Update: Heinen’s Downtown Launches Rotunda Scoop Shop Dedicated to Mitchell’s Ice Cream
Update: Today, Heinen’s Downtown officially rolled out its downtown scoop stand dedicated to Mitchell’s Ice Cream. Original story follows: While it’s not an official Mitchell’s Ice Cream shop that is opening downtown, you might say that it’s the second-best thing. In the coming weeks, Heinen’s Downtown will partner with Mitchell’s on a new “ice cream…
Blue Agave Now Open on East 4th Street
Update: Blue Agave opens its doors today on East 4th Street. Read all about Alex Martinez’s new restaurant in the former Zocalo space below. *** (Original story 4/14/22): Since taking over the former Zocalo spot on East 4th Street, Alex Martinez and his team have been busy transforming the 14-year-old, two-level restaurant into something a…
ROLE MODEL, Who Plays Beachland on May 16, Talks About Pittsburgh’s Vibrant Rap Scene
“People have gotten to watch me slowly figure out music,” says Tucker Pillsbury, known professionally as ROLE MODEL, in a recent phone interview. A rising star, the Maine native performs at 8 p.m. on Monday, May 16, at Beachland Ballroom. The alternative rapper-singer first became intrigued by the idea of producing music when he saw…
Simple Plan Singer and Sum 41 Bassist Talk About Their Blame Canada Tour That Comes to House of Blues Next Month
On a tour dubbed Blame Canada, co-headliners Simple Plan and Sum 41, two bands that emerged from the Great White North in the early 2000s, will revisit their respective debut albums. Simple Plan and Sum 41 will perform on Wednesday, May 11, at House of Blues. Sum 41 plans to play its debut, 2001’s All Killer…
Cleveland’s Window Dogs To Play Release Party on Saturday at Mahall’s
With the help of producer Ben Schigel (Machine Gun Kelly, SomeKindaWonderful), the local band Window Dogs recorded the songs on its new EP, Don’t Look Down, at Schigel’s locally based Spider Studios in one day and then made changes over the course of a couple months. Locally based Cauliflower Audio handled the mastering. “[The tracks]…
‘The City Is Our Museum’ App Offers Self-Guided Tours of Cleveland’s Public Art and Spaces
Cleveland is blessed with a wealth of public outdoor spaces and public art, and while you may be familiar with some of them, there’s plenty you probably don’t know about them and plenty more you’re probably generally unaware of. LAND Studios is hoping to change that with the recent launch of the “The City Is…
15+ Things To Do in Cleveland This Weekend (April 21-24)
Our weekly picks of the best things to do in Cleveland this weekend. Also check out our full Cleveland event calendar. THU 04/21 Nate Craig Famous for playing Phil in the Netflix series Maniac, comedian Nate Craig also starred on TruTV’s World’s Dumbest. He was also recently featured on Season 2 of Comedy Central’s Roast Battle.…
Nights & Weekends in Ashtabula Harbor is Dishing Up Quality Neapolitan Pie to Locals and Vacationers
Cole Emde and Jacqueline von Tesmar traveled and worked from coast to coast before settling down on Bridge Street in the Historic Ashtabula Harbor, where they opened Nights & Weekends, the area’s first wood-fired pizzeria. The journey and destination grow less implausible the more you learn about the couple’s backstory. The two met in New…
Savage Love: I Like to Put My Husband in ‘Storage,’ But I Worry About Killing Him
I’m a married gay man. I’m nervous about sending this question and my husband is afraid you might answer it. I’m a fairly vanilla guy, while my husband is into bondage. We’ve been able to make it work because he’s into a kind of bondage he calls “storage.” On “storage nights,” I put him in…
Contempt of Court: We Need to Talk About Geauga County Judge Timothy Grendell
The fact that Geauga County Probate and Juvenile Court Judge Timothy Grendell employs an armed constable is something of a peculiarity. A constable. It sounds both old-fashioned and provincial, something you’d expect to encounter in a BBC period drama, not a 2022 news report. But in Geauga County, the wooded and largely rural territory to…
Cleveland RTA Suspends Mask Mandate on Buses and Trains
After a Federal Judge in Florida Monday struck down a mask mandate imposed by the Centers for Disease Control at airports and on public transit, the Greater Cleveland Transit Authority has decided it will no longer enforce its mask mandate on local buses and trains. The suspension of the mandate applies to both customers and…
Cleveland is the Worst City in the Country if You’re a Black Woman. Bibb, City Council Want to Change That.
