Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco Coming to Playhouse Square in January

by Jeff Niesel on October 15, 2018 at 5:16PM

“The Stay Hungry tour marks the release of my book while I also venture into this new chapter of my life: being a dad. Lately, I’ve found myself reflecting on my path and all of the hard work it has taken to get to this point in my career.

Jason Kipnis' Annual Shoe Toss Hits Progressive Field Tomorrow at Noon

by Laura Morrison on October 15, 2018 at 5:03PM

It's time once more for Jason Kipnis' annual shoe toss — in which he cleans out his locker full of shoes, bats, gloves and other miscellaneous items, signs them and tosses them over the players' lot fence at Progressive Field to adoring, waiting fans. He posted on his social media today that folks can find him outside throwing  his goodies starting at noon tomorrow.

Buzzfeed Confirms Richard Cordray and Kenneth from '30 Rock' are the Same with Hilariously Impossible Quiz

by BJ Colangelo on October 15, 2018 at 4:05PM

Quotes were obtained from popular 30 Rock episodes and Cordray's Twitter feed, and my sad attempt to differentiate the two offered a result of 3 out of 9 correct guesses. The sad thing?

Attorney Offering Free Name Change Services to Greater Cleveland's Transgender Community

by BJ Colangelo on October 15, 2018 at 3:57PM

for people who can't afford it," he says, "So anyone who reads this and doesn't have the $137 laying around should still reach out." Since the announcement, Schriver has received a lot of positive feedback from both the community and other attorneys about his initiative.

Cleveland Police Want to Buy Back Your Guns Saturday

by Laura Morrison on October 15, 2018 at 1:10PM

Receive money just for handing over your guns to Cleveland police this Saturday. The annual buyback program, which works to lessen the amount of excess guns on the streets, kicks off at 9 a.m. at the Cleveland Police Third District Headquarters.

Akron FrightFest Accused of Incorporating Mock Rape Scene into Haunted House Scares

by BJ Colangelo on October 15, 2018 at 12:20PM

However, in recent hours, the park seems to have changed their tune by commenting things like, "The situation has been resolved statements will be released tomorrow regarding this matter." An official statement has yet to be released, but from reading the Facebook accounts of how the park has been operating, it appears the company is actively choosing to remain ignorant.

Ninja Sex Party Brings Positive Reinforcement and Boner Rock to the Agora

Concert Review

by BJ Colangelo on October 15, 2018 at 11:44AM

Also important to note: the new sound updates are phenomenal. Thirty minutes before the doors were set to open, the line to get into the Agora already wrapped all the way around the building.

Clevelanders Pay More Than Most Cities For Using an Out-Of-Network ATM

by BJ Colangelo on October 15, 2018 at 11:30AM

Clevelanders are better off buying a pack of gum and asking for cash back at a convenience store than they are using an ATM, as a new report from BankRate shows that Cleveland charges some of the highest fees in the country for out-of-network ATM use. Cleveland is tied for the 6th highest out-of-network charge with the D.C. metro area, with an average charge of $4.92.

'Galveston' Producer Tyler Davidson to Conduct Q&As After the Film's Friday and Saturday Night Screenings

by Jeff Niesel on October 15, 2018 at 10:45AM

did with the script was make changes that elevated the Rocky character,” says Davidson. “In the original version of the script, it’s a Roy-centric piece.

Meet ‘DeathCandy,’ The Cosplay Duo Who Dress Up For Every Midnight Screening in Cleveland

by BJ Colangelo on October 15, 2018 at 4:00AM

Does Cleveland.com Editor Chris Quinn Hate Journalists as Much as it Sounds Like He Does?

by Sam Allard on October 12, 2018 at 6:29PM

6) On Wednesday, then, the day of the SOTC, a few outlets reported on the situation. Scene, WKYC, WKSU all had short stories up on their websites.

In Advance of His Solo Acoustic Show at the Grog Shop Next Week, Pete Yorn Talks About the Joys of Playing Unplugged

by Jeff Niesel on October 12, 2018 at 2:30PM

came to the studio, we tried to sing it live. It just clicked right away.

Sprint is Giving 1,500 Cleveland Metropolitan School District Students Free Wi-Fi

by BJ Colangelo on October 12, 2018 at 2:25PM

According to Sprint, an estimated 70 percent of teachers in the U.S. give homework assignments that must be completed online, but nearly 5 million families do not have access to the internet. The digital divide is severe, especially so in Cleveland, as we've detailed before.

A Fight Over Confetti Broke Out During a Gender Reveal Party at an Ohio Applebee's

by BJ Colangelo on October 12, 2018 at 1:50PM

up." You know, a completely sane response to a restaurant asking you to clean up the completely unnecessary mess left behind in their parking lot.

Minus the Bear’s Final Tour Rolls Through Cleveland Next Week

by Laura Morrison on October 12, 2018 at 11:58AM

sent over the track, and we all listened to it on the bus and just sat listening to it altogether. It was super emotional because we knew it was going to be the last thing.

Chipotle is Offering a BOGO Free Deal for Browns Fans Sunday

by BJ Colangelo on October 12, 2018 at 11:44AM

These Photos of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Animals Eating Pumpkins are Everything

by Laura Morrison on October 12, 2018 at 11:37AM

The zoo is of course kicking off its annual Boo at the Zoo event tonight, running through the next three weekends. The kid-friendly experience encourages everyone to arrive in costume, and do expect candy galore.

Cleveland Climbs to No. 29 on Bicycling Mag's Ranking of Best Bike Cities

by Vince Grzegorek on October 12, 2018 at 11:23AM

Highlighted by and credited to the city's work on the Detroit-Superior Bridge, Cleveland climbed to No. 29 from No. 41 on Bicycling mag's ranking of the 50 best bike cities in America. The list, compiled every other year, factors in scores on safety (29/40 for Cleveland), friendliness (27/30), energy (13/20) and culture (7/10).

CWRU's Mandel School Receives Renowned Artist's Sculpture to Raise Homelessness Awareness

by BJ Colangelo on October 12, 2018 at 10:58AM

The late and world renowned artist, George Segal (famously known for the "Abraham and Isaac" sculptures in memory of the Kent State shootings), will have a permanent place at Case Western Reserve University, thanks to a sculpture donated to the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences. Segal's piece is a life-sized sculpture called "The Homeless," depicting two people living on the street.

Addiction and Crime in Ohio Part 5: Issue 1

by Mary Kuhlman, Ohio News Service on October 12, 2018 at 9:57AM

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Is Issue 1 on Ohio's November ballot a solution for both mass incarceration and the opioid epidemic? It depends on who you ask.