Update: Local Rapper Minus the Alien Explores ‘Real Love’ in Forthcoming New Single and Music Video
Update: Akron-based rapper Minus the Alien has just announced that he’ll release his new single “Organic” on Dec. 31. It’ll arrive with an accompanying music video. “It’s a jazzy up tempo hip-hop song about finding real love in a world full of fake love,” says the rapper. “[In the music video], Minus the Alien gets out of…
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo To Construct Zip Line in 2021
Construction could begin on a zipline project at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo as early as February, according to documents obtained by Scene. The Zoo is hopeful that, pending the selection of a construction manager and adherence to an aggressive construction timeline, the “Soaring Eagle” Zipline experience will open on Zoo grounds by Memorial Day. Soaring Eagle,…
Local Singer-Songwriter Ray Flanagan To Release EP Recorded in Quarantine
Local singer-songwriter Ray Flanagan, a guy who loves working in professional studios, never imagined he’d release an album he recorded in his living room. The pandemic changed his mind about that, and this week, he’ll release a new three-song EP, Our Year in Purgatory. Tomorrow, the EP will be on all major streaming platforms, including…
Brian Kazy Says City Council Is Working to Ensure No Water or Power Shutoffs During Pandemic/Winter Despite End of Moratorium
In response to pieces here and elsewhere noting that the city let the moratorium on water and power shutoffs expire yesterday without action or comment — at the height of the pandemic so far, in the face of the season’s first major snowstorm, as people continue to struggle to pay bills — Councilman Brian Kazy,…
West Park Attorney Pulls Petitions For 2021 Cleveland Mayoral Run
Thirty-eight-year-old West Park attorney Ross DiBello alerted media Tuesday that he had officially pulled petitions at the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections and will run for Mayor of Cleveland in 2021. Assuming he manages to collect the 3,000 signatures required by city charter, he’ll be among a crowded field of candidates seeking the Cleveland’s top…
Praising Nick Chubb and Looking Ahead — The A to Z Podcast With Andre Knott and Zac Jackson
Andre and Zac talk the 8-3 Cleveland Browns: What’s good, what’s alarming and what’s ahead. Subscribe to A to Z here or stream below.
A Cold Covid Christmas in Cleveland as City Ends Moratorium on Utility Shutoffs
This article provided by Eye on Ohio, the nonprofit, nonpartisan Ohio Center for Journalism. Please join our free mailing list as this helps us provide more public service reporting. CLEVELAND, Ohio – The needs of Greater Clevelanders have come in waves during the pandemic, much like the virus itself: first food, then rent, then internet so…
Cleveland Lifts Moratorium on Water and Power Shutoffs at Height of Pandemic, Amid Snowstorm. Unconscionable.
For Giving Tuesday, one thing that would be cool is if the City of Cleveland gave a shit about its residents. Instead, we have an administration that saw fit, as the year’s first snowstorm struck Monday night, to forge ahead with its announced plan to end the moratorium on water and power shutoffs. The moratorium…
Cleveland Reaches $4.85 Million Settlement With Wrongfully Convicted Man After Trying to Avoid Paying $13 Million Jury Verdict
Years after the city of Cleveland used a novel legal maneuver to avoid paying a single dime of a $13 million jury verdict to a man wrongfully convicted based on the work of two city police officers, the city has finally agreed to a settlement of $4.85 with David Ayers. Ayers spent 11 years in…
Annual Ryan Humbert Holiday Extravaganza Goes Online for 2020
For more than a decade, local singer-songwriter Ryan Humbert has performed during the holidays as part an annual benefit he calls the Annual Ryan Humbert Holiday Extravaganza. The Akron Civic Theatre usually hosts the event, but this year, the pandemic has pushed the event online. It will take place at 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec.…
Coronavirus Shutdowns Don’t Need to Be All or Nothing
We were warned this might happen. While millions stayed home last spring, looking to summer for respite from the virus, experts worried that an even larger fall surge was around the corner. We’ve rounded that corner. As cases and hospitalizations reach record levels across Europe and the United States, leaders are being forced to make…
