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Updated: Minh Anh Vietnamese Restaurant Will Close This Sunday, September 12th After More Than 35 Years
We have a sad update on this story. While many of us thought we had a few more weeks to enjoy Minh Anh before it closed, that date has arrived sooner than expected. The Vietnamese restaurant will close this weekend. Here is the latest statement from the family, followed by our original article: From the…
The Big Bad B-Movie Show’s Laura Wimbels Celebrates New Late-Night Time Slot, Laments What It Means for Some of the Show’s Most Loyal Viewers — Prisoners
Laura Wimbels and Zachariah Durr have a lot of reasons to celebrate as The Big Bad B-Movie Show nears its first anniversary on the air. For one, the show — a campy, horror throwback featuring B-movies, sketches, jokes and guest stars — not only made it a year but was picked up for a second…
In Advance of Sunday’s Show at Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica, Coheed and Cambria Guitarist Talks About Band’s ‘Homecoming to the Stage’
For Coheed and Cambria guitarist Travis Stever, the shutdown of the touring industry really made a major impact on his life. The prog rock band prides itself on its compelling live show that comes complete with monster guitar riffs, spectacular lights and theatrical, Freddie Mercury-like vocals. “You get into music because you like to create,…
Stewart Copeland Talks About His Upcoming ‘Police Deranged’ Performance with Cleveland Orchestra
Formerly of the Police, drummer Stewart Copeland revisits the music of his former band with a Saturday, Sept. 11, show at Blossom that pairs him with the Cleveland Orchestra. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Dubbed Police Deranged for Orchestra, the show will include the Police’s biggest hits rearranged by Copeland, who’ll play drums while…
30 Things To Do in Cleveland This Weekend (Aug. 26-29)
Our weekly picks of the best things to do in Cleveland this weekend. Also check out our full Cleveland event calendar. THU 08/26 Maroon 5 The Grammy-winning multiplatinum rock/pop band Maroon 5 was supposed to swing into town last summer, but COVID derailed those plans. Tonight’s gig at Blossom represents the rescheduled date in support of…
Local Singer-Songwriter Jim Scaparotti Finds Inner Peace with New TINMAN Project
Local singer-songwriter Jim Scaparotti, who’s written songs for the past 30 years but has only recently begun recording, has assembled a group of veteran session players, artists and industry professionals to perform as part of his Jim Scaparotti and TINMAN Project. He says the pain of losing his grandson to a rare genetic disorder inspired him…
FCC Proposes $5.1 Million Fine for Right-Wing Fraudsters Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman for Election Robocall Scheme in Ohio, Other States
The FCC announced yesterday it will seek a $5.1 million fine for Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman for a robocall scheme that flooded urban areas in Ohio and Midwest states with disinformation prior to the 2020 election in an effort to suppress voter turnout. Targeted to Black voters, the robocalls, one of which you can…
Seven Enter, Two Leave: A Primer on the 2021 Cleveland Mayoral Primary
Early voting is underway in the 2021 Cleveland Mayoral election, and the vitality of the summer campaign season has testified to the race’s importance. There’s a reason it feels like mayoral forums are colonizing every weekday square on the August calendar: Voters are taking seriously — indeed, they seem to be relishing — the fact…
Cleveland City Council Votes, at Last, to Allow Public Comment at Meetings
Cleveland City Council formally voted last week to amend its rules and allow public comment at its Monday meetings. The two minor amendments are little more than tweaks to existing language, but a framework is now in place. Council expects to begin allowing comment at its Sept. 20th meeting. The first change says that “in…
Savage Love: Micropenises, Foreplay, Spanking, and More Quickies
I’m a woman who recently went out on a third date with a man. I invited him back to my place and we started making out, which led to him going down on me. Moments later he took off his pants and to my surprise he had a micro penis. I was shocked and turned…
Let’s Talk About Training Camp — The A to Z Podcast With Andre Knott and Zac Jackson
Andre and Zac deliver an important podcast announcement, break down Kevin Stefanski’s August road map and mix in a little Guardians baseball talk, too. Subscribe to the A to Z Podcast or stream below.
Delaware Judge Presses Pause on Ukrainian Oligarchs’ Legal Case in U.S.
