10 Best Herpes Dating Sites for People with HSV-1 and HSV-2
The dating scene is full of excitement, but for those dating with herpes, it could be much more challenging than usual. Dating sites for people with herpes are a great tool for those looking to find their happiness and the special someone even though they struggle with STD. Herpes dating is far from unusual, and…
10 Best HIV Dating Websites You Need to Check Out
Dating isn’t easy – everyone will tell you that. We all have some terrible stories and challenges we need to overcome. But HIV dating carries far greater challenges. Even though HIV is not a manageable disease and many people live with it until the end of their lives, it still has its burdens. It can…
List Of 8 Best Mexican Online Dating Websites
Mexican dating is what lots of international couples enjoy today. Mexican women and men are hot, passionate, remarkably friendly, and helpful. They love confident and successful singles. Do you want to date Mexican ladies or guys and need a service to arrange that? Find the best ones below. 1. LoveFort 2. LatinFeels 3. BravoDate 4.…
Nine Inch Nails Coming to Blossom in September
Tours by recent Rock Hall inductees Nine Inch Nails often skip Cleveland even though the band has roots here. After cancelling shows at Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica because of the pandemic, the band has announced that it’ll play Blossom on Sept. 24. Ministry and Nitzer Ebb open the show. A ticket presale begins at 10…
The Haunted House Restaurant in Former Melt Spot in Cleveland Heights Opens on July 20
Update: The wait is almost over for everyone curious about The Haunted House Restaurant, which will open its doors in the former Melt spot in Cleveland Heights at the corner of Cedar and Taylor on July 20. Read our full preview below and check out the Instagram teaser The Haunted House shared last weekend. View…
Update: Good Company in Detroit Shoreway to Reopen for Dine-In Service Friday July 2
Update: In May, we reported on the launch of take-out service at Good Company, which had been closed since the start of the pandemic. Now, the Detroit Shoreway restaurant has announced that it will reopen for full-service dining this Friday, July 2. After this weekend (which will be Friday and Saturday only), the restaurant will…
Update: Heart of Gold to Open in Former Plum Space in Ohio City on Monday June 14
Update: Everything is in place for a Monday, June 14th opening for Heart of Gold, says owner Jonah Oryszak. The restaurant will come to life in the former Plum space in Ohio City. We’ve added the just-released menu to the end of this post. To start, H.O.G. will be lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday but…
Tickets For June’s Dave Chappelle & Friends Shows in Yellow Springs Go On Sale Wednesday
On June 12, 2020 comedian Dave Chappelle released 8:46, a stand-up special filmed just days before in his hometown of Yellow Springs, Ohio. Since filming the special, Chappelle has been hosting intimate, socially distanced comedy shows at that same location, Wirrig Pavilion, a private outdoor event space amid corn fields and Christmas tree farms in…
Cleveland Botanical Gardens Presents “Time, Distance, and Shielding” Exhibition Through June
The Cleveland Botanical Gardens presents the latest works by April Arotin in her first solo exhibition, “Time, Distance, and Shielding,” at the Guren Gallery on the second floor. The exhibition runs through the end of June. A few years ago, Arotin co-founded a networking group for women artists in Northeast Ohio on Facebook called “CLE…
This Stud is Your New 5 p.m. Anchor on Channel 5
It’s not officiallllly-official until you post the work headshots right? 📸 Today is my first day on air with @WEWS. See you at 5pm! pic.twitter.com/72apZsB4Et — DaLaun Dillard (@DDillardTV) May 18, 2021 Michigan native DaLaun Dillard starts Tuesday as the new 5 p.m. anchor on WEWS Channel 5. Dillard replaces Frank Wiley, who departed the…
HairFortin Reviews – Does it Work? Is HairFortin Supplement A Scam? Safe Ingredients?