No Updates on Cleveland’s Lapsed Recycling Program, But Report Expected Next Month
The Frank Jackson administration provided scant information on the city’s lapsed recycling program Monday, updating an anxious Cleveland City Council about the work of an environmental consulting firm which has been tasked with assessing the city’s waste collection and disposal operations from top to bottom. A draft report of that assessment, which will include analysis…
Cavs New Serial Killer Ransom Note Jersey is Actually Homage to Rock Hall Bands, Remains Ugly
That’s clever @cavs I solved the mystery pic.twitter.com/d5xyC17bNg — Colin Talboo🩸 (@PrimeWindIer) November 30, 2020 The Cleveland Cavaliers’ “City Edition” uniforms for the 2020-2021 season leaked this weekend. There they are. Plain black jerseys with vibrant red and yellow highlights. The overall effect is somewhat uneven, if not crazed, however, due to the only distinctive…
House to Make Historic Vote to End Marijuana Prohibition This Week
The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote on whether to federally decriminalize marijuana this week — an action that would be the biggest move toward marijuana legalization ever taken by Congress. According to a notice posted by the office of House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, a Maryland Democrat, the vote for the Marijuana…
818 Studios Celebrates Second Year With ‘2020 Vision’ Exhibition Featuring 20 Artists
To celebrate its second year in operation, 818 Studios gathered two pieces each from 20 different artists made during this year for ‘2020 Vision.’ The gallery, run by owner/curator Barbara Merritt and discretely located above Fahrenheit in Tremont, came to life two years ago after a two-bedroom apartment was converted to a studio space. Merritt…
Playhouse Square Expects Broadway Series to Return to Stage in Fall 2021
After months of agony and quarantines and interruption and death, we’ve finally reached the point of the pandemic when future events can be announced that will likely go on as scheduled. Playhouse Square said today that, while it will take touring productions time to get back to rehearsals, the theater company fully expects the Broadway…
Groups Ramp Up Work on Budget Agenda for Ohio Kids
COLUMBUS, Ohio — More than a dozen groups are banding together to make sure Ohio does right by its kids in the next state budget cycle. The Ohio Children’s Budget Coalition is ramping up efforts to maintain, protect and strengthen public resources that support children. The Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio is among…
Activists Say Enhanced Protest Punishments in Ohio Will Lead to More Police Misconduct
Police already have been overly aggressive in this year’s civil rights protests, some protesters say. If Ohio adopts enhanced penalties related to protests, that will only aggravate the problem, they say. Worse, according to the activists, the bill’s provision allowing deadly force by people who feel threatened during “riots” will only encourage people to go…
Here’s Why COVID-19 Vaccines Like Pfizer’s Need to Be Kept So Cold
Pfizer is racing to get approval for its COVID-19 vaccine, applying for emergency use authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on November 20. But the pharmaceutical giant faces a huge challenge in distributing its vaccine, which has to be kept an ultrafrosty –70° Celsius, requiring special storage freezers and shipping containers. It “has…
Graeter’s Introduces New Line of Vegan Ice Creams
Whether you’re vegan for health reasons, personal choice or simply preference, one of Ohio’s favorite ice cream chains will soon be offering a sweet treat just for you. Graeter’s has partnered with California-based food technology company Perfect Day to introduce a brand new line of ice creams, “Perfect Indulgence,” using animal-free dairy protein. The vegan…
Ohio Ranks No. 14 Most Overweight and Obese State in America
It’s no secret that Americans struggle with obesity. In fact, a recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that over 70% of American adults age 20 and older are either obese or overweight. Personal finance website WalletHub recently produced a study that evaluates which states throughout the U.S. are the most…
