Lea Marra & the Dream Catchers Release Spooky, Circus-Themed Music Video

By Shawn Mishak on October 22, 2021 at 3:05PM

Cleveland's King Buu Returns With New Halloween Special

By Jeff Niesel on October 22, 2021 at 2:39PM

Here’s What We Know About Booster Shots for Moderna’s and J&J’s COVID-19 Vaccines

By Erin Garcia de Jesus, Science News on October 22, 2021 at 1:16PM

Millions of people who got Moderna’s or Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccines are expected to soon be lining up for another dose. On October 14, an advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration unanimously voted to authorize a third dose of Moderna’s mRNA vaccine for select groups.

Birria Tacos Are a Top-5 Worldwide Food Trend

By Nina Rangel on October 22, 2021 at 10:01AM

Birria tacos aren’t just having a Cleveland moment, they're in the world's top 5 food trends. Indeed, a new study of social media traffic shows that tacos made with the rustic chile-laden stew rank as the fifth-most-popular food trend in the world right now.

The Problem With Dune

By Sam Allard on October 22, 2021 at 8:35AM

There is no problem with Dune. It's amazing.

Cleveland Police Use of Force: Punishment for Excessive Force Rare, City Data Shows

By Cid Standifer on October 22, 2021 at 8:01AM

having checks and balances within the department of safety,” Director of Public Safety Karrie Howard said during an April panel about the consent decree. “Officers are held accountable when it’s appropriate to do so.”

Cleveland Police Use of Force: Only 4% of Officers Reported Using Force More Than Three Times in a Year. This Officer Reported Seven.

By Cid Standifer on October 22, 2021 at 8:00AM

In another report, the subject was coming down the stairs toward Sowders after failing to find an exit where he could escape. Most of the picture is blurred out when Sowders approaches the door of the house, and it’s impossible to tell what the subject was doing as Sowders yelled at him to put his hands up.

Cleveland Police Use of Force: Data, Documents Still Difficult to Get From Police

By Cid Standifer on October 22, 2021 at 8:00AM

getting the data from?” she said. “Because when you ask for that information, they don’t have it.”

Cleveland Police Use of Force: Some Uses of Force Unreported, Unfilmed

By Cid Standifer on October 22, 2021 at 8:00AM

In use of force incident reports that were filed, officers frequently cited issues with their body cameras. In 24 of the reports, officers wrote that either their or their partner’s camera had been knocked off their vest.

Cleveland Police Use of Force: Police Regularly Point Guns at People Who Aren’t Resisting

By Cid Standifer on October 22, 2021 at 8:00AM

Schramm’s report was labeled in the database as “within policy,” as was every other case where an officer reported force against someone who was not resisting. Cleveland police policy requires that any use of force be “proportional to the level of resistance,” but it doesn’t expressly ban use of force on someone who is not resisting.

Cleveland Police Use of Force: About the Data

By Cid Standifer on October 22, 2021 at 8:00AM

With the help of Case Western Reserve University School of Law’s First Amendment Clinic, Cleveland Scene was able to obtain detailed reports from all use of force incidents that were not under continuing investigation from 2019, 2020, and early 2021. Scene initially requested the data in September 2020.

Local Alt-Rocker Steven Mercyhill Releases New Halloween-Themed Single

By Jeff Niesel on October 22, 2021 at 7:07AM

Anthony Zappola’s Rice Shop Will Open at Van Aken District Next Thursday, October 28

By Douglas Trattner on October 21, 2021 at 5:08PM

Back in May, we shared the news that Anthony Zappola would be reviving his popular Asian-fusion concept the Rice Shop at the Van Aken District. That shop, located in the former Restore juice property (3403 Tuttle Rd.), will open next Thursday, October 28.

Exhibition with Surreal Fantasy Forest Opens at Ursuline's Wasmer Gallery Friday

By Shawn Mishak on October 21, 2021 at 2:39PM

Viewers are invited to engage in “ReFuge: The Last Days of Wonder,” an interactive, two-site exhibit exploring themes of nature as refuge at Ursuline College’s Florence O’Donnell Wasmer Gallery. An opening reception Friday October 22nd will launch the exhibit, which runs through Friday, January 28, 2022. 

Update: Immigrant Son Brewery in Lakewood to Open Next Monday, Oct. 25

By Douglas Trattner on October 21, 2021 at 1:46PM

Executive chef Rob Dippong has used that inspiration to create a globally inspired menu that draws on our city’s melting pot roots. The Johnson & Wales grad has his culinary sights set a little higher than what one would find at the neighborhood pub.

12 Hours of Terror Offshoot Coming to Capitol Theatre in December

By Sam Allard on October 21, 2021 at 1:16PM

Though the annual all-night horror movie marathon 12 Hours of Terror had to take two years off due to the pandemic, it is returning in a more modest format to the Capitol Theatre in the Gordon Square Arts District in December. 12 Hours of Terror Presents: Season's Bleedings will be a mini horror movie marathon repurposed for the holidays.

Behold, The State of Ohio's Brand New Hideous License Plate

By Sam Allard on October 21, 2021 at 11:13AM

But man. The license plate should not be a painting.

20+ Things To Do in Cleveland This Weekend (Oct. 21-24)

By Jeff Niesel on October 21, 2021 at 8:27AM

BLKstar, winners of the 2021 Cleveland Arts Prize: Emerging Artist Award, headline Celebration Day, a festival of sorts that take place all day today at the Rock Hall. Designed to build anticipation for the upcoming Inductions, the event will conclude with "a jaw-dropping fireworks show set to songs from the 2021 Inductees."

10 Absolutely Insane (But Correct) Statistical Predictions for the Cleveland Cavaliers 2021-2022 Season

By Sam Allard on October 20, 2021 at 4:24PM

The Cavs season begins tonight. Thank God.

Kelley and Bibb TV Spots Go All In on Public Safety

By Sam Allard on October 20, 2021 at 1:46PM

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