HairFortin Reviews [Updated] – Does HairFortin Hair Loss Formula Really Work? Do the ingredients have any side effects? Detailed report on its capsules, dosage & benefits! HairFortin Reviews [Updated] Official Website: Click Here HairFortin Reviews: What is it? HairFortin Reviews: How does it work? HairFortin Reviews: Ingredients HairFortin Reviews: Recommended Dose HairFortin Reviews: Benefits HairFortin…
10 Best Mature Dating Sites for Mature Singles Over 50
Many men (and women) wish to date mature women. Dating tends to get more fun when you’re older. The insecurities of adolescence are gone and people are more clear on what they’re looking for. In short, dating only gets better with age. If you’re looking for mature dating sites, then we’ve compiled a list for…
Cardio Clear 7 Reviews – Is Cardio Clear 7 Legit or Scam? Safe Ingredients? Any Side Effects?
Cardio Clear 7 Reviews [Updated] – Can Cardio Clear 7 really help to improve heart health? Active ingredients are safe to use? Any Complaints? Everything you need to know about the Cardio Clear 7. Cardio Clear 7 Reviews Official Website: Click Here Cardio Clear 7 Reviews: What is it? Cardio Clear 7 Reviews: Ingredients Cardio…
Guided By Voices Coming to Beachland in November
Indie rockers Guided by Voices just announced the details of a short fall tour that includes a Nov. 13 stop at the Beachland Ballroom. The jaunt supports the Dayton-based band’s 33rd album, Earth Man Blues, a concept album that traces the story of a young man who comes of age. Tickets for the Guided by…
Cleveland.com “Data Guru” Rich Exner Promoted to Editor Role, More Moves on Horizon
Rich Exner, Cleveland.com’s enterprising data journalist who has been responsible for some of the publication’s most important and illuminating work in recent years, including his popular Coronavirus mapping, has been promoted. Exner announced on social media Tuesday that he would be moving into an editor role, overseeing a team of reporters on various business and…
Bob Mould To Play Kent Stage in October
Veteran singer-guitarist Bob Mould has just announced a series of Solo Distortion electric shows, and he’ll perform on Oct. 19 at the Kent Stage. Tickets to Bob Mould’s tour are on sale now. The jaunt supports Mould’s forthcoming vinyl box, Distortion: Live. The eight-LP set includes live recordings from Mould’s solo career and from his…
Cleveland Indians Announce Progressive Field to Return to Full Capacity June 2nd, Masks Optional for Fans
Following Gov. Mike DeWine’s announcement that most Covid-related health orders would end on June 2nd and the CDC’s updated guidance that vaccinated people don’t have to wear masks in most social settings, the Cleveland baseball team today announced that Progressive Field will return to full capacity and masks will be optional for fans come June…
Dashboard Confessional’s Unplugged Tour Coming to House of Blues in October
Dashboard Confessional just announced the dates of a U.S. Unplugged Tour that’ll mark its first live performances since cancelling the remainder of last year’s sold-out, DC20 20th anniversary celebration tour. The trek, which stops at House of Blues on Oct. 5, will feature singer-guitarist Chris Carrabba alongside a stripped-down backing band that includes Dashboard’s longtime…
New Program to Help Bridge Ohio’s Digital Divide
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new initiative is expected to help bridge the digital divide in Ohio. People whose finances are strained during the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for assistance to get connected to high-speed internet through the Federal Communications Commission’s Emergency Broadband Benefit program. Jason Smith, associate state director of advocacy for AARP Ohio, said…
311 To Perform at Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica in September
On the heels of its 30th anniversary, 311 has announced its return to the road with a 36-date coast-to-coast tour dubbed Live From the Ride (a play on Live From the Hive, the online livestream concert series that the band launched from its Hive Studio in 2020 when touring paused). The group performs on Sept. 18…
‘Anti-Corruption Act’ Would Target Dark Money Spending in Ohio