Facing Eviction, Owner of Moriarty’s Pub Downtown Seeks Financial Assistance to Relocate Storied Bar
We’ve already lost so much this year that the thought of losing anything else seems too heavy a burden to bear. But if you thought this year was done slinging misery, just wait until hear what Morgan Cavanaugh has to share. Cavanaugh is the owner of Moriarty’s Pub on East 6th near Short Vincent, a…
Local Actor LeJon Woods Stars in New Lifetime Christmas Special
After graduating from Shaw University in North Carolina, Cleveland native LeJon Woods returned home and took a job working for the city. While he liked the steady income, he had an epiphany one day while sitting in his cubicle. “I was looking at the four walls around me, and I said that the 9-to-5 life…
Blaine Griffin to Chair City Council Safety Committee after Matt Zone Departure
Ward 6 Cleveland City Councilman Blaine Griffin has been appointed to chair the legislative body’s safety committee. Griffin fills the vacancy left by chair Matt Zone, who resigned to take a leadership role at the Western Reserve Land Conservancy, a nonprofit which city council funds annually for environmental consulting, this month. Griffin, who was appointed…
TikToker Fired by Sherwin-Williams Over Viral Paint-Mixing Videos Lands a New Job in Florida
A 22-year old TikToker who became famous for his viral paint-mixing videos just landed a job in Florida. Ohio University student Tony Piloseno has amassed 1.4 million followers and 24.2 million likes on TikTok for his aesthetically pleasing paint videos. On Nov. 11, though, he released a video detailing how he was fired by Sherwin-Williams…
All Things For You Now Has Old Fashion Hot Dogs Swag For Sale
Tim Yanko and Dwight Kaczmarek, the owners of the local vintage décor store All Things For You, frequently tell people they deal in memories. “People are always pointing out furniture or collectibles that remind them of their childhood,” says Kaczmarek, who, with Yanko has just developed an exclusive line of Old Fashion Hot Dogs branded mementos.…
Cleveland Pandemic Response Has Organized a Holiday Gift Drive for Needy Families
Cleveland Pandemic Response, the mutual aid organization that popped up in April to fill the need gaps of residents during the coronavirus crisis, has launched a holiday gift drive for 20 needy families in Cleveland this year. Wishlist items can be found on Dreamlist, where generous Clevelanders can match with specific items and families, all…
oWOW Releases Compilation CD Featuring Local Acts
Earlier this year, the local internet radio station oWOW.radio announced that it was signing off the air due to financial struggles brought on by the pandemic. And yet, the folks at the radio station have still managed to put together a compilation album of local artists. Dubbed oWOW presents NEO – The Soundtrack, the release…
Dennis Kucinich “Seriously Considering” Running for Cleveland Mayor
In an interview with Channel 3 News’ Mark Naymik ostensibly about a new memoir, former mayor, congressman and presidential candidate Dennis! Kucinich confirmed what has long been rumored: He is “seriously considering” running once again for Cleveland Mayor in 2021. Unmentioned is that Kucinich has been laying the groundwork for a campaign since at least…
Closed Brandywine Country Club Will Become Part of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Two-hundred and fifteen acres of prime land will officially be added to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the Department of the Interior announced recently, putting to rest any speculation that the land from the closed Brandywine Country Club could become the site of development. Brandywine had been closed after its owner died in 2018. Since…
Cleveland Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier Launches ‘Out of the Box’ Online Fundraiser
Over the years, the Cleveland Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier (LDEI) has raised money through its annual fundraising events to seed scholarships and grants that help Ohio women attend culinary school and teach Northeast Ohio residents about the link between food and the farmers who produce it. But this year, the COVID-19 pandemic has compelled…
Savage Love: Should I End a Sexless But Otherwise Fine Relationship?
