Meticore Reviews – Scam or Meticore Weight Loss Ingredients Really Work?
Meticore is a top trending weight loss supplement that unlocks your inner potential to lose weight by triggering your metabolism. It is an all-natural formula that effectively targets the root cause of stubborn weight. According to its official website, it works on the body’s metabolism and triggers a level that the body starts to lose…
Rock Hall Permanently Moving Induction Ceremonies to the Fall
This weekend’s pre-taped virtual Rock Hall induction ceremony on HBO will be unlike any induction ceremony past or future in many ways but will be like all coming inductions in one regard. The Rock Hall announced this week that while the shift to a fall fete was made because of the pandemic the traditional spring…
New LaToya Kent Single Speaks to Our ‘Connective Energy’
Austin-based (iN)Sect Records has deep ties to Northeast Ohio. The label has issued several releases by local bands, including a single for This Moment in Black History, a beat tape for aLive (Muamin Collective) and a cassette from Muamin Collective. Now, the label has just announced that it’ll release Nothing, a solo effort from LaToya…
Ohio Sees Very Few Voting Issues During Historic 2020 Election
COLUMBUS, Ohio — While there were some hiccups, voting-rights groups say overall the 2020 election in Ohio went relatively smoothly. Kayla Griffin, Ohio director of All Voting Is Local, said advocates worked tirelessly for months to prepare for the general election, and ensure a safe and secure process during the pandemic. She noted one area…
As Northeast Ohio Schools Turn to Educational Apps for Distance Learning, Parents and Teachers Struggle to Find Ones That Actually Work
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. Educational apps aren’t new for the Brimfield family. Kristin Brimfield said she’s been using mobile learning games with her son, Logan, since he was two. But…
Opinion: After Disappointing Cleveland Turnout, County Democratic Party at a Crossroads
As we face down a close election at the national level, the results from Ohio leave little room for doubt. The Democratic Party in Ohio and Cuyahoga County did not perform well. Donald Trump is on pace to win statewide with a higher percentage of the vote than in 2016. In Cuyahoga County, Trump garnered…
No One’s a Critic: The Death of Thought at the Plain Dealer
The Peloton bike enthusiast Chris Quinn has been the editor of both Cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer since June 1st. He assumed the dual mantle after The Plain Dealer News Guild was abruptly taken off life support this spring, a bloodbath we needn’t revisit in detail. Suffice it to say, a series of layoffs and…
DeWine’s Plan for County-by-County COVID-19 Response ‘Will Not Work,’ Harvard Epidemiologist Says
A Harvard epidemiologist cast skepticism on Gov. Mike DeWine’s emphasis on forming “COVID defense teams” to respond to the pandemic on a county-by-county basis. Dr. Michael Mina, an assistant professor of epidemiology at Harvard University’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health, said a “patchwork approach” of uneven policy applications is doomed to fail. “As long…
Today May or May Not Be a Good Day to Watch ‘537 Votes,’ The New Documentary on the 2000 Recount Fiasco in Florida
With the eyes of the nation once again on slim election margins, it’s tempting to look back at the 2000 debacle that earned Florida the title of State Most Likely to Screw Up Democracy. The documentary 537 Votes does so in an entertaining, energetic fashion, although its focus is notably selective. In a tightly reported…
Seven Circles of Tasty: Hell’s Fried Chicken is Serving Up Some of the Best Fried Chicken in Cleveland
Sheng Long Yu is on an absolute tear. In the last year and a half alone, he has opened Dagu Rice Noodle shops in Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Atlanta, a poke restaurant called iPoke near the Cleveland Clinic, and a shimmering new Shinto Japanese Steakhouse in Westlake to complement the 16-year-old original in Strongsville. Those eclectic…
Savage Love: OK, Horny Grandpa — Stay Off Tinder and Do NOT Send a Dick Pic
I’m a nearly 80-year-old straight man, with undiminished libido. I have no problem with it, just a persistent curiosity. Like, why now? And why so various? And is it common among us old geezers? Male and female? I’m more sex-obsessed than ever before, including adolescence. Until my 60s, tits were my sexual focus, and other…
Despite Big Trump Win in Ohio, Democrats Pick Up Seat on Ohio Supreme Court
Ohio, as it turns out, wasn’t much of a swing state in reality, with Donald Trump currently leading Joe Biden by about 8 points with 90% of all votes tallied as of early Wednesday morning. Republicans also will pick up two seats in the Ohio House and maintain their supermajority despite the lingering stench of…
Cleveland Voters, to Cabal of Real Estate Developers Who Tried to Sabotage Schools: Eat Shit!
