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Raising Cane’s to Open in Amherst This Year
The slow march to make sure every Northeast Ohioan lives no more than a 10-minute drive from a Raising Cane’s continues later this year as the ever-growing chain will open a location in Amherst at 938 N. Leavitt Rd. Despite chicken fingers traffic chicken fingers concerns, chicken fingers the chicken fingers suburb chicken fingers moved chicken…
Burnout, Inadequate Pay Plague Ohio’s Victim Services Workforce
Ohioans who work, day in and day out, with some of the most vulnerable populations are struggling with major burnout, according to new data. Program directors and staff in the Ohio Victim Services Compensation 2022 survey reported they don’t earn what they see as a living wage, and 45% of staff said their salaries don’t…
Cleveland’s Biitchseat To Release New Album on May 27
The local indie rock act Biitchseat will release its sophomore album, Float, on May 27, and in advance of its release, the band has put out a music video for the tune “I’ll Still Be Thinking of You.” “The video was another very fun collaboration with our dear friend Connor Hadley (he/they) who was also…
Tori Amos, Who Performs at the State Theatre on May 22, Talks About Her Highly Personal New Album
The last two years have been particularly difficult for singer-songwriter Tori Amos, a real road warrior who had to cancel two tours because of the pandemic. She recognizes that she hasn’t been the only artist severely impacted by the industry shutdown. “I think if you ask most live performers, whether it’s music people or theater…
Cleveland’s Who Saved Who To Play Release Party on May 21 at Mahall’s 20 Lanes
Who Saved Who (WSW), a local four-piece indie/alternative rock band, will release its debut album, Sharing the Daytime Moon, this week. The group recorded the album over the course of six months, cutting weekend-long sessions in Columbus with producer James Harker of Moonlight Audio. While a song such as the careening “Opposite Eternities” shows off…
People in States With Legal Marijuana Less Likely to Drive While Stoned, New Study Says
A new study has determined that people in states where cannabis is legal are less likely to drive while stoned than people in states where weed remains criminalized. The study, published this month in the journal Preventive Medicine Reports, analyzed self-reported data from a national survey on cannabis use. Respondents in states where cannabis has…
Eminem and Duran Duran Lead List of Rock Hall Inductees for 2022
Earlier today, the Rock Hall announced the latest class of Inductees. It’s no surprise that rapper Eminem and ‘80s act Duran Duran will be inducted. The other acts on the list include Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Eurythmics, Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie and Carly Simon. Both heavy metal act Judas Priest and producers Jimmy Jam…
15+ Things To Do in Cleveland This Weekend (May 5 to May 8)
Our weekly picks of the best things to do in Cleveland this weekend. Also check out our full Cleveland event calendar. THU 05/05 Black Violin Black Violin members Kev Marcus and Wil Baptiste met in orchestra class at Dillard High School in Fort Lauderdale. After college, they produced beats for South Florida rappers and began building…
Chuck Walder Roundly Defeats Diane Grendell in Geauga County Auditor’s Race
Chuck Walder, the incumbent auditor in Geauga County, has withstood a challenge from Diane Grendell, handily defeating the Larry Householder-aligned State Representative and wife of controversial Geauga County Probate and Juvenile Court Judge Timothy Grendell in the Tuesday primary election. Though the final days of the campaign in semi-exurban, semi-rural Geauga County were tense, featuring…
Three Abortion Funds to Donate to Right Now in Ohio, Which Would Likely Ban Abortions if Roe is Overturned
If the current 5-4 vote tally holds, as Politico reported last night alongside a draft majority Supreme Court decision authored by Justice Samuel Alito, the nation’s highest court is set to overturn Roe v Wade sometime early this summer. Ohio’s right wing state legislators have in recent years attempted and succeeded in restricting access to…
Cuyahoga County Should Not, Under Any Circumstances, Pour Millions More Dollars into the Freaking Global Center
