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Ever wonder what to do when you’ve got some downtime and feeling a bit frisky? You know, do you dive into the world of adult sites, flip through a magazine, or check out some gorgeous models on the best cam sites? I know which one I’d do! Sure, any of those options can get the…
Top 8 Best Herpes Dating Sites & Apps for HSV Singles
Many people with one of the herpes virus strains (HSV1 or HSV2) may be too embarrassed to attempt dating, but you should know that there are others out there just like you. There’s no need to put life on hold. After all, most people have health conditions and learn how to live with them. It…
SynoGut Reviews: Is It Worth the Money? Scam or Legit?
SynoGut is a nutritional supplement designed to promote digestive health. The human digestive system is complex, and as we get older, it tends not to function as efficiently as it once did. Even many people in their 30s and 40s have to avoid foods they love, and it is not unusual to spend years trying…
Update: Immigrant Son Brewery in Lakewood to Open Next Monday, Oct. 25
Last month, we published a “first look” at Immigrant Son, an ambitious brewery project years in the making. Located in Lakewood’s West End neighborhood, the brewery is just days away from opening. Owner Andrew Revy says that assuming final inspections go as planned, the brewpub will open on Monday, October 25th. Here’s the original story,…
In Advance of Their Rock Hall Appearance and Upcoming Induction, Kathy Valentine and Gina Schock Discuss Their Respective Books About the Go-Go’s
Just a day before they get inducted into the Rock Hall and perform at the Oct. 30 ceremony at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Go-Go’s members Gina Schock and Kathy Valentine will participate in a book signing event and interview at the Rock Hall. The entire band, including Charlotte Caffey, Belinda Carlisle, Gina Schock, Kathy Valentine and Jane…
Dar Williams, Who Plays Kent Stage on Oct. 12, Discusses ‘Apex of Coincidences’ on New Album
Like just about everyone else, singer-songwriter Dar Williams had to put a number of projects — most notably a new album — on hold last year. She and longtime producer Stewart Lerman tracked most of I’ll Meet You Here in November of 2019. In late February of 2020, she cut the title tune in Woodstock with…
Let’s Watch Some Awesome FPV Drone Videos Filmed Around Cleveland
Want to dive from the top of the Key Tower to the center of Public Square or glide down and over the Cuyahoga River? Eric Hellinger lets you do just that and more in some of his most recent FPV drone videos, which are probably a better use of of 10 minutes of your time…
The Satellite Era To Play Release Party at Beachland on Oct. 1
A 2019 car accident resulting in seven herniated and bulging discs in the neck and back plus a year and a half of physical therapy inspired “My Broken Body,” the new single from local indie rockers the Satellite Era. Uber producer Jim Wirt (Incubus, Andrew McMahon, Fiona Apple) mixed the tune, which just came out…
20+ Things To Do in Cleveland This Weekend (Sept. 23-26)
Our weekly picks of the best things to do in Cleveland this weekend. Also check out our full Cleveland event calendar. THU 09/23 Grog Shop Anniversary Weekend The Grog Shop turns 29 years old this month, and the club will host a series of special shows this weekend to celebrate. Tonight, Big Freedia brings bounce music…
Video: Happy 35th Anniversary to the Disastrous Cleveland Balloonfest of 1986
Thirty-five years ago next week, on Sept. 27, 1986, the United Way and the city of Cleveland released 1.5 million helium-filled balloons downtown in an attempt to set a Guinness World Record and kick off the non-profit’s fundraising season in dramatic fashion. “There is no mistake on the lake anymore,” a giddy Lil’ John proclaimed…
SEIU 1199 and SEIU Local 1 Endorse Justin Bibb for Mayor
Both chapters of the Service Employees International Union that operate in Cleveland announced their endorsement of mayoral candidate Justin Bibb Wednesday, signaling their desire for a new brand of leadership with a commitment to working people at City Hall. SEIU District 1199, the union representing social service and healthcare workers in West Virginia, Kentucky and…
From ‘Best Bathroom to Do Coke’ to ‘Friendliest Barista,’ Here Are the Create-Your-Own Category Best of Cleveland 2021 Winners
Every year we ask for your opinion in hundreds of categories to select the winners of Best of Cleveland. But even we know that covers just a superficial slice of what makes Cleveland so great. Which is why, this year, we asked you to create your own categories and winners, to fill in the blanks missed…
Anthony Pilla, Bishop of Cleveland Catholic Diocese for 26 Years, Dies at 88
Anthony Pilla, who served as Bishop of the Cleveland Catholic Diocese from 1980 until 2006, died Tuesday morning at his home. He was 88. Pilla was born in Cleveland’s Little Italy neighborhood and graduated from John Carroll University. His tenure as Cleveland’s Bishop, which began when his predecessor James Hickey was named Archbishop of Washington,…
The Open-Air, Family-Focused “Ingenuity at the Lake” Goes Down This Saturday
Ingenuity’s 2021 festival, dubbed Ingenuity at the Lake, will be a smaller affair than in previous years but will still offer plenty of fun and activities this Saturday from 2 to 8 p.m. at the South and North Gordon Parks. This year offers a more open-air, family-focused event that will focus on neighborhood connectivity and…
Savage Love: I’m a Straight Guy Who Gets a Power Trip From Titillating Gay Men. Is This a Problem?
