Chonluten Peptide: A New Research Tool?
Chonluten is being lauded as a revolutionary research compound, receiving considerable attention by researchers. This fresh approach to examining peptides in research studies has changed the game by providing promising outcomes and an innovative new avenue for research. Chonluten Peptide: What is it? Scientists have been interested in the potential of the research substance Chonluten,…
“Income Isn’t Rising With Property Valuations”: Cuyahoga County Dems Urge State to Provide Relief on Climbing Property Taxes
A handful of Cuyahoga County and state Democrats gathered in a room on the fourth floor of the County Headquarters on East 9th on Tuesday morning with one consistent, resonating message: Property values are increasing next year. But that’s not our fault. In the spring, Cuyahoga County officials announced that home and property owners would…
As Cedar Point Announces Top Thrill 2 Won’t Reopen This Year, What Does it Mean for the Ride’s Future?
Last Friday, Cedar Point confirmed that Top Thrill 2 will not reopen this year. The ride’s manufacturer, Zamperla, is continuing to address ongoing issues with the intention of having the ride back in operation next year. When I visited Sandusky this April for a preview, I was amazed by the speed and intensity of this…
15+ Things to Do in Cleveland This Labor Day Weekend (Aug. 29-Sept. 2)
Our weekly picks of the best things to do in Cleveland this weekend. Also check out our full Cleveland event calendar. THU 08/29 Rosanne Cash The Americana singer-songwriter who’s famously the daughter of the late Johnny Cash and his first wife Vivian Cash performs tonight at 7:30 at the Mimi Ohio Theatre. Cash started releasing albums…
Roldo: Why Does Cuyahoga County Always Eye Sales Taxes to Fund Projects?
It has become too easy for politicians and the string-pullers who guide public decision making here to add taxes on products everyone buys. And leave the more wealthy to enjoy the benefits. The sales tax, paid by anyone buying things, falls on most people. Rich or poor It is highly unfair for that reason. And…
West 29th in Hingetown to See Trial Run Phase as Open Street
Cleveland has officially gotten its third open street—a street shut down to car traffic—albeit on a temporary basis. Over the weekend, City Hall announced that West 29th St. in Hingetown, from Church to Clinton avenues, will be refashioned as pedestrian-only for two weeks, until at least September 8. No automobiles, just like with East 4th…
Three Ohio Supreme Court Races on the November Ballot Will Have a Huge Impact in the Coming Years
Three Ohio Supreme Court seats will be up for grabs during the November election. The outcomes will decide the balance of the court and have major impacts on a wide variety of issues that affect the lives of Ohioans, from education and environmental issues to gerrymandering and elections to civil and reproductive rights. Partisan labels…
Solstice in Lakewood Has Closed
Solstice (14810 Detroit Ave.), which opened last fall in the former Deagan’s Kitchen space in Lakewood, has closed. Attempts to reach a partner for comment have been unsuccessful. The restaurant was opened by Annabella Andricks, Bradley Kaczmarski, Cory Miess, Ben Lebovic, Andrea Tsiros, Rachel Rosen and Eric Ho. Earlier this summer there was restructuring of…
Ohio’s 24-Hour Waiting Period Abortion Law Paused by Judge
An Ohio law requiring a 24-hour waiting period before abortion services will not be enforced as a lawsuit seeking to eliminate the law entirely sees its way through court, a judge ruled on Friday. Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Judge David C. Young not only put a temporary pause on the 24-hour waiting period,…
Arthur Treacher’s Fish & Chips Coming Back to Cleveland Heights After 35 Years
Soon after Ben Vittoria closed his Arthur Treacher’s Fish & Chips restaurant in Garfield Heights — thus reducing the number of surviving locations of the chain to one — George Simon stepped in to save the day. Not only did he rebuild and revive the Garfield Heights location (12585 Rockside Rd.), last year he purchased the Cuyahoga Falls…
Review: King Gizzard Grooves, Thrashes Away at Packed Jacobs Pavilion Concert
There’s no telling what King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard will do on a given night. The Australian sextet has dabbled in an array of styles over the past dozen years. Maybe it’ll mess with electronics or engage in a psychedelic freakout. Or maybe they’ll go full-on jazz fusion. On Saturday at Jacobs Pavilion, playing…
Reach City Church CLE Brings First Large-Scale Event to the St. Clair Neighborhood on August 24
Reach Fest won’t be your typical back-to-school giveaway. In partnership with local organizations, Pastor Leonard Tanks says it’s a whole lot more. “The main goal of Reach Fest is honestly just to love,” says Tanks, the pastor of Reach City Church. “It’s love, [to] serve and give back to our community.” Pastor Tanks founded Reach…
Ohio Coal Plant Subsidies Still a Bad Deal for Ratepayers Despite Growing Generation Demand
The pair of 1950s-era coal plants bailed out under Ohio’s House Bill 6 law are likely to remain unprofitable even after a surge in grid operator payments to generators, experts say. The PJM Interconnection grid market makes capacity payments to line up power to meet expected demand in the years ahead. Aging, uneconomical coal plants…
