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Teens in CPT’s STEP Program Present Free Performances Around the City
Cleveland Public Theatre’s 30-year-old STEP (Student Theatre Enrichment Program) program is yet another branch of its wildly diverse programming that seeming misses no corner of the community. It hires mostly low-income, inner-city kids ages 14-19, many without prior theater experience, to spend eight weeks creating, writing, producing and presenting a finished play, working under the guidance of CPT staff, which is performed for free at public locations around the city.
THEATER REVIEW: “MJ the Musical” @ Playhouse Square by Roy Berko
Confession: I am not a big fan of jukebox musicals, the now popular Broadway vehicle which is a genre of musical theater in which pre-written songs are woven, mostly with no real reason, into an often soap opera-like story. Reality: MJ, now on stage at the Key Bank State Theatre...
Ohio Forecast: Highs in the 80s with Afternoon Storms Possible
Cleveland, OH – Ohio residents can expect a warm start to the week, with temperatures rising into the 80s and 90s across the state. The US National Weather Service in Cleveland reported a clear and sunny morning on Tuesday, with temperatures in the low 60s. By the afternoon, highs will range from 80-85 degrees, with north central Ohio and areas eastward into northwestern Pennsylvania seeing a slight increase in shower and storm chances.
Women-owned cannabis company in Cleveland overcomes challenges
CLEVELAND — The first Black women-owned cannabis company to achieve 100% vertical integration is right here in Cleveland. Seven years ago, Ariane Kirkpatrick entered into an industry few women have chosen -- cannabis. "We made the decision that we, despite the barriers, despite the obstacles, despite being black and...
Grand jury indicts 18-year-old for allegedly causing deadly crash during chase with Euclid police
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A Cuyahoga County Grand Jury has indicted an 18-year-old Cleveland boy in connection with a Euclid police chase which ended in the death of an innocent bystander. Tyron Griffin was 17 at the time. Griffin was indicted on the charges of murder, aggravated vehicular homicide, felonious...
Shaker Heights council huddles on Recreation Strategic Plan ahead of community ‘pop-ups’
SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio -- Amid in-person “pop-ups” seeking input on Shaker Heights’ first Recreation Strategic Plan in nearly 20 years, City Council held a group session Monday (July 22) to put its own “wish list” together. Recreation Director Alexandria Nichols and Principal Planner Kara O’Donnell...
Are there more skunks this year?
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Ohio’s Divison of Wildlife says late July is when baby skunks born in the spring start moving around and it seems there are more of them this year. Joe Ferrara with the Division of Wildlife says he doesn’t know for certain if there are...
STDs In Michigan, Ohio and Indiana Among Highest In The Nation
A new study shows that 7 cities in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio have a concerning number of STD cases. Here's what you should know. Sexually transmitted diseases and infections aren't easy to talk about. However, the stigma that comes with STDs and STIs adds to the difficulty of protecting people from them. The United States is currently experiencing a substantial rise in chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. The number of syphilis cases has risen nearly 30% since last year. That is part of a shocking trend according to InnerBody.com,
Mass Pizza Hut closure fears as franchise with 142 locations files for bankruptcy after owing parent company millions
EYM founder - and former McDonald's Mexico president - Eduardo Diaz filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday with the Eastern District of Texas. Diaz filed for bankruptcy protection after the pizza chain sued them for not paying the bills, reports The Daily Mail. EYM countered that Pizza Hut was...
State funding available to help preserve historic buildings
State funding is available for the preservation and rehabilitation of historical buildings across Ohio. Owners of historic buildings can apply for state funding that is available through the Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program. Administered by the Ohio Department of Development, the program provides tax credits to incentivize the preservation of historic buildings in Ohio. “It’s important we continue to preserve Ohio’s rich heritage,” said Lydia Mihalik, director of the Ohio Department of Development. “The Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program honors our state’s past, while providing opportunities for the future. By preserving these irreplaceable landmarks, we are fostering economic growth, community pride, and a deeper appreciation of our shared history. Whether you have one small building or a large historic district, the tax credit program can help.” Interested property owners must request a pre-application meeting with the State Historic Preservation Office by 4 p.m. July 31. For more information, visit the historic tax incentives webpage at ohiohistory.org/preserving-ohio/.
New Capriccio’s Restaurant to open in Solon
SOLON, Ohio –Capriccio’s Restaurant will open this fall in the former Fisher’s American Tavern in Solon. The former restaurant, which closed in May, is being reimagined as an Italian eatery. When it reopens it will have an 89-seat dining room and a 22-seat patio. If you purchase...
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