15+ Things to Do in Cleveland This Weekend (Aug. 17-20)
Our weekly picks of the best things to do in Cleveland this weekend. Also check out our full Cleveland event calendar. THU 08/17 Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End Cleveland Play House presents this play about famous writer Erma Bombeck. Tonight’s performance takes place at 7:30 at the Outcalt Theatre, where performances continue through Sunday. 1407 Euclid…
At a Grafton Prison Comedy Show, Performers and Inmates Share Laughs, Hope and Human Connection
“I’m hosting a comedy show at Grafton correctional facility June 29th. I’m still in need of 2 extra comedians. If anybody would be interested just message me. Hope everyone has a great productive week.” As a sociologist and comedian, Lakiesha Smith’s post in a local Facebook comedy group immediately caught my attention. I quickly typed:…
Money Paid, Favors Done. Messages Detail Relationship Between Ohio Regulator and FirstEnergy Executives
In early 2019, news of financial ties between Akron-based FirstEnergy and the man incoming-Gov. Mike DeWine had named to lead the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio began to spread. And as it did, FirstEnergy’s top executives feared they wouldn’t have a regulator they could control, according to documents filed in federal court late last week.…
Two Years After the Chaotic Mass Evacuation of Afghanistan, Asylees in Cleveland Are Still in Legal Limbo
It was around noon on a Sunday, her usual lunch break in the payroll office where she worked, when Kamela Bahadori knew she would never see Afghanistan ever again. This was Kabul, August 15, 2021, the day many Afghans considered, like Bahadori does, one of the worst in their lives. At the building where Bahadori…
No License to Drive: Why So Many Ohioans Are Barred From Driving
This article was published in partnership with The Marshall Project, a nonprofit news organization covering the U.S. criminal justice system, and News 5 Cleveland. Sign up for their newsletters, and follow them on Instagram, TikTok, Reddit and Facebook. Nizer Lukerson drives to provide. But around every street corner, he’s pursued by fear, hoping to make…
‘Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End,’ Now at Cleveland Play House, Does Little Justice to the Writer’s Life
This will be a short review of a short show. The show is Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End at the Cleveland Play House and it’s an hour long. Since Erma Bombeck was a humor columnist in the last century, you might surmise that the length of the show is reflective of the idea that brevity…
Issue 1 Reactions Show Ohio Republicans Searching for Someone to Blame After Loss
Ohio voters soundly rejected Issue 1, a ballot measure that sought to make it harder for citizens to amend the Ohio Constitution through future ballot initiatives. As of 10 a.m. Aug. 9, the final numbers for the state show 1,744,094 “No” votes and 1,315,346 “Yes” votes. That’s 57.01% of the state voting to preserve the current…
Two-Month Festival Will Celebrate Superman’s Cleveland Origins
For one of Cleveland’s most important native sons, there’s surprisingly little fanfare. We’re talking about Superman, of course, born here in 1938 out of the minds of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Sure, there’s the second-floor exhibit, with Siegel’s desk and a few posters, at the Cleveland Public Library. There’s the triangular plaque and “S” sign…
The City Diner in Old Brooklyn is Back and Better Than Ever
Back in 2017, Old Brooklyn residents were thrilled to see the long-dormant Expressway Diner under new, capable management. Edward Michalski brought the stainless steel diner out of retirement and back into the limelight, where it remained until the pandemic dimmed its lights once again. But earlier this year, the City Diner (5109 Memphis Ave., 216-400-7529) reopened once again, giving…
Bids for the West Pierhead Lighthouse Surpass $150,000 — and the Auction’s Still Open
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Livewire: 14 Concerts to Catch in Cleveland in August
THU 08/10 Gojira and Mastodon These two terrific hard rock bands bring their co-headlining tour to Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica. Known for albums such as 2012’s L’Enfant Sauvage and 2016’s Magma, Gojira returned in 2021 with Fortitude. Last year, it released the anthemic single “Our Time Is Now,” a tune featuring highly technical guitar work…
Cleveland Native Kramies Lands Back in Northeast Ohio After One Long, Strange Musical Trip