I’m a 26-year-old masculine straight guy who loves exploiting the fantasies so many gay men have about straight men. When a gay guy is into me because I look like his straight-masculine-jock dream, it’s a power trip like no other. It’s always a specific type of bottom gay dude I seek out when I get…
Ohio Kinship Advocates Say Caregivers Need More Support
COLUMBUS, Ohio – September is Kinship Care Awareness Month and, in Ohio, advocates for family caregivers say they’d benefit from more assistance from the state and local governments. Kinship caregivers are relatives or close family friends who step in to help raise a child when parents are no longer able to do so. In Ohio,…
Ohio Medical Board Renews License of Doc Who Claims Vaccines Make You Magnetic
They’re forcing freedom loving Americans to choose between injection of a “deadly” vaccine or testing those who will not comply via torturing them with nasal swabs looking for a “virus that, by some claims, doesn’t even exist.” This claim, equal parts baseless and conspiratorial, appears on a website that solicited funds to the address of…
Cleveland Sports Business Reporter Kevin Kleps Leaving Crain’s for Hyland
Local sports business reporter Kevin Kleps announced last week that after almost nine years at Crain’s Cleveland Business, he’ll be departing to take a digital marketing role at Hyland Software. Kleps, whose final story discussed the financing and logistics of the Union Home Mortgage Cleveland Marathon in October, said both the timing and opportunity of his…
Refugee Response’s Annual Benefit on Oct. 2 in Ohio City to Feature Global Food, Culture
“It’s going to be a little different this year,” executive director Patrick Kearns says of the annual Refugee Response benefit on Oct. 2. “This year we’re really excited because we get to showcase the food, the culture and the cuisine of a lot of the folks we are honored to serve through our work and…
Food Delivery App DoorDash Expands Alcohol Delivery Services to Ohio Residents
Food delivery giant DoorDash yesterday announced expanded beer, wine and spirit delivery services across 20 states, including Ohio. Customers can now toggle to a new alcohol tab of the DoorDash app to order boozy drinks from restaurants, grocery stores, local retailers and convenience stores. The expansion comes after a successful run of the alcohol delivery…
Akron Civic Theatre To Host Special ‘Napoleon Dynamite’ Screening and Discussion
A cult classic if there ever were one, Napoleon Dynamite helped introduce the world to actor and comedian Jon Heder, who played the nerdy character after whom the film takes its name. His awkward movements and distinctive vocal delivery made his performance unforgettable. At 7:30 on Friday, Oct. 8, the Akron Civic Theatre will host…
How to Pass a Drug Test for Weed?: Best THC Detox Methods to Get Marijuana Out of Your System
Across the United States, many employers include drug screening as an integral part of their hiring process. These employers believe that only a drug-free workplace can increase productivity and make it a safe place for everyone. Drug screenings are, therefore, not just a pre-employment procedure but are a regular practice in many companies. Even existing…
Singer-Songwriter Chloe Moriondo, Who Plays Mahall’s Next Week, Talks About How Songs Come Naturally
“I think music was the only thing I ever really, actually wanted to do, out of all the things that a kid could want to do when they grow up,” says Chloe Moriondo, who uses they/them pronouns, in a recent phone interview. Chloe Moriondo performs at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 30, at Mahall’s in…
Maasalong Reviews – Is It Worth the Money? Scam or Legit?