At his inaugural State of the City Address last week, Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb alluded, in response to an audience question, to the formation of a dedicated commission on Black women and girls. This commission, Bibb said, would seek to explore and remedy the plight of Black women in Cleveland. Monday, Cleveland City Council introduced…
Exipure Reviews: Is It The Best Weight Loss Supplement To Help You Burn Fat?
Many people we meet every day are fighting against overweight issues. Unfortunately, many of them have no success. As we are now almost two decades into the 21st century, this problem in individuals is becoming more and more current due to various factors. Lethargic lifestyle, stress, unhealthy diet and physical movement routines, and unbalanced working…
Prima Weight Loss UK Reviews; (Latest) Verified Tests, Experiences and UK Consumers Reports?
Are you in search of genuine Prima Weight Loss Reviews from its real UK customers? Are there any hidden facts behind the prima weight loss UK capsules? The high demand for prima weight loss capsules in the UK makes us question the truth behind the hype. As per the official website and manufacturer reviews, Prima…
Blu Restaurant in Beachwood, Closed Since January, Will Not Be Reopening
Blu restaurant in Beachwood, which has been closed since January, will not be reopening, says owner Brad Friedlander. The issues facing many restaurant operators right now, he explains, are compounded given the size of the finer-dining restaurant and the seafood-focused menu. “It seems so weird to me that you can’t operate your business because you can’t…
J.D. Vance Wondered Whether Trump Was ‘America’s Hitler,’ Says Former Roommate Sharing Screenshot
A state representative from Georgia has thrown a wrench into what was supposed to be something of a coronation for Republican U.S. Senate candidate J.D. Vance. After securing former President Trump’s endorsement last week, Vance was set to campaign with Trump’s son Don Jr. before Trump himself visits Ohio this weekend. Like Vance, Rep. Josh…
Exipure Reviews: Effective Solution or Scam? (2022 Updates)
Maximum people with unexplained weight gain often search for hassle-free methods of weight loss. Exipure reviews claim Exipure to be the perfect solution for such people. You can avoid tiresome workouts and strict diet charts if you start taking this supplement. But, why should you go for the Exipure weight loss pills? Is this product…
Countryside Farmers’ Market Opens for the Season on Saturday, May 7
Countryside Farmers’ Market at Howe Meadow, situated in the scenic Cuyahoga Valley National Park, kicks off its 23rd season on Saturday, May 7. Located in Peninsula (4040 Riverview Rd.), the market runs every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. The season runs through October 29. Countryside is a true “producers-only” market, meaning that everything is…
Cleveland Documenters Guru Lila Mills Tapped to Lead New Cleveland Newsroom from American Journalism Project
Lila Mills, currently the associate director of Neighborhood Connections, has been tapped as Editor in Chief of a new newsroom in Cleveland funded by the American Journalism Project and the Cleveland Foundation. Mills was hired after an extensive five-month search, according to a Tuesday morning press release, and will oversee editorial operations at the hotly…
Cleveland’s You’re Among Friends To Play First Live Show in 5 Years
The local rock group You’re Among Friends has just announced that it’ll play its first live gig in almost five years. The trio performs at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at CODA. Wayward Blues & Co. and Adrienne Leska share the bill. The gig will mark the first live appearance with new drummer Mike Janowitz…
Breakfast Concept Martha on the Fly Opening this Weekend in Tremont
One year ago, Clevelanders were introduced to Martha on the Fly, a weekend-only breakfast concept that operated alongside Good Company in Battery Park. On Saturday, April 23, the pop-up turned brick-and-mortar will open the doors to its “micro-diner” in Tremont. The location (2173 Professor Ave.) is the former Conforti and Freddie’s Sub space adjacent to…
