Kid Koala Discusses the Inspiration for His Innovative New Album
Centered on a cast of creatures who band together to save their community from destruction, Creatures of the Late Afternoon, the latest album/game from innovative DJ and author Kid Koala (Eric San) yet again reflects San’s multifaceted multimedia imagination and creativity. “It sounds very fantastical, but it’s a inspired by things I noticed in either…
12 Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth in Cleveland This Weekend
Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the day Union Major General Gordon Granger issued the order that “the people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free.” Although the Emancipation Proclamation was issued on September 22, 1862 and took effect January 1, 1863,…
Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne to Propose Garfield Heights Site for New County Jail
County Executive Chris Ronayne announced this week that he will seek to have the new county jail built on a 72-acre site near an industrial park in Garfield Heights.Though Ronayne hasn’t yet detailed how the county would pay for the estimated $750 million campus, he said that he felt comfortable the site, situated right next…
15+ Things to Do in Cleveland This Weekend (June 15-18)
Our weekly picks of the best things to do in Cleveland this weekend. Also check out our full Cleveland event calendar. THU 06/15 Jacob Collier Jacob Collier began dropping albums and singles when he was still a teenager. Now, some ten years later, he’s evolved into a sophisticated singer-songwriter. Just last year, he released the evocative…
Poppy is a Big Test for the Salt Team. They’re Passing With High Marks So Far
As a diehard eastsider, I was thrilled to learn that Jill Vedaa and Jessica Parkison would be taking over operations at Felice after the owners of that eatery decided to move on. I was giddy because it shortened by three-quarters the journey required for me to enjoy Vedaa’s food; because it meant that the Felice…
Weezer, Eric Church and the Best Concerts to Catch in Cleveland This June
THU 06/15 Bryan Adams Perhaps best known for ’80s hits such as “Cuts Like a Knife” and “Summer of ’69,” singer-songwriter Bryan Adams has continued to record and released his latest effort, So Happy It Hurts, last year. It features the usual quotient of rootsy rockers and power ballads and finds the raspy voiced singer…
De-Platformed: How the Local Brewery Built on Community and Experimentation Lost Its Way in Scaling Up and Selling Out
To understand the excitement surrounding the launch of Platform Beer a decade ago, it’s helpful to appreciate the local craft brewing scene that existed at the time. In terms of breweries in Cleveland, there was only Great Lakes, Market Garden, Nano Brew, Portside Brewery and tiny Indigo Imp. A beer lover would have to cross…
Fahrenheit in Tremont Closes This Weekend
Chef Rocco Whalen is packing up a whole bunch of memories as he gets set to close the chapter on Fahrenheit in Tremont at the end of business Saturday night. He’ll soon open Fahrenheit Cleveland’s new, swanky location on Public Square in July in the old and extensively renovated John Q’s Steakhouse spot, but as…
Haunted House Restaurant Team to Open The Astro in Former Hard Rock Cafe Space Downtown
After sitting empty for the last six years, the sizeable former Hard Rock Cafe location in Tower City will soon come to life again, and with extraterrestrial life, so to speak. The team behind the Haunted House Restaurant in Cleveland Heights — Andre Scott, Ryan Gullatt, Christopher Thomas and Jeremiah Burks — has claimed the…
Ohio Light Opera Does ‘Camelot’ and the Rest of the Classical Music to Catch This Week in Cleveland
This week finds Ohio Light Opera, ChamberFest Cleveland, and Encore Chamber Music Institute in full swing, plus a Solstice event by No Exit New Music. Time to widen horizons: there’s lots to sample and dabble in among better known music. Visit our Concert Listings page for robust listings of these and other events — with…
Cleveland’s First Black-Owned Recording Studio Could Become a City Landmark
The Boddie Recording Company helped shape Cleveland’s music scene for more than two decades, recording albums by local artists who might not have gone on to fame but whose work was important right here in Cleveland. It was also the city’s first recording studio owned and operated by Black Americans — Louise and Thomas Boddie — and…
Only 30% of Fans at Browns Home Games Live in Cuyahoga County, Data Shows