Should nonprofit organizations that spend money on Ohio elections be forced to publicly disclose who funds them? Some lawmakers say yes and are trying once again to change the state’s campaign finance law in an effort to make political spending more transparent. State Reps. Allison Russo, D-Upper Arlington, and Bride Rose Sweeney, D-Cleveland, have reintroduced…
Gervasi Vineyards Continues to Expand its Upscale Offerings in Canton
Gervasi Vineyard, which is situated on a scenic 55-acre estate in Canton, continues to expand its already bountiful offerings. Fans of the destination can enjoy estate-grown wines, beers and cocktails in three distinct concepts that include an upscale Italian bistro, casual wine bar, and coffeehouse/cocktail lounge serving Prohibition-era cocktails using proprietary spirits. Now, joining The…
Kings of Leon Coming to Blossom in August
Having just warmed up with an appearance at the NFL Draft, Kings of Leon have announced the dates of a tour that includes a stop on Aug. 19 at Blossom. The jaunt supports the band’s most recent album, When You See Yourself. Cold War Kids will open the show. Tickets for Kings of Leon concert…
Ohioans Will Now Have to “Opt In” to Vax-a-Million Lottery
Vaccinated adult Ohioans who want a chance to win $1 million in a series of five consecutive drawings beginning on May 26 will now have to register for entry, the state’s Director of Health, Stephanie McCloud, announced Monday. People will be able to register online at the state’s new website for the vaccine lottery, ohiovaxamillion.com.…
All Cops Are Bad? ‘Spiral’ Expands the ‘Saw’ Universe While Showing its Limits
Fans of the torture-porn horror franchise Saw will no doubt be confused to hear that Spiral, the latest installment, has opened in theaters. Isn’t it May? Each of the eight prior Saw films debuted on the Friday before Halloween, and from 2004-2010, they arrived like clockwork each year, almost ritualistically, constructing with each new episode…
Irie Jamaican Kitchen to Open a Third Location in Akron’s Highland Square Neighborhood
Since opening his first Irie Jamaican Kitchen (621 East 185th St., 216-350-6112), the chef from Trelawny Parish has been keen on expansion. Owner Omar McKay built upon the success of that first location by adding a second shop (4162 Pearl Rd., 216-291-7488) near the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Next up for the popular brand is Akron’s Highland Square neighborhood (837 W.…
New Barriers to SNAP Access Proposed in Ohio Bill
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A bill that would make it more difficult to obtain food assistance in Ohio faces an uncertain future. More than 60 people have testified in opposition to Senate Bill 17, which would end procedures that streamline the application process for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Claire Gysegem, public relations manager for…
Jason Aldean To Bring His Back in the Saddle Tour to Blossom in October
Not as good looking as Luke Bryan or as physically fit as Tim McGraw, country singer-guitarist Jason Aldean nevertheless remains one of the genre’s biggest stars. Just recently, Aldean announced the details for his upcoming Back in the Saddle tour, and the trek includes an Oct. 15 stop at Blossom. “It’s been emotional being back…
Caamp Coming to the Agora in November
Though the pandemic derailed their touring schedule, Columbus-based Caamp still managed to keep busy. In early 2020, the group performed on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. The performance was filmed in Columbus during quarantine. The trio later released the live EP Live From Newport Music Hall. The five-track recording was taken from a hometown…
Local Singer-Songwriter Diana Chittester Announces Friday Night Residency at Western Reserve Distillers
Local singer-songwriter Diana Chittester just announced that she’ll hold down a Friday night residency throughout the month of May at Western Reserve Distillers located at 14221 Madison Ave. in Lakewood. “I love this place not only because it is right around the corner from my house, but also because they have delicious hand crafted cocktails using…
Enbridge Defies Order to Shut Down Great Lakes Pipeline
Canada-based Enbridge on Thursday defied Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s order to shut down a controversial pipeline in a channel connecting two of the Great Lakes. Whitmer in November revoked the company’s 1953 easement agreement with the state and demanded it close the Line 5 oil and natural liquid pipeline in the Straits of Mackinac by…