A Delaware judge has ruled that the U.S. case against Ukrainian oligarchs Igor Kolomoisky, Gennadiy Bogolyubov and their Miami-based lieutenants concerning a series of alleged fraudulent investment schemes should not proceed until relevant legal actions in the Ukraine play out. Joseph Slights, Vice Chancellor of Delaware’s Court of Chancery, filed the 41-page opinion Monday. He…
Made in Ohio Art & Craft Festival To Take Place in September at Hale Farm & Village
Hale Farm & Village will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Made in Ohio Art & Craft Festival on Sept. 3, 4 and 5 when the event returns to the venue. The festival runs from noon to 5 p.m. on Sept. 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 4 and from 10 a.m. to…
In Advance of Next Week’s Show at Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica, King Crimson Bassist Talks About the Band’s Latest Tour
Two years ago, prog rockers King Crimson embarked on a tour celebrating their 50th anniversary. Their goal was to play 50 shows on three different continents. They pulled it off, even landing in Northeast Ohio for a gig. Given that the members have become such fierce road dogs, you can imagine how bassist Tony Levin…
Expect ‘Extreme Volume’ When Local Punk-Metal Act Pillärs Plays Grog Shop on Saturday
Cleveland will always be an industrial city. No matter what the future holds, this legacy is part of its DNA, and the image of a wasted landscape polluted with ore is the postcard from Northeast Ohio no one wants to send. Enter Pillärs, the crust-punk-metal outfit that calls Cleveland home. There’s not much pretty about…
Now Open: Ohio Pie Co. in Rocky River, Joining the Original Brunswick Location
Back in March, Ohio Pie Co. (1315 1/2 Pearl Rd., 330-741-4117) teased out a social media post hinting of a second location. Keen observers quickly deduced that the setting was the former Pizza Hut in Rocky River, located in the plaza with Whole Foods Market. Now, finally, the shop (19565 Detroit Rd., 216-353-7777) is open.…
Battling the Infodemic: As Disinformation and Lies Snowball Online, How Do We Avoid Being Crushed?
Over the weekend, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a social media warning urging people not to take Ivermectin, a potentially dangerous horse-deworming drug. Even though the veterinary medication is unproven against COVID-19, its distribution increased 19-fold in August as people bought it to stave off infections by the coronavirus, according to federal data…
David Cross Coming to Agora in November
Comedian and actor David Cross just announced the first leg of tour dates for his new show, David Cross: Elegance Redefined, which will visit 15 cities from Nov. 1 to Nov. 18. He’ll bring the tour to the Agora on Nov. 15. Tickets to the David Cross concert at the Agora go on sale to…
Police Accountability Will Be on November Ballot in Cleveland. LeBron’s ‘More Than a Vote’ Organization is Lending Support
At its meeting last Wednesday, Cleveland City Council voted to put the Citizens for a Safer Cleveland charter amendment on the November ballot. The amendment would give a civilian review board final say in matters of police discipline, eliminating the common situation where the Police Chief or Safety Director disregards the board’s recommendations. “We can’t…
Massive, Multi-Venue “CONVERGE” Exhibition Highlights the Voices and Work of Cleveland’s LGBTQ+ Community
CONVERGE, a multi-venue art exhibition made possible through a partnership between Cleveland’s Artists Archives of the Western Reserve, the LGBT Center of Greater Cleveland, Lake Erie College, Judson Manor and MetroHealth, debuts this Thursday with work by 71 regional artists across those five venues. CONVERGE brings together the stories of the LGBTQ community, including the…
Hand the West Side Market Over to Nonprofit Operator? Here’s Where the Cleveland Mayoral Candidates Stand
After multiple power outages at the West Side Market in recent weeks, complaints about the city’s management of the iconic public facility at the corner of W. 25th Street and Lorain Avenue have crescendoed once again. Vendors, angered by Cleveland’s poor management, have been calling for City Hall to relinquish control to a nonprofit operator,…
Ohio Public Universities Approach Another COVID-19 Fall Semester
COLUMBUS, Ohio — As the Delta variant sweeps across the state, Ohio’s public universities are taking a range of protective measures for the upcoming fall semester, from requiring students to report their vaccination status to implementing incentive programs to motivate students to get vaccinated. All 14 state universities are requiring masks indoors for the fall…
Victim in Cedar Point Top Thrill Dragster Accident “Fighting For Her Life”
The victim in the Aug. 15 accident at Cedar Point who while waiting in line was struck in the head by a part that became dislodged from the Top Thrill Dragster ride is “fighting for her life,” according to a statement released by her family. The woman, a 44-year-old resident of Michigan identified as Rachel…
What Separates the Best CBD Oil from the Great
What separates the best CBD oil from the great CBD oil is the inclusion of natural hemp-derived terpenes. Many – if not most – CBD companies offer terpenes in their oils. But thanks to limitations in the extraction process, these vendors add terpenes from other plant sources. This small but critical detail means your CBD…
Where to Buy the Best Marijuana Seeds in 2021: Best Seed Banks That Ship to the U.S.