Wu-Tang Clan and Nas Bringing NY State of Mind Tour to Blossom in September
Wu-Tang Clan and Nas have announced that they’ll team up this summer for what they’ve dubbed the NY State of Mind tour. The 25-city tour includes a stop at Blossom on Wednesday, Sept. 7. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning at 10 a.m. today. Tickets to the Wu-Tang Clan and Nas concert…
New Afterschool Program Dollars Available for Ohio Families
Nearly six in 10 parents in a recent poll said they are more worried about their child’s emotional well-being than they were before the pandemic. Eligible Ohio families have a new opportunity to access activities to help improve kids’ social connections and build life skills. The Ohio Afterschool Child Enrichment (ACE) program is an educational…
Best Delta 8 Products On 420 Sale: Top 420 Deals For Delta 8 THC Online
Every year, on 20 April, all the cannabis lovers come together to celebrate their love for this unique plant. They march and acknowledge the fantastic benefits of cannabis in their lives on this day. While you may not realize it, there is a vast population dependent on delta-8 products for their everyday functioning. Hence, many…
Cleveland Taco Week Returns in May With $2 Tacos for All
We’re once again bringing you $2 tacos from some of Cleveland’s most popular restaurants. 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…
Ohio’s First Lady Fran DeWine Now Also Has COVID-19 Like Mike
Fran DeWine couldn’t escape COVID-19 and is now like Mike. The current First Lady of Ohio announced April 18 that she has tested positive for the coronavirus, just days after her husband Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, shared his positive diagnosis. Fran DeWine had initially tested negative when the governor made his own announcement on April…
Plain Dealer Endorses Nina Turner Over Shontel Brown for Congress After Testy Interview
The editorial board of cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer has once again endorsed former Cleveland City Councilwoman and State Senator Nina Turner in the 11th district congressional race. In the May primary, Turner will face Shontel Brown, the former County Councilwoman and current chair of the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party who defeated her in the…
Wiz Khalifa and Logic Co-Headlining Tour Coming to Blossom in August
Earlier today, rappers Wiz Khalifa and Logic announced the dates of their co-headlining Vinyl Verse Tour 2022 featuring special guests 24kGoldn, DJ DRAMA, C Dot Castro, and Fedd the God. Produced by Live Nation, the 28-city tour comes to Blossom on Tuesday, Aug. 30. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning at 10 a.m.…
Guns, Abortion, China: The Evolution of Tim Ryan
Friday morning, Tim Ryan’s campaign released a new tv ad in the Ohio congressman’s bid for the U.S. Senate. The Youngstown area Democrat stands on the hardwood of a basketball gym addressing people lining the bleachers. He talks inflation, supply chain, middle class tax cuts. Ohioans are getting hammered by rising costs at the gas…
Darius Rucker Heading to Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica in June
Country singer Darius Rucker has just announced a new set of dates for his extensive summer tour, and he’ll perform on June 23 at Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica with opening act Tyler Booth. Rucker recently completed a spring theater tour that earned rave reviews for the setlist that included songs from his solo career and songs…
Walnut Wednesday Returns to Perk Plaza for the Season on May 4th
Downtown Cleveland’s largest weekly food truck roundup returns for the season on Wednesday, May 4th. Presented by Ohio Savings Bank, Walnut Wednesday kicks off its ninth year at 11 a.m. at Perk Plaza at Chester Commons. The weekly events run until 1:30 p.m. In addition to a rotating selection of 10 food trucks, the alfresco…
Green Otter CBD Gummies Reviews (Scam or Legit) – Is It Worth Your Money?