Coalition Urges Ohio Senate to Invest in Child Wellbeing
COLUMBUS, Ohio — As the Ohio Senate continues hearings on the biennial state budget, there are calls for lawmakers to move the needle on investments in child wellbeing. While the House version of a $74 billion two-year budget would increase funding for K-12 education and invests in student wellness, the Ohio Children’s Budget Coalition contended…
America’s Opioid Overprescription Problem Has Never Been More Clear
The tragedy of the opioid crisis has been in the news a lot lately. Earlier this week, HBO debuted its two-part The Crime of the Century, directed by award-winning documentarian Alex Gibney (The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley and Going Clear: Scientology & the Prison of Belief). Last month, journalist Patrick Radden Keefe,…
Without Supporting Data, Ohio to End Federal $300 Unemployment Supplement
Citing fears that a $300-a-week federal unemployment supplement was keeping Ohioans from returning to the workforce, Gov. Mike DeWine on Thursday announced that he would end it. However, the governor was unable to cite any data showing that businesses’ trouble finding workers was due to the supplement and not other dislocations caused by the coronavirus…
Without Bernie Moreno, Blockland Cleveland is on Life Support
Through much of 2018, “Blockland Cleveland” was the talk of the town. Car dealer turned tech evangelist Bernie Moreno launched the initiative with the goal of making Northeast Ohio the “epicenter for all things blockchain.” Whether it was his chartered private jet to Toronto, his willingness to devote personal resources to the cause or his…
10 Best Dating sites for Singles Over 40 to Find Love
Looking for the best dating sites for over 40? You’ve come to the right place. Below we’ve listed some sites that will help you find love. Some are specifically for those 40 and older. Others are sites for all ages, which also have a large amount of members who are 40+. Dating in your 40s…
New Asiatown Restaurant Specializes in Banh Mi and Noodle Soups
Banh Mi and Noodles (3820 Superior Ave., 216-266-0506) has opened in the Asiatown neighborhood, giving Asian food fans a new reason to visit. The restaurant is attached to the Asian Town Center in a separate building located at the corner of Superior and 38th Street. Regular shoppers of Asia Foods, the wonderful grocery store inside…
Titillating Tidbits: Kevin Stefanski Racks Up Offseason Wins and Your Basic Everyday Kosher Meat/Money Laundering/THC Vape Story
Our weekly roundup of minor but interesting happenings, stuff we missed, stuff you missed, and assorted fun. – Kevin Stefanski, fresh off a season in which he led the Browns to their first playoff appearance since 2003 and first playoff win since 1994, for which he became the first Browns coach since Forrest Gregg (1976)…
Dead & Company To Play Blossom in September
Dead & Company, the supergroup that includes John Mayer, Bob Weir, Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann, Oteil Burbridge and Jeff Chimenti, has just announced that it’ll hit the road later this year for a 31-date tour. The jaunt brings the band to Blossom on Sept. 7. Fan registration is now available until Sunday, May 16 through…
Shootouts To Play Release Party on June 12 at Auricle Outdoors in Canton
Based out of Akron, the Shootouts formed when founding members Ryan Humbert and Brian Poston bonded over a mutual love of heartfelt, authentic country music. As big advocates of the traditional side of country music, they wanted to play something they really loved, so they went the traditional country route and released their debut album,…
Hard Rock Act Nothing Coming to Grog in October
The hard rock act Nothing just announced a fall tour in support of its critically acclaimed new album, The Great Dismal. The band stops at the Grog Shop on Oct. 21. Frankie Rose will open the show. In addition, the tour will celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Tired of Tomorrow full-length, which the band just…
Cleveland Bar and Restaurant Owners React to DeWine’s Decision to Retire Covid Health Orders With New Questions on Capacity, Masks
Yesterday, Gov. Mike DeWine announced that on June 2, all remaining coronavirus health orders as they apply to bars and restaurants will expire. That means come that Wednesday morning, all requirements regarding social distancing, mask wearing, customer capacity and standing around will be gone and owners and operators will be free to operate their businesses as…
