13 Gay Cams Sites With Live Gay Cams in 2024
Seeking a sizzle in online adult entertainment? Look no further than the red-hot world of gay cams, that have been creating a buzz online this year. From twinks to jocks and silver daddies, there’s a bit of something for everyone’s tastes out there. Let these live gay cams turn your dreamy escapades into a tantalizing…
Best Trans Cams 2024: Find Live Sex Chat & Private Trans Shows
In an era where Gen Z is rewriting the script on acceptance and openness, the realm of online entertainment is not far behind. Brace yourself for a journey into the dazzling world of trans cams, where curiosity meets charisma and experimentation takes center stage. Our spotlight beams onto the stage, focusing on the avant-garde of…
The Baker’s Basement Releases New Single and Accompanying Music Video
Cleveland alternative folk duo the Baker’s Basement had some fun and entangled themselves in balloons for the music video for their new single, “Love I Can Love.” “‘Love I Can Love’ was first demoed in early 2019, although like many of our songs, it became buried in the vault,” says the band’s Adam Grindler in an…
Country Star Jo Dee Messina Talks About Her Decades Long Career
Country singer Jo Dee Messina’s career began well before she released her debut album in 1996. When she was only a teenager, she started playing clubs around the Boston area where she grew up. “I was about 14 when I started that,” she says via phone while taking a break from rehearsing and working on…
Baldwin Wallace Announces Layoffs, Program Cuts to Address $18.5 Million Budget Deficit
Faced with a nearly $20 million budget deficit, Baldwin Wallace University yesterday announced layoffs, program cuts and other measures it will undertake to bring its books into balance. “Like many universities across our country, both large and small, BW must always work to maintain a balanced budget,” the university said in a release. “During the…
Congrats, Cleveland: You Just Survived the Third-Cloudiest January in the Last 70 Years
We have turned the page to February, and not a moment too soon. Northeast Ohio just witnessed the third most overcast January since 1951 — 83.6% of the month saw cloud cover in Cleveland — according to Fox 8’s Scott Sabol. This has been the 3rd cloudiest/overcast January in northern Ohio since 1951. However, this…
Portugal. The Man Aims To ‘Dig Deep’ Into Back Catalog on Current Tour
Even though he isn’t a founding member of the indie rock act Portugal. The Man, guitarist Eric Howk grew up in Alaska with the band’s two core members, bassist Zach Carothers and singer-multi-instrumentalist John Gourley. He fondly recalls that formative time period. “We were pretty remote,” says Howk via phone from band rehearsals in Portland,…
Private Schools, Public Money: School Leaders Are Pushing Parents to Exploit Voucher Programs
Originally published by ProPublica, a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. Tara Polansky and her husband were torn about where to enroll their daughter when they moved back to Columbus, Ohio, a year and a half ago. The couple, who work…
Gabriel’s Southern Kitchen on East 4th Street Has Closed
It’s been a challenging two years for Gabriel Zeller’s East 4th Street residency. Zeller and his former partner opened Indie in late 2021, taking over the former Greenhouse Tavern space and turning it into a music-themed eatery that never gained traction. A little over a year later, Zeller pulled the plug on that concept. “We felt that…
Cleveland Pops Orchestra Presents ‘A Tribute to the Beatles’ and the Rest of the Classical Music to Catch This Week
Turning the page into February — here are some classical music events that are worth leaving the cabin to enjoy. – The highly-regarded 1955 Rudolph von Beckerath organ in Ohio City’s Trinity Lutheran Church is played alternately every Wednesday noon of the year by Robert Myers or Florence Mustric, and occasionally by other organists, like…
Op-Ed: Ohio Attorney General’s Push to Revive the Death Penalty is Untimely, Unseemly, and Unnecessary
