News & Views

• Cleveland News

  'I'll Fucking Kill You': Joe Jones Accused of Threatening Coworker; City Council to Vote on Censure in September

  “You should know that, but for the fact that you are an elected official, in any other workplace setting you would likely be let go," Council President Blaine Griffin said

  By Mark Oprea

  Aug 14, 2025

  
• Cleveland News

  At City Club Great Lakes Talk, Positives for Lake Erie and a Push For Localities to Take the Lead

  “There is no difference between a healthy environment and a healthy economy," said Lake Erie expert and OSU professor Chris Winslow

  By Mark Oprea

  Aug 15, 2025

  
• Cleveland News

  With Opening of Agora Lofts, Midtown Adds to Its Residential Neighborhood Credentials

  The local CDC also has plans for new park, a repaved street, a railway trail and a repainted bridge, if it can raise the money.

  By Mark Oprea

  Aug 18, 2025

  
• Cleveland News

  Cleveland Power Alliance, New Local Coalition, Aims to Boost Democratic Participation and Working Class Policies

  “This is about ensuring that every single resident can feel as though they are finally a part of the Cleveland that we all aspire to have.”

  By Mark Oprea

  Aug 19, 2025

  
• Cleveland News

  Ask a Cleveland Sex Therapist: Why Does Vacation Sex Always Feel Better Than Sex at Home?

  Novelty, a lack of stress, and permission to slip out of regular roles all help. There are also ways to recreate the experience at home

  By Matt Lachman LPCC-S, CST

  Aug 19, 2025

  
• Ohio News

  Ohio Anti-Gerrymandering Coalition Calls for Fair Maps Ahead of Congressional Redraw

  “Gerrymandering harms every voter. We are never in support of drawing lines specifically so that politicians can win.”

  By Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal

  Aug 15, 2025

  
• Ohio News

  Huge Numbers of Ohioans to See Big Increases in Insurance Costs

  Hikes could put health insurance out of reach for many

  By Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal

  Aug 18, 2025

  
• Ohio News

  Ohio Gov. DeWine Sending Guard Troops to D.C. Makes Him Complicit in Trump’s Military Occupation

  DeWine must know the bizarre, militarized occupation of D.C. is based on fallacies about rising Washington crime debunked by data that proves otherwise.

  By Marilou Johanek, Ohio Capital Journal

  Aug 20, 2025

  

Music

• Music News

  Review: Neil Young Tears Through 60-Year Career Overview at Blossom Concert

  The legend has nothing left to prove, but still exceeds expectations

  By Eric Heisig

  Aug 16, 2025

  
• Local Music

  Cleveland's Model Martel Releases New Music Video

  The punk band plays a release party on September 6 at the Happy Dog

  By Jeff Niesel

  Aug 14, 2025

  
• Local Music

  Mr. Jeff’s New Children’s Album Addresses Growing Up With a Healthy Dose of Silly

  The local musician will host a listening party on August 21 at the Summit radio station in Akron

  By Jeff Niesel

  Aug 15, 2025

  
• Local Music

  Annual Cleveland Blues Society Blues Cruise To Set Sail on August 25

  Many of the top local blues acts will perform

  By Jeff Niesel

  Aug 19, 2025

  

Food & Drink

• Food News

  The Writer's Room in Tremont is a Members-Only Bar for People Who Appreciate Cocktails and Comradery

  “We want the people who are going to enjoy what we think we do best to be in the space. Cocktails are always going to be the main pole but even more important than that is the service."

  By Douglas Trattner

  Aug 15, 2025

  
• Food News

  Tremont's Battr Sweets Shop Expanding to Lakewood

  "We're in need of more space," says owner Issa Elkhatib.

  By Douglas Trattner

  Aug 18, 2025

  
• Food News

  Crust Pizza in Tremont to Close This Week After 13 Years

  “I think it’s just time for me, but it’s hard to let it go,” says owner Mike Griffin.

  By Douglas Trattner

  Aug 18, 2025

  
• Food News

  Wild Mango Closing at Legacy Village, Saffron Patch to Open in its Place

  “Our goal with this restaurant is to bring the upscale Indian restaurant experience and vibe that is typical in Los Angeles and New York to the Cleveland area,” say the Saffron Patch owners.

  By Douglas Trattner

  Aug 18, 2025

  
• Food News

  How Ohio’s Viral Lesbian Cheesemonger Is Changing the Industry One Wheel at a Time

  ‘I just love introducing people to that one cheese that ends up being their gateway cheese into this world.’

  By H.L. Comeriato, The Buckeye Flame

  Aug 19, 2025

  
• Food News

  Brio Italian Grille at Legacy Village Has Closed

  Cities such as Dayton, Raleigh and Kansas City are reporting similar instances of Brio abruptly closing locations this week after the chain filed for bankruptcy

  By Douglas Trattner

  Aug 20, 2025

  

Arts & Culture

• Arts Stories & Interviews

  ‘we are continuous’ at convergence-continuum Shifts the Narrative

  Shattering the fourth wall leads to honest explorations of gay relationships.

  By Gwendolyn Kochur

  Aug 20, 2025

  

Partner Corner

• PARTNER CONTENT Technology

  Solana Developers Increase Block Limit By 20%, Aim For 66%

  By Partner Corner

  Aug 15, 2025