As the COVID-19 Pandemic Evolves, Answers to 7 Lingering Vaccine Questions
It’s now open season for COVID-19 vaccines across the United States. After months of having to scramble to find a shot, the tables have turned and most people who want one can get one. Everyone 16 years and older is eligible for a vaccine, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on May 10 extended…
Rent a Floating Tent at This One-of-a-Kind Campsite in Ohio
Located just a little over three hours away from Cleveland, Float Troy is bringing back its unique (and slightly daring) way to camp. As you might ascertain from its namesake, the attraction is located in Troy, Ohio, and features a campsite with floating tents on the levy of the Great Miami Riverway. Float Troy, which…
DeWine’s Unconventional Vaccine Lottery Could Be Smart, and Even Thrifty, Public Policy
All Coronavirus health orders except those that pertain to nursing homes and assisted living facilities will be lifted on June 2, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced in a special press event Wednesday evening. That includes statewide mask mandates. DeWine made the decision to lift the orders under immense political pressure. He can expect a vicious…
Bill Barring ‘Divisive Concepts’ Targets Race Discussions in Ohio Schools
A bill in the works in the Ohio legislature would prohibit “teaching or advocating divisive concepts” on race, color, nationality, or sex, according to the sponsor of the bill. In an email request for cosponsors, state Rep. Diane Grendell, R-Chesterland, mentioned critical race theory as one of the “divisive concepts” she’d like to see kept…
RTA Revamps Network to Increase Frequency on Popular Routes. The Interactive Map is Dope.
When RTA launches its system redesign next month, twice as many people in Cuyahoga County will live within one half mile of a high-frequency transit route, (i.e. a bus or train that arrives every 15 minutes or better). More than 50,000 additional jobs will also be accessible via these high-frequency routes. The redesigned network, dubbed…
Facebook Deplatforms Anti-Vaccine Group ‘Ohio Advocates for Medical Freedom’
Facebook booted a prominent, Ohio-based anti-vaccine advocacy group from its platform Monday, part of the company’s attempt to purge disproven health information that proliferates on its site. The Ohio Advocates for Medical Freedom said in a newsletter that Facebook deplatformed the group, which had 40,000 followers, around noon Monday. The newsletter didn’t offer an explanation…
Environmental Artist Jeff Schofield Addresses Climate Change With “Seasonal Adjustments” Exhibition At KINK Contemporary
Strategically scheduled between Earth Day on April 22nd and World Environment Day on June 5th, Jeff Schofield’s “Seasonal Adjustments” opened on May 8th at KINK Contemporary. This environmental art exhibition, which includes performance, video, sculpture and installation art, will run through June 5th. With “Seasonal Adjustments,” the Pontiac, Michigan-based artist presents environmentally themed artworks he…
Cleveland Ballet Announces Return Performances at Playhouse Square
As the curtain rises at Playhouse Square after a year when the coronavirus kept it down, the roster of shows continues to grow. Cleveland Ballet announced this week that it will make its 2021 return to Cleveland’s theater district with two shows this year (Don Quixote, Oct. 15-16; The Nutcracker, Dec. 3-5) and one slated…
Op-Ed: Ohio’s Proposed Anti-Trans Sports Bills Are Dangerous State-Sanctioned Bigotry
On March 2, 2020, I was invited by one of my favorite morning shows, The Sound of Ideas, to discuss HB527, which would have effectively barred trans students in Ohio from competing as their true selves. Joining as guests in favor of the bill were Beth Stelzer and Jena Powell. The former founded an organization…
Straight No Chaser Coming to Playhouse Square in December
Chart-topping a cappella group Straight No Chaser will finally hit the road in-person this year after a year of cancellations due to the pandemic. Just today, it announced that its Back in the High Life tour will come to Connor Palace on Dec. 12. The group will play a matinee and evening show. Straight No…
Savage Love: I Do Gay Porn, How Do I Find a Partner Who Won’t Fetishize Me?