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost just couldn’t resist jumping onboard a new way to kill people – or the opportunity to be in front of television cameras. Yost, Ohio’s two-term Republican attorney general, on Tuesday announced his support for legislation to allow nitrogen hypoxia to be used in Ohio executions. The bill is sponsored by…
ODJFS Issues Overpayment Fraud Letters to Some Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Recipients
Kevin Williams recently received a letter from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services saying he must pay back thousands of dollars of unemployment payments he received during the pandemic. He received a Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) overpayment fraud letter on Jan. 16 saying he owes $22,983. “I was panicked,” the Columbus resident said…
Review: ‘Mamma Mia!’ at Playhouse Square Will Have You Dancing In Your Seat
Let’s face it, for some people the music of the Swedish pop supergroup ABBA is a drug and—similar to the SNL skit about cowbell—there is no cure except for more massive doses of ABBA. Indeed, fans of ABBA tend to gush because their songs bristle with driving percussion and soaring melodies, merging to create a…
Livewire: 15 of the Best Concerts in Cleveland Through Valentine’s Day
WED 01/31 Sam Hooper Group Local blues guitarist Sam Hooper has opened for Coco Montoya and Walter Trout when they played the Beachland, but this is his first full headlining show in the Tavern in several years. Hooper and Co. plan to play a few songs they’ve never played before as well as a new…
Review: Reasons Abound to Visit Acclaimed Szechuan Import Lao Sze Chuan at Pinecrest
Sheng Long Yu has walked me through a handful of soon-to-open restaurants since launching his hospitality career, from Dagu Rice Noodle in Asiatown to Hell’s Fried Chicken in University Circle. But I’ve never seen him as excited as the day we toured Lao Sze Chuan at Pinecrest. After six months of work, his “restaurant in…
Blaine Griffin Denies Playing Politics With Homeless Funding for NEOCH, But Still Sore at PB CLE Support
Last year, as a grassroots campaign launched around Issue 38, a variety of local organizations came out in support of the participatory budgeting push, including the Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless. NEOCH contributed $17,200 in cash and other assistance in backing the ballot issue that squared with its mission and, it hoped, would lead…
15+ Things to Do in Cleveland This Weekend (Feb. 1-4)
Our weekly picks of the best things to do in Cleveland this weekend. Also check out our full Cleveland event calendar. THU 02/01 Ax, Kavakos & Yo-Yo Ma Trio in Recital: Beethoven for Three Tonight at 7:30 at Mandel Concert Hall, Emanuel Ax, Leonidas Kavakos and Yo-Yo Ma unite to perform an evening of Beethoven works…
Chris Ronayne on Funding for the Homeless, Re-entry Services, a Stadium (Not That One) and the City’s Plan to TIF Downtown
Cuyahoga County’s third executive just finished his first year in office. As he seeks to build a jail campus in Garfield Heights after shepherding through a 40-year sales tax hike extension, and as he prepares to lobby for a desperately needed HHS levy renewal, Chris Ronayne took stock of many of the lingering issues for…
Rebecca Maurer Gives Impassioned Speech in Favor of Gaza Ceasefire Resolution at Cleveland City Council
For eleven weeks, a growing coalition of pro-Palestine protestors has showed up to Cleveland City Council Chambers in search of a ceasefire resolution, for at least one or two councilmembers to at least acknowledge their burden. And for eleven weeks, Ward 12 Councilwoman Rebecca Maurer has been biting her tongue. Monday evening, as Council was…
The 12th Annual Cleveland Kurentovanje Festival Kicks Off Saturday, Feb. 3
The 12th annual Cleveland Kurentovanje kicks off this coming Saturday, February 3, and runs through Saturday, February 10. Like the Eastern European folk festival it’s inspired by, the Cleveland version is a fun way for the local Slovenian community — and others — to chase away the winter blues while heralding the arrival of spring.…
ACLU of Ohio to File Lawsuit to Stop Gender-Affirming Care Ban for Trans Youth
The ACLU of Ohio will file a lawsuit against banning gender-affirming care for transgender youth, the group announced Monday. The Ohio House and Senate voted to override Gov. Mike DeWine’s veto of House Bill 68, which prohibits transgender youth from starting hormone therapy and puberty blockers. The law is set to take effect on April…