When local singer-songwriter Kramies was still a teenager, he began playing shows with his shoegazer band Pot Roast. In the late ’80s and early ’90s, the group played Flash Gordon’s, a now defunct venue that Kramies, who grew up in Fairview Park, describes as a “glam metal divebar.” It was a formative experience. “I opened…
At Patron Saint, a Charming All-Day Cafe Has You Covered Morning, Noon and Night
If recent statistics are to be believed, nearly half of all employed Americans work remotely at least part of the time. And what do we do when the walls start closing in? We escape to those tried-and-true third places where the Wi-Fi is as strong as the java and nobody cares how long we camp.…
Ohio’s Issue 1 Goes Down to Defeat
The Republican-led effort to make amending Ohio’s constitution more difficult has failed. As of 11:45 p.m., unofficial results for the Aug. 8 special election show voters rejected Issue 1 57% to 43%. The Associated Press called the race at 9 p.m. While precincts were still reporting late into the night and absentee ballots will continue…
15+ Things to Do in Cleveland This Weekend (Aug. 10-13)
Our weekly picks of the best things to do in Cleveland this weekend. Also check out our full Cleveland event calendar. THU 08/10 Gojira and Mastodon These two terrific hard rock bands bring their co-headlining tour to Jacobs Pavilion. Known for albums such as 2012’s L’Enfant Sauvage and 2016’s Magma, Gojira returned in 2021 with Fortitude.…
Mozart at Blossom and the Rest of the Classical Music to Catch This Week in Cleveland
– The second week of August features two weekend concerts at Blossom by The Cleveland Orchestra. On Saturday the 12th, British-born conductor Nicholas McGegan in in charge of an almost all-Mozart concert, featuring the Orchestra’s principal clarinet, Afeni Yusuf, in the Clarinet Concerto, and the Overture to The Marriage of Figaro will be coupled savvily…
After Successful Pilot Efforts, What Will it Take to Close Market Avenue to Cars for Good?
The summer of 2019 left a particular impression on Tom McNair, the executive director of Ohio City Incorporated. McNair, then five years into his position, was overjoyed that one of his walkability pursuits, the closing of Market Avenue to car traffic, was happening. By June, the street was covered in Astroturf and Adirondack chairs. No…
Study: Excess Mortality Rates Higher for Ohio Republicans Than Dems After Covid Vaccine Rollout
The politicization of coronavirus vaccination efforts may have contributed to disproportionate death rates of registered Republican voters after vaccines were made available to adults during the pandemic, according to a study conducted by Yale University researchers. Analyzing the deaths of more than 538,000 people aged 25 years and older in Ohio and Florida between January…
Get Ready to Squash: More Spotted Lanternflies Found In Northeast Ohio
When Trevor Lyons first saw the red bug with white spots and black wings while working in Cleveland’s Central neighborhood last week, he nearly went into a panic. There, near the intersection of East 65th and Hawthorne, was a group of spotted lanternflies, the notorious invasive species that has been devastating East Coast agriculture since…
Final Early Vote Tally Shows Nearly 700,000 Ohioans Have Already Voted
After nearly a year of political wrangling, Ohioans decide today whether to make it harder to both bring amendment proposals and to amend the state constitution. But many have already banked their votes. This year’s August special election — typically a sleepy, low turnout affair — has seen historic turnout already. Final figures Nearly 700,000…
Americans’ Credit Card Debt Reaches Record High
Amid inflation, more Ohioans are relying on credit cards to meet basic needs, and the nation is now saddled with nearly $988 billion in credit card debt, according to recent Federal Reserve Bank data. Research showed non-housing debt, including credit cards and student loans, is on the rise, increasing 51% since 2013. Interest rates are…
Chardon Brewfest Brings Beer, Fun and Food This Saturday
Back for 2023, the 10th annual Chardon Brewfest looks to build on its legacy of great beer and great fun in the beautiful town of historic Chardon, Ohio. Chardon Brewfest will be held August 12 from noon to 5 p.m. on historic Chardon Square, where 25 brewers from Ohio and surrounding states will provide samples…
Cleveland Wing Week Returns in September
Folks, it’s almost that time again when we bring you seven days of wing deals from some of your favorite Cleveland restaurants. Cleveland Wing Week returns Sept. 11 – 17 with $7 wing specials across the entire week with secret sauces, chef-created specialties and more. Sponsored by Miller Lite and Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions, Cleveland Wing…
What Ohio Amendments Wouldn’t Have Passed With a 60% Threshold?