Maybe it’s the imminent prospect of Roe V. Wade being overturned. Justice Samuel Alito’s leaked Supreme Court draft opinion Monday night read as both a cruel culmination and a rabid ramping up of a decades-long Republican campaign to drag the country back to the enforced moral norms of White America’s 1950s, in defiance of popular…
In Advance of Upcoming Show at Blossom, Tears for Fears Singer-Bassist Curt Smith Talks About Band’s First Studio Effort in 17 Years
After Tears for Fears’ singer-guitarist Roland Orzabal and singer-bassist Curt Smith parted ways in the early 1990s, the duo set aside their differences and reunited in 2000 for a tour. They would then make an album together in 2004. While that album, Everybody Loves a Happy Ending, celebrated their return and was generally well-received, it…
ACLU, Equitas Health Sue Ohio Over Clause That Allows Doctors to Deny Health Care Based on ‘Conscience’
Challenging a clause in Ohio’s last budget bill, the ACLU and a health care system that focuses on LGBTQ+ care sued the state and Gov. Mike DeWine on Friday over a provision that allows doctors to deny health care based on a matter of “conscience.” ACLU of Ohio and Equitas Health announced the lawsuit on…
What Cleveland Can Learn From San Antonio, Which Prioritizes Helping Low-Income Residents With Their Water Bills
This is the final piece in a three-part series looking at the state of water affordability in Cleveland, Philadelphia and beyond, authored by the Northeast Ohio Solutions Journalism Collaborative in partnership with Resolve Philly in Philadelphia. You can find part 1 here and part 2 here. It might seem counterintuitive when programs that give people…
What Can Philadelphia Learn From Cleveland’s Water Department?
This is part two of a three-part series looking at the state of water affordability in Cleveland, Philadelphia and beyond, authored by the Northeast Ohio Solutions Journalism Collaborative in partnership with Resolve Philly in Philadelphia. You can find Part 1 here. Robert Ballenger’s office in Center City Philadelphia is filled to the brim with stacks…
What Can Cleveland Learn From Philadelphia’s Ambitious Experiment in Water Billing?
This is part one of a three-part series looking at the state of water affordability in Cleveland, Philadelphia and beyond, authored by the Northeast Ohio Solutions Journalism Collaborative in partnership with Resolve Philly in Philadelphia. If Kevina Chapolini-Renwrick couldn’t pay the $15,000 water bill, she’d lose her home. The South Philadelphia resident began to panic…
AWOLNATION To Play Agora in October
The alt-rock act AWOLNATION has just announced the dates of a headlining tour this fall with special guests Badflower and the Mysterines. The trek comes to the Agora on Oct. 19. This month, AWOLNATION will release a new covers and compilations album featuring collaborations with Beck, Jewel, Portugal. The Man, Taylor Hanson of Hanson, Brandon…
Workers, Allies, Activists Gather to Celebrate May Day, Starbucks Unionization Efforts
Baristas at local unionizing Starbucks stores joined workers’ organizations, activists and allies in an annual celebration of workers in University Circle Sunday. Before the late afternoon rain, a roster of speakers championed an array of local policy campaigns and drew connections between workers rights and social, environmental, reproductive and housing justice. May 1 is International…
Straight No Chaser’s 25th Anniversary Tour Headed to Playhouse Square and Akron Civic in December
The a cappella group Straight No Chaser just announced that it’ll celebrate its 25th anniversary with a 62-date fall tour. Straight No Chaser will perform on Dec. 6 at Connor Palace and then Straight No Chaser will return on Dec. 22 to play Akron Civic Theatre. Formed during the 1996-1997 school year at Indiana University,…
Waterloo Makes Music Series Kicks Off on Friday at Beachland Ballroom
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Top Over 60 Dating Apps: Dating Sites for Senior Singles Over 50
Los Angeles based certified dating coach, Damona Hoffman, said over the last 10 years, “60+ is one of the fastest-growing groups of online daters.” As people age and lose their long-time spouses or partners, getting out to meet new people may prove difficult, especially for the last two years and COVID shutdowns. Online dating is…