In a decisive electoral victory Tuesday, Cleveland voters passed Issue 68, the levy to support the Metropolitan School District. The win for the schools came despite what was likely a multi-million dollar marketing campaign attempting to convince voters that an investment in CMSD was dangerous and scary. Citywide mailers and advertisements on social media deployed…
Ohio Shatters Daily Covid Case Numbers Yet Again
On Oct. 9, the state of Ohio set a grim new record for the total number of Covid-19 cases confirmed that day. At the time, the daily number 1,840. In what has been the largest and most sustained surge of the pandemic, Ohio then proceeded to set new daily records on Oct. 14, (when it…
Amba, a New Indian-Inspired Ghost Kitchen from Doug Katz, Launches on Friday, November 6
As promised, chef Doug Katz will be rolling out a second restaurant concept from his existing ghost kitchen in Cleveland Heights. Come Friday, November 6, Amba will share commissary space with Chimi, providing area diners with an entirely different roster of dishes for pick-up and delivery. Whereas Chimi (216-932-3333), which opened in June, is a South…
In Advance of This Week’s Shows at Hilarities, Mark Normand Talks About Comedy in the Age of COVID
Comedy in the time of COVID is persistent, weird and keeps happening just about anywhere it can, and that’s because, as Mark Normand explains in a recent phone interview, “comics are like sewer rats; we keep adapting. We just kinda make it work.” Getting a little taste of normalcy, Normand — who has been named…
City of Cleveland to Resume Utility Shutoffs for Nonpayment on Dec. 1
The City of Cleveland announced late last week that on Dec. 1, the Department of Public Utilities would once again begin disconnecting water and power service for customers behind on their payments. Under Mayor Frank Jackson’s declaration of civil emergency, the city had halted all utility shutoffs on March 13. Officials have now made the…
We Might Not Know Who Won Ohio Tonight. Don’t Panic — That’s OK
Which presidential candidate is going to win Ohio? Donald Trump and Joe Biden both have a good chance. But it’s possible that we will all head to bed tonight not knowing which way the Buckeye State voted. If so, that’s OK. Here is a quick explanation of why that is, and what you can expect…
Rib-Shaped Pork Patty Fans Rejoice: McDonald’s Bringing Back Cult Favorite McRib Sandwich
You read that right: McDonalds’ cult favorite McRib sandwich is back. Somehow, it keeps coming back. This fall, the McRib — so named even though it contains no actual ribs — will make its first appearance in roughly a decade. And, as per previous reintroductions, the return will likely be met by fanatical squeals from…
DNC Chairman Says Party Ready to Fight Trump’s Voter Suppression
Democrats are prepared for the Trump administration’s voter suppression attempts and will respond with “aggressive litigation,” Democratic National Campaign Chairman Tom Perez said Monday in San Antonio. The promise from Perez, in town to stump for Democratic candidates, came as President Trump pledged to sue Pennsylvania to stop it from counting mail-in ballots received after…
Survey: Majority of American Voters Believe Election is Secure, Fear Violence After Result
COLUMBUS, Ohio — While Americans have many concerns this Election Day, researchers say most believe our elections are safe, secure and legitimate. Democracy for President is an initiative that encourages voters to have productive conversations around concerns about the election and possible outcomes. Nonpartisan organization “More in Common” developed the resource, which U.S. Director Dan…
Man Arrested at Cuyahoga County Board of Elections Monday Connected to Rick Bell’s Campaign
Deputies with the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department arrested a 48-year-old man outside the Board of Elections late Monday morning after an altercation among competing campaign workers, the county confirmed. Just before noon, a deputy approached the man, who had been fingered by another member of the public, and engaged in a “consensual encounter.” When the…
NYT: DOJ Ends Civil Rights Investigation of Tamir Rice Killing After Years of Delays and Dysfunction
The New York Times late last week reported that a years-long effort by some in the Department of Justice to conduct a civil rights investigation into the killing of Tamir Rice by Cleveland police officers was ignored both under the Obama and Trump administrations, was plagued by dysfunction both on the federal and local level…
On Day Before Election, Joe Biden to Stop in Cleveland
Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden will stop in Cleveland Monday as he makes his way through Ohio and Pennsylvania the day before the election. Biden’s campaign announced this weekend that the former Vice President would discuss “bringing Americans together to address the crises facing the country and winning the battle for the soul of the nation.”…