This Week in Cleveland Food News: Positive Change on East 4th
– The former Greenhouse/Indie/Gabriel’s Southern Table space should stop being a revolving door after Jolene’s, a new country bar, opens there early next year. Related – Nighttown the original made it many decades. Version 2.0 didn’t last a year. Related – Spend one of the last weekends of summer getting stinky at the Cleveland Garlic…
Report: Ohio School-to-Prison Pipeline Bolstered by ‘Exclusionary Discipline,’ Absenteeism
“Student disconnection” spurred on by mental health factors, disproportionate discipline and a lack of in-school supports plays its part in driving Ohio’s absenteeism rate, according to a new report from an Ohio think tank. That absenteeism, and the contributing factors of it, can create “an entry point in the school-to-prison pipeline,” according to Policy Matters…
Former Cleveland Institute of Music Professor Withdraws Federal Title IX Lawsuit Against School, Will Make Similar Claims in State Court
Carlos Kalmar, the former Principal Conductor at the Cleveland Institute of Music who in February this year filed a $25 million federal lawsuit against the school contending he was the victim of defamation and wrongful termination following a Title IX investigation that cleared him of all sexual misconduct allegations, has withdrawn the suit from federal court…
In Advance of Possible Lawsuit, Bobby George Claims Prosecutor Bias
While the future of criminal charges against Bobby George now rest with Special Prosecutor Jane Hanlin (D-Jefferson County), who this week was appointed by Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Mike O’Malley after he recused his office from the case citing campaign donations from Tony George, the felony charges originated with Cleveland police and the Cleveland Prosecutor’s Office…
Paid Parking Expanding to Parts of Ohio City Along With Parking App
For years, if not decades, Ohio City’s retail corridors were lined with metal parking meters that were infrequently monitored and rarely ticketed by police. Beginning this month, that’s going to change. And additionally, many side streets where parking used to be free will soon cost you to stow your vehicle. On August 19, the city…
A guide to navigating Cleveland State University’s online learning platform
Discover the intricacies of Cleveland State University’s online learning platform with our comprehensive guide. Learn how to access your courses, utilize key features, and make the most out of your virtual learning experience. Perfect for new students and seasoned learners alike, this guide aims to make your online education journey smoother and more efficient. As…
Columbus, Dayton, Gun Safety Advocates Settle Court Case Over Ohio’s Background Check System
The cities of Dayton and Columbus as well as Everytown For Gun Safety settled a four years-long court battle this week with the state of Ohio over the criminal background check system. The program is a well-known protection to ensure people with a serious criminal convictions aren’t able to purchase a firearm, but it’s also…
Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Mike O’Malley Recuses From Bobby George Case, Visiting Prosecutor Appointed
Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Mike O’Malley’s office has recused from the high-profile case of Bobby George, who was arrested by Cleveland police on charges of attempted murder, rape and kidnapping in Cleveland Municipal Court. The case was then transferred to Cuyahoga County court. Jane Hanlin of Jefferson County has been appointed as Special Prosecutor, which will…
Cleveland Homesteaders Aim to Bring Fresh Food to New Markets Across the City
If Eugene Miller still thinks about one doctor’s visit, it was the one in 2011. Miller was in his early thirties, and had landed a seat on Cleveland City Council two years prior. Shortly after taking the seat, Miller started getting bad headaches, pain in odd spurts. He lost 60 pounds in two years. “My…
Jolene, a Country Bar, to Open in Former Greenhouse Tavern, Indie Space on East 4th
It’s hard to fathom that Greenhouse Tavern opened just 15 years ago on East 4th Street; it feels like a different lifetime. Since that influential restaurant closed – one month before Covid officially arrived, and under less than auspicious circumstances – the property has failed to attract a long-term tenant. After sitting idle for a…
RoadPrintz Debuts Its Robotic Arm to Paint Crosswalks in Public Square
Cleveland is the city of many firsts: The first city to use electric streetlights. The first city to use electric traffic signals. And now, the first city to use a robot to paint crosswalks. That’s thanks to RoadPrintz, a Cleveland-based small-business startup, which designed a robotic painting system called Electra. The system uses a Yaskawa…
Nighttown in Cleveland Heights to Close This Week Less Than a Year After Reopening
After two years of construction delays, complications and improvements, Nighttown (12383 Cedar Rd.) reopened late last year under the ownership of the Red Restaurant Group. The historic Cleveland Heights jazz club and restaurant had closed in March of 2020 after 60 years. “We had to preserve the way it looked,” explained Gregg Levy of Red…