Scene is Hiring an Associate Digital Editor
Great Lakes Publishing is seeking a multimedia journalist with a knack for digital storytelling to contribute to Cleveland Scene and Cleveland Magazine. Since the 1970s, these publications have told the story of Northeast Ohio to passionate Clevelanders. Both have built unique legacies on vital coverage of news, personalities, food, arts, music, culture and more —…
Hollie Strano Will Return to WKYC Soon
After recently sharing an update on her journey of sobriety, Hollie Strano this week announced that she will soon be returning to the air on WKYC for the first time since November. Related Viewers, fans and supporters have been sending her cards and messages of support, she said on social media, and, “These beautiful gestures…
The Great Grog Bake Off is Seeking Contestants
If you are an amateur baker who has always dreamed of participating in the Great British Bake Off, now is your chance (to take part in an event with a similar name and theme). On February 28, the Grog Shop (2785 Euclid Heights Blvd.) in Cleveland Heights is holding the Great Grog Bake Off –…
After 29 Years, Stone Oven Bakery in Cleveland Heights to Change Hands
When Tatyana Rehn and John Emerman opened the Stone Oven in 1995, quality bread bakeries were still a rarity, both in Cleveland and beyond. Shoppers in search of the kind of naturally leavened artisan-style breads that they might have enjoyed overseas had little joy over here – that is, until Stone Oven opened in Cleveland…
Gov. DeWine, State Agency Lay Out Suicide Prevention Plan
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced a two-year plan for suicide prevention, including with it statistics many advocates cited in opposing anti-trans legislation and administrative rules the governor proposed. The 2024-2026 Suicide Prevention Plan “aims to promote life-saving strategies statewide,” according to an announcement by the governor’s office. The plan was developed in partnership between the…
Set in 1970s Cleveland, ‘Breakfast at the Bookstore,’ Now at Karamu, is a Powerful Work on Black Residents’ Fight for Freedom
Sometimes, the title of a play can be loaded with more import than it seems at first. The title of Lisa Langford’s new work, now receiving its world premiere at Karamu House, is both complex and fascinating. And its seemingly placid title, The Breakfast at the Bookstore, carries a powerful message about the ways people…
Wednesday Shines at Sold-Out Grog Shop Show
Midway through Wednesday’s set at the Grog Shop Sunday night, guitarist Jake Lenderman remarked that the venue in Cleveland Heights’ Coventry neighborhood was pretty toasty. He was right, but that’s what happens when a band on the rise plays a 400-capacity venue. It’s going to sell out, and it’s going to get awfully warm. “I’m…
Updated Plans for Lorain Midway Project Draw Praise for Cyclist Safety, Complaints About Elimination of Parking Spots
As it debuted to the public Thursday evening, the plans for the Lorain Midway, the sister bike lane project to the Superior Midway, are a daily cyclist’s dream in most regards.The concept renderings, which were displayed for public feedback at the Urban Community School off Lorain Avenue and 49th Street, showed off what two miles…
This Week in Cleveland Food News: A Trio of New Italian Spots, Banter Returns and More
Few better times than the depths of winter to welcome some hearty and comforting Italian spots ready to dish up the carbs, which seems to be a theme of the week. – Westsiders might already be familiar with Antica, which opened a few years ago in Avon. Now, Fadi Daoud is opening one up in Beachwood…
First Look: Lil Ronnie’s Pizza Shop, Opening Next Week in Tremont
Sometime next week, Brian Moss and Brian Holleran will open the doors to Lil Ronnie’s. The owners of the six-year-old Il Rione (1303 West 65th St., 216-282-1451) in Gordon Square announced in November that they would be taking over the former Edison’s Pizza space next door to Edison’s Pub in Tremont. Now they are just…
The Cleveland Music Settlement’s Creative Aging Ensembles Are Giving Older Adults a New Rhythm