The vast majority of ticket holders to Browns home games in the 2022-2023 season, from September to January, live outside of Cuyahoga County, recent data shows. An analysis of every game at the formerly-called FirstEnergy Stadium, from September 1 to January 15th, by Placer.ai, determined that only 30.9 percent of attendees hailed from inside county…
Ohio Chamber of Commerce Won’t Discuss Its Allies in Effort to Lock Down State Constitution
The Ohio Chamber of Commerce is supporting a proposed amendment to the state Constitution that has huge implications for such issues as abortion, gun control, and even democracy itself. But Steve Stivers, president and CEO of the chamber, isn’t willing to talk about those things as his organization joins the effort to make it much…
‘The Flash’ Works Hard to Make Us Forget Ezra Miller’s Bad Behavior
Here’s a fun little exercise the next time you’re at a public place: Mention The Flash and witness people immediately get into a discussion/debate about just how batshit-insane Ezra Miller is. That’s what happened when I brought up the movie at a neighborhood bar. “I don’t think I’ll see it,” the female bartender said, citing the…
Ohio House Bill 8 Would Force Schools to Notify Parents Before Teaching “Sexuality Content”
A controversial bill in the Ohio Statehouse would force educators to out students to their parents and require public schools to give parental notification before teaching “sexuality content.” House Bill 8 was introduced by State Reps. D.J. Swearingen, R-Huron, and Sara Carruthers, R-Hamilton, in February and opponents are saying it’s another anti-LGBTQ bill. Amendments recently…
‘Moulin Rouge – The Musical’ at Playhouse Square is a Carnival of Song and Dance
Decades ago, when things got a bit too complicated for my elderly grandmother, she used to hold up her hand and say, “Enough is enough and too much is a great deal!” That curiously worded statement was meant to slow everything down a bit. And when it comes to Moulin Rouge-The Musical, now touring at…
Porthouse Theater’s Production of ‘A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum’ Shows the Musical Can Still Be Funny, Sometimes
People have argued for eons about what is funny on stage, since something that makes me laugh might leave you cold, or even enrage you. Much humor is based on surprise and let’s face it, some people really don’t like surprise parties. The musical now on the stage at Porthouse Theater— A Funny Thing Happened…
Cain Park’s Production of ‘Rent’ Brings Power and Grace to the Modern Classic
On the face of it, the uber-popular musical Rent is just a simple story of two artists, one who is trying to find his song and another who is attempting to assemble a film. But as we know from the day the show opened off-Broadway in 1996, this show created by Jonathan Larson (who tragically…
Ohio Senate’s Budget Kills DeWine’s Proposed Affordable Housing Tax Credit Program
The Ohio Senate’s proposed budget axed a new affordable housing tax credit program first introduced by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine in his budget. The program would entice developers to construct low-incoming housing by making state tax credits accessible to projects receiving federal aid, but the Senate killed it. DeWine originally capped the amount of credits…
Ponyboys in Chagrin Falls Is Closing. Chef Michael Grieve May Open Rockfish Oyster Bar in Same Space
Ponyboys (506 E. Washington St., 440-247-8226) in Chagrin Falls is closing. The 75-seat Mexican-themed eatery opened in late-2021 under the ownership of chef Ryan Scanlon. Its last day of service will be Saturday, June 17. The space likely won’t sit idle for long. Chef Michael Grieve, formerly of Tartine Bistro in Rocky River, and current owner…
The Benefits of CBD for Your Body as Demonstrated by Science
CBD or cannabidiol has taken the health and wellness world by storm. It is a naturally occurring compound found in the Cannabis Sativa plant that has been shown to have numerous benefits for your body. From reducing anxiety to easing chronic pain, CBD has become a popular choice for those looking for natural remedies. But…
Understanding and Treating a Delta 8 Addiction
Delta 8 THC is a compound found in cannabis that is being used increasingly for medicinal purposes. While it offers many benefits, prolonged use of delta 8 can lead to addiction and have harmful effects on the body and mind. In this https://mysticlabsd8.com/, we will discuss how delta 8 addiction develops, its effects on the…