Only white men would be able to enlist in the Ohio National Guard. Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland and Toledo wouldn’t have casinos. Ohio’s governor wouldn’t have term limits. Ohioans would only have the option of straight-ticket voting at the polls. These are just some of the amendments to the Ohio constitution that passed, but received less…
Concert Review: The Beths Flex Power-Pop Chops at Sold-Out Beachland Gig
The years The Beths have spent on the road have treated them well. The New Zealand road dogs, which have played Cleveland and Akron multiple times in recent memory, have honed their power-pop rock sound into a powerful force. This was on display during their show Saturday night at a packed Beachland Ballroom. The last time I…
Ohio Counties Need More Poll Workers for August Special Election Next Week
Twenty-three Ohio counties don’t have the minimum number of poll workers needed for Tuesday’s special election. These counties don’t have enough poll workers as of Thursday morning: Ashtabula, Clermont, Columbiana, Coshocton, Defiance, Fulton, Greene, Harrison, Highland, Huron, Jefferson, Knox, Licking, Madison, Mahoning, Marion, Montgomery, Shelby, Stark, Trumbull, Van Wert, Warren and Washington. Currently, 32,310 poll…
21-Year-Old Dead, Passenger in Critical Condition After Being Hit By Teens Driving Stolen Kia in Old Brooklyn
The 21-year-old driver of a car is dead and her passenger is in critical condition after a stolen Kia crashed into their vehicle last night in Old Brooklyn near the intersection of Pearl and Altoon. All four in the stolen Kia were teenagers, ranging in ages from 12 to 17. According to officials, it’s not…
Matthew Ahn to Challenge Michael O’Malley in Race for County Prosecutor
As Cleveland stares down a summer crime wave, Matthew Ahn, a progressive Democrat, is set to begin his campaign for Cuyahoga County Prosecutor. “I would say the reforms I’m looking for are largely evidence-based, common sense reforms,” Ahn said. “These are the kinds of things that are actually going to promote safety long term.” Ahn,…
Guanaquitas Restaurante Now Open in Former Big Egg Space in Detroit Shoreway
The former Big Egg spot (5107 Detroit) is vacant no longer as Blanca Hernandez, owner of the four-year-old Pupuseria y Antojitos Guanaquitas (2998 W. 25th St., 216-862-1082) restaurant in Clark-Fulton, today opens the doors to her second restaurant, appropriately called Restaurante Guanaquitas 2. Unlike Pupuseria y Antojitos Guanaquitas, which serves strictly Salvadoran foods like tortas, tacos,…
Cuyahoga County Council Members Reject Tax Extension for New County Jail
After contentious public comment in its second meeting discussing plans for a new jail in Garfield Heights, and some infighting amongst members, Cuyahoga County Council ultimately voted against a proposed tax extension to pay for the facility. Residents, members of the Cuyahoga County Jail Coalition and elected officials all showed up at Tuesday’s County Council…
Boss ChickNBeer to Open Shop in Cuyahoga Falls This Fall
Location number four is in the works for Boss ChickNBeer, the justly praised chicken and beer restaurant owned by Heather Doeberling and Emily Moes. The pair opened the first shop in Berea back in 2018, added a spot in Bay Village in 2021, and expanded to Seven Hills the year after that. Next up is Front Street in downtown…
Boney Fingers BBQ Has Closed
After five years of dishing up barbecue downtown from a low-key spot in the bottom level of The Arcade, Boney Fingers BBQ up and moved down the street to a proper storefront in March 2021 at 1800 Euclid Ave. near the Comfort Inn and Cleveland State. While owner Eric Huff was excited about the move,…
The Benevolent Butcher Food Truck Will Cease Operations in October
In a town not exactly flush with vegan options, the arrival three years ago of the Benevolent Butcher food truck was a balm for diners eager for the kind chef-y fare the meat and potatoes crowd takes for granted. Sadly, come Oct. 21, there will be one less vegan-friendly option as the proprietors — cousins Jeremy…
Selick Family Fundraiser to Be Held at Tri-C Hospitality Management Center on September 21
On March 21, chef John Selick’s daughter Hannah Doty became suddenly ill. As the family describes it, she suffered nonstop seizures, spent 10 days in a coma followed by 28 days in the ICU. After brain surgery, Hannah was diagnosed with Acute Motor Sensory Axonal Neuropathy, a severe variant of Guillain-Barré syndrome. Hannah is now…
86% of Ohio’s Large Rivers Met Water Quality Standards, New Study Shows
Most of Ohio’s rivers met water quality standards, except for a stretch of the Mohican River, according to a new study from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. Eighty-six percent or 1,176 miles of Ohio’s large rivers were determined to be in excellent condition and another 190 miles of Ohio’s large rivers are partially meeting water…
Despite its Cliched Protagonist, Shortcomings Is a Film Worth Seeing
If you told Ben (Justin H. Min) to grow up, I imagine he’d respond with an unrelenting string of deeply personal insults kept locked and loaded in the back of his mind since the day he met you. Of course he’s grown up. Why would you even suggest otherwise? He works in the film industry…