I’m someone who does gay porn for a living. How do people who do gay porn meet someone who doesn’t just sexualize or fetishize them? I can’t eat, sleep, and breathe my work constantly, but the guys I meet want me to live out the “porn persona” version of myself all the time. How does…
Domestic-Violence Support: Not All Calls for Help in Ohio Getting Answered
COLUMBUS, Ohio — During a single 24-hour period last September, more than 250 survivors of domestic violence in Ohio couldn’t get help when they needed it. According to the 15th annual National Census of Domestic Violence Services released Tuesday, those unmet requests included emergency shelter, transportation, childcare and legal representation, and 57% of the requests…
Aly & AJ To Play House of Blues in April 2022
In the wake of the release of their new album, A Touch of the Beat Gets You Up on Your Feet Gets You Out and Then Into the Sun, the pop duo Aly & AJ have just announced a 2022 tour that includes a stop at House of Blues on April 28, 2022. “Being able…
Is the “For the People Act” for Ohio?
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A sweeping bill aimed at improving election fairness in states across the country is making its way through Congress, but Ohio’s chief elections official is saying, ‘No, thanks.’ A Senate panel will mark up its version of the For the People Act today, after the bill passed the House in March. It…
Singer-Songwriter Andy Shauf To Play Grog Shop in September
Indie singer-songwriter Andy Shauf just announced a fall North American tour in support of last year’s The Neon Skyline, a terrific collection of intricate tunes that show off Shauf’s storytelling abilities. He’s included a stop in Northeast Ohio on the itinerary, and tickets to Shauf’s Sept. 17 show at the Grog Shop go on sale…
Cleveland Clinic: 99.75% of Hospitalized Covid Patients in Ohio This Year Were Unvaccinated
In unsurprising science news today, the Cleveland Clinic found that 99.75% of patients hospitalized with Covid since January of this year were either not vaccinated or had not gotten both of their shots. As coronavirus stats continue to dip, the news is especially refreshing, showing that the vaccine works to prevent serious infections, and will…
Advanced Memory Formula Reviews – Is Advanced Bionutritionals’ Advanced Memory Formula a SCAM? Safe Ingredients?
Advanced Memory Formula Reviews – Does Advanced Bionutritionals’ Advanced Memory Formula Supplement improve your mental performance? Do the ingredients have any side effects? Read this before you buy the Advanced Memory Formula Supplement . Advanced Memory Formula Reviews Official Website: Click Here What is the Advanced Memory Formula? What are the ingredients of the Advanced…
Ohio’s Dave Yost Joins More Than 40 Attorneys General to Cancel ‘Instagram for kids’
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost joined 43 other state AGs urging Facebook to abandon plans to develop a version of Instagram for children under the age of 13. The AGs signed a letter addressed to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. “With research rating Instagram as the worst social media platform for youth mental health, it’s hard…
RTA Will Be Completely Free for a Week Next Month as Part of New System Rollout
In conjunction with the rollout of the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) system redesign next month, all rides on buses, trains, Park-N-Ride coaches and Paratransit vehicles will be free from June 13 to June 19. No fares will be collected and no passes will be required from Sunday through Saturday that week, the first…
Meet Three Moderators Fighting Disinformation on Reddit’s Largest Coronavirus Forum
Combating misinformation online is an ongoing challenge for big tech, and it’s especially difficult when it’s on a discussion board with millions of people during a pandemic. One such place is the r/Coronavirus community on the website Reddit. In January 2020, it had around 1,000 members. That number spiked to 1.5 million by March of…
Applications for Small Business Administration’s Restaurant Revitalization Fund Now Open
Cleveland restaurant and bar owners this month have another option for potential financial relief, thanks to the Small Business Administration’s Restaurant Revitalization Fund grants. The program, which launched May 3, aims to provide economic aid to restaurants and other foodservice establishments struggling to make ends meet as a result of the pandemic. It’s now accepting…
City Council Agrees on Public Comment, Continues to Delay Implementation
