News & Views

• Cleveland News

  Lakewood, Cleveland Heights and Solon Among Suburbs Looking to Crack Down on Smoke Shop Oversaturation

  “Coventry is starting to look a lot like Vegas," said one Cleveland Heights councilman

  By Mark Oprea

  Jun 20, 2025

  
• Cleveland News

  Northwest Neighborhoods CDC Forms Advisory Board to Help Steer Capitol Theatre's Uncertain Financial Future

  With ticket sales slumping in recent years, “We need to lean into the fact that the Capitol Theatre can do cool and interesting things that your local cinema can’t do.”

  By Mark Oprea

  Jun 23, 2025

  
• Cleveland News

  Ask a Cleveland Sex Therapist: I Am in My 70s and Never Had An Orgasm

  Let's talk about the "orgasm gap," prioritizing your body, and remembering that an orgasm is only 5% of a sexual experience.

  By Matt Lachman LPCC-S, CST

  Jun 23, 2025

  
• Cleveland News

  Cleveland Neighborhood Progress Announces $2 Million in Grants to Help Keep Cleveland CDCs Afloat

  "Our neighborhoods just aren’t the same" without the work of CDCs, said CNP

  By Mark Oprea

  Jun 25, 2025

  
• Cleveland News

  Petition to Recall Kahlil Seren Approved, Will Be on Ballot in September

  “Many people are very concerned about Seren’s willingness to enable a smooth transition to our next mayor,” said one organizer of the effort

  By Mark Oprea

  Jun 26, 2025

  
• Cleveland News

  RTA Decides to (Probably) Keep Dedicated Bus Rapid Transit Lanes 'Continuous' Through Ohio City on West 25th

  Business owners around the heart of the neighborhood have argued eliminating the parking spots would create dangers for pedestrians

  By Mark Oprea

  Jun 27, 2025

  
• Ohio News

  Republican Proposals Will Devastate Poor Ohioans, Analyses Say

  Ending Medicaid expansion in Ohio would cost 770,000 people — most of whom are working — their health coverage.

  By Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal

  Jun 20, 2025

  
• Ohio News

  Geauga County Continues its Fight to Keep ICE Contract Secret

  The ACLU has sued over the records and is asking the Ohio Supreme Court to order the county to turn them over

  By Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal

  Jun 23, 2025

  
• Ohio News

  How Ohio Prison Staff Open and Read Confidential Legal Mail

  An anti-drug smuggling policy has slowed the delivery of time-sensitive court documents as prison staff read letters protected by attorney-client privilege.

  By Doug Livingston, The Marshall Project - Cleveland

  Jun 23, 2025

  
• Ohio News

  New Ohio Higher Education Law Banning Diversity Efforts and Faculty Strikes Takes Effect This Week

  “In the long term, my concern is that we won’t be able to retain people, that we’re going to see a brain drain in Ohio.”

  By Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal

  Jun 24, 2025

  
• Ohio News

  ‘We Are Going to Push Pause’ on Ohio Marijuana Legislation, Says Republican Lawmaker

  “We’re going to take the summer and come back and potentially take another crack at it.”

  By Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal

  Jun 25, 2025

  
• Ohio News

  Ohio Planned Parenthood, Health Clinics Brace for Closures, Plan Fight Ahead

  The federal budget reconciliation bill could “defund” Planned Parenthood, which the organization says could mean the closure of 200 clinics across the country.

  By Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal

  Jun 26, 2025

  
• Ohio News

  High Hopes: How Ohio’s Cannabis Industry Can Cultivate Quality Jobs

  The Ohio cannabis workforce is stuck in limbo, facing lower wages within a still-developing market that is still battling against politicians

  By Doug Guth

  Jun 26, 2025

  
• Ohio News

  Disciplinary Counsel Recommends Suspending Judge Leslie Celebrezze From Practicing Law

  Celebrezze and Mark Dottore remain at the center of an FBI investigation

  By Mark Puente, The Marshall Project

  Jun 27, 2025

  
• Ohio News

  Public School Advocates Claim Victory as Ohio Judge Calls Private Voucher Program Unconstitutional

