Only One Ohio Republican Voted for Bipartisan Congressional Bill Taking Action on Toxic 'Forever Chemicals'

By Mary Kuhlman, Ohio News Connection on July 26, 2021 at 12:44PM

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A bill to tackle contamination from so-called "forever chemicals" known as Perfluorinated and Polyfluorinated Substances (PFAS) is moving through Congress. PFAS is used in a range of consumer products and linked to a variety of health problems.

Three Abandoned Girls Overcome Everything But the Title in 'This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing' at the Beck Center

By Christine Howey on July 26, 2021 at 11:56AM

"Thrice upon a time..." That's how the fairytale begins and why not, since it involves ten-year-old triplets who are abandoned by their widowed woodcutter father in the forest and left to fend for themselves.

In Advance of Next Week’s Show at Blossom with the Black Crowes, Dirty Honey Singer Talks About His Classic Rock Influences

By Jeff Niesel on July 26, 2021 at 11:29AM

Opinion: Guardians Name Change is Step in Right Direction Worth Celebrating, But Work Remains

By Nancy Kelsey-Carroll on July 26, 2021 at 10:45AM

It is so liberating to me that, at long last, Cleveland’s baseball team has changed its name. I am already a big fan of the Cleveland Guardians.

Portage County Sheriff Used Official Letterhead to Whine about Guardians Name Change

By Sam Allard on July 26, 2021 at 9:52AM

Portage County Sherriff Bruce Zuchowski delivered a message on the new Cleveland Guardians team name this weekend on behalf of what he called the "silent majority." On official Portage County letterhead, Zuchowski wrote that changing the Cleveland franchise's name from the Indians to the Guardians was "another attempt of trying to erase our history due to the outcry of the few that affects the many."

Romeo and Juliet Are At It Again In a Thoroughly Enjoyable Outdoor Production by the Cleveland Shakespeare Festival

By Christine Howey on July 26, 2021 at 9:44AM

After the long drought of the COVID pandemic, one way back to normalcy must certainly be experiencing again the ineffable delights of Shakespeare performed outdoors. Happily, there are two opportunities to experience those pleasures this summer, with the Ohio Shakespeare Festival running A Midsummer Night's Dream by the lagoon at Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens in Akron, and with Cleveland Shakespeare Festival's traveling production of Romeo & Juliet.

The Vindys To Play Release Party on July 31 at Youngstown Foundation Amphitheater

By Jeff Niesel on July 23, 2021 at 2:41PM

Holton-Wise to Justin Bibb: Come At Me, Bro

By Sam Allard on July 23, 2021 at 1:10PM

The Justin Bibb campaign couldn't have scripted it any better themselves. James Wise, the brash, bearded CEO of Parma real estate firm Holton-Wise, has taken to one of his several YouTube shows to criticize the mayoral candidate in response to his "eviction notice" earlier this week.

Titillating Tidbits: Tougher Inspection of Fair Rides in Ohio After Horrible Accident Has Some Operators Avoiding the Buckeye State

By Vince Grzegorek on July 23, 2021 at 1:09PM

"Summer of Protest: 2020” Exhibition at Prama Art Space and Gallery Examines the 2020 Cleveland George Floyd Protests

By Shawn Mishak on July 23, 2021 at 11:14AM

The "Summer of Protest: 2020” exhibition at Prama Art Space and Gallery in Parma opens tonight (6 to 9 p.m.) and runs through August 22. Featuring documents of and sentiments about last year's protests in Northeast Ohio following the murder of George Floyd by former police officer Derek Chauvin, the exhibition includes works by AJ Almy, Anderson Rush, Nico Pico Train, Denyce Renee, Joyce Morrow Jones, Anastasia Pantsios and No Numbers.

Leon Bridges To Perform at Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica in May 2022

By Jeff Niesel on July 23, 2021 at 10:56AM

Millions of Kids Have Missed Routine Vaccines Thanks to COVID-19

By Erin Garcia de Jesus, Science News on July 23, 2021 at 10:51AM

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced millions of children around the world to miss out on important childhood vaccinations, increasing the risk of dangerous outbreaks of other infectious diseases, new research suggests. Amid the spread of the coronavirus, an estimated 9 million more children than expected didn’t get a first dose of the measles vaccine in 2020, researchers report July 14 in a modelling study in the Lancet.

Cleveland Launches Opt-In Recycling Program

By Vince Grzegorek on July 23, 2021 at 10:24AM

And, the city doesn't even have a contract with a vendor yet. From the press announcement:

The Cleveland Baseball Team Will Become the Cleveland Guardians

By Sam Allard on July 23, 2021 at 9:49AM

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Update: Ohio Author Alec Wightman to Appear at Rock Hall on July 28

By Jeff Niesel on July 23, 2021 at 9:43AM

what a wonderful vehicle it is for making connections with other people. The music really does connect you with other people.

Rock Hall Induction Tickets Go on Sale Next Week

By Jeff Niesel on July 23, 2021 at 9:00AM

The Rock Hall has just announced that tickets for the 36th annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will go on sale to Rock Hall Members at 10 a.m. on Wednesday and to the general public at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 30. The 36th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony takes place at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30, at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

The Killers Coming to Wolstein Center in October 2022

By Jeff Niesel on July 23, 2021 at 8:48AM

Cleveland's Delante "Tiger" Johnson Could Win Boxing Gold in Tokyo

By Sam Allard on July 22, 2021 at 3:15PM

Cleveland's own Delante "Tiger" Johnson will be representing Team USA in boxing at the Tokyo Olympics. The welterweight will face Argentina's Brian Arregui in a first-round match Saturday at 6:39 a.m.

Cleveland Mayoral Candidates Fuzzy on Environmental Issues, But at Least They're Talking about Them

By Sam Allard on July 22, 2021 at 11:12AM

Zack Reed wanted to make the city's department of sustainability as important as the department of public safety. Basheer Jones remarked upon the storms of July.

Live Nation To Offer $20 Tickets to Select Shows

By Jeff Niesel on July 22, 2021 at 10:16AM

Concert promoter Live Nation just announced it'll celebrate the return of live music this summer by offering $20 "all-in" tickets to select concerts featuring acts such as 311, Jason Aldean, Jonas Brothers, NF, Alanis Morissette, Judas Priest, Kings of Leon, Primus, KORN, the Black Crowes, Coheed and Cambria, Lindsey Stirling, the Doobie Brothers, Florida Georgia Line, Trippie Redd, Maroon 5, Zac Brown Band and many more. For a limited time only next week, fans will have access to $20 tickets to participating Live Nation shows, including taxes and fees.