Did you realize that CBD Gummies are the best option for healthy bodies? They are made of all-natural ingredients, rich in vital nutrients and beneficial substances. Currently, there are lots of CBD products available in the market. It can be difficult to select the most effective one. Green Otter CBD Gummies are distinct from other CBD Products…
‘Senate Live’ is Now Streaming CMSD Games and Athletic Competitions, Bringing Virtual Viewing to Fans and Families
When CMSD’s Senate Athletic League city basketball championships were played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in February, thousands more than were sitting in the seats for the games were watching at home and able to do so for the first time thanks to Senate Live, a streaming partnership between CMSD and DistrictWON that launched in January.…
BrewDog Cleveland’s Massive Riverfront Patio Opens Saturday, April 30th
When BrewDog Cleveland debuted in December, diners and drinkers were treated to an impressive, and massive, operation. The Scotland-based brewery had transformed a sterile, and massive, space in the Avian building on the Scranton Peninsula into what Scene dining editor Doug Trattner described as a “plush and comfortable destination with soft seating areas, toasty live…
West Side Market to Offer Free Produce to Low-Income Shoppers in 10-Week Pilot Starting Today
Eleven produce stands at the West Side Market will offer free fruits and vegetables to families participating in the Temporary Aid for Needy Families (TANF) program as part of a 10-week pilot announced Wednesday by Cleveland City Hall. The partnership, between the City of Cleveland, the local organization Food Access Raises Everyone (FARE), and the…
Ohio Supreme Court Rejects GOP Legislative Maps for a Fourth Time
The Ohio Supreme Court turned away a fourth set of redistricting plans from the Ohio Redistricting Commission in a 4-3 decision on Thursday, but left the responsibility with the commission to redraw the maps yet again. In a separate announcement, the court also denied requests to hold commissioners in contempt of court for violating court…
Ohio Reports Outbreak of Kids Turning Gay Due to Disney
“He was always such a mean-spirited child,” says a 7th grade teacher in Akron. “I was sure he’d end up in prison or the state legislature.” Then the student’s parents took him to Disney World for spring break. When he returned, “he suddenly had impeccable manners,” says the teacher. “He was even complimenting the Muslim…
Rowley Inn, Mabel’s Episodes of ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’ Air This and Next Friday
Segments Food Network star and all-around solid fella Guy Fieri filmed in Cleveland during NBA All Star weekend will begin hitting the air tonight. Fieri, during his swing through the Forest City, stopped by Astoria, Mabel’s and the Rowley Inn. Rowley’s spin on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives debuts tonight at 9 p.m. in an episode…
A Rebranded Crobar Is Bringing Shows and More to the Croatian Tavern Spot on St. Clair
Gerad Guhde, a longtime bar vet whose most recent stop was at Porco Lounge & Tiki Room, quietly took over as manager of the former Croatian Tavern (3244 St. Clair) space earlier this year, rechristened it Crobar, and began booking local and regional shows. (Omar S, a celebrated Detroit-based DJ, plays Saturday night.) From the…
What We Learned About COVID-19 Safety From a NYC Anime Convention
As Kristin Meyer set up her merchandise booth at the Anime NYC convention last November, she was sure she’d be exposed to the coronavirus at some point during the three-day event. “Getting that many people together in one spot, the chance that absolutely no one had COVID was zero,” she says. Meyer was one of…
Dan Bruce’s: Beta Collective To Play Release Party on April 28 at Negative Space Gallery
After moving to Cleveland from Chicago four years ago, Dan Bruce assembled one of the larger experimental music ensembles in Northeast Ohio. Dubbed Dan Bruce’s: beta collective, the group will release its latest album, Time To Mind the Mystics, this month on Shifting Paradigm Records. The group includes many of the top performers of improvised…
Exhale Wellness Reviews: Best Delta 8 Gummies, THC Vape Cartridge & Delta 8 Flower
Exhale Wellness is one of the newest hemp brands to enter the limelight as of late. Claiming to be a provider of “premium” hemp products, they seemingly offer quite a slew of benefits that many hemp enthusiasts have been wanting. In addition to this, their products boast a competitive price, alongside discounts and promotions that…
Ohio Children’s Services Agencies Saw Significant Worker Turnover in Pandemic
While workforce shortages are plaguing nearly every field these days, the stakes are particularly high for Ohio’s county children’s services agencies. The pandemic exacerbated turnover, as about 38% of Ohio child-protective services workers left their positions in 2020. Matthew Tracy, ongoing social worker for Licking County Job and Family Services, explained much like first responders,…
Room Service Announces Return to the Near-West Side with New Cafe, Retail Store and Community Gathering Space
