes Right to Remain Silent in Hearing
Embattled Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Judge Leslie Ann Celebrezze invoked her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination and declined to testify during a disciplinary hearing on March 31. Days earlier, Celebrezze admitted in court records to allegations by the Ohio Disciplinary Counsel of steering lucrative work to her longtime friend Mark Dottore. Related Celebrezze will learn…
Ohio Republican Senators Propose Eliminating Drop Boxes, Requiring Proof of Citizenship for Voting
Two Republican Ohio state senators want to eliminate drop boxes for absentee ballots and require Ohioans to show proof of citizenship to vote. The proof-of-citizenship requirements trigger when voters register or update their existing registration. So, registered voters won’t notice any changes until they update information to reflect changes like a new name or address.…
Despite Vocal Neighborhood Outcry, Cleveland Landmarks Commission Approves Planned Starbucks Drive-Thru in Ohio City
For roughly the half century that the building at 2061 Gehring Avenue has been around, it’s been tied to cars. In the 1970s, it was a showroom and dealership for the DeSoto wing of Chrysler. Decades later, it hosted a lot for mechanics and manufacturers. And that legacy is likely to continue: 2061 Gehring is…
