Update: Let’s Talk in AECOM Building Downtown Opens Today
Update: Let’s Talk opens today in the AECOM building downtown. Original story from September 2, 2021 follows: ********************************************************* In the wake of new investments and improvements to the AECOM building (1300 East 9th St.) in downtown Cleveland, a handful of new food tenants have begun preparations to move into the property. Those who will do so…
Update: Live Nation To Offer $25 Tickets for Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s Upcoming Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse Shows
Update: Starting at 9 a.m. tomorrow and continuing until 10 a.m. on Friday, Live Nation will offer $25 tickets for the upcoming Trans-Siberian Orchestra concerts that take place on Dec. 30. No password is needed to access the special Trans-Siberian Orchestra tickets. The tour celebrates the 25th anniversary of the group’s album Christmas Eve and Other Stories,…
Update: Floressa Bakery in Clark-Fulton Neighborhood to Open on Oct. 22
Back in August, we shared the news that Caitlin Dobson was preparing to open Floressa in a restored building in the Clark-Fulton neighborhood. Now we know that the appealing bakery-café will open its doors on Friday, October 22. Here’s the original story from 08-25-2021: ****************************************** When Caitlin Dobson and Sara Bisheimer started Floressa bakery out of…
Lewis Black, Who Performs at Hilarities Next Week, Explains How His ‘Rantcast’ Got Him Through the COVID Shutdown
Veteran comic Lewis Black likes his comedy to have a political edge. As he puts it, he prefers to discuss “topics that include current events, social media, politics and anything else that exposes the hypocrisy and madness in the world.” In a recent phone interview, Lewis Black, who performs on Sept. 16, 17, 18 and…
In Advance of Next Week’s Concert at Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica, Quinn XCII Talks About His ‘Nostalgia for Normalcy’
“I never had this feeling of like, ‘Oh, shit. What if music doesn’t work out and I’m stuck working in this cubical for the rest of my life?’” says Mikael Temrowski, known professionally as Quinn XCII, in a recent phone interview. Quinn XCII performs with Chelsea Cutler at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 14, at…
TORRES’ MacKenzie Scott, Who Comes to Beachland Next Week, Discusses Her Upbeat New Album
Mackenzie Ruth Scott, the indie rock singer-songwriter who records as TORRES originally set out to make an angry album with her latest offering, Thirstier. The album would’ve reflected the fact that Scott, who released Silver Tongue in January of 2020 and was set to tour in support of the release when the pandemic threw a…
Parma Man Gets Upset Black Amazon Driver Threw His “Black Liars Murder” Sign, Calls Police and Fox 8
Ed Gallek, capable of telling half a story with the best of them, recently brought his Fox 8 I-Team crew to Parma to interview a homeowner. The Parma man is upset, you see, because a Black Amazon driver delivering something to his house noticed that, among his Trump signs and pro-police signs, he had one…
MPWH (Meet People With Herpes) Review: Dating With Herpes
MPWH (Meet People with Herpes) is an uncommon dating site, delving into the non-regular aspect of connecting people who are looking for love and a date. This site is set on connecting people who are herpes positive. Unlike regular dating sites that connect just anyone who needs a relationship, or connects people based on the…
Justin Bibb and Basheer Jones Square Off in Cleveland Mayoral Verzuz
Nonprofit executive Justin Bibb and Cleveland City Councilman Basheer Jones, two of the youngest and strongest candidates in the 2021 mayoral election, went head to head in a debate Sunday evening moderated by Dr. R.A. Vernon of The Word Church. Modeled after the hit streaming series Verzuz, which pits the discographies of two musical artists…
Cinematheque To Host 2021 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour
The Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque has just announced it’ll host the 2021 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour, a 92-minute program of seven short films selected from this year’s festival. The Cinematheque will host the program, which includes BJ’s Mobile Gift Shop, a film about a young Korean-American hustler who makes sales out of his…