My boyfriend and I were friends for a couple of years (we’re both 30-year-old gay men), then I stopped traveling around the world and pursued him. We’ve been boyfriends for a year and a half now. We were both happy and we had sex on a regular basis during the first year. I’m more into…
Explore Ohio’s Coronavirus Healthcare Capacity by Hospital and City
This article provided by Eye on Ohio, the nonprofit, nonpartisan Ohio Center for Journalism. Please join our free mailing list as this helps us provide more public service reporting. Ohio’s COVID-19 cases are surging for the third time, and social media channels have exploded with anecdotes describing how much space there is available at area…
Alex Hall’s Figurehead Returns With First New Album in Four Years
The Northeast Ohio-based progressive rock band Alex Hall’s Figurehead has just announced that it’ll release Johnny, its first new album in four years, this week on all major streaming platforms. Pete Drivere of Youngstown Ohio’s Ampreon Recorder engineered, mixed and co-produced the album, and Adam Boose of Cauliflower Audio mastered it. Tim Wilderoder also co-produced.…
Romanian Paean to Investigative Journalism, Collective, is Year’s Best Documentary
Alexander Nanau’s Collective, a riveting documentary about the aftermath of a fire at a rock club in Bucharest, Romania, is the best documentary I’ve seen in 2020. With intimate access to both a team of journalists who expose a multi-tiered scandal and an idealistic young health minister who arrives to reform a corrupt system, the…
Remixx Ice Cream and Cereal Bar, Now Open on Clifton, Combines Two Great Comforts in One
Lost in the fog of Covid was the recent opening of Remixx Ice Cream and Cereal Bar (11512 Clifton Blvd., 216-205-4844), a novelty shop that combines two of our favorite treats into one delicious cup, cone or milkshake. Opened in September by Vicki Kotris (who also is the co-founder of Cleveland Cookie Dough Co.), the colorful and…
MidTown Cleveland Offering Free Stream of ‘Leo’s Legacy,’ Documentary on Legendary Leo’s Casino Nightclub
MidTown Cleveland will be streaming “Leo’s Legacy,” a documentary the CDC commissioned to tell the story of the legendary Leo’s Casino nightclub, on Dec. 4 at 7 p.m., and it’ll be doing so for free. (You must register, however.) Leo’s was one of Cleveland’s landmark music venues, opening in 1963 and playing host to some…
All Saints Public House in Battery Park Closed Indefinitely. Will Reassess Weekly
All Saints Public House (1261 W.76th St., 216-999-7074) had the unfortunate distinction of opening its doors in late February, enjoying a few great weeks before Covid shut them — and everybody else — down in March for the foreseeable future. All Saints reopened in late May and managed to eke out a successful summer and…
Local Indie Rockers Zip-Zapp! To Release Second Album
Hot on the heels of last year’s debut album, the local psychedelic rock band Zip-Zapp! will issue its second album, The Hand of God, this week. Inspired by acts such as Cream, Can and the Who, the band has expanded on the ideas of its first album and refined the processes to produce a “cohesive…
Ohio Gun Sales Reach Record Highs Amid Pandemic, Social Unrest
Ohioans have loaded up on a record number of guns in 2020, a year marred by the coronavirus pandemic and social unrest. From January through October, the FBI conducted nearly 800,000 background checks for gun sales in the state, which is on pace to break the previous full-year record of 875,724 in 2016. The number…
Cuyahoga County Administrative Building Has Run of Covid-19 Infections, But Will Stay Open to Serve Public
Internal emails shared with Scene reveal that the Cuyahoga County administrative building on E. 9th and Prospect has had several staffers test positive for Covid-19 in recent weeks. The infections are not unexpected, given the statewide surge in cases. But just like at Cleveland City Hall, where workers have questioned a mandatory return to work…
Momocho and El Carnicero Transitioning to Take-Out Only Until County’s Stay-at-Home Advisory Expires
Count Eric Williams among Cleveland chefs who are shutting down dine-in operations until Cuyahoga County’s stay-at-home advisory is lifted in mid-December. Market Garden, Parnell’s, Gunselman’s and others have made similar moves. Nighttown owner Brendan Ring recently announced his Cleveland Heights restaurant and jazz club would be shuttered until at least spring. “Out of an abundance…
Tristan, Baker and a Browns Playoff Push — The A to Z Podcast With Andre Knott and Zac Jackson
Andre and Zac talk Thanksgiving in a pandemic, Tristan Thompson’s departure and the 7-3 Browns setting themselves up for an interesting December. Subscribe to A to Z here or stream below.