Harold Deweaver has choir practice three times a week. When he’s not practicing sixties pop songs or turn-of-the-century spirituals, you might find him playing Beethoven as a second-chair violinist. Or at home running through his major scale.And none of this mind you is for college credit. Deweaver is 65, and a student and performer in…
Oversight Elusive Amid Myriad Changes After Jayland Walker’s Death
This article was published in partnership with The Marshall Project, a nonprofit news organization covering the U.S. criminal justice system. Sign up for their newsletters, and follow them on Instagram, TikTok, Reddit and Facebook. In the aftermath of the police shooting of Jayland Walker comes a critical new year for citizen oversight of police in…
“This Care is Medically Necessary.” Advocates React to Ohio Senate Overriding House Bill 68 Veto
Ohioans have seen firsthand how valuable gender-affirming care is for their children. “My son would not be here if he hadn’t found (gender-affirming care) here in Ohio,” Rick Colby said, talking about his 31-year-old transgender son Ashton. “You can’t put a price on (gender-affirming care),” Nick Zingarelli said, referring to his 14-year-old transgender daughter. But…
Mayor Bibb, Haslams, Live Nation Host Concert Announcement Press Conference That Could Have Been an Email
After days of anticipation, an assembled group of local leaders including Mayor Justin Bibb, Haslam Sports Group’s Whitney Haslam Johnson, Destination Cleveland’s David Gilbert, Live Nation SVP of Marketing Barry Gabel and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame President and CEO Greg Harris today announced at a much-heralded press conference a forthcoming concert at Cleveland Browns…
Destination Cleveland Launches 2024 Cleveland Brewery Passport
Destination Cleveland offers a number of passport programs, but the most popular one remains the Cleveland Brewery Passport. Now in its fifth year, the 2024 digital passport, which just launched today, features 43 breweries, including three newly opened breweries (Midnight Owl Brewing Company, Pompatus Brewing Company and Tricky Tortoise Brewing Company). Users receive a prize…
Antica Italian to Open Next Door to Hecks in Beachwood
When Fadi Daoud took over the former Blu (and Moxie) space in Beachwood to open Hecks, he also got the keys to the adjoining property that previously housed Cut 151 (and Red). The plan all along was to import his Italian concept, Antica, which has been cruising along in Avon since the summer of 2021.…
Ohio Senate Overrides DeWine Vetoes on Trans Youth Gender-Affirming Care and Local Tobacco Bans
The Ohio Senate voted to override two of Gov. Mike DeWine’s vetoes Wednesday — one on a bill blocking gender-affirming care for trans youth and the other blocking cities from banning flavored tobacco sales. Both laws are now set to take effect at the end of April. The Senate voted 24-8 to override DeWine’s veto…
Is Cleveland Getting Direct Flights to Costa Rica This Year?
It’s possible—probable?—that Clevelanders could be flying straight to San José, Costa Rica by this summer or fall.That is to say, the Latin American city could be Cleveland Hopkins’ fifth international destination added to an airline’s roster in the past decade or so.The news was hinted at in a recent report on Costa Rica’s tourism record,…
Smokin’ Q’s Replacement, Cuoco Bello, Opens Monday, Jan. 29 in Mayfield
In late December, partners Carl Quagliata and Zachary Ladner announced that they would be putting their Texas-style barbecue restaurant, Smokin’ Q’s, to bed after a six-year run. The concept no longer made sense given the soaring food and labor costs that operators had to contend with at present, Ladner explained. “It was time for a…
Make Fat Tuesday Fatter With Paczki Day Vodka? Sure, Why Not
If simply eating paczki to celebrate Fat Tuesday isn’t enough, you can now wash down your paczki with paczki alcohol. Detroit City Distillery this year is once again bringing back its popular Paczki Day Vodka, made with fresh raspberry paczki from New Palace Bakery in Hamtramck, and for the first time offering shipping to select…
Roldo: Are We On the Same Downtown Money Merry-Go-Round?