Playhouse Square to Require Proof of Vaccination or Negative Covid Test for All Shows
Playhouse Square today announced it will join other venues in Cleveland in requiring audience members show proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test for admittance to all events beginning Sept. 30. “From the momentum we have created with the successful run of THE CHOIR OF MAN, we are building toward full-capacity performances for the…
Best Delta-8 Carts: THC Cartridges & Weed Pens Online
Delta-8 THC is a popular cannabis compound that is currently in high demand, and the introduction of delta-8 THC vape cartridges into the cannabis marketplace has further increased the popularity for this compound. But, one question that may be on a delta-8 cart consumer’s mind is, “How do I choose the best one?” After all,…
The Satanic Temple Pushes Back on Restrictive Texas, Ohio Abortion Laws
The Satanic Temple has joined the legal wrangling to block or overturn Texas’ severe new abortion law and warn Ohio and other states against such laws. That law, which the U.S. Supreme Court refused to block last week, bans the medical procedure after six weeks, including in cases of rape and incest. The Salem, Massachusetts-based…
Best Delta-8 Flowers: Buy Weed & THC Flowers Online
With its health benefits and subtle high, delta-8 THC is on its way to leading the ever-growing legal cannabis market. The most potent way to experience its effects is by smoking delta-8 flowers. Among all cannabis product types, CBD flowers reign supreme when it comes to bioavailability. Not only are they the ultimate way to…
Cleveland Councilman Kerry McCormack Endorses Justin Bibb for Mayor
One week before the Cleveland mayoral primary elections, Ward 3 councilman Kerry McCormack has endorsed nonprofit executive Justin Bibb in the race, arguing that with new leadership, Cleveland could finally reach its full potential. Standing at Market Square Park Tuesday morning, McCormack announced that he’d already cast his vote for Bibb via absentee ballot and…
Judge Reverses Order Forcing Ohio Hospital to Give Ivermectin to COVID-19 Patient
A Butler County judge sided with a local hospital and reversed a previous court order forcing it to honor a prescription of ivermectin, which infectious disease experts have warned against as a COVID-19 treatment, for a patient who has spent weeks in the ICU with the disease. After two days of testimony and arguments, Common…
Annual SkunkFest Returns to North Ridgeville This Weekend
If you didn’t know that some people keep (descented) skunks as pets, or that a bunch of them gather in North Ridgeville in September for what organizers say is the largest skunk convention in the world, welp, you’re not alone. But SkunkFest is now celebrating its 19th year of all things skunks this Saturday, Sept.…
How Would Raising Minimum Wage Impact Small Businesses in Ohio?
Ohio’s minimum wage is currently $1.55 more than the federal minimum wage, at $8.80 an hour, and yet many Ohioans are searching for better-paying jobs. Tamra Barth earned $11 an hour working as a baker at The Pink Bandana Bakery, a small business in Mentor, Ohio, for three years until recently, when Barth decided to…
Pulpo Beer Co. From Hola/Barroco Team Is Expanding its Footprint Across Northeast Ohio
Last summer, Juan Vergara and his team moved into the former Brim Kitchen and Brewery space in Willoughby, where they created a unique dual-concept eatery with a first-floor Hola Tacos and a second-level Barroco Arepa Bar. The 10,000-square-foot building (3941 Erie St., 440-527-8125) also came with a modern brewery, which would sit idle until Vergara could…
Rust Belt Vegan Kitchen Cookbook Opens Up the World of Comforting Rust Belt Classics to Vegan Eaters
“I’ve struggled to imagine a dough that would mimic the egg yolk and sour cream base of my grandma’s perfect kolacky. But the answer was there in front of me all along,” writes Meredith Pangrace, creative director at Belt Publishing and editor of the upcoming “Rust Belt Vegan Kitchen” cookbook. The book, which will be…
Basheer Jones Got His First Covid Vaccine Shot