Will Hollingsworth’s Hospitality Group Has Brought Good Company into the Portfolio
Since opening Spotted Owl in Tremont and Spotted Owl in Akron, Will Hollingsworth has beefed up his portfolio with the acquisition of Prosperity Social Club in Tremont. Now, Hollingsworth has announced that his budding hospitality group, Buildings & Food, will bring Good Company under the umbrella. Fans of the Battery Bark restaurant, promises Hollingsworth, should expect business as…
Dave Chappelle Will Once Again Host Outdoor Shows in Yellow Springs This Summer
Comedian Dave Chappelle will be hosting a slew of outdoor shows in Yellow Springs, Ohio, this summer. On April 28, the Miami Township Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) in Greene County voted 4-0 to approve a conditional use request by Steve Wirrig–owner of Wirrig Pavilion on Meredith Road in Yellow Springs–to put on a series…
Cleveland Taco Week Starts One Week From Today
Cleveland Taco Week will kick off on Monday, May 9th. For seven days (May 9th – May 15th) taco lovers will have the opportunity to visit participating Cleveland Taco Week locations to enjoy $2 tacos. The idea is to get people to embrace the food and culture of Cleveland while getting them out to eat,…
‘Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps’ at Great Lakes Theater is a Manic Parody, Mostly Delightful Romp
If you’re going to write a parody of a film, it helps if that film is already iconic. So it is with “Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps,” now at the Great Lakes Theater, adapted almost scene for scene and at times word-for-word by Patrick Barlow from the novel by John Buchan. Hitch’s 1935 film is…
Here is Trump Endorsing Candidate in Ohio Who Doesn’t Exist
Trump: We’ve endorsed Dr.Oz. We’ve endorsed JP right? JD Mandell. He’s doing great pic.twitter.com/wkP3KetanL — Acyn (@Acyn) May 1, 2022 At a rally in Nebraska this weekend, former President Donald Trump touted his endorsement of a candidate for Senate in Ohio who does not exist: JD Mandel. Trump clearly had his signals crossed, mixing up…
As Ohio Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week, Workforce Shortages Remain a Problem
Teacher Appreciation Week starts today, to honor teachers for their dedication and hard work. In Ohio, one of the biggest struggles facing the profession is workforce shortages. Even before the pandemic, Ohio had seen a nearly 50% drop in enrollment in teacher preparation programs. And Melissa Cropper – president of the Ohio Federation of Teachers…
Literary Cleveland, Anisfield-Wolf and Great Lakes Af-Am Writers Conference Join Forces for Cleveland Book Week 2022
Three literary events in Cleveland will combine for a first-of-its-kind mega book week in September, 2022. Literary Cleveland, the literary arts nonprofit that, among other things, hosts the annual Inkubator Writers Conference; the Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards, which annually honors work that contribute to our understanding of racism; and the Great Lakes African-American Writers Conference (GLAAWC,…
Irish Rockers Fontaines D.C. Ease Into Saturday Night Set at Beachland Ballroom
It took a minute for Fontaines D.C. to hit its stride on Saturday. The Dublin-based rockers, performing to an overflowing crowd at the Beachland Ballroom in Cleveland, was a welcome surprise when it opened for punk rockers Idles in the same room in 2019. With three strong albums and increased popularity in Europe under its…
US Air Guitar Regional Championship Returns to Winchester in June
US Air Guitar, the official governing body of competitive air guitar in America, just announced that the competition will visit ten U.S. cities this year, including Cleveland. The Cleveland Regional Championship will determine who will represent the city in the tournament’s US Air Guitar Championship National Final that’ll be broadcast on ESPN in August. Hosted…
Downtown Cleveland Restaurant Week Runs May 13 Through May 22
Downtown Cleveland Alliance’s annual showcase of downtown Cleveland restaurants will kick off this year on Friday, May 13th. The promotion runs through Sunday, May 22nd. As always, diners will enjoy specially priced prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus at numerous restaurants. The list of participating eateries is growing by the day and can be viewed here.…