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AJR To Play Wolstein Center in May 2022
Indie rockers AJR have just added additional shows to their OK Orchestra tour, and the trek now includes a May 11 date at Wolstein Center. AJR, who recently released the single “Record Player” with indie pop trio Daisy the Great, regularly delivers punchy, high-energy live shows that should translate well, even in a sports arena.…
U.S. Customs Agents Nabbed Thousands of Fake Covid-19 Vax Cards and Pfizer Stickers in Ohio
The black market for fake COVID-19 vaccination cards is real, and it’s happening everywhere, including Ohio. U.S. Customs & Border Patrol (CBP) recently seized thousands of counterfeit vaccination materials at the Port of Cincinnati. In a release, CBP says the agency retrieved five shipments of the contraband, including 1,683 counterfeit vaccination cards and 2,034 fake…
The Tiny Car From the Viral Cleveland Tweet Had Quite a Saga This Weekend
By now you’ve likely seen the viral video on Twitter/IG/wherever you consume your social media of the tiny car that made a surprise and hilarious entrance at the end of a clip capturing the scene of a recent accident in Cleveland. “That bitch runnin’ off three triple A batteries,” said the trusty narrator in the…
Hallelujah! Porco Lounge and Tiki Room in Ohio City Has Officially Reopened
After what owner Stefan Was called “the longest soft reopening in history,” Porco Lounge and Tiki Room (2527 W. 25th St., 216-802-9222) – at long last – is officially open for business. The hours of operation are 5-11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and 4 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday. The immensely popular tiki bar…
‘Lost Restaurants of Downtown Cleveland’ Digs Deep to Explore Familiar and Obscure Eateries and the Society That Existed Around Them
They say to never judge a book by its cover, but to be honest, that’s precisely what I did when a copy of “Lost Restaurants of Downtown Cleveland” landed on my desk. Expecting to find the predictable round-up of dearly departed Cleveland restaurants, accompanied by the same boilerplate descriptions we have read time and again,…
Here’s the Lineup For Grog Shop’s Anniversary Weekend
The Grog Shop turns 29 years old this month, and the club just announced a special series of shows to celebrate. On Thursday, Big Freedia brings bounce music to the club. She’ll tear the roof off with support from Me::You and DJ Zoe Lapin. On Friday, Actual Form, the Missed, Kill the Hippies, Slug Fest…
Frank Q. Jackson, Grandson of Mayor Frank Jackson, Shot and Killed Sunday Night
Frank Q. Jackson, the 24-year-old grandson of Mayor Frank Jackson, was shot and killed Sunday night in an incident near the Garden Valley public housing complex in the Kinsman neighborhood. Cleveland Police say that the shooting occurred at approximately 9 p.m. While no arrests have yet been made, investigators are soliciting information and following up…
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How to get weed out of your system: Best THC detox Methods
Summary: Weed stays in the system up 30 to 90 days for urine tests, a few hours to 3 days for a saliva test, and 90 days for hair test. There is no actual marijuana system cleaner, rather you use the best detox drinks for weed in a method called Dilution. Detox drinks for weed…
Umm, What’s Going on With These Wildly Inconsistent Downtown Cleveland Population Numbers?
At the City Club’s “2021 State of Downtown” presentation Friday afternoon, the Downtown Cleveland Alliance’s President and CEO, Michael Deemer, announced that earlier this year, the downtown neighborhood surpassed its population goal of 20,000 residents. It will now “march toward” its new goal of 30,000. That announcement is more or less consistent with projections from…
Burlesco at the 9 Returns to Metropolitan 9 Hotel on Sept. 24
Burlesco at the 9 at The Alex Theater, a burlesque show that takes place at the Metropolitan 9 hotel, will return on Friday, Sept. 24. The return of Burlesco marks the beginning of the 2021 production season for the local burlesque production company Cleveland Burlesque LLC. The new format will be a hybrid of live…
Thomas Mulready Hosts a Look Back at the Cleveland Performance Art Festival’s History At The Bop Stop Tonight
Thomas Mulready, the founder of the Cleveland Performance Art Festival, tonight presents “Everything Is Subject to Radical Change: Cleveland Performance Art Festival Revisited” at the Bop Stop. The festivities include rare photos and a live performance plus interviews with artists, authors and others who engaged with PAF over the years. The video clips include footage and…
Titillating Tidbits: Rep. Anthony Gonzalez Bails in the Face of “Toxic” GOP Environment, Plus Cleveland Ranch Water
Our weekly roundup of interesting happenings, minor happenings, stuff you missed, stuff we missed, and assorted fun. Citing a toxic GOP environment and calling Donald Trump a “cancer on the country,” Rep. Anthony Gonzalez announced last night he will not be seeking re-election. Gonzalez, in a statement and in an interview with the New York…
Metroparks Zoo To Accept Electronic Recycling on World Gorilla Day
MCPc’s Go Green! Machine will make its debut from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 24, at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, where the MCPc Gorilla Experience is located, on World Gorilla Day to accept old, unused and broken electronics to be recycled. “We are excited to have the MCPc Go Green! Machine in…
