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Hibachi Japan Steak House to Open in Former Akira Sushi and Hibachi Spot in Solon

by Douglas Trattner on July 8, 2020 at 11:53AM

This hibachi saga begins, curiously enough, with a night on the town starring Baseball Hall of Famer Tom Seaver. In the 1970s, Paul Goetz was a sports agent living and working in New York.

Mayor Frank Jackson Insists Police Chief Calvin Williams is "Not a Liar"

by Sam Allard on July 8, 2020 at 11:33AM

had at the time" showed a breach, where is that information? How did Williams come by it?

Rock Hall Cancels Live Event for This Year's Inductions

by Jeff Niesel on July 8, 2020 at 11:16AM

The Rock Hall has just announced that its inductions that were bumped from May to November due to coronavirus concerns will no longer be a live event. Instead, the 2020 Inductees will be honored with a special program that will air on HBO and stream on HBO MAX at 8 p.m. on Nov. 7.

Twin-Concept Eatery Starring Brunch and Vegan Food to Replace Yours Truly at Shaker Square

by Douglas Trattner on July 8, 2020 at 10:33AM

On Monday we reported that Yours Truly had closed its Shaker Square location after nearly 30 years. Today we learned who will be taking that space over.

Savage Love: Where Do I Learn About Cuck Role-Play for Lesbians?

by Dan Savage on July 8, 2020 at 10:01AM

I'm a lesbian in a long-term relationship. After much conversation with my partner, we've decided to explore cuckolding role-play together.

Coalition Demands Black Lives Matter Arrests in Cincinnati Be Dismissed

by Mary Kuhlman, Ohio News Connection on July 8, 2020 at 9:52AM

CINCINNATI — There are new demands that the City of Cincinnati drop the charges against hundreds of people arrested during racial-injustice protests. On Tuesday, the Cincinnati Mass Defense Coalition served the city with motions to dismiss the cases against more than 500 people who were arrested, detained and charged while protesting in support of Black Lives Matter.

Op-Ed: The Public Health Threat in Ohio’s Prisons is Not Over

by Dr. Meghan Novisky and Dr. Breanna Boppre on July 8, 2020 at 9:48AM

As of Monday, Ohio had confirmed 54,232 novel coronavirus infections throughout the state. One of the most striking truths about COVID-19 data in Ohio is that 9 percent of these cases (5,048) are linked to a single source: its state prison system.

Westside Hotel Gives Cleveland’s Homeless a Place to Rest Their Heads During The Coronavirus Pandemic

by Ginger Christ and Rachel Dissell on July 8, 2020 at 6:26AM

The hotel team now has a routine that includes daily health screenings, including temperature checks for residents, distribution of meals (provided by West Side Catholic Center, Bishop Cosgrove Center, and St. Augustine), helping residents track down government stimulus checks, and filling out housing applications. Doctors from MetroHealth Medical Center come once a week to tend to medical needs, and FrontLine Services case workers visit the hotel to provide support and mental health services.

The New Easy and Effective Way to Consume CBD: Oral Strips

on July 7, 2020 at 11:00PM

One of the fastest and easiest ways to consume hemp-based products with an immediate effect is through oral consumption. An CBD oral strip, made of an incredibly thin layer of “paper,” is water soluble.

Ohio to Make Masks Mandatory in 'Level-3' Coronavirus Counties, Including Cuyahoga

by Vince Grzegorek on July 7, 2020 at 2:37PM

"I think the biggest threat to us from an economic point of view is this virus continuing to go up," DeWine said at today's press conference. "We thought this was a precise approach for those counties that are red-hot, frankly... It should be a real signal that when we look at this data we have a great deal to worry about." The order, which includes requirements for riding and waiting for public transit, outdoor spaces where social distancing is not possible, and inside places other than residences, will take effect tomorrow evening.