Growing your own marijuana from seeds is a great way to ensure you get the exact strain you want. Are you looking for a cannabis seed bank to get your hands on the best quality marijuana seeds? If you answered yes, then this article is for you. However, there are a slew of other websites…
How to Help Afghan Refugees Coming to Cleveland
The Refugee Response, a Cleveland nonprofit that helps resettled families in the area, today announced that it’s completed 220 humanitarian parole applications for Afghan refugees and has enough money to complete 30 more. Each application costs $575, and the group continues to collect donations to help even more Afghans fleeing the crisis in their homeland.…
Phoebe Bridgers To Perform at Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica in September
Singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers has just announced a Cleveland date for her fall Reunion Tour. She’ll perform on Sept. 29 at Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica. Tickets to the Phoebe Bridgers concert at Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica go on sale to the general public beginning at noon on Thursday. At the request of the artist, there are…
Madeleine Peyroux’s Careless Love Forever World Tour Live Coming to Kent Stage in September
Way back in 2004, singer-songwriter Madeleine Peyroux released Careless Love, an album of covers of tunes by artists such as Bob Dylan, James P. Johnson and Leonard Cohen. The disc would go on sell half a million copies and take Peyroux out of the jazz world and into the mainstream. Peyroux will perform songs from…
Ken Johnson, Barred from Holding Public Office, Could Still Win Ward 4 Election
Elected leaders in Cleveland refusing to let go of power has been a theme of the 2021 mayoral campaign. Candidates Basheer Jones, Justin Bibb and others have criticized the status quo, one in which older leaders, in the words of Jones, “step on caterpillars as if the sky is not big enough for all the butterflies.”…
Bedrock Cleveland Launches Battle of the Bands Competition
Since its founding in 2011, Bedrock and its affiliates have invested and committed more than $5.6 billion to acquirie and develope more than 100 properties in Detroit and Cleveland, including developments at the Hudson’s Site, the Book Tower restoration, City Modern and the May Company Building. Now, the company is getting into the battle of the bands business with Battle…
Why I’m Actively Trying to Kill You for My Political Ambitions
Dear Constituent: I am your A.) governor B.) congressman C.) state rep D.) city councilman E.) aspiring candidate (choose all that apply). I just wanted to drop you a note explaining why I’m trying to kill you. As you may have heard, Covid is once again on a murderous rampage. ICU beds are full. Hospitals…
Ohio Brewery Dealing With Online Backlash Created by Dumbass Tweet by Dumbass Josh Mandel
Josh Mandel last week did what he’s been doing ever since he launched his campaign to fail up into the U.S. Senate: He visited an Ohio business and tweeted a picture with an employee, teasing out some detail from the moment into a grand proclamation on AMERICA. This time, however, it wasn’t about some dude…
AEG Presents Inks Exclusive Operating and Booking Deal with Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica
AEG Presents, the concert promoter behind tentpole festivals and multi-day music events such as Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, British Summer Time at Hyde Park, Stagecoach, Hangout Festival, Electric Forest and Firefly, has just announced that it has secured exclusive booking rights to Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica. Since 2018, AEG…
Ohio Groups: Make Programs that Support Families Like SNAP Increases Permanent
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio food security advocates welcomed news last week of the largest permanent increase to SNAP benefits coming this fall and they hope it’s a sign of more funding opportunities for other programs. Kelsey Bergfeld, director of Advocates for Ohio’s Future, said she and other partner organizations are preparing for what they’re calling…
First Look: Chef Eddie Tancredi’s ETalian, Opening Tuesday, August 24 in Chagrin Falls
The transformation from blacksmith’s shop to spa to farmhouse-chic pizzeria is nearly complete. This weekend, chef Eddie Tancredi will put the finishing touches on ETalian (as in Eddie Tancredi + Italian) in downtown Chagrin Falls (13 Bell St., 440-600-2001). The restaurant is expected to serve its first guests this coming Tuesday, August 24. Months of construction…
Delta 8 Near Me | Where Is Delta-8 THC Available | Top 5 Delta 8 Brands
The popularity of delta-8 THC and the many benefits it offers users has led scores of people wondering where exactly they can find delta-8 products. There are several stores — both online and offline — that sell delta-8 products to users around the world. However, with the growing awareness of delta-8 products, it has become…
Study: The Pandemic Forced Women in the Restaurant Industry to Reevaluate How It Values Their Work
In a series of studies from last year, economists documented the effects of the coronavirus pandemic and its financial fallout on women, particularly in service professions. As they inventoried the damage, they adopted the term “She-Cession” to describe the devastating, long-term impacts on women in the restaurant industry — financial and otherwise. Local experts say…