Op-Ed: What Did I Learn Running for Mayor? Only Clevelanders Themselves Can Fix the City
If you’re reading this online, you’re lucky. Many Clevelanders don’t have the WiFi, equipment, time, freedom, and/or literacy skills to read the news online. I love Cleveland. All of Cleveland. Many (still) don’t know who I am, but since 2009, when I started working for local attorney Cassandra Collier-Williams, few residents have been to more…
Monday Program’s First-Ever TMP Fest To Take Place on Sunday at Crosslens
The Monday Program, a local collective founded by Corey Grand alongside Walker OG, was created as a space to foster inspiration through music production but has grown into a space of inspiration for all artistic expression. The Monday Program’s latest project, The Summer Pack, is available on all streaming outlets in addition to three other…
Cinematheque To Screen ‘The Wind’ as Part of Inaugural National Silent Movie Day
The inaugural National Silent Movie Day will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 29, and the Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque will be among the 30 cinemas and performance venues participating. The Cinematheque will screen the 1928 silent feature The Wind starring Lillian Gish. Martin Scorsese recently called this movie “one of the greatest films of…
Dateline Episode on Amy Mihaljevic Cold Case Airs Friday Night
The abduction and murder of Bay Village’s Amy Mihaljevic, in 1989, remains one of Northeast Ohio’s most elusive and endlessly revisited cold cases. The 10-year-old Mihaljevic was kidnapped from the Bay Square Shopping Center on Oct. 27, 1989, but her body wasn’t discovered until Feb. 8, 1990, in a field off County Road 1181 in…
Cleveland Came Through With Donations for Incoming Refugees From Afghanistan, Now the Search Is On for Housing and Long-Term Support
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine yesterday announced that 855 refugees from Afghanistan will be coming to Ohio, including 285 to Cleveland, all granted humanitarian parole after undergoing stringent security and medical screenings as they sought escape from their country. The process, little-known compared to other immigration programs, will give the refugees two years to finalize their…
Tropidelic Teams Up With Krayzie Bone and Prof on New Single
In the wake of last year’s Of Illusion, an album that’s gotten ten million streams to date on Spotify, local reggae/rock act Tropidelic has just released “Neighborhood,” which was produced locally at Signal Flow Studios. The tune features Krayzie Bone of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony and Prof. “The track was crafted by our producer, Chris DiCola, and we…
Bogey’s Comedy Club to Reopen on Sept. 24
After an 18-month absence from the entertainment scene, Bogey’s Comedy Club at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Beachwood is reopening. “I had the vision of a comedy club on the Eastside of Cleveland 13 years ago, and I still have that vision,” says club owner and comedian, Kirk Bogos in a press release about the…
Blaine Griffin Endorses Kelley in Cleveland Mayor’s Race, Council Presidency in his Crosshairs
Standing before the DREAM mural at E. 110th Street and Woodland Avenue and decked out in an autumnal suit-and-tie combo, Ward 6 councilman Blaine Griffin announced his endorsement of City Council President Kevin Kelley in the Cleveland mayoral race. Griffin, who has served on council’s leadership team under Kelley, is widely considered the favorite to…
College Students Drank Less During the Pandemic But Used Weed, Psychedelics at Record Highs, Study Finds
If you tried to escape the horrors of the last year by doing your best “guy on the couch” cosplay, then you’re not alone. A recent study published by the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) found that half of United States college students ages 19-60 admitted to using weed in 2020. While that may…
U.S. Women’s National Team to Play Paraguay at FirstEnergy Stadium Thursday Night
The U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) will take on Paraguay in a friendly match at FirstEnergy Stadium Thursday evening. The contest will be the USWNT’s first since taking home the Bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics. The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN2. Coverage begins at 7:30 p.m. with an anticipated kickoff shortly thereafter.…
With a Handful of Upcoming Openings, Speakeasies and Lounges Are Making a Comeback in Cleveland
It used to be that restaurant owners would be content to carve out a small space in the main dining room for a bar and handful of stools. These days, operators are going well beyond those old-fashioned strategies in favor of entirely separate lounges that sit adjacent to, below, above or in the rear of…
20+ Things To Do in Cleveland This Weekend (Sept. 16-19)
Our weekly picks of the best things to do in Cleveland this weekend. Also check out our full Cleveland event calendar. THU 09/16 The Claudettes The Claudettes are doing the album-release tour in 2021 that they meant to do following the release of 2020’s High Times in the Dark. Produced by Ted Hutt, the Grammy-winning producer…