Frank LaRose Is Failing His Basic Duty of Being an Impartial Election Administrator
He’s done it again. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has deliberately sabotaged the ballot language of a citizens’ initiative on redistricting. He wants voters to defeat it in November so he’s manipulating the wording on the ballot summary to advance that objective. I don’t know what happened to the state’s election chief. Early on…
RTA Says Pilot Shuttle Service Program in Solon Gained Little Ridership, Will End This Month
In December of 2022, RTA cut red tape at the Southgate Transit Center in Maple Heights with a six-figure bet: Workers heading to Solon offices, manufacturing businesses or Amazon warehouses would ride transit and pick a bus shuttle to take them the last mile there, if it was painted to be more convenient. A year…
Livewire: 16 of the Best Concerts to Catch in Cleveland This Week
WED 08/21 Glass Animals Having just released I Love You So Fucking Much, the follow-up to 2020’s hit Dreamland, which sold over 12 million copies globally thanks to the infectious hit “Heat Waves,” reportedly the biggest international hit song from a British band in almost 30 years, the Glass Animals have embarked on a lengthy…
15+ Things to Do in Cleveland This Weekend (August 22-25)
Our weekly picks of the best things to do in Cleveland this weekend. Also check out our full Cleveland event calendar. THU 08/22 Marc Cohn The Cleveland-born singer-songwriter who won a Grammy in the early ’90s and had a huge hit with his ballad “Walking Memphis” performs tonight at 7:30 at Music Box Supper Club. 1148…
Cleveland Garlic Festival Returns to Shaker Square Aug. 24-25
“The Smelliest Food Festival in America” — aka the Cleveland Garlic Festival — returns this weekend to Shaker Square, home to the weekly North Union Farmers Market. The annual event will be held from noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 24, and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 25. Now in its 15th…
Bubble Fest Headed to Cleveland in September
Years ago, Gary Pearlman used to set up shop at Big Fun, a Cleveland Heights toy shop, as a performing magician on the weekends. Pearlman was a seasoned magician with over 40 years of experience at that time. During that time, he adopted the moniker Dr. U.R. Awesome and started to attain a loyal following.…
Anti-Gerrymandering Amendment Supporters Sue Ohio Ballot Board Over Ballot Language
As promised, supporters of an anti-gerrymandering amendment have asked the Ohio Supreme Court to intervene regarding language the Ohio Ballot Board approved for the November ballot, saying the language violates the Ohio Constitution. A brief filed Monday with the state’s highest court cites constitutional provisions that dictate the way in which titles and language can…
Twin/Tone Records Co-Founder To Speak at Rock Hall
Peter Jesperson, a record store manager, music executive, DJ, manager, tour manager, label founder, and self-described “life-long music hound,” chronicles his life journey and the Minneapolis music scene in the new book Euphoric Recall. At 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12, he’ll talk about his book at the Rock Hall. Andy Leach, the Rock Hall’s…
Downtown Cleveland Inc. Taking Over Management of Public Square
Downtown Cleveland, Inc., the center city booster formerly known as DCA, will be the new managers of Public Square, an announcement confirmed last week. All trash cleanup, landscaping, graffiti erasure, bathroom sanitization, public art scheduling, concerts and Splash Pad and ice rink maintenance will no longer rest in the hands of Public Square Cleveland, the…
Fairmount Bar Owner Narrowly Missed Being Crushed by Facade Collapse in Cleveland Heights
Authorities in Cleveland Heights were relieved this weekend to report that there were no injuries from massive facade collapse at the Cedar-Fairmount building at 3 a.m. early Sunday morning. It’s easy to shudder at what could have been if the hundreds of pounds of stone and cornice fell to the sidewalk on a busy Sunday…
Ohio Recreational Marijuana Sales Surpass $11.5 Million During First Week
Ohio legal weed sales topped $11.5 million in less than a week. The state’s total recreational marijuana sales was $11,530,708 as of Aug. 10, according to the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Cannabis Control. Recreational sales started Aug. 6 — eight months after 57% of Ohioans voted to legalize recreational marijuana. The average of price…
This Week in Cleveland Food News: Lakewood Steakhouse Opening and More
– We’re just days away from the debut of Artis in the former Side Quest spot in Lakewood, which Chef-owner Andrew Mansour describes as “a steakhouse that’s not a steakhouse.” Related – The Corky and Lenny’s spot in Woodmere didn’t sit vacant long: It’ll soon be home to yet another location of the local Kintaro sushi…
Cleveland APL Offering Discounted Adoption Rates as Part of 10th Annual ‘Clear the Shelters’ Campaign
After years of news that local shelters are at or beyond capacity, now is the time to act to do your part and bring a new furry friend into your household — and at a bargain. It’s ‘Clear the Shelters’ time, the 10th annual nationwide event in collaboration with NBC that offers discount adoption rates…