G’Day Mate! Free Agent Matthew Dellavedova Will Return to Cavs on One Year Deal
Aussie Guard Matthew Dellavedova will return to the Cleveland Cavaliers on a one-year, minimum deal, ESPN and others have reported. The 6’3″ Delly, a local favorite, will continue to serve in a backup point guard role and as a locker room leader during the upcoming 72-game season. Delly reportedly received interest from other teams as…
Rob Portman on Carl Bernstein’s List of Senators Who Have ‘Expressed Their Disdain’ for Trump But Won’t Speak Out
Journalist Carl Bernstein today tweeted a list of 21 Republican Senators he says have “privately expressed their disdain” for President Trump, or who even “despise” Trump. That list includes Ohio Sen. Rob Portman. The 21 GOP Senators who have privately expressed their disdain for Trump are: Portman, Alexander, Sasse, Blunt, Collins, Murkowski, Cornyn, Thune, Romney,…
Ohio Doctors Deliver Grim Message about Hospital Capacity as State Explodes to 11,885 Daily Covid Cases
The State of Ohio reported a dizzying 11,885 new positive Coronavirus cases Monday, surpassing the previous daily record by 3,000. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine attributed the explosion, in part, to a weekend backlog at two state testing laboratories, but noted that the extent of the virus’ spread was now straining the state’s capacity to timely…
GOJO, Makers of Purell, Will Lease 700,000 Square Feet of IX Center Space
GOJO, the Akron-based manufacturing company which makes the Purell-brand hand sanitizer, announced last week that it would lease 700,000 square feet of space at the IX Center as storage for its inventory, which has increased substantially during the viral pandemic in which hand sanitizer has been a hot commodity. In a statement Friday, GOJO said…
Liz Maugans Releases “Pool Drawings,” a Humorous Look at the Human Condition
Artist Liz Maugans taps into the comic side in “Pool Drawings,” a new collection of 52 spreads over 103 pages in which she catalogs, sometimes sarcastically, modern adult life in America. This release is through Cleveland’s HEDGE Gallery, which represents Maugans and which is located in 78th Street Studios. “Poolside Drawings” is derived from Maugans’…
Panza Foundation Announces Plans to Assist Struggling Cleveland Music Clubs
In the wake of his recovery from cancer five years ago, local musician and scholar John Panza formed the Panza Foundation five years ago with his wife Jane and local musicians Lauren Voss, Ed Sotelo and Fred Gunn. The foundation gives money to local acts for recording and touring purposes. Because of the way the…
Groups Applaud “Seismic Shift” in Clean-Energy Landscape in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Cities around Ohio are creating a seismic shift in the state’s energy landscape. Voters in Columbus and Grove City this month approved ballot measures (Issues 1 and 10) that enact Community Choice Aggregation, which allows for residents and businesses in the community to collectively bargain for bulk purchase energy rates from utilities.…
I-490 Closure Between I-77 and East 55th Extended Six Months to Nov. 2021 Due to Additional Work
Additional work required on the Opportunity Corridor will mean an additional six months that the section of I-490 between I-711 and East 55th St. will be closed, ODOT announced this morning. That stretch was scheduled to welcome back motorists in May 2021 after being closed for two entire years; that now will not happen until…
Michael Symon Closes Flagship Eatery Lola Bistro After 24 Years, Citing Covid Crisis as Untenable
Barring unforeseen circumstances, Michael Symon’s flagship restaurant Lola Bistro is closed and will not reopen. The James Beard Award-winning chef announced the news to Scene in an emotional call. While not entirely unexpected, the timing of the closure was propelled by the discovery that two employees recently tested positive for Covid, requiring a temporary shutdown…
Looking Ahead: Farmer’s Almanac Predictions for Cleveland This Winter
Well, we have some good news and some bad news. The bad news is that global warming is ramping up to a terrifying degree and the world is screwed. The good news is that, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, Cleveland is going to have a mild-ish winter. On the winter 2020-2021 forecast map, the…
Cleveland Museum of Art, Beachland and Others Announce Temporary Closures Amid 10 p.m. Coronavirus Curfew, Stay-at-Home Advisory
Late November is starting to feel a lot like mid March. Some of Cleveland’s notable attractions this week announced temporary closures in the face of the unprecedented coronavirus surge and resultant 10 p.m. curfew order by the state of Ohio and Cuyahoga County’s stay-at-home advisory. The Beachland and Grog Shop, already so battered by the…
