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Decision 2024: Monroe County's top spot for pizza pie is...
MONROE COUNTY — It's always a source of great debate, great discussion and great passion, but in the end, we all want the same things — a great pizza pie! Last week, the Monroe News posed a simple question to its Facebook followers — who has the best pizza pie in all of Monroe County? ...
Tuesday Romps: Dogstar with Keanu Reeves, Roosevelt Diggs rock West Michigan stages
It was an August night to embrace rock of different stripes, with alt-rock’s Dogstar at GLC Live at 20 Monroe and Americana/rock’s Roosevelt Diggs in Rockford. The photo recaps at Local Spins. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTO GALLERIES, VIDEOS. In Grand Rapids, it was all about a celebrated movie...
Sylvia Austin: The Iconic Grandmother of Toledo Drag
Mark Allen Ceglio, better known by his stage persona, Sylvia Austin, didn’t always know he wanted to perform in drag – in fact, he initially eschewed the idea. But now, 40 years later, Ceglio performs around the Toledo area as Sylvia Austin, entertaining audiences with her blend of unwavering charisma and bold wit. As a cornerstone of local drag culture, Sylvia Austin has pushed through adversity to perform, using her experience to uplift the Toledo drag community. Toledo City Paper sat down with Austin for a Q& A at Georgjz419, where we discussed her thoughts on drag as an art form and how she became lovingly referred to ( by other area queens) as “the grandmother of Toledo drag.”
2024 Rock the Block to return with two-day celebration
A block party and back-to-school resource fair is returning to Rockwood bigger and better than ever, with two days of fun for the whole family. The 2024 Rock the Block is back Friday-Saturday, Aug. 23-24, at Downtown Rockwood, 18535 S.E. Stark St. Much of the fun at the free gathering is centered on the Rockwood Market Hall, which is filled with restaurants and retailers, and a central community plaza with kids playground. ...
Rare wild mustang and her foal will soon be helping local veterans heal
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A rare wild mustang from Colorado and her foal will soon be helping transform lives here in northwest Ohio. Mom and baby now call a Swanton farm home. It’s a place that uses horses to help veterans heal from things like PTSD and addiction. Healing Of Our Veterans Equine Services, or HOOVES, is a local non-profit that’s been helping veterans for more than a decade. The program harnesses the healing power of horses to do that.
Monday Memories: Young angler struggled to fish himself out of a net
The peace at Walden Pond was broken for a few hours as at least 2,000 youngsters ringed its banks vying to hook the biggest catch in the fishing rodeo. The event kicked-off the 1973 Toledo Recreational Festival at Ottawa Park, which provided a variety of sports and talent events, as well as craft exhibits. In this Blade archive photo, Brett Anderson, 1, cried for help as he tried to untangle himself from a landing net. The anglers had plenty of chances to reel in a fish. More than a ton of bullheads and catfish were released into the pond for the contest, and prizes were awarded for first fish, largest fish and heaviest catch in three age divisions. The city’s recreation division and the Toledo Crow Club had hosted the popular annual event since the late 1940s. Go to thebladevault.com/memories to purchase more historical photos taken by our award-winning staff of photographers, past and present, or to purchase combinations of stories and photos.
Stone: A not so heavenly tree
You are reading the gardening column, you know me, and you have at least heard of, but maybe not experienced the spotted lanternfly firsthand. I hope that it is evident that I want readers to be educated, empowered, and ready for the call to action. So, let’s go! I try to align the weekly columns to seasonal topics or a response to calls, emails, conversations, or text messages that I have been receiving. This week it is not SLF specifically, although I have been receiving lots of reports, seeing many active infestations, and talking with residents that are experiencing this...
Jikoni: Restaurant in a truck
TOLEDO – For my first column, I want to introduce Jikoni, a local food truck bringing East African cuisine to the masses. I caught up to them at Toledo Botanical Garden’s Crosby Arts Festival. Jikoni means “kitchen” in Swahili, which is the language most prominent in East Africa....
Real revival: Whiskey Red Saloon captures spirit of new downtown
Jeff Jones has had his eye on the corner of Jefferson Avenue and Superior Street in downtown Toledo for nearly 10 years. After a decade of patiently waiting, the born-and-raised Toledoan has finally secured the space, which he turned into Whiskey Red Saloon, 505 Jefferson Ave., located within the historic Commodore Perry building. Jones acts as the owner of the new country-themed bar, with its doors first opening to the public in early July. “We want to bring country music downtown, live country music downtown, and change the atmosphere of downtown,” he said. “We want to bring a more positive light downtown, and I think we’ve done that.”
National Museum of the Great Lakes Second Wave Capital Campaign Nears Completion
The National Museum of the Great Lakes is entering an exciting new chapter as its Second Wave expansion project progresses. With the foundation set and structural build underway, the museum is reaching out to the community for a final push of support. Now is your chance to contribute to the future legacy of this historic institution.
5 Books to Help Show Love to Your Neighbor: The Neighbor to Neighbor Party is Happening August 25 at Glass City Metropark!
Neighbor to Neighbor Toledo is a 2024 election-year community peace initiative all about love. Loving your neighbor and yourself, and even those who vote differently than you. In an era of political violence and intense rhetoric, we can probably all stand to build relationships with our neighbors. So, now is...
Celebrate the Last Days of Summer with Craft Cocktails and Desserts at the Dollop Shop
Toledo, Ohio—As summer draws to a close, the Dollop Shop invites you to savor the season with our Summer Glow Cocktail Night, a delightful evening of craft cocktails and handmade desserts. Join us on Saturday, August 24 from 5-11 pm for an unforgettable night where every guest can win two premium experience tickets to The Toledo Zoo’s Zoo to Do on September 20th!
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