Since taking over Room Service from founder Danielle DeBoe Harper a decade ago, Jennie Doran has grown and cultivated the brand at retail locations in Ohio City and the Van Aken District. The lifestyle boutique is known as much for its design-inspired gifts, home goods and apparel as it is for its artfully curated environment.…
First-Ever National Independent Venue Association Conference Coming to Cleveland in July
The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) has just announced that its first-ever national members conference will come to Cleveland in July. Formed in 2020 when the pandemic shuttered venues across the country, NIVA sought to save the independent live concert, comedy, promoter, and festival industry from collapse The conference will take place on July 11…
Ohio Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Maple Heights’ Lawsuit Against Netflix, Hulu
A small Ohio city asked the Supreme Court to declare that streamers like Netflix and Hulu are “video service providers” under state law and therefore must pay a franchise fee to their customers’ localities. As people increasingly sever ties with cable companies and opt for streaming services — be they live television offerings like sports…
Well-Known Kent Operator Partners with Cleveland Bagel to Open Cleveland Bagel Café in Iconic University Building
When Starbucks closed its Kent store at E. Main and Lincoln streets last summer, the move set off a wave of concern for the future of the building. Long before Starbuck’s took possession, the 1920s-era Tudor-style structure was home to Brady’s Café, Captain Brady’s and Robin Hood restaurant, the original occupant. Kent State University purchased…
John Adams and His Drum Will Once Again Miss the Cleveland Guardians’ Home Opener Due to Health Issues
John Adams will miss his second consecutive home opener, he told MLB.com’s Mandy Bell this week. Adams not only missed the game last year but the entire season due to a boggling stretch of severe health issues that continue to sideline the Guardians’ most famous fan. It began with triple bypass surgery before last season…
In First State of the City Address, Justin Bibb Tells Clevelanders Wait for Change is Over
During the 2021 mayoral race, Justin Bibb’s campaign slogan, “Cleveland Can’t Wait,” was a nonstop refrain during stump speeches and debates. It was meant to dramatize the urgency of change after 16 years of Frank Jackson. On Wednesday, during his inaugural state of the city address at the Maltz Performing Arts Center at Case Western Reserve…
Ohio Gov. Candidate John Cranley Pushes Summer School to Account for Covid Learning Loss
One gubernatorial candidate is saying the state should push for voluntary summer school to account for losses resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley and his running mate, state Sen. Theresa Fedor, D-Toledo, told reporters on Monday that the state has a “moral obligation” to pay for students to hit the books this…
Rock Hall Puts Taylor Swift Catsuit on Display
The Rock Hall has just added the black lace catsuit that Taylor Swift wore at the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to its Right Here, Right Now exhibit. Swift famously opened last year’s inductions with a performance of Carole King’s “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?” in honor of King’s induction.…
The Signal for 89.7 FM, the New Home of NPR and Ideastream Public Media in Cleveland, Sucks Across Much of Cleveland
On a recent Saturday morning driving through Ohio City with the 89.7 FM dialed up on the radio, the signal went grainy and then out for two blocks around Dave’s Supermarket. I was far from alone in encountering that problem with WKSU around town. Ever since the newly merged WCPN and WKSU public radio operations…
Detroit’s Omar-S To Perform at Crobar on Saturday
PØST productions and Crobar (the former Croatian Tavern located at 3244 St. Clair Ave.) have announced that they’ll host their first major DJ act since opening in February. Internationally renowned DJ and producer Omar-S will perform at Crobar at 8 p.m. on Saturday. “I’ve been a long-time fan [of Omar-S], and he’s a true Detroit OG and…
Workers at Sixth Ohio Starbucks Take First Steps Toward Unionization
Downtown Cincinnati Starbucks workers have taken the first step toward unionization. Employees at the coffee shop at 401 Vine St., Downtown filed Monday for a “union representation election” with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), per a release. The Vine Street Starbucks is the first in Cincinnati to seek unionization, and the sixth in Ohio,…
Ohioans on Medicaid Encouraged to Prepare for End of COVID Emergency
No news is good news for Ohioans who enrolled in Medicaid coverage during the COVID-19 public health emergency. State Medicaid agencies are prohibited from dis-enrolling beneficiaries until the end of the month in which the emergency expires. Saturday is set to be the termination date, but because the feds have not yet notified states, advocates…
Savage Love: Am I Overreacting to a Gonorrhea Outbreak From a Sex Party?