East 4th Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area Earns Council Approval
Clevelanders will soon be able to carry alcoholic beverages outdoors on East 4th Street in the city’s first designated outdoor refreshment area, or DORA, after Cleveland City Council approved the proposal in Monday’s meeting. DORAs, which have already popped up around cities including Akron and Shaker Heights, essentially void Ohio’s open container law within their…
Cleveland Pools Open This Weekend, With Rules Driven by a Lifeguard Shortage
As Cleveland enters summer, city pools will officially open this Saturday, June 10 at noon, with the annual opening celebration and safety event at Neff Park (19298 Bella Drive). However, another summer of lifeguard shortages has affected pool operations. “Consistent with last year, the city saw a decrease in applicants for seasonal lifeguarding positions,” the…
Lillian Kuri Believes the Cleveland Foundation’s New Center Can Build a New Midtown
If you were to talk with Lillian Kuri long enough, you would discover that her strong sense of place originated on a childhood farm in Ravenna. Kuri, the newest director of the Cleveland Foundation, relayed the origin story on a recent tour of the foundation center in Midtown she helped design. Her parents, immigrants from…
Cleveland Urges Repairs for Dangerous Rail Bridges
Twenty-three railroad bridges in Cleveland are in “critical” condition, a survey found — and city leaders are calling on railroad companies to fix the problem. “Class I, railroad-owned bridge conditions emerged as a prominent and widespread problem, affecting nearly every ward across the city of Cleveland,” said Councilwoman Jenny Spencer of Ward 15. Class I…
Cleveland to Land Two D.P. Dough Locations
Sometime this summer, two D. P. Dough shops will open in Cleveland. The popular calzone shop, which is known as “the place to go when it is crazy late,” is a staple on more than 50 college campuses. Founded by Dan and Penny (the D and P) Haley in Amherst, Mass. in 1987, the company currently is experiencing…
Groups Fighting Hunger in Ohio Disappointed by State Senate Budget Draft
Those on the ground trying to eradicate hunger in Ohio say the new budget proposal from the state Senate would only exacerbate the problem. After finding out that many of Ohio’s foodbank clients are forced to choose between paying for food and things like utilities and medicine, the Ohio Association of Foodbanks urged the state…
‘The Light’ Is a Stunning Finale to Ensemble Theatre’s Season
A spectacular play titled The Light has only one more weekend on the Ensemble Theatre stage, and it’s one you should change previous plans to see. But before we discuss the reason why, we must consider a couple recent historical moments. In 2006, a Black woman named Tarana Burke started the #MeToo movement to empower…
The LBM Team is Buying Deagan’s Kitchen in Lakewood
After 13 years in business, Dan Deagan is selling Deagan’s Kitchen and Bar (14810 Detroit Ave., 216-767-5775) in Lakewood. When it opened in 2010, the restaurant was one of the first and best gastropubs in the region. Thanks to chefs like Demetrios Atheneos, Tim Bando, Ryan Kaston and Chris Kafcsak, the restaurant managed to stay…
Advocates React to Ohio Senate’s Private School Voucher Expansion Plan, More in State Budget Proposal
Public and private education supporters had a mixed bag of reactions to the state budget proposal released by the Ohio Senate GOP on Tuesday. Public school advocates criticized the bill’s provisions making private school vouchers almost universal at 450% of the federal poverty level, allowing those who may be able to pay for the private…
Don’t ‘Punish Them More.’ Effort Grows to Ease Job Barriers After Prison Release
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 Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Promise Stewart and Santonio Ford met 18 years ago, on a prison bus headed to a halfway house in Cleveland. They noticed…
Kings Island’s Adventure Port Opens Saturday
The wait is over for explorers waiting to journey to Kings Island’s newest attraction, Adventure Port. The tropical-rainforest-expedition-themed area between Coney Mall and Action Zone will open for guests Saturday, June 10. “Resting in the foothills of overgrown mountains and dense tropical terrain, Adventure Port is a hub for explorers searching for the ruins of…
Is Herbies USA Express a Legit Cannabis Seed Store?