What Does Ohio’s New COVID Curfew Accomplish? Not Much, Experts Say
As of Nov. 19, Ohioans will be breaking the law if they’re out past 10 p.m. — unless they’re shopping for groceries, going to work, or meet other exemptions. The porous curfew, which Gov. Mike DeWine described Tuesday as an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19, came after he walked back a plan that…
Grant Me Hope: Videos Help Ohio Foster Kids Find Homes
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Tomorrow is National Adoption Day, which celebrates forever families and highlights those children still waiting to find homes. In Ohio, some kids are getting a chance to be in the limelight. Several Ohio children-services agencies are partnering with the organization Grant Me Hope to create personalized videos of foster children who want…
Birthing Beautiful Communities Wins A Million Dollars to Open Birth Center in Hough
The George Gund Foundation announced Thursday that it will award $1 million to the nonprofit organization Birthing Beautiful Communities to open a “comprehensive birthing center” in Hough. The grant was one of several of a million dollars or more announced at the Gund Foundation’s annual meeting, and one of many directed to Black-led organizations. The Birthing…
Cleveland State University to Go Fully Remote After Thanksgiving
Cleveland State University will transition to fully remote learning after the Thanksgiving holiday, the administration announced in a release this week, citing the growing spread of Covid-19 in the community. The university said it has worked hard to keep students, faculty and staff safe during a hybrid return to classes this fall, but that administrators…
Upcoming Virtual Photo Exhibit To Feature More Than 1,000 Concert Photos
For the fourth year in a row, locally based rock concert photographers Anastasia Pantsios and Joe Kleon, both of whom have contributed to Scene during their respective careers, have teamed up to present what they’re saying is the largest exhibition of Northeast Ohio concert photography ever assembled in Northeast Ohio. In the past, a local gallery…
Negative Space Gallery Hosts a Weekend of Socially Distant Exhibitions and a Holiday Art Sale
Negative Space Gallery is hosting socially-distanced events this weekend with the opening of two new exhibitions along with a holiday art sale. In the Annex Gallery will be the work of Troy A. McCall, “Compa De Arte: Expressions by A Conscientious Dreamer.” McCall, who currently resides in Wheelersberg, OH, was an athlete, martial artist and…
Airbnb Suspends 25 Listings in Cleveland for Violating Coronavirus Party Policies
Airbnb announced today that it has suspended or completely removed 25 listings in Cleveland for properties that have violated the company’s policy prohibiting parties or events during the coronavirus pandemic. “The vast majority of hosts in Cleveland and throughout Ohio contribute positively to their neighborhoods and economy, and they also take important steps to help…
‘Made Cleveland’ Launches Website to Sell Goods From More Than 65 Local Artisans
To help get the work of local vendors and artisans out to Clevelanders during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new organization called Made Cleveland recently launched a website where many of those creations can be purchased, and just in time for the holiday season when you won’t want to be out and about but you will…
Ohio’s Sexual-Assault Response Network Faces Massive Cuts
COLUMBUS, Ohio — In an already challenging year, advocates for sexual-assault survivors in Ohio are grappling with major funding cuts. The state’s network of crime victim service programs and agencies relies almost exclusively on funding from the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA). In 2019, VOCA grants decreased by 25%, and for the new fiscal year,…
Ohio Department of Health Delays Full Release of Hospital Coronavirus Capacity Records Despite Court Order
This article provided by Eye on Ohio, the nonprofit, nonpartisan Ohio Center for Journalism. Please join our free mailing list as this helps us provide more public service reporting. Despite an October 20 court order issued by the Ohio Court of Claims, the Ohio Department of Health still had not released complete records as of…
Some Browns, Some NBA, Some Other Stuff — The A to Z Podcast With Andre Knott and Zac Jackson
Andre and Zac are back with a discussion on how smart teams thrive, why this is the strangest NBA Draft ever and why it’s so important for the Browns to end up making the playoffs this season. Subscribe to A to Z here or stream below.