Sometimes by looking back you can see ahead. I’ve been reporting on Cleveland since 1965 – almost 60 years. And I have always found it more than adequate to look at the numbers. They tell a truer story than press releases about how the city spending public money. Looking back, Cleveland has been in at…
Cordelia’s Vinnie Cimino Named Best Chef Semifinalist in 2024 James Beard Awards
This morning, The James Beard Foundation announced its annual roundup of Semifinalists for the 2024 James Beard Awards for Restaurants and Chefs. Vinnie Cimino, chef-partner of Cordelia on East 4th Street, was the only Cleveland representative to make the cut. “Holy shit!” exclaimed the understandably elated chef when contacted soon after the announcement went live. “I’m…
None Too Fragile Theatre on Hiatus as It Seeks New Home
A fellow named Archimedes once said, “Give me a place to stand and I will move the world.” The same is true for our local theaters. But in the case of None Too Fragile Theatre (NTF) in Akron, their “place to stand” has been taken away, and their superb theatrical productions along with it. This…
Ohio Supreme Court: State Highway Patrol Expenses to Protect Governor at Super Bowl Not Public Record
Responding to a media request to obtain the amount taxpayers paid for the governor’s security detail at 2022’s Super Bowl, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled in a 4-3 decision that the information is not for public review. The Cincinnati Enquirer requested the information through a public records request in February 2022, but were rebuffed by…
6 Concerts to Catch This Week in Cleveland
WED 01/24 Alla Boara Led by drummer and composer Anthony Taddeo, this local group makes modern arrangements of near-extinct folk songs. The band, which just released a new album, performs tonight at 7:30 at Cleveland Museum of Art. 11150 East Blvd., 216-421-7350, clevelandart.org. New Soft Shoe Several years ago, on what local singer-songwriter Brent Kirby…
15+ Things to Do in Cleveland This Weekend (Jan. 25-28)
Our weekly picks of the best things to do in Cleveland this weekend. Also check out our full Cleveland event calendar. THU 01/25 Mrs. Doubtfire Based on the film of the same name and directed by four-time Tony Award-winner Jerry Zaks, this musical centers on an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. Rob…
Cleveland City Council Cuts Meeting Short as Protestors Once Again Call for Gaza Ceasefire Resolution
After two-and-a-half months of public scrutiny and an ongoing federal lawsuit, City Council approved an updated and somewhat controversial resolution for its public comment rules Monday evening. Public commenters should abstain, the new rules state, from any behavior that “interrupts, delays, or disturbs” regular procedure in Council Chambers. There should be no clapping, feet-stomping, loud…
Banter in Gordon Square Opens Today, January 23
After nearly four years, Banter (5428 Detroit Ave.) is back in business on the west side of town. Owner Matthew Stipe announced that he will officially open the doors to the new Gordon Square location at 4 p.m. today, January 23. The restaurant will then close for one day and reopen on Thursday. From then on,…
BW’s Bach Festival and the Rest of the Classical Music to Catch This Week
Here’s a selection of not-to-be-missed classical events for the next week, and there are a bunch. – On Wednesday at 7:30, Cleveland’s Alla Boara showcases its dedication to regional Italian folk music and celebrates the release of its debut album, Le Tre Sorelle, with a concert featuring drummer Anthony Taddeo, vocalist Amanda Powell & friends…
Dave Matthews Band Returns to Blossom in June
Earlier today, Dave Matthews Band announced an extensive U.S. summer outing that includes a June 25 stop at Blossom Music Center. Regulars at the outdoor amphitheater, the group also announced that it’ll introduce a new On the Road To Zero Waste initiative on the trek as well. The eco friendly group will continue its partnership…
New Bobby George ‘River Garden’ Restaurant Complex Breaking Ground in Flats Later This Year
About one-fourth of a vacant swath of the historic Flats East Bank is about to get new life. That’s Cleveland developer Bobby George’s plan, at least. Last week, George and his architectural team detailed concepts for a three-building restaurant and entertainment complex that would act as a hypermodern “gateway” from the Flats East Bank neighborhood…
“I Was Living in Denial”: Hollie Strano Gives Update on Journey of Sobriety Following DUI Arrest and Crash
In her first public comments since a Thanksgiving Day DUI arrest and crash, Hollie Strano said on social media that she is working on sobriety and healing. The WKYC anchor and meteorologist, who has been off air since the incident, was lucky not to seriously hurt herself or anyone else when she flipped and crashed…