Council Public Safety Meeting Puts Pressure on Police Staffing, Bibb’s Anti-Crime Program Amid Wave of Summer Offenses
In the wake of the string of Downtown shootings that shook City Hall, Council convened Wednesday morning for special meeting of the Safety Committee, a gathering fraught with frustration, distressing data and demands for answers.An information tennis match between promise and reality engulfed the Council Chambers, one fueled by the recent mass shooting on West…
Best Senior Dating Sites and Mobile Apps
According to a recent poll, over half of all single adults over the age of 50 are either actively dating or interested in getting back out there. Many boomer-aged singles are recently divorced, widowed, or have never been married. No wonder they’re interested in the top senior dating sites and learning about which ones actually…
Lekko Coffee to Open Second Location in Old Brooklyn This Fall
Since opening Lekko Coffee (2529 Detroit Ave., 216-554-4875) in Ohio City two years ago, owner Matt Ashton says that the reception has been so positive that it motivated him to expand the brand. “The amount of support we have received from the city of Cleveland at our Ohio City location has been pivotal to our interest…
Top Chefs Culinary Experience to Benefit ICASI Scholarship Fund to Be Held August 20
More than a dozen of Cleveland’s most accomplished chefs will be donating their time and talent on Sunday, August 20, to help raise money for the International Culinary Arts & Sciences Institute (ICASI) Scholarship Fund. The funds raised will be used to help students pursue their dream of attaining a culinary education regardless of one’s economic status.…
Ohio Libertarians Allege Secretary of State LaRose Mixing Issue 1 Campaign with Official Duty
The Libertarian Party of Ohio has filed a complaint with federal officials alleging Secretary of State Frank LaRose’s Issue 1 advocacy violates the Hatch Act. The law prohibits employees and certain officeholders from using their authority to influence the outcome of an election. The complaint argues that because LaRose’s office administers federal election funds, his…
The Classical Music to Catch in Cleveland This Week
– The Cooper International Piano Competition continues at Oberlin on Wednesday at 2pm and 7pm, when the seven contestants who survived the recital round perform full concertos with piano accompaniment in Warner Concert Hall. Attend in person for free, or click here for live webcasts, and check back at 10 pm for the announcement of…
This Month’s MIX at CMA Will Be a New Orleans-Style Bash
The Cleveland Museum of Art will celebrate Louis Armstrong’s birthday with MIX: Bourbon Street Parade on Friday, August 4. The New Orleans-inspired party will feature Creole-style food, drinks and performances from Mike Wade’s Nasty Nati Brass Band, a brass band that fuses jazz with funk and soul, and DJ Pillo. “Music is a really great access…
Sen. Sherrod Brown Touts Bill That Would Rein in Large Investors Who Buy Up Single-Family Homes
Senator Sherrod Brown is introducing legislation to curb the number of single-family homes in Cincinnati and throughout the country being bought up by large investors. Brown’s bill, the Stop Predatory Investing Act, would prohibit an investor who obtains 50 or more single-family rental homes after the bill’s enactment from deducting interest or depreciation on those…
Frank LaRose’s Office Promotes Wrong Date for August Special Election in Official Email
As Ohio’s top election official promotes the wrong election date, Hamilton County’s early in-person voting numbers tip over 20,000. At 8:26 p.m. on Aug. 1, an email from Secretary of State Frank LaRose’s office was sent to potential poll workers promoting the Aug. 8 special election. Except, the date for the high-stakes election that could…
Now Open: Ninja City in Market Hall at Van Aken District
It’s been six months since partners Dylan Fallon and Bac Nguyen announced their plans to open a Ninja City outpost in the Market Hall at Van Aken District in Shaker Heights. As of yesterday, July 31, the restaurant is officially open. “This is something we’ve been after for a few years, so we’re very happy that…
Cedar Point Unveils Design for Record-Breaking Top Thrill Dragster Version 2.0
The main reason that Cedar Point’s Top Thrill Dragster wasn’t too terrifying was that it was only 17 seconds long — offering a quick adrenaline rush that gave riders no time to think about what was happening. Many people’s biggest fear was that the rollercoaster wouldn’t clear its 400-foot hill, as sometimes a “rollback” did…
Polls: Ohioans Skeptical More Fracking Would Bring Benefits
At a time when Ohio state lawmakers are pushing to expand fracking on public lands, polling in recent years finds most residents are either strongly opposed, somewhat opposed, or unsure about fracking as a means of natural gas production. House Bill 507 was signed into law by Gov. Mike DeWine this year and requires the…