Ohio Anti-Gerrymandering Leaders Say LaRose’s Draft Ballot Text Is Deceptive and Unconstitutional
The office of Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has drafted ballot language for the Ohio Ballot Board to consider Friday that supporters of an anti-gerrymandering amendment say is deceptive and unconstitutional. The Ballot Board decides the text of proposed amendments that voters actually see on their ballots when they vote. The anti-gerrymandering amendment before…
Climate Change Contributing to Shift in Lake Erie’s Harmful Algal Blooms
Lake Erie’s harmful algal blooms have started sooner and had longer peak periods over the past decade compared to earlier years, newly released data shows. Warming temperatures linked to climate change are a cause, according to researchers for NOAA’s National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, with interactions among species likely playing a role as well.…
Beachland Ballroom To Screen Documentary Film About Singer-Songwriter Ike Reilly
Since releasing his major label debut, 2001’s Salesmen and Racists, singer-songwriter Ike Reilly has churned out terrific punk/folk/blues influenced rock ’n’ roll records that lean heavily on “stories of outsiders with keen details and broad strokes that insinuate a crack in the American dream.” Now, an award-winning documentary film about his career, Don’t Turn Your Back…
Roldo: The Haslams Will Get What They Want
This dog won’t hunt. This dog doesn’t really have to hunt. Or bark. Or bite. Because top Democratic pols – County Executive Chris Roynane, Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb and City Council President Blaine Griffin – will end up giving the Haslams, Gilberts and Dolans just what they want. Haven’t they always? Bibb has already offered…
A Race Against Time: The Hidden Cruelty of Ohio’s 24-Hour Waiting Period Abortion Rule
While staring at the ceiling of an Ohio emergency room, Ellen Groh realized she’d experienced this pain four years before. In February 2020, at nearly 18 weeks pregnant, she experienced a miscarriage. “I was feeling great and then all of a sudden I had to poop,” Groh says over a Zoom call. Some identifying details,…
Cleveland VA Will No Longer Test or Experiment on Cats, Advocacy Group Announces
They were known as the Stokes Seven. Last year, Denis McDonough, the U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs wrote a letter to the Subcommittee on Military Construction approving a research study at Cleveland’s Louis Stokes Department of Veterans Affairs “that will involve felines.” Seven cats’ hamstrings and shoulder blades would be punctured with high-density muscle connectors, as…
Bernie Moreno Won’t Talk About Abortion Bans. He Supported One in Ohio, Physician-Activist Says
Ohio Republican U.S. Senate candidate Bernie Moreno is in a difficult position when it comes to abortion, and he appears to be trying to hedge. To win a close race against Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, he needs an important part of the Republican coalition — abortion opponents— to show up to the polls. But…
Livewire: 18 of the Best Concerts to Catch in Cleveland in August
WED 08/14 Missy Elliott Ciara, Busta Rhymes and Timbaland share the bill with recent Rock Hall Inductee Missy Elliott, who performs tonight at 7 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Expect Elliott to deliver classic tracks like “Get Ur Freak On,” an intoxicating mix of funk, R&B and hip-hop that celebrates individuality. 1 Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.…
‘Come From Away’ at Playhouse Square is Pure Hope and Heart
Surprise visitors can be a vexing subject. Consider the person who rings a stranger’s doorbell and is shot through the front door by a terrified homeowner. As standup comic Sebastian Maniscalco has shown in his hilarious bit, the appearance of an unexpected visitor at your home used to be cause for jubilation by most but…
At Scorpacciata in Larchmere, Chef Peter Reuter’s Pasta and Pizza Rise to New Heights
There was a point in the evening when the conversation – which admittedly had been rowdy and not at all age-appropriate – turned to the food. It’s not that we hadn’t been enjoying what we were eating up to that point, just that it didn’t command our attention the way the pasta course did. But…
Bobby George is Not an Owner or Partner in RISE Dispensaries
As some Clevelanders this week began to share, or re-share, a list of businesses owned or associated with Bobby George in the wake of his arrest on charges of attempted murder, rape and kidnapping, a string of marijuana dispensaries got unintentionally caught up in the discourse. RISE cannabis dispensaries, among the few and earliest to…
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost Settles With FirstEnergy for $20 Million
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has agreed to settle the largest bribery and money laundering scandal in state history with the massive utility that funded it. At just $20 million, the settlement amounts only to less than a third of the bribes Akron-based FirstEnergy paid and it is dwarfed by the benefits Ohio utilities have…