Good Company in Detroit Shoreway and The Plum in Ohio City are Closed Until at Least Spring, Says Owner Brett Sawyer
Chef-owner Brett Sawyer announced that he is closing both of his restaurants, Good Company in Detroit Shoreway and The Plum in Ohio City, until further notice. But he’s hopeful that both will reopen in spring. “We think as it gets colder and Covid gets worse, eating inside restaurants is a very unsafe option as so…
Dr. Amy Acton Correctly Surmises She Could Take Mike Trivisonno in a Fight
It’s been a little more than four months since Dr. Amy Acton resigned as Ohio Health Director after her sage and expert advice on masks and other coronavirus precautions led adult men and women to threaten her, protest at her house (occasionally with guns and anti-Semitic signs) and generally make her life a living hell…
City of Cleveland Won’t Have Curbside Recycling Solution Until Sometime Next Year; Here’s How to Recycle When the City Doesn’t
Curbside recycling is the only kind of recycling many of us have ever used, and a critical part of the “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” mantra. But more than six months after the City of Cleveland admitted it’s dumping recyclables, and with no change in sight, it’s time to look for alternatives. Fortunately, there are plenty of…
Ohioans Encouraged to Take ‘Speak Up for Nature’ Pledge
COLUMBUS, Ohio — From the bluffs of Lake Erie to banks of the Ohio River, Ohioans are encouraged to keep the protection of the Buckeye State’s natural areas in mind this election and beyond. The Nature Conservancy has a “Speak Up for Nature” pledge, which asks voters to learn about important conservation issues and hold…
Many Ohioans Lack Internet Access to Participate in Economy, Schools, Life
In Bowling Green near Toledo, there often are cars in the parking lot and sometimes people on the front bench at the local library although it may be closed. Near Cambridge in Southeast Ohio, a school bus driver drives her bus to a remote location and parks for several hours a day, and people gather.…
Melt Bar and Grilled in Cleveland Heights to Permanently Close After a Decade in Business
Typically, if we’re speaking to Matt Fish it’s about a new location of his successful restaurant chain Melt Bar & Grilled. After all, he’s opened nine new stores (plus spin-off spots at Cedar Point, Progressive Field and the Case campus) since launching in Lakewood 14 years ago. But sadly, that’s not the case. Today, Fish…
Cleveland Teachers Union Files Another Complaint With Elections Commission Over Opposition Group’s Failure to File Finance Report
The Cleveland Teachers Union, via union president Shari Obrenski, has filed a second complaint with the Ohio Elections Commission alleging that the opposition group that’s funded a campaign to defeat the CMSD levy failed to register as a PAC and failed to file the appropriate finance reports by the state’s deadline. A pre-General Election filing…
Dark Water Rebellion to Play Its Final Cleveland Show This Weekend
Last year, local rockers Dark Water Rebellion raised eyebrows with their second full-length, the hard-rocking Macabre. Engineered by William DeMarco of Vuture Studios, a studio located in the Superior Sounds complex, the album features guests such as Mario Carmona (DeepDrain), Jessica Murr (Bloodshot216), Jessica Nemeth (the Rubicons) and Chris Jacobs. It helped establish the band as one of…
Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman to Stand Trial in Detroit Over Robocalls, Miss Deadline in New York Case
The two right-wing fraudsters who are accused of making robocalls with bogus claims to discourage Black voter turnout in the Detroit and Cleveland areas had bad days in court over the past two days. Jacob Wohl, 22, and Jack Burkman, 54, were ordered to stand trial in Detroit on Thursday in a criminal case in…
Local Rockers Yankee Ghost Issue Their Second Album of 2020
Since releasing their first album back in 2008, local rockers Yankee Ghost have released 11 albums. Earlier this year, the band returned with The Path You Pace in the Night, and just today, it’s issued Half a Castle. Recorded entirely at band member Prescott Wagner’s home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s an eclectic 12-song…
Cleveland Garage Rockers King Buu Release First-Ever Halloween Special
King Buu, a Cleveland garage rock band known for its unhinged live performances, has recorded a new Halloween special that it put online earlier today. Recorded over a two-day period at the band’s practice space in Lakewood, it’s group’s first-ever Halloween special. The flick clocks in at about 20 minutes and features live action role-play,…
Bop Stop One of 20 U.S. Venues to Receive Live Music Society Grant