Brisk Dramatic Pace of ‘To Kill a Mockingbird,’ Now at Playhouse Square, Enough to Compensate for Its Missteps
For improv actors, the golden rule is “Yes, and…” That is, the key to continuing any improvisation is to accept whatever the last person said and then embellish on it by beginning the next piece with those two words. But for those who attend To Kill a Mockingbird, the national touring show now at Playhouse…
Board Responsible for Reviewing Complaints About University Circle Police Did Not Do So in 2020 or 2021, Lawyer Says
In advocating for legislation to expand his police department’s jurisdiction to Little Italy, University Circle Police Chief Jim Repicky told Cleveland City Council members how the department responds to residents’ complaints about police conduct. It’s a process outlined in the agreement that University Circle Inc. (UCI) signed with Cleveland in 2018 requiring complaints to be…
Opening Soon: the Garden of Eden, the Metropolitan at the 9’s New Rooftop Sky-Club
The Metropolitan at The 9 has been promising a whole new look and identity for its rooftop bar, formerly known as Azure. All will be revealed on May 20, when the hotel unveils its new rooftop sky-club and lounge: the Garden of Eden. Covering the 12th floor of the Metropolitan at The 9 hotel, Garden of…
Ohio Celebrates 150 Years of Arbor Day
Besides providing shade and looking nice, experts say trees are a vital element of livable communities. Today marks the 150th anniversary of Arbor Day, an annual national holiday recognizing the importance of trees. Elizabeth Grace, director of urban fundraising for the Western Reserve Land Conservancy in Cleveland, is working with local partners to bring the…
Ohio Sec. of State Frank LaRose Says Dems Might Wreck Election Integrity If They Win, Touts Trump, Who’s Suspected of Election Fraud
Ohio’s top elections official on Sunday tweeted that if Democrats win in Ohio they might undermine secure elections. Then he boasted of an endorsement from someone who is himself under investigation for possible election fraud. It might demonstrate the needle Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose is trying to thread as he runs on a…
Larder Chef and Author Jeremy Umansky Nominated for James Beard Media Award
On Wednesday, the James Beard Foundation announced the nominees for its Media Awards, which includes Book, Broadcast Media and Journalism. Chef Jeremy Umansky of Larder was on the list. His book, “Koji Alchemy: Rediscovering the Magic of Mold-Based Fermentation,” co-authored with Rich Shih, is up for an award in the Reference, History, and Scholarship category. “Rich and…
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Losing weight is a regular battle for many people around the world and affects nearly every aspect of their life. A lot of people adopt extreme diets, weight reduction strategies or use dangerous supplements that contain harmful substances to achieve a fast progress. The desire to lose weight and improve health is an endless notion, but ultimately…
Senate Republicans Seek to Eliminate Ohio’s Income Tax Over 10 Years
Eight Senate Republicans introduced legislation Tuesday seeking to zero out Ohio’s income tax by the year 2032. If passed, Ohio would become the 10th state nationally without an income tax, which was first levied in 1972. In fiscal year 2020, personal income taxes were the state’s No. 2 tax revenue source, driving in $8.3 billion,…
Kenmore First Fridays To Feature Live Music, Vendors and Breweries
Kenmore Neighborhood Alliance, Akron Civic Commons and the Rotary Club of Akron have just announced the return of Kenmore First Fridays to the historic Kenmore Boulevard business district in Akron. Things kick off on June 3 with live music from the honky-tonk group the Shootouts, an Akron band whose third album, Stampede, will be produced…
Cleveland Police Would Rather Discuss its Use of Facial Recognition Technology in Private
At Cleveland City Council’s Public Safety Committee hearing Wednesday, Public Safety Director Karrie Howard cut off a conversation about the department’s use of facial recognition technology, asking council that they continue the conversation in private. Ward 1 Councilman Joe Jones had asked the public safety presenters about the technological capabilities of the city’s cameras. Cleveland’s…
