Rock Hall Now Offers Free Admission to Cleveland Residents

by Jeff Niesel on June 23, 2018 at 11:44AM

“The CLE VIP program is an extension of our long-standing commitment to serve locals and enhance the guest experience,” said Rock Hall CEO & president Greg Harris. “We are thrilled to partner with KeyBank on this incredible resource that helps us expand our mission to engage, teach and inspire through the power of rock 'n' roll.”

'Jurassic Park' Sequel Settles for a Simplistic Storyline

by Jeff Niesel on June 22, 2018 at 2:39PM

Set on the fictional Central American island of Isla Nublar, the movie centers on Owen Grady (Chris Pratt) and Claire Dearing (Bryce Dallas Howard) as they attempt to rescue the remaining dinosaurs from the old dinosaur tourist attraction. A volcanic eruption threatens to destroy the island and take the lives of all the remaining dinosaurs with it.

Iceland, Europe Among Most Popular Travel Destinations for Clevelanders This Summer, According to Travel Agents

by Sarah Parr on June 22, 2018 at 2:11PM

While popular domestic destinations like Florida and the Carolinas topped Clevelanders' travel plans last year, trends this year show more people vacationing abroad, most likely thanks to cheap, competitive airfare. That and other tidbits come from travel agents who are tracking where we're heading this summer.

Lorain Police Officer Fired After Detaining Daughter's Boyfriend, Saying 'We'll Make Shit Up As We Go'

by BJ Colangelo on June 22, 2018 at 1:52PM

Cleveland History Days Kick Off Tonight With the Share the River Ramble

by Laura Morrison on June 22, 2018 at 1:47PM

Cleveland History Days kick off tonight with a huge party near the Cuyahoga River. Any event isn't complete without an opening ceremony, which take place at 4 p.m. at the Cleveland Rowing Foundation stage.

New Survey Shows High Rates of Depression and Anxiety Among LGBTQ Teens

by Mary Kuhlman, Ohio News Service on June 22, 2018 at 1:44PM

COLUMBUS, Ohio - A new survey shows high rates of depression and anxiety among LGBTQ teens nationwide. Advocates say lawmakers could do more to ensure kids aren't bullied based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Ohio Has Become Ground Zero for ICE's Workplace Raids

by Sam Allard on June 22, 2018 at 1:40PM

has become an unaccountable paramilitary force whose main goal seems to be executing violent attacks upon the most vulnerable members of our society,” the Ohio Student Association said in its release condemning the recent Ohio raids. Two of ICE’s largest crackdowns at U.S. job sites in nearly a decade occurred within a 90-minute drive of Cleveland: at Corso’s Garden Center in Sandusky earlier this month, and at the Fresh Mark meatpacking location in Salem, Ohio — between Canton and Youngstown — last week.

New Signage Reminds Visitors You Can't Park Your Car on Public Square

by Vince Grzegorek on June 22, 2018 at 1:34PM

As we detailed just a few weeks ago, lazy doofuses have been parking their cars on Public Square just about every day since it reopened. It's illegal, and lazy.

As Amazon Employees Protest Company's Sale of Facial Recognition Software to Law Enforcement, Steve Loomis Defends Practice

by Vince Grzegorek on June 22, 2018 at 1:06PM

Amazon employees this week penned an open letter to Jeff Bezos protesting the company's sale of facial recognition software (Rekognition) to law enforcement agencies and its sale of Amazon's cloud services to Palantir, a firm that provides software to ICE, in both cases citing privacy and civil rights concerns. The letter referenced the possible misuse and abuse of the software against immigrants, African-American activists, and other vulnerable groups.

Up-and-Coming Rapper Ryan Caraveo to Headline Fourth Annual Lemur Fest

by Jeff Niesel on June 22, 2018 at 12:37PM

Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door.

Luna Bakery and Cafe's New Moreland Hills Location Opens This Sunday

by Douglas Trattner on June 22, 2018 at 12:19PM

Update: The short wait is over. After announcing plans in December for a second outpost in Moreland Hills, Luna will open its doors at 34105 Chagrin Blvd. this Sunday, June 24.

16-Bit Bar + Arcade Celebrates Go Skateboarding Day with a Special Tournament

by Jeff Niesel on June 22, 2018 at 12:02PM

Local skate enthusiast Cory Mansour, the owner of Tri-Star Skates, will judge the tournament, part of 16-Bit’s Summer Shorty Days. For Summer Shorty Days, kids of all ages are invited to come to the bar/arcade with an adult.

Two Teens Already Arrested in Slaying of 9-Year-Old Saniya Nicholson

by Sam Allard on June 22, 2018 at 11:28AM

and caused other deaths of innocents, we will not tolerate this. We will arrest you and prosecute you.''

GOP Continues Fight to Defund Planned Parenthood in Ohio

by BJ Colangelo on June 22, 2018 at 10:29AM

As of yesterday, the GOP has somehow convinced the full 6th Circuit Court of Appeals to hear arguments as soon as possible on an Ohio law aimed at public money used for Planned Parenthood. The state could win, but it's lost every legal challenge so far — a federal judge struck it down and a three-judge panel (two of whom are conservatives) also struck it down.

The CleCast With Special Guests Stephanie Hicks Thompson and Noelle Celeste on Sunday's Common Ground Event

by Vince Grzegorek on June 22, 2018 at 10:28AM

Bahama Breeze Fires Manager Accused of Racially Profiling 40 Black Sorors

by BJ Colangelo on June 22, 2018 at 10:01AM

A Former Clevelander, Rapper Jahi to Open for Arrested Development at House of Blues

by Jeff Niesel on June 22, 2018 at 9:57AM

Chuck D is even featured on Jahi's Nation Builder, an album that features production by Easy Mo Bee, DJ Pain 1 and DJ Johnny Juice from Public Enemy. It's been a long, strange trip for Jahi.

Transit Union Boss Calls for Joe Calabrese's Ouster at RTA

by Sam Allard on June 21, 2018 at 5:02PM

said we've got to find long-term solutions. Of course that's true.

Space:ROCK Gallery to Host Special Dead Boys Photography Exhibit

by Jeff Niesel on June 21, 2018 at 4:41PM

The now-famous alley shot that served as the inspiration for Glenn Brown’s image on the cover of the band’s LP Young, Loud and Snotty will be part of the exhibit as will rare concert photos from The Dead Boys’ 1977 Cleveland Agora show with the Dictators. An opening takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, June 29, and the exhibit will run during the Waterloo Arts Festival on June 30.

What You Need to Know About Adult Swim on the Green

by Jeff Niesel on June 21, 2018 at 4:20PM

There will also be a beer and wine garden. The event begins at 6 p.m. tomorrow at Voinovich Park.