Ninja City is Serving Unlimited Steam Buns for $20 on Sunday and Monday
There are a million National Whatever Days, those largely dumb and useless proclamations that you should eat cereal or mustard or shrimp egg rolls on a certain day. Besides being fodder for local TV stations’ social media feeds, they are, again, incredibly dumb. There’s really no upside to “participating,” whatever participating looks like. (Cool, I…
Ohio House Rep Who Called Vaccines “Poison” Protests Vax Mandates Outside Area Hospital
An Ohio House representative joined a protest last week outside a Miamisburg hospital that announced a requirement that caregivers receive vaccination against COVID-19. Rep. Rodney Creech, R-West Alexandria, said he joined the demonstration because vaccines should be a matter of personal choice, and it’s not an employer’s place to require them. In an interview, he…
Titillating Tidbits: A Spot-On Lakewood Version of Monopoly, Plus Bernie Moreno’s Bahamas Pad
Our weekly roundup of interesting happenings, minor happenings, stuff you missed, stuff we missed, and assorted fun. – Bravo, Brett Owlson. – Financial disclosures for candidates running for Sen. Rob Portman’s seat show the Republican batch are all just like us — super, uber, stinkin’ rich. Here’s the Dispatch on what Bernie Moreno’s showed: Bernie…
“Dennis the Menace” Comic from Anti-Kucinich PAC is Gift to Kucinich Campaign
This week, a full-color, eight-page comic booklet arrived at the doorsteps of thousands of Cleveland voters. Paid for by something called the “Citizens for Change” Political Action Committee, the booklet parodied the “Dennis the Menace” comic strip in its attempts to persuade voters not to vote for Dennis Kucinich in the upcoming Cleveland mayoral primary…
Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Will Retry Two Cleveland Men Who Profess Innocence in 2006 Shooting Case
Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Mike O’Malley this week said he will retry to Cleveland men for a 2006 shooting in which they’ve professed their innocence. An appeals court this year overturned the convictions of Michael Sutton and Kenneth Phillips and ordered a new trial. O’Malley’s office had appealed to the Ohio Supreme Court asking the judges…
Joe Russo’s Almost Dead Revives the Long Lost Concert Experience at Jacobs Pavilion
The old feeling of wandering through a crowd, grooving to some blues riff in the riverside air, running into old friends and dancing to a major-key jam deep in improv territory came back in waves last night. It was a much-needed reunion. Joe Russo’s Almost Dead played to a 3/4-full Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica, reviving…
Cleveland Walls! Festival Brings 19 New Murals to MidTown Neighborhood
There’s about to be a whole lot more color in MidTown Cleveland. The CLEVELAND WALLS! International Mural Program is bringing 23 world-class artists to town between Monday, Aug. 23 and Saturday, Aug. 28 to install 19 new public murals in the neighborhood. This includes 11 local artists such as Glen Infante, Robin Robinson and Gary…
State Agriculture Department Wants Ohioans’ Help Finding Spotted Lanternflies
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio’s Department of Agriculture wants help from nature enthusiasts or anyone else who can assist in eradicating an invasive insect that can do significant damage to plants and crops. The spotted lanternfly, a plant-hopper native to Asia, was discovered in the U.S. in Pennsylvania in 2014. In Ohio, it was first spotted…
New Studies Hint That the Coronavirus May Be Evolving to Become More Airborne
Small aerosol particles spewed while people breathe, talk and sing may contain more coronavirus than larger moisture droplets do. And the coronavirus may be evolving to spread more easily through the air, a new study suggests. But there is also good news: Masks can help. About 85 percent of coronavirus RNA detected in COVID-19 patients’…
Scorpacciata Pasta and Pizza Take Over the Former Katz Diner in Cleveland Heights to Use as Commissary and Ghost Kitchen
Doug Katz has handed over the keys to his commercial kitchen space in Cleveland Heights to Peter Reuter, owner of Scorpacciata Pasta and Scorpacciata Pizza stands at Van Aken District. The timing of the transfer worked out perfectly for both operators as one was winding down while the other is ramping up, says Katz. “What’s…
Tonight’s Kings of Leon Show at Blossom Has Been Postponed After a Band Staff Member Tested Positive for Covid
Those of you heading out to Blossom, or already on the way, judging by recent Blossom festivity delays, should know there is no Kings of Leon concert tonight. The show has been postponed, the band announced, after one of the band’s team members tested positive for Covid. No makeup date has been announced. Tonight’s Kings…
Gold Over America Tour Brings Olympians Simone Biles, Morgan Hurd, and Others to Cleveland in October
If you’re already jonesing for a taste of Olympic mastery, there’s another helping just around the corner – and G.O.A.T. is on the menu. Serving up Olympic gold realness via the Gold Over America Tour, are decorated gymnasts Jordan Chiles, MyKayla Skinner, Grace McCallum, Jade Carey, Laurie Hernandez, Katelyn Ohashi, Morgan Hurd, Peng-Peng Lee, Simone…
NFL Draft Led to a Kajillion Dollars of Economic Impact in Cleveland, Says Company Whose Sole Mission Is to Justify Mega Events