Bisexual female in an open/monogamish relationship with a heterosexual male. My partner and I have some friends in the swinging lifestyle that invite us to parties and group sex events. They recently picked up gonorrhea at a hotel takeover and did not find out until after hosting 20 people at a sex party. So, the…
15+ Things To Do in Cleveland This Weekend (April 14-17)
Our weekly picks of the best things to do in Cleveland this weekend. Also check out our full Cleveland event calendar. THU 04/14 Heather Land Author, singer and comedian Heather Land uses Southern charm to win over her audiences in her standup routines. Famous for her “I Ain’t Doin It” videos, she jokes about everything from…
Good Samaritans Rescued and Revived a Drowning Man From the Cuyahoga River Sunday
Bryan Zinser hadn’t really been out of the house since November, except to see his 4-year-old son in the hospital when the boy had open-heart surgery late last year. But this past Sunday afternoon, with the sun finally gracing the sky, the Akron resident headed up to downtown Cleveland with a buddy to shoot some…
Opening Soon: Sophie La Gourmande, a Patisserie Cafe in Cleveland Heights
For three long years, Bob Sferra has been quietly working behind the scenes to open his dream business. In 2019, the longtime chef, caterer and culinary instructor took over a 1930s-era building on Lee Road in Cleveland Heights that had been vacant for a handful of years. This weekend, he will open the doors for…
Gigi Traore Will Become First Black Mayor of Newburgh Heights Despite Rumored Ouster
Newburgh Heights Village Councilwoman Gigi Traore will keep her position as the council’s president pro tempore, which puts her in line to become mayor of the small Cleveland suburb when current Mayor Trevor Elkins resigns as part of a plea deal related to campaign finance charges. Local politicians and area activists flooded a meeting of…
Gervasi Vineyards in Canton Announces Next Phase of Expansion
Gervasi Vineyard, which is situated on a scenic 55-acre estate in Canton, continues to expand its slate of upscale offerings. Last year, the multifaceted winery and destination added the Piazza, an outdoor bar and restaurant with full-service dining for 80 guests. That amenity joined the existing Bistro, Crush House and Still House, an Italian bistro,…
Dashboard Confessional and Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness to Bring Co-Headlining Tour to Agora in August
Indie rockers Dashboard Confessional and Andrew McMahon In the Wilderness just announced the details of their co-headlining Hello Gone Days tour with special guests Armor For Sleep. The tour comes to the Agora on Friday, Aug. 5. A ticket pre-sale is currently underway. Tickets to the Dashboard Confessional and Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness concert…
Five Finger Death Punch and Megadeth Coming to Blossom in October
In the wake of the release of its new single, “AfterLife,” the hard rock act Five Finger Death Punch has announced the dates of a 2022 North American headlining tour with the veteran rock act Megadeth. The HU and Fire from the Gods share the bill. The tour stops at Blossom on Oct. 4. A…
It’s Stupid How Right We Were About the 2021-2022 Cavs
Before this magical, delirious, roller-coaster Cavaliers season began, we made 10 statistical predictions that we winkingly referred to as “absolutely insane (but correct).” We were high on the Cavs’ prospects after drafting Evan Mobley, and we allowed our optimism to guide our early assessments. Turns out, many of our predictions were on the money. Here’s…
Cuyahoga County Jail Inmate Dies, Had Sought Bond Release Due to Medical Issues
Shondo Moffitt, a 39-year-old inmate, collapsed at the Cuyahoga County Jail and died after being transported to MetroHealth by ambulance on Monday, a county spokesperson confirmed to Scene. A cause of death won’t be known until the Medical Examiner finishes the autopsy, but the detectives bureau, as well as the MetroHealth jail staff, are investigating.…
Optimum Keto Reviews – Is Optimum Keto Pills Scam or Legit?