Republicans on Ohio Redistricting Commission Pass GOP Supermajority Maps, Court Challenges Expected to Follow
With some using words like “disappointment” and “unease,” Republican majority members of the Ohio Redistricting Commission passed maps of General Assembly districts on Thursday heavily favoring GOP supermajorities that will last four years, if they make it through the courts. In a process that bypassed the midnight deadline by minutes, the commission split along party…
Local Singer-Songwriter Alvin Frazier To Host Album Release Party on Saturday
Cleveland singer Alvin Frazier is a self-taught musician who plays six separate instruments including piano, guitar, bass and drums. He began singing at the age of 2 and plucking strings by the tender age of 3. It has been eight years since the release of Alvin Frazier’s last album, A Wonderful Love: Love & Faith,…
Bad Tom Smith Brewery in Ohio City Has Permanently Closed
Bad Tom Smith’s Cleveland outpost, which opened in December 2017 in Ohio City in what had previously been the Weenie a Go Go space, has permanently closed. The full announcement below: It is with great regret that we inform our Cleveland friends that effective immediately, we have permanently closed our Ohio City Brewery & Tap…
How Ohio Became the No. 1 State for Nursing Home Assistant Shortages
This story is from the Investigative Reporting Workshop in collaboration with Eye on Ohio, the nonprofit, nonpartisan Ohio Center for Journalism. Please join Eye on Ohio’s free mailing list or follow IRW on Facebook as this helps us provide more public service reporting. Ohio nursing homes reported more shortages of nursing assistants than any other…
Cherie Wine Bar and Lounge to Open in Flats East Bank This Fall
The East Bank of the Flats will welcome its first wine bar when Cherie Wine Bar and Lounge opens around Thanksgiving. The project, some two years in the making, is being piloted by Merrick Wolstein and Amanda Chamoun. “We’ve both been very fortunate enough to travel a lot, so we took a lot of inspiration…
Ohio State Legislators Eye Emotional-Intelligence Training for Police
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Last summer’s widespread protests were a call for increased police accountability. Now state legislators are proposing legislation that would require law enforcement to receive emotional-intelligence training to better handle themselves while on duty. House Bill 362, which Rep. Catherine Ingram, D-Cincinnati, introduced in June, aims to create a multi-step training program that…
Here’s the Optimal Time for Checking Out Fall Leaves in Ohio
Fall is just around the corner. Are you ready for the leaves to change? According to the Farmers’ Almanac, the peak viewing time for seeing red, orange and gold leaves in Ohio and Kentucky is Oct. 5-21, while Oct. 12-28 is the best time to see the colors in Indiana. There are plenty of road…
Savage Love: Help! My Massage Therapist Fell in Love With Me
I’m a 35-year-old straight woman living in the Midwest. I was seeing a massage therapist for three years and we became very close friends. I referred my friends to him and helped him grow his business. He eventually disclosed to me that he had developed feelings for me. I went into instant shock and said…
Maurer Mounts Stout Challenge, Gray Sisters Prevail, Ken Johnson Falls, and Other Highlights from the City Council Primaries
CLASH attorney and neighborhood activist Rebecca Maurer nearly defeated incumbent Anthony Brancatelli in the Ward 12 City Council primary Tuesday. Maurer fared best among candidates taking on incumbents, winning 42% of the vote, compared to Brancatelli’s 46%. The results in the Slavic Village-Old Brooklyn ward, one of only two Cleveland wards that occupy both sides…
Bibb Dominates in Cleveland Mayoral Primary, Will Have to Fend Off Kelley in November General
Tuesday night, the exclamation point that has famously belonged to (and symbolized) Dennis! Kucinich for decades in Cleveland politics has a new and forceful heir. Justin Bibb!, the 34-year-old nonprofit executive, sailed to victory in the Cleveland mayoral primary election, collecting better than 26% of the total vote and vanquishing his six opponents despite never…
You Can Obsessively Track Cleveland Voter Turnout With This Live Precinct Map
The polls don’t close until 7:30 Tuesday evening, but throughout the afternoon, you can do the same thing anxious political reporters do: watch voter turnout numbers live as they trickle in from the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections. This year, as Clevelanders await the results of the most pivotal mayoral election in at least 20…
SynoGut Reviews (Scam or Legit) Side Effects Risks You Must Know
SynoGut is a potent supplement for those of you struggling with their gut health. Chances you have tried everything under the sun to get rid of this problem and finally enjoy food. Alas, nothing works. In that case, this supplement is a helpful solution though. SynoGut is based on only plant-based natural ingredients minus any…
Fewer Than 1 in 2 Vaccinated Against COVID-19 in Most Ohio Counties
In 66 of Ohio’s 88 counties, fewer than 1 in 2 residents have received at least one dose of vaccination against COVID-19, which has killed more than 661,000 Americans since the pandemic began. The low vaccination coverage, found via an analysis of state data from Sunday, indicates vast swaths of the state remain vulnerable to…