Cleveland City Council agreed in principle Monday that a public comment period should be permitted at evening council meetings. Though council did not vote to introduce an ordinance to that effect, Council President Kevin Kelley said council staff would now begin drafting a rule change with the expectation that council will hold a vote within…
Reversing a Trump Policy, the Biden White House is Restoring Transgender Health Protections
Gay and transgender people will be shielded from sex discrimination in health care, a top White House health official said Monday, reversing a controversial Trump-era policy. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said language in the Affordable Care Act guarantees protections against sexual discrimination in health care. The Trump administration had defined “sex” to…
Hourly Workers Are Left Behind in COVID-19 Vaccination Push, Cleveland Researcher Says
In Woodland Hills, an east Cleveland neighborhood, about 15% of the population has been vaccinated against COVID-19, compared to about 41% statewide. More than 81% of workers in the neighborhood work part-time, seasonal or low wage (below $35,0000 annually) jobs. After comparing vaccine uptake data in Cuyahoga County with the percentage of the population in…
Cleveland Restaurant Workers Cite Low Wages, Lack of Benefits, Lax Safety Guidelines in Current Hospitality Industry Labor Shortage
While some people are somehow surprised or angry that restaurant workers haven’t returned in droves to the industry despite a glut of jobs, hospitality industry vets and experts aren’t shocked at all. The reasons why bar and restaurant owners are having a hard time filling open spots as the anniversary of the pandemic passed and…
Here’s the Mini Documentary on Frank Jackson, Featuring Samuel L. Jackson
Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson announced last week, in a heavily promoted virtual town hall event, that he would not be seeking a fifth term in office. The program included a short documentary featuring comments from Jackson himself and handful of civic leaders, who weighed in on Jackson and his accomplishments as Cleveland’s longest-serving mayor. …
Ohio Group Aims to Stem Surge of Marijuana Vaping Among Teens
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Groups working to prevent substance misuse said immediate action is needed to stem the surge of young people vaping marijuana. In a 2020 federal drug survey, one in five 10th and 12th graders said they had vaped marijuana in the past-year. While that’s about the same as 2019, it’s still nearly double…
Skyline Chili Voted One of the Top 10 Regional Fast Food Chains in America
While fast food giants like McDonald’s and Burger King are available just about everywhere you go, some cult-favorite chains are restricted to certain regions, making them all the more special when traveling through or to a destination. Ever wondered which regional fast food chains are the top in the nation? The folks at USA Today…
Needtobreathe To Perform at Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica in October
The rock band Needtobreathe just announced details about a fall tour in support of its new album, Into the Mystery. Switchfoot and the New Respects will open the Cleveland show, which takes place on Oct. 2 at Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica. Pre-sale tickets for the Needtobreathe tour will be available for the Insiders Fan Club…
Name Recognition, or Lack Thereof, Could be Big Factor in Cleveland Mayoral Primary
Dennis Kucinich has not formally declared his candidacy for Cleveland Mayor. He is nevertheless the candidate with whom locals are most familiar, a recent poll by Baldwin-Wallace University found. Seventy-eight percent of residents polled were either “very familiar” or “somewhat familiar” with the former mayor, longtime congressman and two-time presidential candidate. And Kucinich was the…
Indie Singer-Songwriter Chloe Moriondo To Launch Fall Tour in Cleveland
In celebration of the release of her major label debut, Blood Bunny, indie singer-songwriter Chloe Moriondo has just announced the details of a fall headline tour that kicks off with a Sept. 30 show at Mahall’s 20 Lanes in Lakewood. At age 18, Moriondo says she’s an “internet kid,” yet she tackles issues such as…
Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson Announces He’s Not Running for Fifth Term
After months of speculation, Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson announced Thursday evening that he would not be seeking an unprecedented fifth term in office. In a tele-Town Hall event that had been promoted feverishly by the city’s social media accounts in previous weeks, the four-term Mayor recapitulated the central tenets of his leadership philosophy — public…