Basheer Jones, one of two Cleveland mayoral candidates who as of earlier this week hadn’t received the Covid vaccine, has gotten his first dose, according to Ideastream’s Nick Castele. One of Basheer Jones’ advisors just sent me this photo. After admitting to @WEWS that he wasn’t vaccinated, Jones has gotten a COVID shot, his campaign…
Fresh Fest Cleveland Headliner Spinderella Discusses Her Illustrious DJing Career
A DJ, rapper and producer, Spinderella started performing when she was just a teenager. Spinderella, who grew up in Brooklyn, NY, was still in her teens when she got a gig with Salt-N-Pepa, a hip-hop group that became hugely popular in the late ’80s and early ’90s thanks to hits such as “Shoop,” “Push It”…
Titillating Tidbits: Make Your Cleveland Mayoral Primary Voting Plan, Plus Conservative Radio’s Role in the Pandemic
Our weekly roundup of interesting happenings, minor happenings, stuff you missed, stuff we missed, and assorted fun. One of the most important elections in Cleveland’s recent history is ten days away. The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections is predicting a dismal 18% turnout for the Cleveland mayoral primary once all the votes are counted Sept.…
Bipartisan Pair of State Senators Introduce Bill to Cap Insulin Costs
A bipartisan pair of state Senators introduced legislation Monday to cap the prices health insurers can charge people with diabetes for their insulin. Senate Bill 220, if passed, would prohibit insurers from charging more than $35 for a 30-day supply of insulin. The bill, less than 100 words in length, could save thousands annually for…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio To Launch New Music Education Program
Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio, composer and musician Geoff Tanner, rapper/actor Ludacris and some of the top cultural institutions in Northeast Ohio have developed an integrated program dedicated to leveraging the full benefits of music for kids. It will launch on Sept. 20 as a pilot at BGCNEO Clubs in Cleveland, Akron, Elyria and Sandusky…
Public Opposition Fails to Stop Sherwin-Williams’ Skywalks, Succeeds in Killing Metroparks’ Plan to Widen Sidewalk on Lake Ave.
Power trumped the greater good of Cleveland twice this week with two reminders that the city remains far from its goal of emphasizing and planning for pedestrians and that the efficacy of public opposition remains dependent on what part of the public that public opposition is coming from. Sherwin-Williams on Tuesday released its near-final design…
Break Out the Cheesecake: The Golden Girls Are Coming to the Big Screen at Cedar Lee for a Special Engagement
Thank you for being a friend, Cleveland Cinemas, and bringing the beloved Golden Girls to the big screen at the Cedar Lee for a special September 14th engagement, “Forever Golden! A Celebration of the Golden Girls.” Golden Girls was way ahead of its time in tone, topics and humor, as well as for showing that…
DANCECleveland To Bring Monica Bill Barnes & Company to EJ Thomas Hall in September
Described as “one of the most influential people in dance today,” Monica Bill Barnes will make her Akron debut with The Running Show. Presented by DANCECleveland in collaboration with the University of Akron Dance Program, the performance will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 25 at EJ Thomas Hall. Choreographed by Monica Bill…
These Charts Show That COVID-19 Vaccines Are Doing Their Job
As the coronavirus continues to surge across the United States, hospitals are again filling up with ill COVID-19 patients. And the vast majority of those patients are unvaccinated, as two new charts help make exceedingly clear. One of those charts shows that from January 24 to July 24, vaccinated individuals were hospitalized with COVID-19 at…
Site Compiles Stories of Outspoken Anti-Vaxxers Who Died Preventable COVID Deaths
Tragic stories continue to pile up of people who died of COVID-19 after denying its existence or rejecting the safety and efficacy of vaccines. Some of the highest profile — from an outspoken Republican Party leader to an organizer of anti-mask rallies — have been in Texas. A new site called Sorry Antivaxxer is now…
Mark Morant, the Cleveland Man Who Lived 15 Minutes of Fame and Controversy After Finding $640,000 on the Street 20 Years Ago, Has a New Single About His Life