COVID-19 has negatively impacted small concert venues across the country. To provide some support, Live Music Society has just handed out 20 grants in amounts ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 per venue. The Bop Stop was the only Ohio venue selected to receive one of the grants that went to non-profit and for-profit venues that have…
Aldi’s Boozy Advent Calendars Hit Stores the Day After the Election
The geniuses at Aldi have done it again. Not only are their legendary advent calendars extra awesome this year, they’re also hitting stores the morning after the election, on November 4. So if you need to buy a daily dose of alcohol and cheese to get through the end of the year (and who could…
Cleveland Postal Carrier Charged After Local Cops Find Hundreds of Undelivered Pieces of Mail in Car
It’s never a good time to get caught with a trunkful of undelivered mail if you’re a USPS worker, but if there’s a worst time to enter that particular legal battle, well, now would be it. A Maple Heights woman has been arrested and charged via complaint by the Feds for delaying or destructing the…
Popular Seafood in a Bag Spot Boiler 65 Bound for Bedford
Boiler 65, the popular seafood in a bag concept that debuted three years ago in Gordon Square (6410 Detroit Rd., 216-862-5893), will open a third location in Bedford. That spot is a former Applebee’s restaurant near the intersection of Rockside and Northfield roads (411 Northfield Rd.). The restaurant is on pace to open before the…
Quarterbacks, Mangeniuses and Other Stuff — The A to Z Podcast With Andre Knott and Zac Jackson
Andre and Zac talk Buckeyes, Browns, Eric Mangini and the state of the AFC. Subscribe to A to Z here or stream below.
FirstEnergy Fights Against Disclosing More Details In Alleged HB 6 Bribery Cases
This article provided by Eye on Ohio, the nonprofit, nonpartisan Ohio Center for Journalism in partnership with the nonprofit Energy News Network. Please join our free mailing list or the mailing list for the Energy New Network as this helps us provide more public service reporting. Consumer advocates, industry organizations and environmental groups continue efforts…
Local Singer-Songwriter Matt Moody Embraces Grunge-Pop on New Single
Local singer-songwriter Matt Moody grew up in a suburb outside of Cleveland and didn’t initially think much about becoming a performer. Hearing Nirvana for the first time changed all that and set him on course to explore singing and songwriting. Over the course of his career, Moody has worked with established artists like Steve…
FirstEnergy Fires CEO Chuck Jones for Violating Company Policy and Code of Ethics as Two Plead Guilty in HB6 Case
FirstEnergy, a company which has been in the news here and there lately, announced today that CEO Chuck Jones and two other executives have been fired effective immediately for violating company policy and its code of ethics. FirstEnergy, of course, is Company A in the ongoing federal racketeering case involving former Ohio House Speaker Larry…
Yonder, a Breakfast and Lunch Spot in Asiatown, Opens Monday
This Monday, November 2nd, Yonder (3859 Superior Ave.) will open its doors. The restaurant is described by manager CJ Tift as a breakfast and lunch place with counter service and some dine-in seating. There is no website or posted menu as of now, but diners can expect a concise list of breakfast items like french toast, pancakes and…
Ohio Sets Staggering New Record for COVID Cases; DeWine Cites Informal Social Gatherings, Again Implores Everyone to Wear Masks
While Cuyahoga County remains at level 3/red alert on Ohio’s statewide public health advisory system and is no longer on the watchlist to go to level 4/purple, Gov. Mike DeWine today announced a statewide record for new cases and a call for the creation of county-level COVID Defense Teams to address the problem. Cuyahoga was…
West Park Attorney Launches Outsider Cleveland Mayoral Campaign
West Park attorney Ross Dibello announced Wednesday that he intends to run for Mayor of Cleveland in 2021. He has launched a campaign website that introduces himself to voters and lays out an aggressive policy reform agenda. DiBello’s announcement comes only days after Cleveland City Council President Kevin Kelley formally filed campaign finance paperwork with the…
Election Enters Final Stretch: How to Cast a Safe, Secure Ballot in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The 2020 election is in the final stretch, and there are a lot of important details Ohio voters should know. Ohioans can cast a ballot by absentee, during early-voting hours or at the polls Tuesday on Election Day. Veronica McCreary-Hall, a volunteer with AARP Ohio, voted early in Hamilton. She said the…
A Message From the Secret Cabal Sabotaging Cleveland’s School Levy