  The state of Ohio is planning an appeal of the decision

  By Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal

  Jun 26, 2025

  
• Ohio News

  Ohio Exoneree’s Estate Funds Justice Work After Death

  Ohio awarded Isaiah Andrews $3 million after spending 45 years wrongully imprisoned

  By Brittany Hailer, The Marshall Project

  Jun 27, 2025

  
• Ohio News

  Ohio’s Pro-Abortion Rights Groups Plan Fights Against Total Abortion Ban Bill

  “I don’t think that this bill has any legs to stand on, but I do think that it’s very important to highlight just how gross it is that they would even try it.”

  By Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal

  Jun 27, 2025

  

Music

• Music News

  Livewire: 15 of the Best Concerts to Catch in Cleveland This June

  Brand New; Tyler, the Creator; Willie Nelson and more real music in the real world

  By Jeff Niesel

  Jun 19, 2025

  
• Music News

  Ohio Singer-Songwriter J. Michael Phillips Collaborates with Yelawolf on Debut Album

  The urban country acts perform on July 11 at House of Blues

  By Jeff Niesel

  Jun 27, 2025

  
• Music News

  Livewire: 13 of the Best Concerts to Catch in Cleveland This Weekend

  Brent Kirby, Less Than Jake, Tyler, the Creator and more real music in the real world

  By Jeff Niesel

  Jun 26, 2025

  
• Music News

  Singer-Songwriter Charlotte Sands Sees Idobi Radio Summer School Tour as Opportunity to Mingle with Her Music Friends

  The multi-band bill comes to the Agora on July 13

  By Halle Weber

  Jun 27, 2025

  

Food & Drink

• Food News

  Cleveland Burger Week Kicks Off Monday, June 23rd, With $9 Specials All Around Town

  A week of burger deals at some of Cleveland's best restaurants? Yes, please

  By Scene Staff

  Jun 20, 2025

  
• Food News

  Now Open: Jolly's Pizza & Pub in Former Barking Spider Tavern Space in University Circle

  The new shop builds upon the success of the original Jolly’s, which opened three years ago in North Royalton.

  By Douglas Trattner

  Jun 23, 2025

  
• Food News

  Rewind Diner to Open Wednesday June 25 in Brooklyn

  The new eatery from the Cleveland Restaurant Management Group is billed as a `50s-themed diner

  By Douglas Trattner

  Jun 23, 2025

  
• Food News

  Cordelia Owners Andrew Watts and Vinnie Cimino to Open New Restaurant in Former Alea Space in Ohio City This Fall

  "This new restaurant will be an extension of who we are as culinary professionals,” says Cimino.

  By Douglas Trattner

  Jun 24, 2025

  
• Food News

  Last Week in Cleveland Food News: Lava Lounge Closing, Cordelia Team Expanding to Ohio City

  A bite-sized recap of all the news fit to eat.

  By Vince Grzegorek

  Jun 27, 2025

  
• Food News

  In Forno Pizzeria in Avon to Change Hands in July

  “I wanted to let our friends and clients know what’s happening because I really want to thank all who supported us for 10 years,” George says

  By Douglas Trattner

  Jun 27, 2025

  

Arts & Culture

• Arts Stories & Interviews

  ChamberFest Cleveland Explores "Lost and Found" and the Rest of the Classical Music to Catch This Week

  Plus, the Ohio Light Opera continues its season and more

  By ClevelandClassical Staff

  Jun 19, 2025

  
• Arts Stories & Interviews

  Not Just Another ‘Hamilton’ Review as the Musical Returns to Playhouse Square

  You might ask, why review “Hamilton?” Social relevance, for one.

  By Gwendolyn Kochur

  Jun 20, 2025

  
• Arts Stories & Interviews

  The Kent Blossom Music Festival, Tri-C JazzFest and the Rest of the Classical Music to Catch This Week

  A weekend filled with music awaits

  By ClevelandClassical Staff

  Jun 25, 2025