Cleveland International Film Festival Draws 28,567 In-Person Attendance in First Year at Playhouse Square
A new venue for the first time in 30 years, a hybrid model that also offered virtual screenings, a shorter festival calendar and fewer screens and movies are just a few of the reasons that the 46th annual Cleveland International Film Festival drew about one-quarter of the in-person attendance this year than it did in…
‘Seasons of Self,’ A Self-Portrait Exhibition Featuring 40 Artists, Opens at Negative Space Gallery This Saturday
Showcasing work by 40 artists, ‘Seasons of Self,’ which opens at Negative Space this Saturday with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m, shows those artists, in self depiction, reflecting upon themselves during the height of the pandemic when most people were forced into seclusion. “I was doodling self-portraits (which I never do) at the…
Live Nation To Offer $25 Tickets to Many Upcoming Cleveland Concerts
Live Nation today announced the return of Concert Week, a promotion offering $25 all-in tickets to more than 3,700 shows taking place across North America this year. The week-long program marks the kick-off to the summer concert season. The ticket offer includes performances in clubs, theaters, amphitheaters, arenas and stadiums, featuring acts such Backstreet Boys, Dierks Bentley,…
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Rum Runners in the Flats Opens Thursday, April 28
Thirsty Dog Brewing in the Flats closed over winter. Taking its place is Rum Runners (1085 Old River Rd.), which opens tomorrow for its initial weekend run. To Flats-goers of a certain age, Rum Runners is a name that doubtless conjures memories. Rum Runners, along with places like River’s Edge, Fagan’s, D’Poo’s on the River…
We Made a Bingo Card for Cleveland.com’s Podcast ‘Today in Ohio’
To hear cleveland.com editor Chris Quinn tell it, more and more people are using Today in Ohio, the publication’s daily podcast, as their primary local news source. Quinn is the host of the show — which launched in a weekly format in 2019 as “This Week in the CLE” — and is joined most days…
After Covid Delay, 300 Musicians Mark the 50th Anniversary of the Kent State Tragedy, Plus the Rest of This Week’s Classical Music Picks
Before the novel coronavirus crashed the party, ClevelandClassical.com provided Scene with a weekly list of concerts that our editors thought would interest readers who aren’t hard-core classical music fans, but who might like to venture into new territory from time to time. Now that live concerts have returned, we’ll pick half a dozen events each…
Mendel’s Kansas City BBQ to Bring Kosher Smoked Meats to Shaker Heights
“Kosher” and “barbecue” are words one often doesn’t hear together – and for obvious reasons. The rules behind the Jewish dietary law forbid the eating of pork, so there goes all that delicious pulled pork, St. Louis-style ribs, pork belly and juicy pork sausage. And then there are the million other rules that regulate the…
‘Life Sucks’ Delivers Laughs and Profound Questions at Dobama Theatre
When playwright Aaron Posner was born, chances are he looked around and said, “You’re kidding, right?” This renowned playwright (he’s also a much-lauded director) displays a cheerful disregard for what people expect of theater, which results in an engaging, frequently hilarious product. An example of that is now on view at Dobama Theatre with their…
Cleveland International Records to Release Live Southside Johnny Album Recorded at the Agora in 1977
Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes have always had a huge following in Cleveland. They regularly played at the Agora Theatre n the 1970s, and one particular concert that took place in 1977 aired live on WMMS. Cleveland International Records has just announced that it’ll release that recording on CD in June and on vinyl…
Ohio’s Low-Producing Wells Leave Huge Methane Footprint
They account for a minuscule amount of U.S. oil and gas production, but new research found low-producing oil and gas wells have a large methane footprint. Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas responsible for at least one-quarter of current global warming. According to the report, the country’s 565,000 low-production well sites are responsible for a…
Savage Love: Sometimes I Wake Up to My Wife Masturbating. Should I Offer to Lend a Hand?