Dear Cleveland: Allow us to introduce ourselves. We’re the secret cabal trying to sabotage the school levy. Think of us as just your everyday, anonymous citizens who only want what’s best for the city. As everyone knows, guys who hide their identifies can always be trusted. You may have heard Cleveland wants to better educate…
In New York Robocall Case, Fraudsters Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman Ordered to Call Victims Back, Admit Messages Were False and Illegal
Two right-wing fraudsters charged in an alleged robocall scheme to spread misinformation in order to intimidate Black voters in Detroit and other cities were ordered Wednesday to call back the victims and admit the messages were false and illegal. The pair was indicted in Cuyahoga County yesterday for a similar robocall scheme targeting Cleveland and…
A Rare Blue Moon Will Take Over the Skies This Halloween — The First in Nearly 80 Years
On this fateful Halloween night (Saturday, Oct. 31), the stars will align to present us with a fittingly spooky full moon — and a “blue moon” at that. Cleveland’s weather forecast for the big day appears to boast partly clear skies, ideal conditions for admiring (or howling at, dancing beneath, etc.) the unique lunar phase.…
HBO Adaptation of Roald Dahl Cult Classic “The Witches” Is Worth a Watch for Anne Hathaway’s Performance
Something wicked this way comes — and it’s the uncanny valley. Robert Zemeckis’ adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical and terrifying novel The Witches may not live up to its cult classic 1990 predecessor but it’s at least worth a watch for Anne Hathaway’s clearly-having-the-time-of-her-life performance. Released last week on HBO Max, Zemeckis’ story unfolds in…
With the Passing of Arnie Esterer, the Wine World Loses a Legend
If you’ve enjoyed a glass of fine Ohio wine, you likely have Arnie Esterer to thank for it. The pioneering Ohio winemaker was one of the first in the region to cultivate with consistent success European vinifera grapes as opposed to the cloyingly sweet native cultivars. Last night, Esterer passed away at his home in…
Uber and Lyft are Offering Discounted Rides to the Polls on Election Day
The big election happens in less than a week and it’s time for all of us who haven’t already voted early to make our Election Day voting plans. Your vote is needed now more than ever, and if you don’t have your own ride to the polls, and if RTA’s fare-free rides on election day…
This Weekend, Frank’s Bratwurst at West Side Market Reaches the 50-Year Milestone
Hearty congratulations are in order for Frank’s Bratwurst, the iconic sausage stand at the West Side Market. This weekend, the family-run business will celebrate its 50th birthday. On October 31, 1970, Austrian immigrants Franz – aka Frank – Ratschki and his wife Johanna opened a small German-themed stall at the West Side Market as a…
Savage Love: You’re An Extremely Jealous Person, And It’s a Horrible Trait
I’ve been in a relationship with a wonderful guy for the past year. The only problem is that he works with a girl he used to fuck. It wasn’t just sex — they would go on dates and even went on vacation together. He kept this little “detail” to himself for six full months before…
WKYC’s Tiffany Tarpley Heading to Toledo to Become Morning Show Anchor
Tiffany Tarpley, a reporter and fill-in anchor at Cleveland’s WKYC Channel 3, has accepted a job as co—anchor of the morning show on Toledo’s WTOL. The Bowling Green State University alum will begin her new gig two hours west of Cleveland in December. Tarpley has been with WKYC since 2014 and has covered a number…
Jake Kelly’s Latest Comic, “Shadows Will Fall,” Digs Into Cleveland’s Past With the Stories of Fred ‘Ahmed’ Evans and Marlene Steele
The second installment of Jake Kelly’s “Death, Destruction, Vice & Sleaze” series, “Shadows Will Fall,” is now available for preorder. The series takes the depravity of Cleveland true crime history and retells it through the art of comics in a way that only Kelly can. “If you like true crime, or you’re interested in Cleveland…
Right-Wing Fraudsters Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman Have Now Been Indicted in Cuyahoga County for Robocall Scheme
After already having been indicted in Michigan for a robocall scheme to intimidate urban-area voters with misinformation, the fabulously inept duo of Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman have now been indicted in Cuyahoga County for the same scheme. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s office referred the case to local prosecutors. Congresswoman Marcia Fudge was among…
RTA Rides Will Be Free on Election Day
With support from a $75,000 grant from the Cleveland Foundation, RTA will go fare-free on election day in an effort to provide as much access as possible to polling locations for voters in Cuyahoga County. “Now, more than ever, it is crucial that under-served populations that have lacked access to polling locations be able to…