New Credit Card Study Links Covid Infection Spikes to In-Person Restaurant Dining

by Matthew Moyer on July 7, 2020 at 1:36PM

If you've been feeling a little too nervous to eat inside a restaurant of late because of concerns over coronavirus, you just might be on to something, at least according to a recent study conducted by investment bank J.P. Morgan Chase. CNBC recently reported on a study conducted by J.P. Morgan, where in-house analysts cross-referenced the spending of 30 million Chase credit card users with John Hopkins University data on coronavirus cases around the country and saw an apparent connection between an uptick in spending in restaurants and rising COVID-19 cases.

Old Brooklyn Cheese Co. to Open Retail Shop at Van Aken District Market Hall in Shaker Heights

by Douglas Trattner on July 7, 2020 at 12:09PM

Since before it even opened the doors, Van Aken District has been pitching Michael Januska to join the food-filled Market Hall in Shaker Heights. In that time, his Old Brooklyn Cheese Co., which he launched in 2016, has continued to expand its product line, audience and reach.

Collinwood Project Prompts Resignation, City Planning said to be "Corrupted by Favoritism"

by Sam Allard on July 7, 2020 at 11:49AM

In a scathing letter Monday, Cleveland historian and writer Carol Poh resigned from the Design Review Committee of the Cleveland Planning Commission, saying she could longer serve a city department that "engages in political favoritism and fails to uphold the protections of the zoning code for its citizens." Poh's resignation, effective immediately, was motivated by the Board of Zoning Appeals' approval of what she called a "grotesque" two-story "McMansion" on an eroding lot in North Collinwood, the neighborhood where she has lived for thirty years.

Ohio Agencies Look to Reduce Racial Bias in Child Welfare

by Mary Kuhlman, Ohio News Connection on July 7, 2020 at 10:25AM

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Racial inequalities in the children-services system are not a new problem, but recent civil unrest around the country is helping to shed light on the issue. Compared with their White peers, Black children are more likely to linger in foster care, less likely to find a permanent home and more likely to be placed in an institutional setting.

The Ultimate Guide to CBD And Seniors for Pain Pill Replacement

on July 7, 2020 at 10:21AM

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New Night Demon B-Side Features Previously Unreleased Song Recorded Live at the Beachland in 2017

by Jeff Niesel on July 7, 2020 at 10:18AM

The metal band Night Demon has just released a new single, “Vysteria,” and the B-side, a cover of Iron Maiden’s “Wasted Years,” represents the lone previously unreleased track from a 2017 set that the band played at the Beachland Ballroom as part of the annual Cleveland Metal Holiday fundraiser. Iron Ingo Stührenberg, a music critic from Wiesmoor, Germany, hosted the event that year and was onstage to bring the band back for an encore.

Mail-In Voting is Bad for Democracy. And More Importantly, Me

by Pete Kotz on July 7, 2020 at 9:36AM

I once considered joining the Marines, then realized I could better serve my country as a Civil War reenactor. If you saw me in my Stonewall Jackson outfit, you’d know why the Daughters of the Confederacy email blast once cited my “stirring performance” as “the finest of the day, marred only by repeated falls from his horse.”

Dave Chappelle is Throwing Intimate, Celebrity-Packed Comedy Pop-Ups in Rural Ohio — And I Got a Ticket

by Jac Kern on July 7, 2020 at 9:11AM

On June 12, comedian Dave Chappelle released 8:46, a stand-up special filmed just days before in his hometown of Yellow Springs, Ohio. It’s hard to call it comedy — after all, the title refers to the length of time that police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on the neck of George Floyd in late May, killing him.

Yours Truly Closes Shaker Square Location After 27 Years of Business

by Douglas Trattner on July 6, 2020 at 4:24PM

After 27 years on Shaker Square, Yours Truly Restaurants has decided to close that location effective July 6. The news was announced today via social media.

Should Bars and Restaurants Publicly Announce When Staffers Test Positive for Covid? Many Think It's the Right Thing to Do

by Douglas Trattner on July 6, 2020 at 3:46PM

On June 20, Yours Truly restaurants publicly announced that an employee had tested positive for Covid, adding that the Rockside location where he or she worked was closed effective immediately. Yours Truly joins a growing number of bars and restaurants that are having to suspend operations after a staffer tests positive for the virus.

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