These days, phony cannabis seed shops are multiplying like crazy. They make up legit-looking sites to cheat customers out of hundreds of bucks. So, doing your due diligence before buying seeds online is a must. Wanna take a close look at Herbies USA Express to see if they’re worth your time? Read on to learn…
‘What’s Coming Is a Tsunami’: Cleveland Needs to Be More Prepared to Help Incoming Latin American Immigrants, Leaders Say
Ward 14 Councilwoman Jasmin Santana this week gathered community and government leaders for what she said will be monthly meetings to build a comprehensive and coordinated plan to welcome and provide services to immigrants. It is, many said, especially timely as an incoming surge of Latin American migrants are expected to arrive in Cleveland in…
Cleveland and Cuyahoga County Unveil Plan for ‘Downtown 3.0,’ Aiming to Boost Population, Visitors and Amenities
MayorJustin Bibb, County Executive Chris Ronayne, Ward 3 Councilman Kerry McCormack and Downtown Cleveland Alliance President Michael Deemer convened Tuesday morning on Mall C to announce a new plan to “reimagine” downtown and further its evolution into a thriving neighborhood. “Reimagining Downtown Cleveland,” as it’s being sold, is a vision for the future. “This is…
Dollar Stores and Giant Grocery Chains Push Healthy Food Out of Reach for Many, Activists Say
“Efficiency” is a frequent justification for allowing corporations to consolidate vast swathes of the marketplace. But when it comes to food, huge grocery chains and ubiquitous dollar stores are limiting some rural and urban communities’ access to healthy food at the same time they bankrupt the farmers who produce it, members of a virtual panel…
Shake Shack at Cleveland Hopkins Airport Has Reopened
The Shake Shack outpost in the Main Terminal Food Court at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, which had been closed for more than three years due to the pandemic, has reopened. It joins Wow Bao, 800 Degrees Woodfired Kitchen and Cantina Taqueria & Tequila Bar, which reopened previously. “We are thrilled to have this world-class brand serving Cleveland-Hopkins passengers,” said…
15+ Things to Do in Cleveland This Weekend (June 8-June 11)
Our weekly picks of the best things to do in Cleveland this weekend. Also check out our full Cleveland event calendar. THU 06/08 East Shore Park Club Free Summer Concert Series This annual summer concert series featuring local bands bills itself as a family friendly event that welcomes “well-behaved dogs on leashes.” You can bring a…
Art Exhibit Featuring 200,000 Flowers Opens at Cleveland Public Library This Weekend
British artist Rebecca Louise Law this weekend will debut “The Archive,” an immersive three-dimensional exhibit featuring thousands of flowers, in the Cleveland Public Library’s Brett Hall in the Main Library. It opens on Saturday, June 10 at 10 a.m. and will be on display through spring 2024. Saturday’s opening will feature Law as well as…
Downtown Cleveland Sees the Most Bird-Building Collisions In Ohio. This Group Wants to Eliminate Them
Recently, at 4:30 in the morning, Michelle Manzo woke up in her west side apartment and drove downtown sporting a neon reflective safety vest and lugging a sea-foam green net a child might use to catch butterflies. As soon as she arrived in front of the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse to meet friends Kent Starrett and…
The Best Mushroom Coffee in 2023: I Tried 10 Delicious Roasts To Find Adaptogenic Benefits
Coffee is synonymous with sunrise — signaling the beginning of a new day, opening tired eyes, and washing away the haze of a dream-filled night. As one of the most in-demand products on the market, coffee is practically part of the fabric of America, unchanged for hundreds of years, until now. Coffee has found a…
Dave’s Hot Chicken in Warrensville Heights Opens Friday
Dave’s Hot Chicken, the L.A.-based hot chicken chain making moves throughout the Midwest, has announced this Friday, June 9, will be opening day for its new location in Warrensville Heights at Harvard Park (4025 Richmond Rd.). This latest shop will join two existing Northeast Ohio locations in Lakewood (15012 Detroit Ave.) and Fairview Park (3120…