Twenty years ago, a man named Mark Morant found $640,000 in cash on a street in downtown Cleveland that had just fallen out of an armored truck. And so began a whirlwind of controversy and fame. Morant, who worked a couple of security jobs at the time, told Scene and others back then that he…
Felice Restaurant Near Shaker Square One of the First Locally to Require Proof of Vax or Recent Negative Test
As Covid marches on, fueled by the more contagious Delta variant, more and more businesses are requiring proof of vaccination or recent negative COVID-19 tests for entry into their establishments. We can add Felice (12502 Larchmere Blvd., 216-791-0918) on the Cleveland-Shaker border to the list. The 13-year-old restaurant recently announced that in an effort to protect the…
Waterloo Arts Festival Returns Next Weekend
After being cancelled last year due to Covid concerns, the Waterloo Arts Festival will return next weekend on Sept. 11 from noon to 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Five stages will feature music throughout the afternoon and galleries in the district will be open, including Waterloo Arts and Photocentric…
Folk Duo Over the Rhine Hosts Nowhere Else Music Festival on Their Ohio Farm Labor Day Weekend
This Labor Day weekend, Linford Detweiler and Karin Bergquist of Folk greats Over the Rhine will again present their Nowhere Else Festival, a three-day celebration “overflowing with music, art, earth, sky” on their rural Clinton County farm, about 50 miles east of Cincinnati. Calling the event an “extended musical family reunion,” the lineup features musicians,…
30+ Things To Do in Cleveland This Labor Day Weekend (Sept. 2-6)
THU 09/02 RB Butcher Akron native RB Butcher’s career has finally taken off. A couple of years ago, Butcher released his first TV series, Take My Wife and also released his debut comedy album Butcher. Butcher, who now lives in Los Angeles, possesses a distinctively “blue collar brand of cool” that has served him well…
About 2% of Cuyahoga County Residents Have a New Council District in Newly Approved Map
29,628 Cuyahoga County residents — a little more than 2% of the county’s population — will have a new county district when the new map, approved this week by the Cuyahoga Couny Districting Commission, goes into effect for 2022 elections. The map, drafted and finalized on a shortened timeframe due to the delay in the…
Jake Paul Trainers BJ Flores and Jacob Chavez Were Arrested Monday Afternoon in Westlake for Allegedly Assaulting a Man at Crocker Park
Jake Paul might not have knocked anyone out on Sunday night in his pay-per-view boxing match in Cleveland, but two of his trainers might have the day after. BJ Flores and Jacob Chavez were arrested by Westlake police Monday afternoon for allegedly assaulting a man outside of Yard House in Crocker Park, according to a…
The I-X Center Has a New Operator, Which Will Reopen It for Trade Shows and Events Later This Year
The I-X Center, which closed in late 2020 due to what the former company said was Covid-related financial concerns, has a new operator — Industrial Realty Group, which owns commercial and industrial properties across the country and which finalized a purchase of the I-X Center Corp.’s stock this week. IRG said in a press release…
Savage Love: My Wife Came Out As a Lesbian After 30 Years of Marriage
Hello! I am a heterosexual man! My wife came out as a lesbian after thirty years of marriage. We have children together and we love each other. Therefore, we’ve decided not to divorce. We visited some therapists and they all coerced us to divorce, even though we really do not want that. We believe that…
Souper Market Has Closed its E. 6th Location. Will Reopen at The Standard This Fall
After a brief two-year run, the Souper Market downtown has closed. Owner Matthew Moore took over the former Tea House Noodles (1900 E. 6th St.) space in 2019 and said that business was good, but he closed yesterday “earlier than anticipated for various reasons.” The good news is that he has secured a new retail space…
Managing Expectations and Awaiting College Football — The A to Z Podcast With Andre Knott and Zac Jackson
Andre and Zac talk the Browns’ preseason, quarterback issues from around the league, the release of Andre’s new podcast series and more. Subscribe to the A to Z Podcast or stream below.