Ohio’s Republican U.S. Senate Candidates Spar in First Televised Debate
The three Ohio Republican candidates competing for their party’s U.S. Senate nomination met Monday in the race’s first televised statewide debate. State Sen. Matt Dolan, R-Chagrin Falls, Ohio Sec. of State Frank LaRose, and Cleveland-area businessman Bernie Moreno tussled over issues like immigration, abortion and the economy. Each insists they should be the state’s Republican…
Cleveland’s Bittersweet Revenge Aims To Nurture Local Rock Scene
A few years ago, after releasing a full-length, the guys in the local hard rock act Bittersweet Revenge decided to focus on EPs. They conceived a four-EP cycle that the group has now nearly completed. “Full-length projects for smaller bands that are unsigned are hard to do,” says drummer DJ Smith in a recent conference…
Express Deli Lands on Yelp’s Ranking of Top 100 Restaurants in America
“At any establishment, I don’t think food is ever the sole reason people visit the place,” Micho Aboukhaled, who runs Express Deli & Beverage with his parents, told Scene’s dining editor Doug Trattner once. “You have to have good food and good service, and then there’s the rest.” Related The “rest” has been building a community…
Ohio Congressional Members Introduce Bill to Protect Mauritanians From Deportation
A bipartisan group of Ohio congressional members last week made another push to establish long-sought safeguards for Mauritanian migrants who have fled to America from the grips of human rights abuses, violence and slavery in the West African country. Legislation introduced by the sponsors would provide Temporary Protection Status to Mauritanians living in the country, protecting…
Dennis (!) Kucinich to Formally Announce Run for Congress Wednesday
Dennis Kucinich, rebounding from his unsuccessful bid for Cleveland’s mayoral seat in 2021, is resurfacing from political quietude to once again run for office. And do it this time as an Independent.On Monday, Kucinich’s press team confirmed that Kucinich will formally announce his bid for Ohio’s 7th Congressional District, a seat currently held by Rep.…
Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Fest Headed To Columbus in June
Superstar chef Guy Fieri just announced the details of his upcoming Flavortown Fest, a music and food event that’ll take place on June 1 and June 2 in Columbus, where Fieri was born. Rockers Greta Van Fleet and country singer-songwriter Kane Brown, will serve as the headliners. Two-day GA, GA+ and VIP passes to Flavortown…
Public Comment Period on Ohio Gov. DeWine’s Gender Transition Rules Brings Strong Opposition
The ongoing public comment period for administrative rules Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine drafted related to gender transitions in the state has already brought opposition from Democratic lawmakers and various advocacy groups. DeWine proposed new rules related to gender-affirming care, even as he vetoed House Bill 68, which prohibits all gender-affirming care for minors in Ohio.…
Sen. Sherrod Brown Touts Bipartisan Deal to Boost Child Tax Credit, R&D and Housing
Ohio business leaders joined Ohio Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown in calling for passage of a $78 billion tax deal this week. Tax committee chairs in the House and Senate — one a Republican, the other a Democrat — agreed on the plan which expands the child tax credit as well as tax deductions for…
Proposed Shore-to-Core TIF Passes Through Cleveland City Planning Commission
The Shore to Core overlay TIF, the city’s plan to speed up development in the downtown core and trigger investment from private companies, passed through the City Planning Commission on Friday. In his pitch to the board, Jeff Epstein, the head of the Mayor’s Office of Capitol Projects, vowed that the proposed district would have…
This Week in Cleveland Food News: Griffin Cider House to Close and More
– Buildings & Food has bought Griffin Cider House, which will close at the end of the month with an as-of-yet new concept opening from Will Hollingsworth and crew later this year. Related – Sauce the City at Re:Bar is now open. Related – Dining editor Doug Trattner this week reviewed Heritage Steak & Whiskey,…
Employer Buy-In, Ridership Remain Low 5 Months Before End of RTA Microtransit Pilot Program
On Sundays and Mondays, Amazon delivery station employees can take a shuttle from the Southgate Transit Center to the Amazon DCM3 warehouse in Solon, using an app to choose between two available dropoff time options. That wasn’t an option for the employees until recently. Rebekah Ham, the station manager for the Amazon DCM3 warehouse in…
Voters Bill of Rights Amendment to Ohio Constitution Would Allow Same-Day Registration
Ohioans may have the chance to add a new Voters Bill of Rights to the state Constitution to support ballot access. Voting rights’ advocates said they want better controls on the state’s purging of voter registration rolls. They also want early voting days restored, and protections enshrined in the Constitution, rather than only in law.…