The Greater Cleveland Sports Commission announced this week that the NFL Draft in Cleveland created $42 million in economic impact. It was a banner headline, front page of the Plain Dealer, the kind of mammoth cash influx that tourism and convention bureaus trot out in the aftermath of mega events to justify the outsized costs…
Nine Inch Nails Cancels 2021 Tour, Including Both Sold-Out Nautica Shows in Cleveland
Citing a return to rising bad Covid trends, Nine Inch Nails announced today that it has canceled its 2021 tour schedule. That includes both sold-out shows at Nautica with the Pixies. Refunds will be available with details on that at a later date. The announcement, made on NIN’s website, is below. IT IS WITH GREAT…
Ohio Vaccination Program Reaching Homebound Residents
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio’s homebound residents interested in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine have a new option, which can come right to their door. Columbus-based health-care company OFFOR Health has teamed up with the Ohio Department of Health as part of the state’s Regional Rapid Response Assistance Program, which identifies Ohioans in need of health care…
Public Redistricting Hearings “Inaccessible” for Working Ohioans
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Redistricting Commission will host 10 public hearings next week to gather input on the state’s mapmaking process after receiving the once-a-decade population data from the U.S. census. The hearings are part of reform measures passed in 2015 and 2018 that require the seven-member commission to thoroughly engage Ohioans in the…
30 Things To Do In Cleveland This Weekend (Aug. 19-22)
Our weekly picks of the best things to do in Cleveland this weekend. Also check out our full Cleveland event calendar. THU 08/19 The Century of the American Motorcycle Exhibit Opening Beginning today, Western Reserve Historical Society (WRHS) will launch The Year of the Motorcycle at the Cleveland History Center, headquarters for WRHS and home of…
Former Cleveland Mayor Michael White Endorses Justin Bibb For His Old Gig
Having not campaigned for anything or anyone since 1997, former Cleveland Mayor Michael R. White enthusiastically endorsed 34-year-old nonprofit executive Justin Bibb for mayor Wednesday morning. Michael White became mayor at age 37 and served three terms from 1990 to 2001. For the past twenty years, he has been largely absent from public life, devoting…
Silver Synthetic To Play Beachland Tavern in November
The New Orleans-based indie rock band Silver Synthetic, a group featuring members of New Orleans acts such as Bottomfeeders and Jeff the Brotherhood, just announced a set of headline tour dates to support their acclaimed self-titled debut album that’s out now on Third Man Records. As part of that tour, Silver Synthetic plays on Nov. 17 at…
“It Goes Right From Social Media to the Blocks”: Cleveland Peacemakers On the Covid-Era Rise in Gun Violence as City Nears Another Homicide Record
Carlos Williams will always remember three bullets. The first one entered his hip on June 3, 1992, landing him in the E.R. on his 18th birthday. The second was 28 years later, on the eve of his 46th birthday, which hit Williams while he retrieved his mail at home in Garfield Heights, Ohio—a supposed stray…
More Than a Dozen Northeast Ohio Music Clubs and Theaters Announce New Joint Policy Requiring Vaccination or Negative Covid Test
More than a dozen regional music clubs and theaters including the Agora, the Beachland, the Bop Stop, Grog Shop, Happy Dog, Jilly’s Music Room, Mahall’s, Music Box, Musica, the Nightlight, the Rialto Theatre, Westside Bowl and the Winchester, have jointly decided to require proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 tests for entry into their venues.…
CloudKitchens, the Global Ghost Kitchen Provider From Former Uber CEO, to Open Cleveland Facility This Fall
CloudKitchens, the international network of ghost kitchens operated by Uber co-founder and former CEO Travis Kalanick, has been quietly building out a Cleveland facility in MidTown. Located in the former Audio Craft building at 3915 Carnegie Ave., the 16,000-square-foot operation is expected to go live in late September or early October, according to company representative…
What Cleveland Must Learn From the Murder of Tierramarie Lewis
Tierramarie. “That’s a pretty name” is what I thought when I first met her. That was just over a year ago when she first joined The LGBT Center’s Trans Wellness program. A survivor and a storyteller, Tierramarie shared her life with us, and she encouraged others to share their lives with her. Her life had…
Ohio House Republicans Propose Voter Photo ID Law, Ending Most Absentee Voting, and More Restrictive Measures
Republicans in the Ohio House of Representatives proposed sweeping voting restrictions last week that would impose new hurdles for voters to register and cast a ballot. The legislation, if passed, would require voters to present state issued photo identification to vote, eliminate no-excuse absentee voting, prohibit the use of ballot drop boxes and more. House…
Winners and Losers from Cleveland Mayoral Debate Pt. 2: Dennis the Menace Falters, Reigns
The stare! The suit! The name drops! Morehouse College! Michael R White! The Public Square Jersey Barriers! The sad and picked-over buffet of CMSD talking points. The irrelevant rebuttals! The nicknames! The mind games! An answer en Español! The fashionably floral tie of Ideastream moderator Nick Castele! Where on earth to begin a discussion of…
Savage Love: Am I Allowed to Retire From My Husband’s Kink?