Ohio Boosts Funding for Domestic-Violence Survivors
COLUMBUS, Ohio – More money soon will be available to help survivors of domestic abuse in Ohio. State lawmakers earmarked $7.5 million for domestic-violence prevention programs in the 2022-23 budget, a significant boost from the $2 million for these services in the 2020 budget. As more survivors seek safety, said Mary O’Doherty, executive director of…
Among Cleveland Mayoral Candidates, Basheer Jones Says He Hasn’t Gotten Vaccinated, Dennis Kucinich Won’t Answer
As vaccination rates plateau and the delta variant’s spread drives spikes in daily case counts, hospitalizations, and Covid deaths not seen since last winter, WEWS Channel 5 asked the seven candidates in the Cleveland mayoral primary if they’ve gotten their shot and generally about vaccine policy and outreach. They’re important questions: The city of Cleveland…
A Love of Music Continues to Propel Violent Femmes, Who Play on Sept. 11 at Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica
Given that Violent Femmes continue to regularly tour and record some 40 years into their career, singer Gordon Gano says the folk-rock band took some time to catch its breath during the recent music industry shutdown. “I think [staying off the road for several months] will have an effect of making us very refreshed and…
Tremont Scoops to Close on September 19 After Nine Years
After nine years in the business of making people happy, Tremont Scoops will close for good. That will happen on September 19th. The small, independent ice cream parlor announced today on social media that the building has been sold. Here is the message from the owners: “Hey Tremont. The rumors are true. A guy that…
Chef Zachary Bond to Open The Spot on Lakeshore Next Month in Mentor
“It’s a really cool story,” promises Zachary Bond, who will open The Spot on Lakeshore (7272 Lakeshore Blvd.) in Mentor in about a month. Bond, who most recently worked at Table 45, says that he returned to Northeast Ohio for family reasons about 15 years ago. When he did, he started working at a great…
Revitaa Pro Reviews: Is It Worth the Money? Scam or Legit?
Revitaa Pro is an all-natural resveratrol-based weight loss supplement. Resveratrol is a chemical found in various plants that has shown promising results when used for weight loss. The chemical is also associated with a wide range of other health benefits and is currently being tested in clinical environments for treatment of various cancers, heart disease,…
Aug. 31 Is Inaugural Overdose Awareness Day in Ohio
Ohio leaders are calling attention to drug overdoses in a new way. The Buckeye State is observing its first Ohio Overdose Awareness Day today, Aug. 31. Gov. Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 30 in June designating the observance. Flags are lowered to half-staff today in acknowledgment. According to the Ohio Department of Health, 4,028 Ohioans…
Chris Ronayne Stepping Down as President of University Circle Inc. As He Campaigns for County Executive
Chris Ronayne, who has led University Circle Inc. for the last 16 years, will officially step down on Oct. 1 as he campaigns for county executive. “It has been an honor and a privilege to lead University Circle Inc. for 16 years,” Ronayne said in a press release. “When I began at UCI we envisioned…
Joseph Allen Beltram Releases His Fifth Full-Length Album With Wednesday Night Beachland Show
Joseph Allen Beltram, who some might remember as the front man for Goodmorning Valentine, will debut his fifth full-length album, Your Man Alone, this week with a release show at the Beachland Ballroom Wednesday night. The cover image features Beltram splayed out on the floor of the Beachland, where he once worked the door, after one…
Shaker’s Fish Market Brings Fresh Fish and Seafood to Middleburg Heights
There’s a brand new source for fresh fish and seafood in Middleburg Heights. Shaker’s Fish Market (7539 Pearl Rd., 440-625-0012) opened earlier this summer in the same shopping plaza as Jaworski’s Meats. The bright new shop stocks an ever-changing selection of fresh and frozen seafood. Recent inventory has included red snapper, grouper, halibut, swordfish, tuna, salmon,…
Kate’s Fish Taking a Two-Week Break at the West Side Market, Which Continues to Have Issues