I’m a heavy sleeper, and my wife knows that, but not so heavy that I don’t wake up when she periodically masturbates next to me and has the bed shaking pretty hard. She doesn’t know this wakes me. How do I handle this? Do I offer a hand (or a dick) the next time? Talk…
15+ Things To Do in Cleveland This Weekend (April 28 to May 1)
Our weekly picks of the best things to do in Cleveland this weekend. Also check out our full Cleveland event calendar. THU 04/28 Orquesta Akokán The Grammy-nominated Cuban/New York big band Orquesta Akokán released its acclaimed new album, 16 Rayos, late last year on the New York label Daptone Records and a tour in support of…
“Do It For the Kids Who Are Still Alive”: Congolese Community Urges Traffic Calming After Death of Five-Year-Old in Cleveland
On W. 50th Street, just south of Clark Avenue in Cleveland’s Clark-Fulton neighborhood, a home-made sign urging motorists to slow down has been installed on a tree lawn. The urgency of the message is dramatized by the makeshift memorial over which it presides, balloons and teddy bears where mourners have marked the death of five-year-old Apolina…
‘Encanto’ Sing-Along Tour Coming to Blossom
Disney Concerts just announced summer tour dates for Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert Tour. The event will feature a screening of the entire feature-length film and an on-stage band that’ll play the hit songs from the soundtrack, which features eight original songs by songwriter/composer Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton, Moana) with an original score by Academy Award-nominated…
Mike Petrone To Celebrate 6,000th Performance at Johnny’s Downtown
When Johnny’s Downtown first opened in the Warehouse District on June 3, 1993, local pianist Mike Petrone sat at the piano and performed. Now, nearly 29 years later, Petrone is set to give his 6,000th performance at the restaurant and bar. He’ll mark that milestone on Friday, May 6. Dinner reservations can be made, and there…
‘The Absolutely Amazing and True Adventures of Ms. Joan Evelyn Southgate’ at Cleveland Public Theatre Is a Touching Celebration, Even If It Lacks Depth
There are certain people in the Cleveland area who deserve a tribute, and certainly one of those is Joan Southgate. After a long career here in social work she decided, at 70 years of age in 2002, to walk a 519-mile Underground Railroad path from Ripley, Ohio (near Cincinnati) to St. Catherine, Ontario, Canada. Her…
HoneyBirch Bakehouse, a ‘European-Inspired Bakery,’ to Open on Larchmere
Renee and Elan Hoenig were on the hunt to find the perfect location for their bakeshop. They ended up finding it on Larchmere Boulevard. The pair will open HoneyBirch Bakehouse at 12204 Larchmere Blvd. Neighbors might know the spot as the former home of 3 Aprons Bakery and Grey House Pies. “When we were looking for a…
CSU President Harlan Sands Gets Boot Over “Differences” with Board, Provost Laura Bloomberg to Take Over
The Cleveland State University Board of Trustees announced Tuesday morning that they had “mutually agreed” with university president Harlan Sands that he should skedaddle. Sands will vacate his leadership role, per a cryptic board email, over “differences regarding how the university should be led in the future.” Dr. Laura Bloomberg, CSU’s Provost and Senior Vice…
Video: Tornado in Lorain County Rips Roof Off Industrial Building, Which Narrowly Misses Truck
The National Weather Service confirmed that a small tornado touched down in Lorain County yesterday afternoon as a string of severe weather moved east through Northeast Ohio. With winds of 80 mph, the EF0 tornado touched down at 2:19 p.m. and was on the ground for about a minute. The twister damaged vehicles and structures,…
New Local Singer-Songwriter Series to Launch on May 7 at Happy Dog’s Underdog
On Saturday, May 7, at the Underdog, the Happy Dog’s downstairs bar/performance space, local singer-songwriter James Pequignot will launch the Quiet Room, something that’ll become a monthly event featuring acoustic performances by local talent. “I saw a couple of shows that [local singer-songwriter] Brian Straw did at the Underdog,” says Pequignot when asked about the…
Cleveland’s the Sublets Release Second Single, ‘Finally Free’
Formed in 2018 by guitarist, songwriter and singer George Chase, the Sublets possess an alternative sound anchored in “urgent and infectious melodies.” The group, which also features bassist Daniel Lee and drummer Stephen Nicholson, released its first single, “The Fallout,” earlier this year. This week, it has released its second single, “Finally Free,” a track…
Cleveland Selects New Recycling Processor, Will Restart Program in June After Two-Year Lapse
The city of Cleveland last Friday announced that it at long last has secured a recycling processor (Rumpke) and will soon begin actually recycling materials collected from curbside bins, restarting a program that has been on hold for two years. “On Earth Day, we are proud to announce a fresh start for recycling in the City…