I’ve been with my husband for 26 years. Shortly after we got together, my husband disclosed a major kink: MFM threesomes. I was young and a virgin and up for anything then, but we didn’t start hooking up with other men until around Year Six of our relationship. Over the last 20 years, we’ve been…
Former Mobster Who Scammed Flats East Bank With Rascal Flatts and Toby Keith Restaurants Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges
Frank Capri, a former mobster turned government witness turned developer who scammed the East Bank of the Flats with Toby Keith and Rascal Flatts-branded restaurants that never opened, pleaded guilty last week in Arizona to federal charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and tax evasion. Capri’s scheme, which began in 2011 and continued through…
First Look: Cent’s Pizza and Goods, Opening Thursday, Aug. 19 in Detroit Shoreway
It’s been two and a half years since Vincent Morelli announced his plans for Cent’s Pizza + Goods (5010 Lorain Ave., 216-862-6427), which originally was supposed to open on the Ohio City/Detroit Shoreway border in 2019. Covid and construction delays pushed back opening day countless times, but the restaurant finally will welcome its first guests this…
10 Best Senior Dating Sites For Mature Singles Over 40, 50 and 60
According to a study done in 2017, 19.5 million singles aged 65 and up accounted for roughly 20% of all unmarried persons at the time. Can you imagine how those numbers look like now? Dipping your toes into the dating pool can be overwhelming and scary at first, but it doesn’t have to be. The…
FirstEnergy’s Admissions Feed Critics’ Call for Big-Picture Regulatory Oversight and Review in Ohio
This story is from the Energy News Network in collaboration with Eye on Ohio, the nonprofit, nonpartisan Ohio Center for Journalism. Please join Eye on Ohio’s free mailing list or the mailing list for the Energy News Network as this helps us provide more public service reporting. The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio should conduct…
Kelley Introduces Legislation to Rename Ken Johnson Rec Center “Woodland Rec Center”
Cleveland City Council President Kevin Kelley has introduced legislation to rename the Kenneth Johnson Recreation Center in Ward 4 the “Woodland Recreation Center.” The emergency ordinance will require a two-thirds majority vote for passage. Ken Johnson was convicted late last month in federal court on 15 counts related to thefts in office first exposed in…
Cleveland.com to Create Team of Metro Columnists that Better Reflects Region’s Diversity
In a letter published in The Plain Dealer Sunday, PD/Cleveland.com editor Chris Quinn announced an “unexpected and somewhat dramatic pivot” in the publication’s search to replace Metro Columnist Leila Atassi, who was recently promoted to a leadership role in the newsroom. Instead of hiring a single columnist — a post occupied in recent years by…
Cleveland Museum of Art’s City Stages Returns to Hingetown the Next Two Weeks, and More Programming to Look Forward to Through the End of the Year
The Cleveland Museum of Art’s upcoming programming is packed with fascinating exhibitions and interactive events, including the return of City Stages to Hingetown this week and next. This Wednesday, the free City Stages block party in Ohio City features Angel Melendez and the 911 Mambo Orchestra. Visitors can also enjoy the “New Histories, New Futures” exhibit…
Early Voting in Cleveland Mayoral Primary Begins Today
Early in-person voting in the 2021 Cleveland mayoral race begins Monday at the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections (2925 Euclid Ave.) Primary day is not until Sept. 14, but over the next four weeks, those who prefer to vote early (for whatever reason) will have ample opportunity to do so. Voting will be open weekdays…
Samantha Fish To Perform at Kent Stage and Lorain Civic Theatre in October
Singer-guitarist Samantha Fish released her latest album, Kill or Be Kind, in 2019. Frustratingly, Fish, who usually spends the majority of the year on the road, couldn’t tour as much as she would’ve liked in support on the disc because of the pandemic. Earlier this year, however, she started to play live again and booked a…
Keto Advanced 1500 Reviews (Updated) – Does It Work Or Scam? In-Depth Review
Keto Advanced 1500 is a popular weight loss pills on the market, and it’s because of its proprietary blend of ingredients. Keto Advanced 1500, with its natural fat-burning ingredients, helps you get into ketosis and thus lose weight faster. If you’re looking for a weight loss solution, this Keto Advanced 1500 review can be the…
Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band To Return to Blossom in September
When Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band played Blossom back in 2018, we wrote that Buffett “radiated positivity and good feelings and regularly giggled and kicked beach balls into the crowd” during a performance that was the equivalent of a “beer-drenched tropical booze cruise.” Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band have just announced their…
Chef Brian Doyle is Back at the Beachland Ballroom to Relaunch the Food Program
After departing in 2015 to launch his gluten-free restaurant, Café Avalaun, chef Brian Doyle has returned to the Beachland Ballroom as chef-partner. The chef was largely responsible for reinvigorating the food service at the storied Collinwood club, while transforming the weekend brunch into a can’t-miss event. Café Avalaun is not going anywhere, he promises. Of…
Council Public Comment Procedures May Include Provisions Grassroots Group Called for, But Concerns Persist
Cleveland City Council will formally vote Wednesday on two minor amendments to its rules that should allow public comment at its Monday meetings. The rules themselves are little more than tweaks to existing language. The first change says that “in accordance with rules and procedures established by the Clerk of Council, any person may be…