Merwin’s Wharf Has Reopened After Temporarily Closing for the Summer
Merwin’s Wharf, the Flats restaurant operated by the Cleveland Metroparks, has reopend after temporarily closing for the summer due to what the parks system chalked up to staffing shortages. Current hours are Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2 to 9 p.m., Fridays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and…
What the Hell is Participatory Budgeting? A Primer for Cleveland Residents
Clevelanders today are voting in the primaries for city council and mayor. (If you haven’t already voted, do so!) Those results, and the ones from the November general election, will determine the fate of the city for the foreseeable future, with a new mayor for the first time in 16 years and several new city…
LBM in Lakewood Now Requiring Proof of Vaccination or Negative Covid Test for Diners
LBM this week joined Felice and Mojo in requiring proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test for diners, except for to-go orders and patio dining. The Lakewood bar, which is also debuting a new Japanese-themed food and drink menu this week, announced the new policy on its Facebook page. Hi Friends! We are very…
Annual LoveMuffinPalooza Benefit Concert To Take Place in October at Bop Stop
LoveMuffinPalooza 2021, the annual music festival/fundraiser put on by Cleveland’s Love Muffin Records, will take place from noon to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2, at the Bop Stop. The event is a fundraiser for the Gathering Place, a locally based cancer support center that provides free programs and services for individuals and families coping with…
Budget Bill Could Boost Climate-Friendly Practices in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio — As the contributor of 10% of greenhouse gas emissions, agriculture has had a profound impact on climate change. Legislation in Congress would help Ohio farmers and producers become part of the solution. Drausin Wulsin, manager of Grassroots Farm and Foods in Hillsboro, raises organic, grass-fed livestock using climate-friendly practices. He said they…
Chasing Patrick Mahomes + More KC Fallout — The A to Z Podcast With Andre Knott and Zac Jackson
Andre and Zac discuss the Browns’ wild loss in Kansas City and mix in a little discussion on Ohio State’s flat showing vs. Oregon and the Indians’ difficult weekend. Subscribe to the A to Z Podcast or stream below.
Best Mature Dating Apps and Sites for Better Mature Women Dating Experience
Mature dating has been on the rise all these days among people over the age of 40. Comparing to senior dating, mature dating is much friendlier to a younger age group who admire older men and older women. And it gets more and more popular among mature people for quite a lot reason. Reasons for…
Best CBD Oil Canada Wide: Where to Buy CBD Products in 2021?
In the past few years, CBD oil’s popularity has increased manifold, as it has shown potential results in relieving pain, anxiousness, and sleep deprivation. Some feel only allopathic medicine can treat certain health conditions, but that is not necessarily true. In fact, symptom management and various health conditions may be treated well with the help…
Actor Barry Bostwick To Host Special ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Screening at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall in October
Actor Barry Bostwick, who portrays Brad Majors in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, will be on hand for a special 45th anniversary screening of the cult classic that takes place at 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 22, at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall at the University of Akron. The event will feature a screening of…
Cleveland Monsters Assistant to Join Blue Jackets Staff After CBJ Coach Refuses Covid-19 Vaccine
Cleveland Monsters Associate Coach and former NHL defenseman Steve McCarthy has been announced as the newest assistant on the Columbus Blue Jackets coaching staff under head coach Brad Larsen. The Blue Jackets announced Monday that McCarthy will replace assistant coach Sylvain Lefebvre, who has declined to receive a COVID-19 vaccine and can no longer fulfill…
Rick Springfield To Perform at MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage in December
Grammy-winning musician and actor Rick Springfield just announced a new set of tour dates that includes a stop at MGM Northfield Park on Friday, Dec. 10. Springfield, who’s sold 25 million albums and had 17 Top 40 hits during his career, has also had some success as an actor. He famously starred on the soap…
Public Redistricting Hearings Begin Again, Torching of GOP Map Continues
As the public input process begins again for Ohio legislative redistricting, many participants at a Sunday night meeting in Dayton asked for new maps that balance ideologies in the state. The testimony at an auditorium at Washington Township RecPlex West went on for hours, with much of it mirroring the feelings of the Fair Districts…
Best CBD Products in the Most Popular Categories
I’m going to guess that most people by now in the U.S. have heard of CBD. Still, folks are finding it tough to find a quality, well-made product that works. Many others are also inexperienced in the different types of CBD products that are out there, and few people understand which products are best for…