Aly & AJ, Who Play House of Blues on Thursday, Talk About the New Chapter in Their Career
Aly Michalka, half of the indie pop sister duo Aly & AJ, says that music always played in the duo’s home when they were growing up. “We just really gravitated towards it,” she says in a recent conference call with AJ Michalka. “Whether it was us picking up the piano or starting vocal lessons at…
Cleveland to Reduce Fare Evasion Penalties, But Transit Activists Say Ordinance Doesn’t Go Far Enough
After a few years on the shelf, legislation amending Cleveland’s RTA fare evasion ordinance will likely be introduced at Cleveland City Council’s Monday evening meeting. But the the local transit advocacy organization Clevelanders for Public Transit argues that the amendment, which would reduce the penalty for fare evasion to $25 from a maximum of $250…
As Pandemic Ebbs, Fears Grow That Ohioans Will Be Improperly Forced Off of Medicaid
Ohioans are no doubt greatly relieved that the coronavirus pandemic appears to be winding down — and taking with it the sickness, death and inconvenience of the past two years. But as it does, thousands of Ohioans will be hustled off of Medicaid, the health program for the poor and disabled. And it’s unclear what…
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Tom Jones Headed to MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage in September
Earlier today, Sir Tom Jones announced his first North American tour in many years. The trek follows the release of his new album, Surrounded By Time — The Hourglass Edition, which came out last year. At the age of 81 with a career spanning 60 years, Jones continues to be a force of nature. He…
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Delta-9 THC products are gaining momentum rapidly, and it looks like the trend is not going to stop anytime soon. The compound offers a high similar to marijuana, only in a more refined form, and people just cannot get enough. Its legal status also contributes to its popularity, with users confidently consuming delta-9 products in…
2022’s Best Appetite Suppressant Supplements That Help You Lose Weight & Control Hunger
If you’re on a weight-loss journey, you might want to use the help of the best appetite suppressants. There are so many to choose from that it becomes overwhelming to decide which one is the best. To help with this decision, we’ve compiled the five best appetite suppressants into one article, so you can decide…
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Late Nite Records Opens in Clark-Fulton with Impressive Collection and Unique Hours
Earlier this week, Cleveland’s Late Nite Records had its grand opening. The new addition to Cleveland’s independent record store community is unique in its breadth of stock which includes a huge hip-hop selection, an impressive collection of 45s and a vast array of imports. What makes it stand out most significantly is the late-night hours…
Literary Cleveland to Launch Yearlong Residency Program for Local Emerging Writers
The literary arts nonprofit Literary Cleveland announced this week a new yearlong writing residency and mentorship program that will be awarded to six writers every year. Funded by a grant from the Wolf Family Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland, the residency will allow two poets, two fiction writers, and two nonfiction writers to…
In Town Hall, Renacci Embraces Culture Wars in Primary Against DeWine
In a televised town hall, Jim Renacci made a case steeped in conservative culture wars as to why he should represent Ohio Republicans as a gubernatorial candidate. During the 30-minute event, the former congressman blamed “illegal immigrants” for record drug overdose deaths in Ohio; pledged to take on “critical race theory;” and criticized what he called…
What Experts Told Me To Do After My Positive COVID-19 At-Home Test
After two years of successfully evading getting COVID-19 — including a few brushes with close contacts, a couple of are-they-just-colds? scares and lots of negative tests — I recently tested positive. It felt both inevitable and shocking. I somehow avoided testing positive during the omicron surge that infected most of my friends this winter, so…
Bradford Pear Trees, aka Semen Trees, Now Blooming, Will Be Banned in Ohio Next Year
It’s about that time of year when the city smells like everyone just got laid. Bradford pear trees are to blame, pushing out a pungent scent as they bloom each spring around the region. What your nose derives from the trees is like a carousel of terribleness. For some, they smell like rotting fish. For…
The Lighthouse and the Whaler Releases New Live Album