Keeping a perfect body contour remains a huge struggle now, men and women daily by day are rising together with their body size on account of this monogamous food origin and also poor way of life. Weight formerly attained is not ever an simple job to reunite to a standard point, also that induces massive…
The Cure Co-Founder Lol Tolhurst To Speak at Rock Hall on Thursday
The Cure co-founder Lol Tolhurst, a 2019 Inductee, will speak at the Rock Hall at 7 p.m. on Thursday. Jason Hanley, the Rock Hall’s Vice President of Education and Visitor Services, will moderate the discussion, and Tolhurst will sign copies of his memoir, Cured: The Tale of Two Imaginary Boys, after the interview. From 1…
How Will JobsOhio Measure the Success of Its $50 Million Ad Campaign to Attract People to Ohio?
In Austin, New York, Boston, Chicago, Seattle, L.A. and San Francisco, economic developer JobsOhio has embarked on a $50 million advertising campaign to spread a message: Ohio is also a great place to live and operate a business, only it’s a lot cheaper than where you are. “Keep Austin Weird,” says a billboard in that…
Cleveland Institute of Art Hosts Talk On NFTs in the Art World
As creators continue to make and sell NFTs, there remains and will remain anxiety and misunderstandings about them. The Cleveland Institute of Art is hosting a virtual forum with local art leaders to educate the public and talk about how NFTs are empowering artists this Wednesday night, April 13, at 6 p.m. The WTF NFT…
Pitbull To Play Blossom in August
After selling out over 40 shows and reportedly performing to over 450,000 fans last year, Grammy-award winning singer Pitbull has announced his latest North American Can’t Stop Us Now Tour featuring Iggy Azalea. The extensive 50-plus date run includes a stop at Blossom on Wednesday, Aug. 24. A ticket pre-sale begins at 10 a.m. on…
Michigan Governor’s Chief of Staff Calls Kidnapping Verdict ‘the Normalization of Political Violence’
The high-profile criminal trial of four men charged with plotting to kidnap and murder Governor Gretchen Whitmer, a plot allegedly hatched in Ohio, resulted in a jury failing to convict anyone last Friday. Daniel Harris, Adam Fox, Barry Croft Jr., and Brandon Caserta were all charged with conspiracy, while all but Caserta were charged with…
Improving Indoor Air Quality is One Way We Can Do Better Than Pre-Pandemic ‘Normal’
It’s a weird time in the pandemic. COVID-19 cases are once again climbing in some parts of the United States, but still falling from the January surge in other places. The omicron subvariant BA.2 is now dominant in the country, accounting for more than 50 percent of new cases in the week ending March 26,…
DOJ Investigators Were at CWRU Last Week to Probe Potential Title IX Violations
The Case Western Reserve University Observer has reported that investigators with the U.S. Department of Justice were on campus last week, interviewing students about potential Title IX violations. Title IX was the pivotal civil rights law passed in 1972 that prohibited sex-based discrimination in schools. The potential violations at Case relate to the university’s handling…
Kelsey Elizabeth Cakes to Open First Eastside Sweets Shop in Chagrin Falls
Since launching in Avon Lake in 2014, Kelsey Elizabeth Cakes has added shops in Rocky River and Avon. Next up for the popular confectionary is a storefront across town in Chagrin Falls. Owner Kelsey Shepard announced the expansion on social media. The new store, which will open sometime this spring, is located right downtown by Jeni’s…
Infrastructure Bill Brings $65 Million in Public Transit Money to Cleveland, RTA
A second multi-million dollar influx of federal funding will be coming to public transit authorities throughout Ohio via an infrastructure bill passed earlier this year. The biggest portion of the funding, more than $65 million, will be headed to Cleveland, according to a listing of federal transit apportionments for the state. Dayton’s transit will receive…
Finnish Rock Act VV Headed to House of Blues in April 2023