RTA Waterfront Line Will Reopen in September, But Only for Browns Home Games
After a long two years dusty and dormant, after several stabilization tests and mending bridge cracks, the RTA’s Waterfront Line will officially reopen September 10th.According to a press release Tuesday, the RTA will only operate the Waterfront Line, which extends from Tower City to East 9th, during Browns home games. Mike Schipper, RTA’s deputy general…
Inaugural Frank Amato’s Producers Showcase To Feature Eclectic Lineup of Cleveland Bands
Veteran Cleveland singer-songwriter Frank Amato and his wife, former WMMS DJ Lisa Dillon, might be one of the city’s top rock ’n’ roll power couples. Together, they own Amalon Entertainment, which Amato describes as a “mobile entertainment company.” Each week, they host a slew of karaoke parties and DJ special events. “[Amalon] is our two…
Masonic Auditorium Poised for $8 Million Facelift Thanks to Owner Temple Live
Before Temple Live bought the Masonic Auditorium on Euclid Ave. in 2017, the brown behemoth of a building sat with its industrial counterparts, part of a camouflage of nondescript structures in Midtown. Beaty Capital, a “family-run” investment firm based in Rogers, Arkansas, committed $6 million the following year to fashion the 225,000 square-foot, former freemason…
Parilya, the Popular Filipino Food Truck, Will Add Brick-and-Mortar Spot in Olmsted Falls
More great news for Filipino food fans. Parilya, Cleveland’s first and only Filipino food truck, will be opening a brick-and-mortar business in Olmsted Falls. The storefront at the corner of Bagley and Columbia will help support the food truck and serve as home base for the catering side of the business while giving customers a…
Early Vote Figures Continue Their Tear in Ohio’s August Special Election
Early vote totals, already surpassing expectations, have only accelerated as the August 8 election gets closer. Voters will determine whether it should be harder to approve future constitutional amendments. Through the first seven days, about 16,000 voters showed up to cast their ballots each day. Fourteen days in, however, that average has risen to more…
Livewire: 10 Concerts to Catch in Cleveland This Week
TUE 08/01 CavetownUniting Cavetown collaborators and friends, this 12-date tour is a such a special one for his rabid, cult-like fanbase made up mostly of teens, that fans reportedly line up for hours outside venues. One dollar from every ticket sold benefiting his newly-formed LGBTQ+ youth organization, and at each show, a This Is Home…
ACLU of Ohio – Ohioans, Get Ready to Vote in the Next Election
Special Election Day is August 8 for all Ohioans, and at the ACLU of Ohio, we are committed to ensuring all voters have the resources they need to cast their ballot and make their voices heard. Earlier this year, Governor DeWine signed HB 458 into law, dramatically changing Ohio’s voter ID landscape and voting deadlines.…
Finalist Voting for Best of Cleveland 2023 Now Open
After weeks of voting and tens of thousands of nominations, we’ve arrived at the finalists for Scene’s Best of Cleveland 2023. Voting is open through through August 29; you may vote once per day until then. Our annual celebration of all the very best things the city has to offer needs your voices. After all,…
Cleveland Police Will No Longer Blur Officer Faces in Body Cam Videos
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. The City of Cleveland has long contended police have the right to blur the faces of officers seen in body camera…
Ohio Amendment to Curb ‘Out-of-State Special Interests’ Gets Nearly All Its Funding From Them
Roughly $35 million has flowed to political groups aiming to influence Ohio’s August special election. That includes money for campaigns for or against the ballot measure raising the threshold for constitutional amendments, as well as several closely aligned organizations. On both sides — those opposing Issue 1, those supporting it, and those technically fighting November’s…
Best Essay Writing Services: 7 Standout Options
Does the prospect of penning another essay instantly sour your spirits? Don’t worry. We’re here to help. Reclaim the joy of your university years with trustworthy essay writing services. But how do you select one? It can be a minefield. Many students, without due diligence, become prey to subpar firms. So, no taking chances. You…
New Book Uncovers History of Cleveland’s Underground Soul Scene
Invisible Soul: Uncovering Cleveland’s Underground Soul Scene Carlo Wolff
Parma Schools Will Allow Armed Staff This School Year
Trained staff in Parma City Schools will be authorized to carry guns on school property this upcoming school year after the Parma City Schools Board of Education unanimously passed a resolution July 20. The move, which is a first for Parma, comes after Ohio passed similar legislation last October. “We find it only prudent to…
North Coast Lakefront Master Plan Reveals Cleveland’s Big Goals
The Bibb administration vow to bring Cleveland’s east and west sides together on the lakefront was finally on display at Thursday’s unveiling of the North Coast Master Plan, a design package that’s been the works since January.