“Stay Home”: Cuyahoga County Issues Stay-at-Home Advisory Through Middle of December
Sounding fed up like other public officials around the country, Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish today announced a stay-at-home advisory that will last through December 17th as Northeast Ohio sees staggering increases in Covid cases. If you’re not going to work or school or getting essential items or picking up food from your favorite local…
Cleveland Public Library Buying Stun Guns for Security Guards
The Board of Trustees for the Cleveland Public Library voted Tuesday to purchase enough stun guns to arm the safety and protective services (SPS) personnel across the library system’s 27 branches. The board’s finance committee voted to pay upwards of $26,000 to Blue Line Training and Consulting LLC for the PhaZZer ® brand stun guns and…
Cozy Up with These New Cheesy Holiday Romcoms Streaming on Netflix
Made-for-TV holiday film fans: As November wanes and December approaches, you may be asking yourself, “Can anything top last year’s Netflix film The Knight Before Christmas? Not only in name but also in content?” Starring Vanessa Hudgens, the film is completely saccharine, campy and bends the space time continuum… FOR LOVE AND CHRISTMAS MIRACLES. It…
Gotta Groove Records To Reissue Rare Recording by Oberlin-Based Free Jazz Group
Famous for having put out what is quite possibly the first-ever independently released free jazz record, Oberlin’s Black Unity Trio recorded Al Fatihah on Dec. 24, 1968, at Agency Recording Studio, which was located above the old Agora Theatre. The group released a mere 500 copies, and the album went on to become highly collectible.…
Here’s How Cuyahoga County Can Improve the Grand Jury System
Scene readers and community members are invited to endorse this position statement by signing our petition. Because Grand Juries are not usually provided first-hand review of evidence and because over 95% of defendants plea to avoid a trial, most felony convictions occur without any direct review of exculpatory evidence. For most citizens, the Grand Jury…
America’s Grand Jury System Isn’t Built for Justice. We Know, We Served On One
The recent release of tape recordings from the Breonna Taylor Grand Jury and public statements by three of the anonymous Grand Jury members have offered America a rare look into an opaque system. The tapes and the public statements are unique in that they concern a case of nationwide interest and a police shooting. In…
Ohio Hunger Stats Underscore Need for COVID Relief Bill
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The latest estimates on the prevalence of hunger in Ohio are strengthening the case for a new COVID relief bill in Congress. The nonprofit group Feeding America has projected overall food insecurity in Ohio for 2020 tops 18%. Joree Novotny, director of external affairs for the Ohio Association of Foodbanks, said that’s…
Leavened Has the Crowds Beating a Path to Top-Notch Bread and Pastry in Tremont
While most of us are snug as bugs in bed, Ian Herrington is as busy as a bee in the hot-box kitchen of his Tremont bakery, Leavened. Every day, he arrives to work at 3 in the morning to begin tackling the Sisyphean tasks that await him. There’s the weighing, shaping and proofing of bread…