In Ward 11, Michael Hardy Challenging Unknown, Unseen Appointed Incumbent
On the day before the Cleveland municipal primary elections, city council candidate Michael Hardy is knocking on as many doors and distributing as much literature as he can in a final push to reach the runoff in Ward 11, where the incumbent, Brian Mooney, is seen as vulnerable. Hardy received the endorsement of the Plain…
Ohio Men Grapple with Nuances of Being Sexual Violence Survivors in Patriarchal Society
Anyone can become a victim of sexual violence, and work is under way in Ohio to ensure men feel welcome in the anti-violence movement. As the Engaging Men Coordinator at the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence, Jayvon Howard said he focuses on assisting male survivors of sexual violence and getting more men involved in…
Comedy is Hard, But Neil Simon and the Beck Center Cast Make it Look Easy in ‘Broadway Bound’
Neil Simon is often dismissed these days as a jokester, not as a serious playwright. And that description is true up to a point. As a member of the writing team that created Your Show of Shows, a TV comedy juggernaut featuring Sid Caesar in the 1950s, Simon could punch out punch lines with the…
Clevelander Franklin Fantini Is Archiving and Sharing Country Music’s Odd and Forgotten Past With ‘Dollar Country WTFC’ Radio Show
From a makeshift studio in his suburban Cleveland basement filled with a collection of 1,500 .45 RPM vinyl records, Franklin Fantini — a self-made, DIY purveyor of ten-cent wax — has for the last five years been broadcasting Dollar Country WTFC every week. The hour-long online radio show hosted by Frank — Frank the Drifter,…
27 Bands To Play Kent’s Annual ‘Round Town Music Festival
The ‘Round Town Music Festival returns to downtown Kent on Friday. Produced by the Crooked River Arts Council, the annual music festival offers free live performances by 27 bands and artists at 23 different venues. The event started more than 50 years ago as the Kent State Folk Festival, and over time has morphed into…
A Conversation With TLC’s Chilli Celebrating ‘CrazySexyCool’
Republished from Scene’s sister paper, the Detroit Metro Times. While swirled and swooped baby hair may be a new trend for Generation Z, Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas’s perfectly laid edges were a part of her look that had girls like me practicing in the mirror with an old toothbrush and hair gel. The baby hair icon…
How Different COVID-19 Testing Plans Can Help Keep Kids Safe in School
Backpack? Check. Notebooks and pencils? Check. Coronavirus test? Check. As fall approaches, many parents and teachers hope to leave Zoom school behind and have kids return to the classroom. But the exceptionally transmissible delta variant threatens to dash these hopes as schools scramble to prepare. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises that…
Titillating Tidbits: Who Tried to Buy Sandra Williams Out of the Cleveland Mayoral Race? Plus Mario Kart on the Detroit-Superior Bridge
Our weekly roundup of interesting happenings, minor happenings, stuff you missed, stuff we missed, and assorted fun. -One week out from the 2021 primary election, The Land has profiled State Sen. Sandra Williams, the lone woman in the 2021 Cleveland mayoral race. The piece includes some startling allegations about the lengths to which the local…
Study: COVID-19 Reversed Progress for Ohio Women, More Than 1 Million Workers Displaced
A new study from an Ohio think tank shows disproportionate lay offs for low-paid workers, gender and race inequity, and “job destruction” as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The report released this week by Policy Matters Ohio, titled the “State of Working Ohio 2021,” showed that inconsistencies in assistance from federal and state administrations…
RTA Suspends Waterfront Line, Browns Fans on Rapid Will Have to Hoof it from Tower City to Stadium
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) has announced that it will suspend its Waterfront rapid transit train line indefinitely, due to safety concerns about a bridge over the Norfolk Southern Railway tracks in the Flats. Structural issues were discovered at the bridge in 2018. And this summer, after track work at Tower City briefly…
20 Years Later, Muslims Still Face Post 9/11 Hate
COLUMBUS, Ohio — As the nation marks the 20th anniversary of the Sep. 11 attacks, Muslim groups are reflecting on progress in the treatment of American Muslims. According to the Institute for Policy Studies, the “War on Terror” in the aftermath of 9/11 created a culture that framed Muslims as suspects and taught them to…
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Citizens for a Safer Cleveland Not Behind Anti Zack Reed Mailer Allegedly Paid for by Citizens for a Safer Cleveland
The grassroots coalition fighting for a police accountability ballot initiative, Citizens for a Safer Cleveland, has issued a statement confirming that it is in no way responsible for a piece of anti-Zack Reed literature that arrived in the mailboxes of Cleveland residents Thursday. “We want to correct the record and unequivocally confirm that we did…
CSU President Harlan Sands Tests Positive for Covid-19, Says Vaccine Likely Prevented Serious Symptoms