Live Nation to Require Vaccination or Negative Covid Test at All Venues, Including House of Blues and Nautica, Starting Oct. 4
Live Nation announced this weekend that beginning Oct. 4 it will require all artists, crew and concert attendees to present either valid Covid vaccination proof or a negative Covid test within 72 hours of the event for all shows. Locally, that applies to the House of Blues, Blossom, Nautica and select RoMoFiHo shows. “Vaccines are…
6 Answers to Parents’ COVID-19 Questions as Kids Return to School
Last fall, my husband and I managed our children’s first run-of-the-mill cold masquerading as COVID-19 with ease. We took them for the requisite tests and waited for the results. Meanwhile, the kids stayed home from school, using screens to answer math problems or watch educational programming. At least schools in Vermont, where we live, were…
Organizers Open Up About What They Learned in the Q Deal Fight, a “Lesson in Cleveland Politics” for the Ages
Originally published by The Land. Republished here with permission. The Cleveland Indians recently announced they’d struck a $435 million deal with the city of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County and the state of Ohio to renovate Progressive Field and extend the team’s lease in Cleveland for at least 15 years. The city of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County…
Gov. Mike DeWine Won’t Say He Regrets Picking Energy Regulator Now at the Center of Historic Bribery Scandal
A huge Ohio utility paid Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s pick to be the state’s top utility regulator millions and the regulator, Sam Randazzo, proceeded to do favors for the utility that were worth at least hundreds of millions, the utility and federal prosecutors have said. But more than a year into one of the biggest…
Cleveland Population Falls to 372,624, Lowest Since 1800s, City Council to Lose Two Seats
The 2020 U.S. Census numbers are in, and they are bad! For the seventh consecutive decade, the city of Cleveland has lost population. With a reported total of 372,624, Cleveland’s population fell by 6% from its population in 2010 (396,815). The city hasn’t been home to this few people since the 1800s. Though the rate…
Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic Review: Is It Best Supplement? Warning
Weight gain is a common problem many men and women are facing these days due to the pandemic situation. Working from home, learning from home, eating fast food, laziness, weak metabolism are common causes of weight gain. That’s why it is crucial for overweight people, gaining weight and having weak metabolism, to take care of…
“Her Life Mattered” – Cleveland Community Gathers to Celebrate Tierramarie Lewis, Condemn Anti-Trans Violence
More than 40 individuals gathered in Cleveland on Thursday afternoon to celebrate the life of Tierramarie Lewis and to speak out against the continued murder and poor treatment of Black trans women in society. The crowd assembled on the corner of East 79th Street and Cedar Avenue where the 36-year-old Lewis was found murdered on…
New Child Well-Being Data Can Help Ohio Allocate American Rescue Plan Act Funds
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Prior to the pandemic, Ohio counties saw fewer kids in poverty and other strides in improving child well-being, but the public-health emergency wiped out many of those gains, according to new data from the Children’s Defense Fund-Ohio (CDF-Ohio). The state saw a 97% increase in unemployment from 2019 to 2020, which resulted…
Clevelanders for Public Comment Trashes Cleveland City Council’s Weaksauce “Rules Change”
When members of the citywide grassroots coalition Clevelanders for Public Comment were sent the proposed city council rule change that will theoretically designate time for public comments at council meetings, and on which council is scheduled to vote next week, they couldn’t believe their eyes. Jessica Trivisonno, an attorney and Ward 3 resident, had crafted…
Medina Native Matt Amodio Notches 17th Straight Jeopardy! Victory, Now Third on All-Time Winnings List
There’s a whole lot of news in the Jeopardy! world lately but the most important here in Northeast Ohio is that Matt Amodio, the Medina native who’s been a hot streak, continued his winning ways with a 17th straight victory today. His total winnings — $547,600 — now rank third highest all time (among regular…
Annual Jam For Justice To Take Place on September 22
The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland just announced that its annual Jam for Justice will take place on Sept. 22 on the front lawn of the Great Lakes Science Center. There will also be a virtual ticket option. The event features law students, attorneys, judges and their other professionals from Northeast Ohio who moonlight as rock…
The Agora Will Now Require Vaccination Proof for All Concerts
AEG Presents, the parent company of the Agora, announced today that it will require concertgoers to provide proof of vaccination to attend all shows beginning Oct. 1 due to rising spread, concerns about the delta variant, and stalling vaccination rates. Until then, it will require either proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test within…
Graffit HeArt Celebrates WRDSMTH’s New Cleveland Murals With a Party and Fundraiser Friday Night
Graffiti HeArt will be celebrating Cleveland-born artist WRDSMTH’s new murals around town with a party and fundraiser Friday night at its gallery and museum (4829 Superior Ave.). This past week, the Cleveland native and L.A.-based writer and artist (real name: Phil Brody), has left his mark around town with more than 15 small and medium…
New Community-Focused Violin Rental and Repair Shop Opens in Lakewood
Ever since he was a kid, Chris DeMarco enjoyed taking instruments apart and putting them back together. DeMarco, who went to Cleveland State University as an undergraduate and has a master’s degree in music, would turn that hobby into a trade and has worked in various violin repair shops for the past several years. Located…