Visitors to the West Side Market this week and next will find one usually bustling vendor stall empty along with the assorted others that have been darkened this year after retirements and closures. Kate’s Fish announced over the weekend that it’ll be taking a two-week break, closing until at least Sept. 10, to do additional…
Ohio Health Commissioner: “I Have Been Threatened and Harassed” Because of Covid Policy Recommendations
Tuscarawas County Health Commissioner Katie Seward is like many of her colleagues around the state and country. She’s acted in the best interest of public health while taking steps to educate residents and listening to their concerns about restrictions in schools as classes begin again this fall. And, like many of her colleagues, she’s faced…
Rocco Whalen to Move Fahrenheit to Public Square and Convert Tremont Location to New Concept
Rocco Whalen will be taking his considerable culinary talents to downtown Cleveland. The veteran chef and owner of Fahrenheit (2417 Professor Ave., 216-781-8858) in Tremont and Charlotte, North Carolina, will be opening a new restaurant at 55 Public Square, which is in the process of a major renovation. The new Fahrenheit will be a two-story restaurant…
Cedar Point Balking at Newspaper Request for Police Reports From Its Private Park Force Despite Legal Precedent
Among Cedar Point’s many thousands of employees are a certain number of Cedar Point police officers that staff its private department. The exact number is unclear, because the famously secretive park refuses to disclose it. It’s now also refusing to abide by the state of Ohio’s public records act, according to the Sandusky Register, which…
Local Singer-Songwriter Dragaan to Debut Unreleased Tunes at Mahall’s on Sept. 7
Local singer-songwriter Dragaan just announced that he’ll headline his first concert at Mahall’s on Sept. 7. The concert will also feature local talent Jul Big Green and Lauren Lanzaretta. Dragaan, who released the funky “Hindsight” earlier this summer, says he’ll play tunes from his entire discography as well as four unreleased songs, turning the experience…
Local Officials, Candidates and Organizations Join in Calling for Cleveland Municipal Bank Exploratory Committee
A host of sitting elected officials, candidates for mayor and city council, and local organizations have voiced their support for forming a municpal bank exploratory committee in Cleveland. They include Cleveland city councilmen Charles Slife, Mike Polensek, Joe Jones and Anthony Brancatelli; Cleveland city council candidates Kate Warren, Rebecca Mauer, Aisia Jones and Ayat Amin; mayoral…
It’s Justin Bibb vs. Basheer Jones in a Cleveland Mayoral Candidate Verzuz Sunday Night
Saying that, in his personal opinion, Justin Bibb and Basheer Jones are the only two candidates he would consider in the upcoming election, Dr. R.A. Vernon of The Word Church will host a novel forum this coming Sunday night when he welcomes Bibb and Jones to a mayoral candidate Verzuz. Verzuz battles, for the unaware,…
Best Gay Dating Sites: Top 7 LGBTQ+ Dating Sites & Apps For 2021
When it comes to online dating, gay men have been lucky enough to find a haven where they may contact potential dates without fear of being judged by others. Sure, there are public locations where you can meet a potential match, but unfounded sexual history questions, harassment, and fetishization don’t exactly make one feel warm…
Finalist Voting for Scene’s Best of Cleveland 2021 Is Now Live
Once a year, we turn over the entire issue to you, the readers, to tell us what the very best things in Cleveland are. It’s a chance to celebrate the certified best the city has to offer, the plum perfect shops, restaurants, people, businesses and more that define this great city. After weeks of nominations,…
Kacey Musgraves Coming to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in January
Country singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves just announced special North American headlining tour dates in support of her new record and film, star-crossed. Kacey Musgraves’ limited 15-city tour kicks off on Jan. 19 in Saint Paul and includes a Jan. 23 stop at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. King Princess and MUNA are confirmed as support artists for the…
New Local Song About Cleveland and the Browns Gains Traction