Calls for Emergency Housing Assistance Answered in Ohio But Groups Caution More Aid Will Be Needed
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Policy groups and housing advocates are applauding the approval of emergency rental assistance in Ohio, while cautioning additional dollars are needed by the end of the year. The state has allocated $50 million in CARES Act funding for mortgage and rental assistance to families with overdue rent, mortgage payments or sewer and…
‘Borat Subsequent Moviefilm’ Embraces (And Somehow Eclipses) the Absurdity of 2020
When Sacha Baron Cohen’s Borat hit theaters in 2006, few would have guessed how influential (and prescient) the movie’s blend of political satire and real-world spectacle would be by the time its sequel dropped. Borat Subsequent Moviefilm (aka Borat 2) was released Oct. 23 on Amazon Prime. In recent years, Baron Cohen’s fourth-wall-breaking approach to…
Second Season of Local Podcast ‘Cryptic’ To Debut This Week
A locally produced “modern radio drama podcast” that follows the story of two characters, Cole (Joshua Isley) and Julie Kurtz (Kristen Larsen), as they host their own podcast exploring the world of Cryptids, Cryptic debuted last year as the duo aimed to “uncover the truth behind well-known myths and legends [like] Bigfoot, Mothman, the Serpent…
Progressive Caucus Wants to Recycle Yard Signs for Next Year’s Municipal Elections
The Cuyahoga County Progressive Caucus is encouraging voters not to throw away their 2020 election-season yard signs, hoping to donate the metal frames to progressive candidates in the 2021 municipal elections across Northeast Ohio. Steve Holecko, the Progressive Caucus’ political director, told Scene that the metal frame on each yard sign costs in the neighborhood…
Now Open: Soba Asian Kitchen, a Fast-Casual Hibachi Restaurant on Coventry
After working for years in a traditional hibachi-style Japanese restaurant, Jingbo Xiao had the idea to distill the menu down to a fast-casual concept. Three years ago, his plans came to fruition when he opened Soba Asian Kitchen in Sandusky (2904 Milan Rd., 419-502-2030), which offers the same great food minus the theatrics. “I was…
#WhoWasJeny? 107.3 FM Has Quietly Switched from Modern Pop to Alternative Rock
The 107.3 FM experiment in programming exclusively for Generation Y is over. After less than a year playing “modern hits” and ostensibly catering to millennials while reflecting the “pulse of the North Coast,” 107.3 suddenly shifted this weekend to an alternative format. Industry sources told Scene that the station intends to fill the void left…
2020 Census: Ohio’s Count Ends, But Work Remains
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The 2020 Census count is officially over, but advocacy organizations in Ohio say they still have work to do to ensure all Ohio families are properly accounted for. The Children’s Defense Fund-Ohio has helped guide census outreach efforts through the Ohio Census Advocacy Coalition for more than two years. CDF Ohio Executive…
City Hall Staff Was Scheduled to Return to Work Full Time Next Week. Covid Spike Should’ve Changed Plans. Nobody Knows WTF is Going On
The recent spike in Covid-19 cases across Ohio. and Cuyahoga County’s return to Red Alert status, (a status that may graduate to the most severe Purple by next week), was expected to prompt Mayor Frank Jackson to reevaluate his plan to bring back City Hall staffers full-time next week. But the administration has issued no official…
NBA Players Donating $350,000 to Voter Engagement Groups, Including Two in Cleveland
As part of a renewed commitment to social justice, The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) is donating $350,000 to 19 voter engagement organizations across the country, including to two organizations in Cleveland: Cleveland VOTES and VoterDrive CLE. The NBPA raised the money by auctioning off game-worn jerseys from the opening weekend of the NBA restart in…
Here’s a Tim Misny Anthem No One Asked For
If, somehow, you have not had your fill of Tim Misny in your life, thanks to what has to be a record-setting billboard ad blitz in 2020 by the shiny-domed lawyer/Cleveland C-list celebrity, then local comedian Mayor Wertz has you covered with “What Would Misny Do? (Make Them Pay!),” a generic if still somewhat hypnotically…
Local Roots Rockers AJ & the Woods Release New Single and Accompanying Music Video
The local roots rock act AJ & the Woods just today released its new single, “Home,” and the band also filmed an accompanying music video. Recorded at Lava Room Recording and produced by Mike Brown, the song is the first single from the group’s forthcoming album. Weaving a rich sonic tapestry, “Home” throws fiddle and mandolin…
‘Ascent,’ David Biro’s Newest Public Sculpture, Is Generating Buzz on Detroit Ave.