Ohio Craft Brewers Want Carve Out From 50-Year-Old Law Locking Them Into Distribution Agreements
The United States is more than a decade deep into a craft beer boom, and Ohio is no exception. But a new coalition of brewers in Ohio argue provisions in state law are hampering the industry’s growth. Getting beer from the brewery to your neighborhood bar or store shelf, is generally the purview of a…
Comedian Matt Rife Is Bringing His ‘ProbleMATTic World Tour’ to Akron
Many in Northeast Ohio are rejoicing because Matt Rife is touring and has announced a date at the Akron Civic Theatre later this year. The TikTok-famous comedian — and former Ohio resident — has shot to superstardom in recent months with his funny (but sometimes semi-problematic) jokes being shared in short clips all over social…
Apollo’s Fire’s The Fiddlers of Dublin and the Rest of the Classical Music to Catch in Cleveland This Week
This week offers a summer series presented by Apollo’s Fire, and the launching of summer festivals by Re:Sound, ENCORE, and Ohio Light Opera. Visit our Concert Listings page for robust listings of these and other events — including composer names, composition titles, and performers. – Apollo’s Fire’s The Fiddlers of Dublin, created & directed by…
The Cure, Fleet Foxes and Five More Concerts to Catch in Cleveland This Week
WED 06/07 Martin Barre Former Jethro Tull guitarist Martin Barre and his solo band bring their brand-new show, A Brief History of Tull, to the Kent Stage tonight. The show is a two-hour “extravaganza” featuring Tull songs only. It’ll consist entirely of deep cuts, rarities and Tull songs with which Barre was particularly involved. 175…
More Ohioans Skipping Meals to Pay for Household Expenses
Record-high demand has prompted the Ohio Association of Food Banks to request additional funding in the biennial budget to increase the capacity of food-purchasing programs. Last year the state’s food banks distributed more than 242 million pounds of food and grocery items to residents in need. Joree Novotony, chief of staff for the Ohio Association…
Now Open: Hola Island Kitchens, Formerly Hola Island Provisions, in Central
For eight years, chef Luis Roman operated the successful Latin eatery Campus Grille in Berea, but the long tail of Covid forced him to shutter that restaurant in 2021. A year ago he opened Hola Island Provisions on the Vocational Guidance Services campus (2235 E. 55th St.), where he revived the dormant cafeteria and launched a quick-serve eatery…
1080Facts’ guide that helps to find best casino online in New Zealand
Online casinos are becoming more and more popular in New Zealand every day. 1080facts.co.nz is a platform that helps players to choose the best casino with stories about important aspects and top casino reviews. Thanks to the growing access to the Internet, casinos are gaining more and more popularity. More and more services are already…
Ohio Senate Democrats Attempting to Repeal State’s Firearm Preemptions
Two Democrats in the Ohio Senate want to ensure local governments can regulate firearms. State law currently reserves such decisions for the General Assembly — although there has been some pushback in court. Still, given Republicans’ reticence to take any steps that could be seen as limiting access to guns, it seems unlikely the Democratic…
Cleveland City Council Hits Pause on Plan to Give $20 Million to DigitalC for Expanded Low-Cost Internet Service
In an effort to heal Cleveland’s longstanding digital divide, Mayor Justin Bibb recently announced intentions to use $20 million in ARPA dollars to help DigitalC expand its low-cost services across the entire city. Last Thursday, that plan hit a minor hiccup as Cleveland city council, after a two-hour Utilities Committee meeting, pushed the legislation down…
Laughs Give Way to a Slog in ‘Walking to Buchenwald,’ Now at Convergence-Continuum
Black humor is a treasured genre of stage and screen, embodied in the works of playwrights such as Martin McDonagh and Joe Orton as well as iconic films such as Dr. Strangelove, Fargo, and Parasite. In those works, the balance of humor and horror deftly blend and the results leave you breathless. In Walking to…
Ohio Solar Projects Face an Unclear Path Around Local Opposition