A locally based musician and fashion designer, Dan “the Man” Williams wears many hats. Williams, who serves on the board of the American Hemp Bio Farmers Association, is the Founder Chairman President and CEO of the boutique executive search firm, Solomon Abraham and Associates. He’s also a recording artist, and all of his music can…
Judge Orders Cincinnati Hospital to Treat COVID-19 Patient with Animal Drug Ivermectin, Despite CDC Warnings
A Butler County judge ruled in favor of a woman last week who sought to force a hospital to administer Ivermectin — an animal dewormer that federal regulators have warned against using in COVID-19 patients — to her husband after several weeks in the ICU with the disease. Butler County Common Pleas Judge Gregory Howard…
Excited To Add New Hit Single to Repertoire, All Time Low Headlines Agora on Wednesday
“We’ve been out [touring] for a couple of weeks now, and it’s feeling absolutely amazing,” says All Time Low front man Alex Gaskarth who’s set to headline the Agora with his band on Wednesday. “The way the songs are connecting with fans and getting to play some of these new songs that we didn’t get…
Lekko Coffee Brings Third Wave Coffee Drinks to Former Foyer Space in Ohio City
Last year, the co-working space the Beauty Shoppe and its accompanying café Foyer, both located at the Seymour Building in Ohio City, closed. And while the co-working side of the space will not be returning, the café has a new operator. Matt and Laura Ashton are planning to open Lekko Coffee (2529 Detroit Ave., 216-554-4875)…
Delta-8 THC Gummies: Where to Buy The Best Delta-8 Edibles For Sale
Delta-8 is a naturally occurring psychoactive compound found in hemp. This seemingly magical cannabinoid has made a roaring impact on the cannabis market, and one of the most popular ways to consume it is in the shape of gummies. However, delta-8 is also available in vapes, flowers, tinctures, etc. Several companies are selling delta-8 gummies…
Titillating Tidbits: The Disconnect Between Job Access Rates and Employment in Cleveland Disproportionately Affecting Black People
Our weekly roundup of interesting happenings, minor happenings, stuff you missed, stuff we missed, and assorted fun. Areas with high job access rates — in other words, areas that provide residents who live there with reasonable commutes to job areas — should produce higher employment rates. They live near where the jobs are, after all.…
Annual Chalk Festival To Return to Cleveland Museum of Art in September
The Cleveland Museum of Art just announced that it’ll host the 2021 Chalk Festival in-person from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11, rain or shine. The festival features sidewalk paintings by professional chalk artists and local community groups, families and individuals. This year, the community is invited to take part in a featured…
CrossCountry Mortgage Seeking a Few Good Local Artists For Paint the District Mural Competition
The CrossCountry Mortgage Paint the District mural competition seeks new artist proposals by Sept. 1 for the chance to compete in round two of its yearlong contest, which will award the final winners the opportunity to have their mural displayed in the new CrossCountry Mortgage headquarters in Cleveland’s Superior Arts District. In addition to the…
Andre Knott Excavates 20 Years of Browns’ Misery With Fresh Interviews and Stories in New Podcast Series, ‘Brownstown’
Andre Knott knows how some fans might initially react to his new podcast series Brownstown, which debuts next week and looks back at the miseries and failures of the last 20 years of Cleveland Browns football. “They’ll be like, ‘We’re good now. Why does this asshole want to make us go through the bad stuff?'”…
Customers Explain Why You Should Never Fly Spirit Airlines, the Slumlord of the Skies
If you read between the lines, Jessica A wasn’t pleased by her recent encounter with Spirit Airlines. “THE ABSOLUTE WORST AIRLINE!!” she wrote on Yelp. “On our way to Michigan with a rental car for $600 at 1 a.m. after being delayed when the Spirit check-in closed at 10 p.m. when the flight was at…
How Coronavirus Vaccines Still Help People Who Already Had COVID-19
Some people who have been infected with coronavirus have questioned whether they really need vaccines. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends people get vaccinated regardless of whether they’ve already had COVID-19. That’s in part because it’s still unclear how long immunity lasts after an infection. Studies have shown that antibodies hang around…