Gov. DeWine Supports Banning Delta-8 Products; Retailers Favor Enforcing Age Restrictions
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine wants the state to either ban or regulate delta-8 THC products. But since there’s nothing he can do administratively, he is urging lawmakers to do something in regards to intoxicating hemp products like delta-8. “I would be very happy to have a ban,” DeWine said during a press conference, holding up…
Cleveland Pierogi Week Returns Jan. 29
Cleveland Pierogi Week will kick off on Monday, January 29th, and not a moment too soon. Because seven days of comforting $8 specials from some of Cleveland’s best restaurants sounds like just the antidote to these chilly winter temps. Each participating Cleveland Pierogi Week restaurant will bake up their own spin on the pierogi -…
February’s MIX at Cleveland Museum of Art is All-Out Barbie
Get that pink out of the closet and get ready to party, folks. The Cleveland Museum of Art is going full Dreamhouse for February’s MIX party on Friday, Feb. 2, encouraging attendees to match the pink vibes and nostalgia-infused theme with their own takes on Barbie, Ken or their other favorite character. Tickets start at…
This Cleveland Doctor Makes a Living by Giving People Their Voices Back
Dr. Rebecca Nelson still hasn’t received the call from a singer who lost their voice touring through Cleveland, but she’s not waiting around for that. Her passion has been helping normal Clevelanders find their voice — like Mark, father of four, teacher, and grade-school basketball coach. If it weren’t obvious enough, he’s basically always talking…
Brittany Hailer Joins The Marshall Project – Cleveland as Staff Writer
The Marshall Project is pleased to announce the hiring of Brittany Hailer as a staff writer in the Cleveland newsroom. Hailer comes to The Marshall Project – Cleveland after serving as director of the Pittsburgh Institute of Nonprofit Journalism, a news outlet she co-founded in 2021. It was community engagement outreach — teaching writing classes…
Ohio Supreme Court: Sam Randazzo’s Assets Can Be Frozen in Connection With FirstEnergy Case
The Ohio Supreme Court unanimously ruled Tuesday that assets owned by the former head of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio can be frozen in connection with a federal public corruption case. Sam Randazzo’s bank accounts and brokerage accounts can now be frozen, according to a ruling by the state’s highest court that reversed an…
Black, Multiracial Children in Ohio Lag Behind Statewide, Countrywide Counterparts for General Well-Being
While long-standing gaps in general well-being have closed between minority and white children in recent years, partly thanks to pandemic-era government support, those gaps are still very much real, according to The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s 2024 Race for Results report. Measuring developmental milestones from birth to early adulthood, the report scores progress on an index…
Will Hollingsworth’s Buildings and Food Purchases Griffin Cider House, New Concept Planned
Buildings and Food, the hospitality group led by Will Hollingsworth, has made its newest acquisition: Griffin Cider House and Gin Bar (12401 Madison Ave.) in Lakewood. The British-themed pub was opened by Richard Read in 2015. Its last day of operation will be January 31st. “I’m somewhat emotional but also excited to announce that Griffin will be…
Ohio Foodbanks Say Thriving Families Tax Credit Could Help Reduce Hunger
Ohio lawmakers are considering a proposal that would implement a statewide refundable child tax credit. Regional food banks say the bill would help more families meet basic needs and reduce strain on local food pantries struggling to meet demand amid persistent inflation. Sarah Kuhns, advocacy and engagement manager with the Ohio Association of Foodbanks, said…
Livewire: 12 of the Best Concerts to Catch in Cleveland Through January
WED 01/17 TORRES On tour in support of its forthcoming effort, What an enormous room, this indie rock act led by singer-guitarist Mackenzie Scott plays shoe-gazer rock that features Scott’s hiccuping, evocative vocals. The band possesses significant musical range, too. Brittle tunes such as “I got the fare” juxtapose shimmering numbers like “Collect,” a tune…
Review: Heritage Steak & Whiskey Wines, Dines and Shines With Style
Having dined at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse at Eton Chagrin Boulevard, trust me when I say that Heritage Steak & Whiskey, its successor, has completely flipped the script. The somber, heavy and dated décor, which had been the defining character of the space since Fleming’s opened in the early 2000s, has been jettisoned in favor of…