Ohio clean energy advocates say a string of solar project denials by state regulators has left renewable energy developers uncertain about the role of public input in permit decisions. Critics claim the Ohio Power Siting Board has been inconsistent and arbitrary in recent months with how it weighs local opposition as it balances the pros…
Ohio Suicides Increased in 2021, According to New Ohio Department of Health Report
This story is about suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, call or text 988 to get in touch with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The number of Ohioans who died by suicide increased in 2021, according to new data from the Ohio Department of Health. Suicide deaths in Ohio increased 8% to 1,766…
This Week in Cleveland Food News: Patron Saint Opens, Brown Derby Closes, and Patios to Hit This Summer
– Patron Saint is now open in Ohio City and you’re going to find yourself there morning, noon and night. Related – Pickle and chill? Pickle and chill. Related -Girves Brown Derby, which once boasted dozens of locations, is down to just a handful after the closure of the Lyndhurst location. Related – Chef Demetrios…
Now Open: Patron Saint, an Italian-Inspired All-Day Cafe and Aperitivo Bar in Ohio City
“I’ve always wanted to open a restaurant,” says Marie Artale. “It has been my dream my entire life. So I’m doing the cliché of living the dream.” Today, Artale’s dream becomes a reality as the doors to Patron Saint (2915 Detroit Ave.), her long-planned all-day cafe and aperitivo bar, opens to the public. The airy, sun-soaked…
Saucy Brew Works Closes Michigan Location
On Thursday, Saucy Brew Works announced in a Facebook post that it was closing its Detroit, MI location for good after two years in businessin Brush Park: After careful consideration and assessment of various factors, the management of Saucy Brew Works Detroit has made the difficult decision to cease all activities at this location beginning…
‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ is a Dazzlingly Worthy Sequel to 2018 Triumph
“Anyone can wear the mask.” Such was the rallying cry of 2018’s spectacular Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, which alighted in an increasingly drab and soulless subgenre like a miraculous bolt of crackling energy. Sony Animation’s Oscar-winning, multi-dimensional romp wasn’t just a great Spidey flick, but one of the greatest superhero films of all time and…
Bidding Begins for Oil and Gas Drilling Leases on Ohio Public Land
The commission in charge of leasing mineral rights on state land in Ohio has begun accepting applications. They’ve already received eight proposals, and the commission plans to post the applications once they’ve reviewed them. A long time coming Lawmakers set up the Oil and Gas Land Management Commission more than a decade ago. They charged…
Area Man Upset Crocker Park Won’t Let Him Cruise Anymore
Stark Enterprises this week put new rules into effect at Crocker Park meant “to help maintain a positive experience for all our guests.” First, kids 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent or adult older than 21 years old at all times, with exceptions being made for those who are employed at the…
Treasure Hunt in Hocking Hills Offers $10,000 Prize
There’s a treasure hiding in Hocking Hills, and all you have to do to find it is solve a series of riddles and challenges. HockingHills.com launched the treasure hunt, the second in its series of five to be held over this year, on Tuesday, but you still have time to get in on the hunt.…
A Judge, a Kiss, and $450,000-plus in Court Work
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 Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. An Ohio Supreme Court filing has prompted questions about the personal relationship between a judge and a contractor for whom she has…
Columbus-Based Pickle and Chill to Open Indoor/Outdoor Pickleball Facility in Beachwood
Pickle and Chill, the popular pickleball complex that opened last year in Columbus, has announced plans to expand to Greater Cleveland. For its second location, Pickle and Chill has selected the former Stein Mart property (23949 Chagrin Blvd.) at the Pavilion Shopping Center in Beachwood. The Columbus complex features indoor and outdoor courts for pickleball players of all skill…