Locally based indie rock act the Lighthouse and the Whaler has just released a new live album, Talk (Live from the Tenk). It recorded the album here in Cleveland. “During the pandemic, we had the opportunity to go into a warehouse space we had access to and record a live version of our album Talk,”…
Cleveland Clinic Takes Leap in “Fair Share Deficit” Rankings, From Worst to Fourth Worst Hospital in Nation
The Massachusetts-based Lown Institute has once again released its annual “Fair Share Deficit” rankings, which track the community spending of American hospitals relative to their tax exemptions, and found that the Cleveland Clinic is near the top of the list. “Near the top” is of course better than “at the top,” and in that sense…
Preview: Northstar Cafe and Bar, Opening Soon at Van Aken District
In a few weeks, Northstar Café will join its sister establishment Brassica at Van Aken District in Shaker Heights. Construction began last summer on the space, which commands the southwest corner of Farnsleigh and Warrensville. When the craft paper comes down from the windows in the coming days, neighbors will see for the first time…
Federal Court Says It’ll Order Implementation of Rejected Ohio Map in May Without Legislative Redistricting Plan by Then
A federal court says without action in the latest legislative redistricting process, they will institute a previously rejected map into the 2022 election. The three-judge panel of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio Eastern Division has previously held back from making decisions in the uncertain redistricting effort concerning state Senate and…
Cleveland’s Longhouse Gallery Hosts ‘The Prototype Lab’ This Saturday Featuring Art, Music and More
Hosted at The Longhouse Gallery (11917 Buckeye Rd.) and curated by designer Angel Bazan, ‘The Prototype Lab’ exhibition featuring eight Cleveland artists working in a variety of mediums will be on display this Saturday, April 23, from 6 to 11 p.m. Bazan said that when viewers walk into the gallery they can expect to see…
Ohio-Based Really Good Boxed Wine Lives Up to Its Name
Boxed wine has an unfortunate association with inferior vintages made to be chugged at sorority mixers. While major boxed wine brands available at the grocery store have their share of the market, most wines that connoisseurs consider palatable historically are bottled instead of boxed. That’s changing, though. Wine has come a long way, and it…
Ohio Research: Post-Roe Scenario Would Increase Travel for Abortion Care
Researchers say abortion care would become even further out of reach for Ohioans should the U.S. Supreme Court overturn or weaken Roe v. Wade, the 1973 landmark decision establishing a nationwide right to an abortion. This summer, the court will rule on a Mississippi law banning most abortions after 15 weeks. If it is upheld,…
Pink Martini To Play Cain Park in June
The Grog Shop has just announced that its first-ever co-presented concert at Cain Park will feature the classical/jazz/baroque pop act Pink Martini. The band will perform at 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 30, at the venue, and the concert will feature singer China Forbes. “Pink Martini is a lovely combination of classical jazz and baroque…
Lakewood Seeking Applicants for City Council Seat Vacated by Outgoing President Dan O’Malley
Lakewood City Council is soliciting applicants for the seat to be vacated by Ward 4 councilman Dan O’Malley, who also serves as the body’s president. In a letter to council’s clerk earlier this week, O’Malley formalized his resignation from the suburb’s seven-member legislature. His resignation will take effect May 1. His replacement will serve the…
Ohio Bill Would Make Shared Parenting the Default for Child-Custody Cases
The passing of a bill currently making its way through the Ohio Legislature would change the way the court system handles child custody cases by making a shared parenting agreement the new presumed outcome. Around 10% of Ohio child custody cases involve court intervention. Under current state law those cases have two possible outcomes: with…
Marshall Project Taps Jim Crutchfield as Editor of New Cleveland Newsroom
The Marshall Project this week announced Jim Crutchfield as editor of its new Cleveland newsroom, the first bureau in a planned expansion of local newsrooms across the country that will report on criminal justice. “I am honored to join The Marshall Project, and I am excited to lead our first local news operation in Cleveland,”…
Legal Recreational Marijuana in Ohio Could Mean $375 Million Per Year in Tax Revenue, OSU Researchers Say
Recreational marijuana in Ohio could mean up to $375 million in annual tax revenue for the state, according to new research from Ohio State University. The study, released just in time for America’s annual, informal marijuana celebration day Wednesday, uses tax estimates from an initiated statute effort to legalize marijuana in the state, possibly via…






