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.

Iconic IX Indoor Amusement Park Jingle Got COVID-19 Cover Treatment it Deserved

by Sam Allard on July 6, 2020 at 3:30PM

Egan told Scene — and we wholeheartedly agree — that he thinks the cover entitles him to a lifetime pass at the IX Indoor Amusement Park. Should that not be possible, he will settle for a key to the city.

Indians Say They'll Discuss New Name, Local Native American Groups Approve

by Sam Allard on July 6, 2020 at 12:23PM

The statement arrived on the heels of the Washington NFL franchise announcing plans to do the same, under pressure from FedEx, Nike and other corporate sponsors. (Profits tend to drive these franchises' decisions, and Scene has maintained for years that the Indians would only ever fully abandon Chief Wahoo and rebrand when it became financially advantageous to do so.

New Book Captures the Legacy of Cleveland-Bred Producer and Music Industry Executive Tommy LiPuma

by Matt Wardlaw on July 6, 2020 at 11:35AM

Rhythm and blues slash — I don’t know what to call what we were playing, but you know, everything was played at high energy back in the ‘70s. Everything was played probably too fast and too loud.

Zaytoon Lebanese Kitchen to Close After Three Years, New Concept to Follow

by Douglas Trattner on July 6, 2020 at 11:31AM

All restaurants are suffering right now, but those located downtown — and especially ones in Playhouse Square — seem especially hard hit owing to a lack of work and theater traffic. Those challenges proved too much for the Ina family to overcome, explains David Ina, who recently announced that he is closing Zaytoon Lebanese Kitchen after three years.

COVID Renews Calls to Bring Down Pet Population

by Mary Kuhlman, Ohio News Connection on July 6, 2020 at 11:13AM

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Animal welfare groups say the coronavirus pandemic is exacerbating the overpopulation crisis for cats and dogs. According to Lisa Lange, senior vice president of communications for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), more than 6 million cats and dogs enter shelters in the U.S. each year.

Update: The Black Crowes Now Slated to Play Blossom in 2021

by Jeff Niesel on July 6, 2020 at 8:57AM

Update: This summer, the Black Crowes' Chris and Rich Robinson were set to mark the 30th anniversary of their landmark quintuple platinum debut album Shake Your Money Maker with a world tour that included a stop at Blossom in August. COVID-19 derailed those plans, but the band just announced a new set of dates for 2021.

The U.S. Largely Wasted Time Bought by COVID-19 Lockdowns. Now What?

by Jonathan Lambert, Science News on July 5, 2020 at 12:01PM

One such measure is contact tracing, which involves local public health officials identifying who a sick person has come in contact with and supporting those who might have been exposed as they self-quarantine to break the transmission chains of the virus (SN: 4/29/20). But to succeed at tracing, a community must have enough contact tracers to call each new case and investigate that person’s contacts, which takes time and resources.

Ohio Report Suggests Investing in Small Farms and Farmers Markets to Improve Food Security

by Mary Kuhlman, Ohio News Connection on July 4, 2020 at 8:52AM

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Supply-chain disruptions during the pandemic have showcased the importance of local foods, and a new report offers a pathway to improve the health and resilience of Ohio's food system. Jaime Hadji, who chairs the Ohio Farmers Market Network, said people who want safe food options have been able to turn to farms and markets in their communities — and those businesses adapted to meet the demand safely, with online ordering and drive-through markets.

City of Cleveland Mandates Masks in Public Spaces, Including Businesses and Restaurants, Effective Immediately

by Vince Grzegorek on July 3, 2020 at 8:05PM

Mayor Frank Jackson tonight announced masks are now required in public in the city of Cleveland to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. This includes offices, businesses and restaurants.

Update: Megadeth and Lamb of God Announce New Dates For Their Co-Headlining Tour

by Jeff Niesel on July 3, 2020 at 3:15PM

have just announced that they’ll embark on a co-headlining tour this summer. Trivium and In Flames will join the bill.

Just So Everyone's Clear: Cleveland Police Chief Calvin Williams is Lying

by Sam Allard on July 3, 2020 at 7:02AM

Cory Shaffer and others have done the hard work of looking out the window. They have produced a fairly airtight account of the May 30 demonstrations.

Just Stay Home If You're Too Scared to Wear a Mask, Snowflake

by Daniel Hill on July 2, 2020 at 6:23PM

Goldman Sachs, mask use could save the U.S. economy $1 trillion if it were mandated nationwide. And as of today, President Trump has even joined the chorus of those calling for mask use, proving beyond a shadow of a doubt that President Trump is actively working with the Democrats and the media to stop the reelection of President Trump.

With Rising Covid Stats, DeWine Unveils Public Health Advisory Alert System, But No Mask Requirement

by Maija Zummo on July 2, 2020 at 5:11PM

Gov. Mike DeWine has unveiled a new statewide system to indicate the COVD-19 threat level in each of Ohio's 88 counties as infections rise here and in other states, though he didn't do what Texas, of all places has done — require masks in public. The so-named Public Health Advisory Alert System is a four-level color-coded program built on a “data-driven framework” to evaluate the degree of the spread of the virus to inform, empower and engage health and government officials, business owners and the public in their response and reaction, said DeWine.

Ohio Research Brings to Light Brain Injuries from Domestic Abuse

by Mary Kuhlman, Ohio News Connection on July 2, 2020 at 2:30PM

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Sometimes, the impacts of physical abuse run deeper than a scar, and researchers in Ohio are digging deeper into cognitive injuries caused by domestic violence. Working with researchers from Ohio State University, the Ohio Domestic Violence Network's CARE project discovered that a majority of survivors have lived through extensive violence directed at the head, neck and face, and through strangulation.

Here's Where You Catch Fireworks In Northeast Ohio This July 4th Weekend

by Brett Zelman on July 2, 2020 at 1:45PM

Fireworks? Sure, assuming you're safely distancing yourself.

Former Indian Trevor Crowe Federally Charged for Evading Taxes In Connection With Illegal Gambling Operation

by Vince Grzegorek on July 2, 2020 at 1:08PM

BottleHouse Brewery to Unveil New Food Concepts from Chef Michael Schoen at Cleveland Heights and Lakewood Locations

by Douglas Trattner on July 2, 2020 at 11:23AM

Chef Michael Schoen has partnered with BottleHouse Brewery to open food concepts at the brewery’s Cleveland Heights (2050 Lee Rd., 216-214-2120) and Lakewood (13368 Madison Ave., 216-926-0025) locations. Each has its own theme and menu, shaped by the needs of the neighborhood, Schoen explains.

Market Garden Brewery Now Serving 'Freekly,' a Special Beer to Celebrate Scene's 50th Anniversary

by Vince Grzegorek on July 2, 2020 at 11:04AM

Scene turned 50 this week, a momentous milestone that we will celebrate with all due festivity in a commemorative issue later this year when things Aren't So Shitty, but that doesn't mean the occasion will pass without something special. In honor of the anniversary and Scene's status as the longest continually operating altweekly in America, Market Garden Brewery made us Freekly, a Hazy Double New England style IPA clocking in at 8% which you can now enjoy at the recently reopened bar and restaurant in Ohio City.