Cleveland State University President Harlan Sands has tested positive for Covid-19. In a letter to the campus community, Sands announced his positive test and said that he would be isolating at his home for near future. He said his early symptoms have been body aches, chills, light fever and fatigue. “I do not know how…
Rock Hall Now Requiring Proof of Vaccination or Negative Covid Test for 2021 Induction Ceremony and Concert
The Rock Hall has updated its policies for the 2021 Induction Ceremony and Concert at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse to include a requirement that attendees present proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test. “This decision is a result of the surge in COVID-19 cases as the Delta variant spreads and the level of community transmission…
Kerry McCormack Had to Threaten Jackson Admin with Lawsuit to Get Parking Meter Study He Pushed For
A consulting firm has created a plan to upgrade the City of Cleveland’s parking meters in a phased approach that would finally allow motorists to pay for individual parking spaces via credit card and mobile app at sidewalk kiosks. But the plan, which was created in 2019 by the firm Desman Design Management, was kept under…
Fresh Fest Cleveland Returns to Rid-All Farm & Otter Park This Weekend
Fresh Fest Cleveland, the free festival hosted in the Urban Agriculture Innovation Zone on Rid-All Farm and Otter Park, returns this weekend with art installations, DJs, live music, health and wellness activities, a farmer’s market, local vendors, a kid’s zone and more. The event itself is Saturday, Sept. 11, from noon to 9 p.m. Hosted…
Mojo in Cleveland Heights is Requiring Proof of Vaccination from Diners
Michael Herschman has always gone above and beyond the required health and safety protocols since reopening Mojo (2196 Lee Rd., 216-932-0000) in Cleveland Heights. Arriving guests were subjected to temperature checks, the soles of shoes were sprayed and disinfected, hands make their way through the sanitation station and tables were spread out well beyond six feet. Now, in…
20+ Things To Do In Cleveland This Weekend (Sept. 9-12)
Our weekly picks of the best things to do in Cleveland this weekend. Also check out our full Cleveland event calendar. THU 09/09 Tony Baker A Chicago native, comedian Tony Baker, a finalist on Seasons 8 and 9 of NBC’s The Last Comic Standing, delivers what he calls Bakerisms during his raucous standup routines. “How come…
Clevelanders for Public Transit Want Next Mayor to Help End RTA Death Spiral
The grassroots organization Clevelanders for Public Transit has published a report with policy proposals aimed at ending the so-called “transit death spiral,” the dire local situation in which a combination of increased fares and service cuts have lead to declining ridership, which has lead in turn to increased fares and service cuts, etc. Following the…
MoCa Cleveland To Host Life Drawing for World Suicide Prevention Day with Derek Hess
To mark World Suicide Prevention Day, locally based graphic artist Derek Hess and moCa Cleveland have teamed up to offer a creative outlet to explore healing. From 1 to 4 p.m. on Friday, Hess will give a guided drawing session at the museum to support those interested in “improving how they manage behaviors, process feelings,…
And the Winners of Best of Cleveland 2021 Are…
After 18 miserable and trying months, it’s our absolute privilege to publish this year’s Best of Cleveland winners. Not only is it the one issue of the year where you, the readers of Cleveland, get to have your say instead of listening to us prattle on, it’s an issue that’s all about positivity. Tens of…
Three Old Pals Get Together for Weed, Laughs and Random Felonies in ‘Small Engine Repair’ at None Too Fragile
If you believe in Chekhov’s Gun, the rule stating that a playwright shouldn’t make implied promises early in a play if they’re not resolved by the end, then you will be pleased with one aspect of Small Engine Repair, now at None Too Fragile Theatre. A few minutes in, one male character comments on the…
Cleveland Museum of Art Announces Ticket Sales Details for Upcoming ‘Revealing Krishna’ Exhibit
The Cleveland Museum of Art just announced that members can now make reservations for the upcoming exhibit, Revealing Krishna: Journey to Cambodia’s Sacred Mountain. The first-of-its-kind exhibition will feature two sculpture galleries and four digital galleries. It’ll also debut new restorations made to CMA’s 1,500-year-old stone sculpture of Krishna Lifting Mount Govardhan. The show will include an immersive timeline film narrated by Angelina Jolie and…
Know No Boundaries: Stories of Immigration in Cleveland
Edited by Literary Cleveland board members and immigrants Lisa Chiu, Jackie Feldman, and Sujata Lakhe. Global Cleveland’s upcoming Welcoming Week (Sept. 10-19, 2021) consists of a series of events that focus on culture, community, economy, and internationality. The event will bring communities together to celebrate unity and friendship, as well as exhibit the countless benefits…
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Goma Kicks Off East 4th Street’s Next Golden Era in Style
As we made our way from Progressive Field towards Public Square, the area around East 4th Street and Prospect felt animated in ways that it hasn’t in years. Diners spilled out onto sidewalk patios that snaked up and down and around the block. Through the awning windows of Goma we could see a hopping bar,…
