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Ohio’s casinos, racinos report uptick in May gambling revenue
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Ohio’s casinos and racinos saw an uptick in gambling revenue and had their best May since 2021. The state’s 11 casinos and racinos brought in a combined $204 million in May, up from $196 million in 2023 and $202 million in 2022. The record for the month was set in 2021, at $209 million, according to data from the Ohio casino control and lottery commissions.
Cleveland community events: Ice cream social, drop-in art workshop
Happy Fourth of July weekend! Although there are plenty of events in Cleveland that will be celebrating America’s birthday, there are also some non-holiday Cleveland community events taking place this weekend and early next week. Let’s check out what we have!. Pianos in the City. The Cleveland Museum...
We need to hear more about the positives of Cleveland and the Midwest
I am writing in response to Laura Johnston’s June 30 column, “Why Midwest is best.” I was born and raised in a Cleveland suburb, and I was so happy to read some good press on the Midwest and Cleveland. I get so tired of hearing people put...
Bedford summer concert series returns with lineup of live music, new band each week
BEDFORD, Ohio — The City of Bedford and its Parks and Recreation Department recently announced the schedule and music groups for its 2024 Summer Concert Series events. Scheduled to kick off on June 12 and run through August 21, this year’s concert series will feature performances every other Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at Bedford Commons, weather permitting.
Fourth of July: Bedford and Bedford Heights celebrate American independence with 39th annual parade
BEDFORD, Ohio — Bedford and Bedford Heights celebrated the Fourth of July on Thursday by hosting their 39th annual Independence Day parade. The parade, also representing Oakwood and Walton Hills, began at 10 a.m. at Columbus and Washington Street and stretched on for about 2.5 miles, concluding at Bedford Heights City Hall on Perkins Road. Despite the high temperatures and humidity, spectators came prepared with umbrellas, fans, and water to stave off the heat.
Pediatric dental practice eyes Cleveland community
SMITHFIELD — It was an oversight really. Years ago, when he obtained a special-use permit for 1.32 acres on McLemore Road, landowner Denton Lee Jr. imagined a host of possible business uses, and the county allowed those. But Lee forgot one — health care — so he was back before the county Planning Board last week to add medical care […] The post Pediatric dental practice eyes Cleveland community first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
The true value of Cuyahoga Arts and Culture tax - a thriving community: Geralyn M. Presti and Chinenye Nkemere
CLEVELAND -- Millions of people from across the socioeconomic spectrum benefit annually from Cuyahoga County’s robust, publicly funded arts and culture nonprofit scene. Our arts and culture sector creates thousands of family-supporting jobs, pumps hundreds of millions into our economy, drives tourism, offers thousands of opportunities, experiences, and safe alternatives for schoolchildren, enhances neighborhoods, and is a source of pride for our region.
No mirage: Museum of Illusions Cleveland drawing visitors for mind trickery
Consider our mind thoroughly tricked. Even before we step onto the platform to walk through the Vortex Tunnel at the new Museum of Illusions Cleveland, the spinning imagery on the walls enveloping us had us convinced there was real physical movement in the room. We needed those rails, we believed, to cross the platform and emerge from the other side.
West Side Market’s nonprofit manager to talk about her role, vision at City Club presentation
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Rosemary Mudry will talk about her new role and vision as the first Executive Director of the Cleveland Public Market Corporation (CPMC) at the City Club’s 2024 Summer Outdoor Series on July 10. CPMC manages the city’s 112-year-old West Side Market. Guests will be...
Jim Hartley to serve as Cleveland’s interim director of the Department of Finance
CLEVELAND — Jim Hartley will serve as Cleveland’s interim director of the Department of Finance, as announced by Mayor Justin Bibb, as Ahmed Abonamah’s resignation is effective July 19. A press release from the city notes that the Hartley, the assistance director in the department, has more...
Cleveland Museum of Art presents eclectic summer concert series 'City Stages'
Hosting performances of world-renowned artists is nothing new to the Cleveland Museum of Art. In fact, the same year its performing arts program was founded in 1918, the first major concert of note was a performance by the visiting New York Philharmonic. More than a century later, the spirit of...
Richmond Heights seeks developer for 10 city-owned infill lots
RICHMOND HEIGHTS, Ohio -- Richmond Heights is looking for a quality, experienced developer to help the city increase its housing stock. Officials are hoping to see homes built on 10 city-owned infill properties, ranging in size from 0.35 acres to more than four acres. If you purchase a product or...
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