Spearheaded by James Corner Field Operations, or JCFO, the New York City-based landscape architectural firm that did…
Talk to Me and Haunted Mansion Aim to Scare, But Don’t Always Succeed
Now that the Barbenheimer blitzkrieg has finally touched down at multiplexes all over the place, collectively bringing in more audiences than any superhero flick in the past six months, we can talk about the other big-screen showdown that is currently popping off in theaters across the country: Disney’s Haunted Mansion and A24’s Talk to Me,…
Cleveland Files Lawsuit Alleging Insulin Price Fixing
The city of Cleveland has filed a federal lawsuit against several drug manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) over insulin prices, alleging a pricing scheme that caused an exorbitant rise in insulin prices and cost the city millions in prescription benefit payouts. The city is represented by the Cleveland Law Department as well as several…
New Cleveland Slovenian Festival Debuts This Saturday
The Slovenian National Home and Cleveland Bocce Club are hosting what they hope will be Cleveland’s first annual Summer Zabava on Saturday, July 29. Set to be held at the Slovenian National Home (6417 St. Clair Avenue), the festival promises live music, Slovenian and European vendors and a bocce — or balinca, in Slovenian — tournament,…
First Look: Battr, Opening Next Week in Tremont
Starting next week, dessert lovers will have a trendy new spot in Tremont at which to score all matter of sweet and creamy treats. Battr (910 Literary Rd., 216-202-6157), opening in the long-vacant building next to the former Lola/Lolita space, specializes in Belgian waffles, Hong Kong-style bubble waffles and French crepes. Those products are then…
First Look: Doinks Burger Joint, Opening Friday, July 28 in Waterloo
At 4 p.m. Friday, July 28, the brown craft paper will get stripped from the windows, the front door will swing open, and the first official Doinks Burger Joint (15519 Waterloo Rd.) burgers will hit the hot griddle. It will have been about three and a half years since the first Doinks smash burger landed…
The Orchestra Does ‘Lord of the Rings’ and the Rest of the Classical Music to Catch This Week
It’s the last call this week for tickets to Ohio Light Opera performances in Wooster. The season ends with Camelot on Sunday, July 30, but before that, you can still catch How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (Wed. at 2 & Sat. at 7:30), Orpheus in the Underworld (Thu. at 2), Arizona Lady…
Two New Taco Spots Now Open on the West Side
Residents in the Bellaire-Puritas neighborhood have been watching the slow creation of Locos Street Tacos and Burritos (4760 W. 130th St.) for nearly three years. That’s how long it took to convert the former Frosty Dog ice cream shop into its present state as a colorful walk-up taco and ice cream eatery. Lines are a…
Ohioans Will Vote On Abortion Rights on Nov. 7
Ohioans will get to vote on abortion rights in the state this November. On July 25, the Secretary of State’s office confirmed that abortion rights advocates submitted 495,938 valid petition signatures from a total of 55 counties in the state, fulfilling the percentage requirements for verification. The petition asked voters to sign in favor of…
14 Concerts to Catch Through Early August in Cleveland
THU 07/27 Crash Test DummiesTo celebrate the fact that it’s been more than 30 years since Crash Test Dummies recorded their debut album, The Ghosts That Haunt Me, the Canadian group embarked on an anniversary tour and has kept going. The trek that brings it to Cain Park tonight also follows a successful 25th anniversary…
Meet the Micronationalists Dreaming Up New Nations — in Ohio and Beyond
As a nine-year-old growing up at 924 Putnam Street in Newport, Kentucky, Tony Skaggs could look over the Ohio River to downtown Cincinnati’s skyline. He may have daydreamed a bit about what was going on in the big city less than a mile away, but by fourth grade a new obsession about his sense of…
Fiyah Falls a Little Short in the Korean BBQ Game, But the Basics Are There
One of the hottest trends in dining right now is Korean BBQ. In cities across the country we’re witnessing the proliferation of these one-of-a-kind restaurants, where the interactive, communal cooking experience is attracting diners eager to celebrate in groups. While some mom-and-pop shops still lug around the tabletop burners, increasingly we’re seeing more contemporary restaurants…