Western Reserve Historical Society Acquires Frank Lloyd Wright House Drawings
Western Reserve Historical Society (WRHS) has just announced that it’s received a donation of a new architectural collection that documents the historic Mr. and Mrs. Karl A. Staley House designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in North Madison, OH. Owners Susan and Jack Turben donated original drawings, photographs and other materials documenting the design, construction and…
J.R. Smith to Enroll in College at 35, Plans to Play on Golf Team
ESPN and other outlets have reported that 35-year-old J.R. Smith, the jovial sharpshooter who was instrumental in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 2016 Championship run, has enrolled at the HBCU North Carolina A&T State University and plans to play on the college golf team if the NCAA gives him the green light. Smith never attended college, having…
August Napoli Retiring as CEO of United Way of Greater Cleveland Next Year
August Napoli, who has served as CEO and president of the United Way of Greater Cleveland since 2016, announced today that he will retire next year, effective June 30, 2022. “I greatly appreciate the board’s support for the changes we’ve made in the way United Way operates and the work we do improve the lives…
Ohio Businesses Have Paid More Than $250,000 in Fines for Pandemic Health Order Violations, Cleveland Leads Cities for Most Citations
Thursday’s Lounge in Akron received a $25,000 fine in lieu of a liquor license revocation for violating health orders. Aftermath in Columbus got hit with a $20,000 fine in lieu of license revocation. The Electric Co. in Mansfield received a $10,000 fine in lieu of a 21-day liquor license suspension, and Sky Mediterranian in Parma…
Times, They Are A-Changin’ — The A to Z Podcast With Andre Knott and Zac Jackson
Andre and Zac are back with a wide-ranging discussion on the state of the Cavs, what’s ahead for the Cleveland Guardians and how the Browns have looked in their first 10-ish days of training camp. Subscribe to the A to Z Podcast or stream below.
Ohio to Expand Interstate Health-Care Access through Nurse Compact
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio has made it easier for residents to get quality health care from Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses. Senate Bill 3, signed by Gov. Mike DeWine last month, allows Ohio to enter the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), a multistate agreement which allows nurses to practice in other NLC states by streamlining…
Buckland Museum of Witchcraft and Magic To Present Exhibit Featuring Visionary Burt Shonberg’s Artwork
Cleveland’s The Buckland Museum of Witchcraft and Magic has teamed up with the Stephen Romano Gallery in Brooklyn to present the first exhibition of art in more than 50 years by the late L.A. visionary Burt Shonberg. The exhibition opens Aug. 17 and continues through Nov. 1. Historian, documentarian and longtime Shonberg advocate Brian Chidester curated the exhibit, which will be…
8th Annual Blues Cruise To Take Place on August 30
Organizers of the annual Blues Cruise have just announced that the eighth iteration of the event will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 30, on the Goodtime III. Local acts slated to perform include Becky Boyd, Crazy Marvin Braxton, Austin Walkin’ Cane, Tony Fortunato, Bob Frank, DiDi Franklyn, Alfredo Guerrieri, Chris Hanna, Kristine…
Frank Jackson Endorses Kevin Kelley for Cleveland Mayor
Outgoing Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson has endorsed outgoing City Council President Kevin Kelley to succeed him as mayor of Cleveland. Jackson, whose recent endorsement of Nina Turner in the OH-11 special congressional election failed to move the needle in his own Ward 5, now lends his name to Kelley, a City Hall ally who has…
Julian Marley Coming to Kent Stage in September
Singer Julian Marley aims to keep his late father Bob Marley’s legacy alive through his music. And now, Marley, who released his debut album way back in 1996, has just announced the dates of a fall tour. He’ll perform at 8 p.m. on Sept. 8 at the Kent Stage. Tickets to the Julian Marley show…
Rising Star Coffee to Open Seventh Café at Tremont Place Lofts
Since taking over ownership of the Tremont Place Lofts, owners Graham Veysey, Marika Shioiri-Clark and Michael Panzica have made considerable improvements to the historically significant building, which dates to 1851 when it opened as Cleveland University. By summer’s end the building will be rechristened as the Herald, a return to the time when this structure…
Keeping It 0.00: Why More Cleveland Restaurants and Bars Are Beefing Up Their Non-Alcoholic Beer and Cocktail Offerings
During a recent birthday bar crawl stop on Tremont Taphouse’s patio, I happened to notice, only because a good friend stopped drinking last year and had been exploring N/A brands, that when two of the folks in our group ordered Brewdog’s Stout AF, they had ordered non-alcoholic beers. One, I later gathered from context, was…
Habesha Delivers Intoxicatingly Delicious, Social Ethiopian Fare in West Park
When it comes to pandemic-friendly cuisines, Ethiopian food might rank near the bottom of the list in terms of sanctuary, above all-you-can-eat buffets but well below fast-casual take-out joints. More than simply offering a meal, Ethiopian restaurants are rightly beloved for the communal experience they cultivate, one that finds small groups huddled around a sprawling…
Waivers Now Available to Ohioans for Pandemic Unemployment Overpayments
This article provided by Eye on Ohio, the nonprofit, nonpartisan Ohio Center for Journalism. Please join their free mailing list as this helps them provide more public service reporting. Maggie Rose applied for pandemic unemployment assistance in April 2020 after the restaurant she was working in shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She was…