Anti-Vaccine Attitudes Thrive at Ohio House Health Committee Hearing as Hundreds Demonstrate Outside in Support of Anti-Vax Bill
One day after the Ohio House Speaker announced a “pause” on a sweeping anti-vaccination bill, the House Health Committee spent five hours Tuesday fielding testimony laden with medical claims about vaccines that are diametrically opposed to guidance from state and federal health officials. While the hearing, the bill’s sixth, was ostensibly about legislation, vaccines themselves…
Geauga County Board of Health Fires Commissioner Over Covid Comments
The Geauga County board of public health last night voted unaminously to terminate the employment of health commissioner Tom Quade over comments he posted to his personal Facebook page regarding unvaccinated individuals. Quade, who removed the posts last week and said they were meant to be sarcastic, according to the Chagrin Valley Times, had posted…
Cafe Everest Brings Nepalese and Indian Cuisine to Puritas Neighborhood on Cleveland’s West Side
Cleveland just secured another place to enjoy momos, those heavenly filled and steamed dumplings that hail from Nepal. Café Everest (14304 Puritas Ave., 216-476-2990), a Nepalese and Indian restaurant, opened in the Bellaire-Puritas neighborhood of Cleveland on August 11. The restaurant offers a few options when it comes to momo fillings and preparations, including those…
MetroHealth Will Require All Employees Be Vaccinated for Covid by Oct. 30
MetroHealth today announced it will require all employees, volunteers and contractors be vaccinated for Covid by Oct. 30, making it the first Northeast Ohio hospital system to institute the requirement that’s been recommended by the American Medical Association, Ohio Hospital Association and other groups. “Protecting caregivers against COVID-19 is the right thing to do,” said…
LGBTQ Ohioans Look for Fair Representation
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio leaders are drawing new voting district maps, with help from data from the 2020 census, but advocates for LGBTQ political representation say the census figures lack key information. Sexual orientation and gender identity are topics not included on the census form. Kathryn Poe, public policy organizer for Equality Ohio, explained people…
The Winking Lizard to Temporarily Close Gateway Location Aug. 29
In a statement posted to its social media pages, the Winking Lizard announced that it would be “temporarily” closing its Gateway location (811 Huron Rd.) on Sunday, August 29, after that day’s Indians game. The critical issue, according to management, is staffing; company-wide they are short 150 employees. Following is the statement in its entirety.…
Man Arrested for Cold Case 1987 Murder of Barbara Blatnik Has Died of Cancer While Awaiting Trial
James Zastawnik, the Cuyahoga Falls man who last year was arrested in connection with the three-decade-old cold case murder of Barbara Blatnik, has died of cancer while awaiting trial, according to the Porchlight Project, the nonprofit that helped fund DNA testing that helped crack the case. Blatnik was just 17 when her nude, strangled body…
Top Rated Delta-8-THC Gummies Brands | 5 Highest Quality Delta-8 Gummies
Cannabinoids are a hot trend, but delta-8-THC is the current leader of the pack. This cousin of delta-9-THC hit the scene relatively recently but to colossal success. Companies are scrambling to spearhead the trend, with numerous CBD brands now stocking delta-8 ranges. Gummies are one of the most sought-after D8 products, offering a delicious means…
Jake Shimabukuro To Play Kent Stage in October
Kent Stage has just announced that ukulele master Jake Shimabukuro will perform at the venue on Oct. 10. Since he raised eyebrows with his deeply beautiful and original take on George Harrison’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” the Hawaiian-born Shimabukuro has virtually reinvented the four-string instrument. “I just wanted to play the ukulele my way,…
Acqua di Luca Bucks the Trends and Brings Fresh Life to the Warehouse District
Isn’t it ironic, as Alanis might say, that just as fully vaccinated diners have an increased desire to celebrate life’s biggest moments, there are fewer memorable restaurants at which to do so. For many of us, events like birthdays, anniversaries and promotions – including more than a year’s worth of milestones put on hold –…