Zachary Bond of the Spot on Lakeshore to Open the Club Lounge at Lost Nation Sports Park
“The Player’s Club has and always will be such a memorable place for so many in the area,” says Zachary Bond, the chef and owner of the Spot on Lakeshore. “Having their kids in sporting activities at Lost Nation Sports Park and the restaurant/bar being attached, it was almost impossible to not have been there on…
Mahall’s to Open New 800-Person Event Auditorium This Fall
Since taking over operations at Mahall’s in 2021, partners Cory Hajde, Sue Shestina and Joseph Pavlick have balanced history with progress. Pins & Needles, a ’70s-style bar debuted downstairs, Parky’s pop-ups took over the kitchen, concert bookings increased. Come fall, progress will kick into overdrive a bit when they open a new 800-person auditorium with a…
Students, Professors Speak Against Ohio Bill That Would Create ‘Intellectual Diversity’ Centers
University of Toledo law students and Ohio State University professors spoke out in opposition against a bill that would create new centers at both universities that would expand and affirm what sponsors deem “intellectual diversity.” Senate Bill 117 would create the Salmon P. Chase Center for Civics, Culture, and Society at Ohio State University and…
New Cleveland Consent Decree Monitor Tells Council Trust Between Community and Police Will Enhance Public Safety
One month after City Hall chose its newest overseer of its consent decree, the new Cleveland Police Monitoring Team met with members of council’s safety committee on Wednesday to discuss the next six months of gradual progress towards bettering the city’s police force. Karl Racine, the head of Washington, D.C.-based Hogan Lovells, tapped to head…
Bipartisan Bill Would Legalize Marijuana in Ohio
Ohioans 21 and older would be able to cultivate, purchase and possess marijuana if a bipartisan bill passes in the Ohio Statehouse. State Reps. Jamie Callender, R-Concord, and Casey Weinstein, D-Hudson, introduced House Bill 168 — also known as the Ohio Adult Use Act — earlier this month. The bill would also allow conviction records…
Classical Music Festival Season Begins in Northeast Ohio
This week the annual June Festival season begins in Northeast Ohio. – On Thursday, June 1, the Cleveland International Classical Guitar Festival launches its 23rd season with four days of recitals, master classes, and lectures in Mixon Hall at the Cleveland Institute of Music. This year’s performances include duos (Jason Vieaux, guitar, with Mari Sato,…
The Cure, Paramore, Death Cab for Cutie and 9 Other Concerts to Catch in Cleveland in June
THU 06/01 Louis Tomlinson: Faith in the Future World Tour 2023 A member of One Direction, one of the best-selling boy bands of all time, Louis Tomlinson released his solo debut, Walls, in 2020 and followed it up last year with Faith in the Future. While saccharine pop tracks such as “The Greatest” have a…
Ohio AG Dave Yost on Bathroom Policies: Law Does Not Protect ‘Subjective Preferences’ of Trans People
In an official opinion from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, AG Dave Yost said the Ohio Revised Code allows operators of public bathrooms to segregate the use by biological sex. The opinion comes just after a bill banning transgender students from being able to use the bathroom and locker room that aligns with their gender identity…
After 30 Years, a Recent Makeover Has Salmon Dave’s Looking Fresh Once Again
I’ll always credit Salmon Dave’s with opening my eyes to one of spring’s most fleeting pleasures: Copper River king salmon. Before that meal – nearly 20 years ago – I assumed that all salmon was the same, namely mild in flavor, pale in color, and utterly underwhelming. That Copper River king, in contrast, was remarkably…
Girves Brown Derby Closes Lyndhurst Location
The Girves Brown Derby, which launched in Akron in 1941 and grew to some 50 locations across Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Indiana, Florida and Arizona, is now down to four restaurants. Gus Girves’ approach — offering fine dining-level food at modest prices in attractive dining rooms — clearly made a splash. Not to be confused with…