Finnish rocker Ville Valo, formerly of the hard rock act HIM, just released the new single “Loveletting,” a track from his forthcoming debut album Neon Noir. “As fun as the funeral rites for HIM were, it took me more than a few moons to lick my wounds in the shadow of the Heartagram and come…
More Than 20 Local Orgs Call on Budish to Withdraw Wondolowski Appointment to Port Authority Board
More than 20 local organizations have called on Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish to withdraw the appointment of Dave Wondolowski to the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority Board of Directors. In a letter to Budish delivered early Friday morning and copied to members of Cuyahoga County Council, as well as the media, the organizations argued that…
There Should be Public Restrooms on Public Square, Among Other Improvements, Advocates Say
The grassroots transit advocacy organization Clevelanders for Public Transit (CPT) has called on the City of Cleveland to include a number of modifications to the design and use of Public Square as the city prepares to spend $1.5 million toward a $3.5 million construction project there. The project will install removable bollards as safety measures…
Bond Revoked for Man Convicted of Breaking Windows of Colossal Cupcakes After He Flicks Off Fox 8 Cameras
Tandre Buchanan Jr. in late March was sentenced to 48 months in prison and three years of supervised probation for breaking the windows of Colossal Cupcakes during the May 2020 George Floyd riots in Cleveland. A judge ruled Buchanan would self-report to the designated federal prison on his own, remaining out on bond in the…
Jimmy Malone Gets New Hourlong WTAM Show, Filling Spot Left by Geraldo
The 9 to 10 a.m. weekday spot on WTAM recently left vacant after Geraldo Rivera departed after four years to focus on his work for Fox News hasn’t sat vacant for long. iHeartMedia today annouced that longtime Cleveland radio personality Jimmy Malone will host a new show in the timeslot — The Jimmy Malone Show…
Episode of LeBron’s UNINTERRUPTED ‘The Shop’ Filmed in Cleveland at Black Cat Barbershop Airs Tomorrow
The latest installment of LeBron’s ‘The Shop,’ the second episode of season five, hits the air tomorrow on the UNINTERRUPTED YouTube channel. Clips from the trailer, which you can watch below, have already made their way through Twitter as LeBron, who will miss the playoffs this year, answers which future, current and past players he…
Locally Based Labra Brothers To Release New EP on April 29
The Labra Brothers, a locally based band that plays a mix of Latin funk and soul, released their debut album, Colder Weather, in 2019. They have since followed it up with last year’s folky single “Fire,” and they’ve just announced they’ll put out a new EP, Waiting, on April 29. “There was no moment in…
Most Lovable Team in Cleveland Sports, (the John Marshall High School Chess Team), is Heading to Nationals
To the cheers of their classmates, faculty, staff, and CMSD CEO Eric Gordon himself, the chess team at John Marshall High School departed for Memphis early Thursday morning to compete in the 2022 U.S. high school chess championship. Having emerged victorious at the district level and placing third in the Greater Cleveland Scholastic League this…
Pandemic Policies Took a Bite Out of Child Hunger in Ohio
Federal pandemic waivers took a bite out of child hunger, according to census data, and there are concerns those trends could be reversed when the waivers expire in June. The policies improved access to school meals through universal free lunch, additional emergency funds for EBT cards, and by giving districts the flexibility to feed kids…
Mac DeMarco Coming to Agora in November
Quirky indie rocker Mac DeMarco, a Canadian singer-songwriter whose career stretches back nearly a decade now, has just announced the dates of a fall tour that includes a Nov. 17 stop at the Agora. A ticket pre-sale begins at 10 a.m. today, and tickets to the Mac DeMarco concert at the Agora go on sale…