“Ascent,” the most recent and largest free-standing installation artwork by Cleveland artist David Biro located at 4307 Detroit Ave. next to Cleveland Bagel Co., is a public piece on display and for the community to interact with 24/7 through the end of November. One might have noticed some rather engaging installations taking place on the…
Just in Time for Halloween, VANIK Returns with Horror-Infused New Album
A session musician, studio owner, and a live guitarist for the Cleveland-based metal band Midnight, Shaun Vanek is also the face—and the voice—behind VANIK, a horror-infused music project. “Let’s be real: Halloween is—objectively—the best holiday,” the guitar phenom says in a press release about his band’s latest album, VANIK III. “Still, the last decade or…
Batshit Crazy ‘Bullets of Justice’ Leads a New Round of Halloween Movies You Can Stream Right Now
As we continue our zombie shuffle toward Halloween, the greatest night of the year, the veil between worlds begins to part, the number of avoid-at-all-cost titles diminishes and more fantastic and terrifying visions are bequeathed. The Mortuary Collection 4.5 stars, 108 minutes, Shudder One of horror’s most entertaining genres, the anthology, has seen a massive…
Northeast Ohio Colleges Step Up Efforts to Help Students With Basic Needs During COVID-19
Taking five classes at once is a heavy load for any college student, but for 26-year-old Marcus Thornton, it sometimes feels like a crushing weight. That’s because the computer science major at Cleveland State University is also working full-time to pay for tuition and living expenses. Yet even though he works three nights per week…
Roots of American Music’s Annual Benefit to Take Place Online on Saturday
The locally based Roots of American Music has announced that its Annual Benefit concert will take place online this year in the form of a concert featuring Mourning [A] BLKstar. The group will perform live at the Bop Stop at 8 p.m. on Saturday. The livestream will be free, and VIP Tickets and Sponsorship packages are…
Ohioans Retreat Into Safe Groups, Crave Post-Election Unity
Ohioans are exhausted during the final run up to the 2020 presidential election. They’re worried about COVID-19, about where the United States is heading, about the vote, both the mechanics of how it will work — or won’t — and about who will ultimately win. Most are avoiding any face-to-face political conflict outside their pandemic…
31 Rural Ohio Counties Considered “Red Zones” for COVID
COLUMBUS, Ohio — COVID-19 cases are on the rise almost everywhere, but the share of new cases in rural Ohio counties is outpacing the new caseload in metro counties. According to an analysis by The Daily Yonder, nearly 70% of the nation’s more than 1,900 rural counties now are in the red zone, a term…
Metroparks Golf Skyrocketed in 2020, Seneca Overtook Big Met as Most Popular Course
By the end of September, more than 335,000 rounds of golf had been played at the eight golf courses operated by the Cleveland Metroparks in 2020. That’s more rounds than in the full years of 2019, 2018, 2017 or 2016. According to course numbers obtained by Scene through a public records request, the recently renovated…
Faced With an Election Loss, Trump Will Sow Doubt About the Truth. We Can’t Let That Happen
I was a staffer on George W. Bush’s 2000 campaign, and I experienced first-hand the chaotic uncertainty and political maneuvering that was the Florida recount. As historically bad as that time was for our country, it pales in comparison to what may be to come if vote counts on November 3 are at all close.…