Councilman Basheer Jones Makes it Official: He’s Running for Mayor
Cleveland City Councilman Basheer Jones formally filed petitions to run for Mayor Thursday afternoon at the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections. Jones said he had gathered upwards of 5,000 signatures, holding his boxes of signed petitions aloft, and energized a crowd of supporters with a launch speech that outlined his vision. His administration would be…
Ohio Democrats Want to Extend Statute of Limitations on Rape Cases
Two Democrats want to expand the statute of limitations on rape cases, legislation that has entered the Statehouse several times before, to no avail. State Reps. Tavia Galonski (D-Akron) and Jessica Miranda (D-Forest Park) re-introduced legislation regarding the statute of limitations for criminal and civil and sex crimes, with their bill eliminating any time limit…
Dead Can Dance Coming to Akron Civic in October
Following an acclaimed European tour that took place in the spring of 2019, Dead Can Dance planned to take its Celebration of Life & Works tour to the states and booked a U.S. tour that was slated to take place this spring. The pandemic put those plans on pause, but the Aussie art rock group…
Wolstein Center Mass Vax Site to Offer Single-Dose Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Next Week
Gov. Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Health have announced that the mass vaccination site at the Cleveland State University Wolstein Center will offer the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine to anyone 18 and older next week, (from Tuesday, 5/11 through Monday 5/17). Appointments can continue to be booked online at gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio.gov or by phone…
Hard Rock Act Theory To Play House of Blues in November
The alternative rock act Theory (Theory Of A Deadman) just announced new headline tour dates for the fall, and the jaunt includes a Nov. 27 date at House of Blues. The House of Blues website has ticket information for Theory’s show, which pairs the group with the band 10 Years. “Fans can expect a set…
Chef Anthony Zappola Will Revive the Rice Shop at Van Aken District, Announces Plans for New Ohio City Italian Restaurant
You can’t keep a good restaurant down, apparently. Chef Anthony Zappola will reopen the Rice Shop, an Asian-fusion concept that he launched in Las Vegas, revived at the Ohio City Galley and relocated to University Heights, at the Van Aken District. “I love the concept and it’s always done good, even at the Galley,” Zappola…
Ohio Rape-Crisis Agencies, Already Burdened by Cuts, Brace for More
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Six months after rape-crisis funding suffered massive cuts, agencies across Ohio are struggling to ensure the needs of survivors are met. The Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), is the largest source of funding for victim service providers and is funded entirely from criminal fines. VOCA dollars have been shrinking because of a…
Night Ranger To Headline Upcoming Benefit Concert at Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica
Clevelander Danny Ripepi was tragically killed on Sept. 24 last year in a freak accident. A dump truck caused a highway sign to crash onto his vehicle as he drove down I-480. To honor Ripepi, Night Ranger, Beau Coup and High Voltage will play as part of the inaugural Danny Ripepi Memorial Concert slated to…
Cleveland Photo Fest Kicks Off “Cleveland Photothon 2021” With Exhibitions and Events All Around the City
After a hiatus in 2020, Cleveland Photo Fest is picking up where it left off with “Cleveland Photothon 2021,” which kicked off this past Saturday at Bostwick Design Art Initiative located on Prospect Ave. in downtown Cleveland. This regional happening runs through June 30th with a multitude of participating venues, events and exhibitions. In February…
Amid a Flurry of Fast-Casual Openings, The Last Page Is a Well-Executed Breath of Fresh Air
There are worse places to wait for one’s table than the Green Room at The Last Page. Less a lobby than a well-appointed parlor, the elegant room provides a generous handful of guests with a comfy, appealing perch to linger. Not only does the space have luxurious soft seating, a luminous skylight and views to…
Savage Love: I Thought We Had a Good Sex Life But My husband is Sending Money to a FinDom
You’ve said that everyone is entitled to a “zone of erotic autonomy.” I was wondering if you thought that “zone” extends to sending thousands of dollars to a “FinDom.” I’m a 33-year-old straight woman, and I love my husband and we have a great (or so I thought) sex life. He’s very dominant and controlling…
