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Hough Bakeries Will Rise Again

Archie Garner is determined to keep the iconic recipes of the historic bakery alive. 

How Cleveland Are You?

You know the difference between The Drive and The Shot. You have both Bertman Original Ball Park Mustard and Stadium Mustard in your fridge. You've shopped at Higbee's and the Cleveland Flea. Now, show us how Cleveland you are with our collection of 18 quizzes, games and puzzles.

Food + Drink

5 Cleveland Burritos We Love

Move over Chipotle, local spots like Boca Loca Burrito Factory and Kenko are wrapping up our fave options. 

A Treat We Love: Hot Chocolate Paczki

Rudy's Strudel and Bakery and Sweet Moses Soda Fountain & Treat Shop is your go-to Dyngus Day snack.

Anna In The Raw's 3 Favorite Oat Recipes

Anna Harouvis helps us start our mornings strong with overnight oats recipes she loves.

Good Company's Burger Is Full Of Nostalgia

Chef Brett Sawyer was inspired by Swensons Drive-In, A&W and B&G when creating his juicy burger.

Ohio City Galley Spotlights The City's Rising Culinary Talents

The four-in-one food hall concept includes eats from Anthony Zappola, Michael Schoen, Michael Nowak and Victor Searcy Jr.

Ohio Pie Co.'s Pop-Punk Origins

Co-owner Nick Robson's touring band helped inspire his version of "Ohio-style" pizza.

Republic Food & Drink Is Playhouse Square's Encore

Chris Hodgson and Scott Kuhn's elevated American diner replaces Otto Moser's.

Spice Kitchen & Bar Goes Whole Hog

This mega meal is a communal dining experience.

In the CLE

1960: Bob Feller Pitches To Little Leaguers

The Cleveland Indians legend loved baseball like no one else. 

A Cleveland Diagnosis

How battling cancer changed one writer's view of the city.

An Item We Love: FOCO's Game Of Thrones Indians Bobbleheads

Two fan bases are celebrating the return of new seasons with these new bobbleheads.

Editor's Note: This Is CLE

Managing editor Kim Schneider shares how she became a true Clevelander.

Glen Infante Loves The Hype

He might be known for his bold, pop culture-inspired streetwear brand ILTHY, but the local artist has been creating buzz around some of his more personal projects.

Henry Pettiegrew On Saving East Cleveland Schools

The new executive decision-maker for East Cleveland City Schools attempts to revive the struggling school district.

Hough Bakeries Will Rise Again

Archie Garner is determined to keep the iconic recipes of the historic bakery alive. 

How CLE Are You: A Cleveland Mad Lib

Tell your kooky CLE story, and don't forget to share it with us on social media.

How CLE Are You: Celebrity Shake-Up

Unscramble the names of these local personalities.

How CLE Are You: CLE Bingo

Have you had these essential Cleveland experiences?

How CLE Are You: CLE Brewing History

Place these classic Cleveland's craft breweries in chronological order of when they poured their first pint.

How CLE Are You: CLE Eats

Prove that you're the ultimate CLE foodie by eating everything inside this towering sandwich.

How CLE Are You: Cleveland Crossword

Test your knowledge of all things CLE on the ultimate Cleveland crossword puzzle.

How CLE Are You: Cleveland Music Quiz

Can you hit all the notes of Cleveland's musical history?

How CLE Are You: Cleveland Word Search

Die-hard sport fans will find the names of their beloved squads and forgotten favorites.

How CLE Are You: Do You Own It?

Give yourself a point for each CLE item you proudly own.

How CLE Are You: Essential CLE Reads

Sure, they're on your shelf. But how many of these Cleveland classics have you thumbed through?

How CLE Are You: Location Identification

Can you place these zoomed-in Cleveland landmarks?

How CLE Are You: Photo Eye Spy

Can you find the seven differences in this classic Ghoulardi picture?

How CLE Are You: Quarterback Match

How many of these Browns starters do you remember?

How CLE Are You: Quotable Moments

Fill in the blanks of famous quotes from movies filmed in Cleveland.

How CLE Are You: Selfie Score

Your 'gram game is on point if you've taken photos at these CLE spots.

How CLE Are You: Suburban Statements

Out of these 10 sentences, can you figure out what's true and what's false?

How CLE Are You: The Land Brands

Identify these eight famous Cleveland logos.

How CLE Are You: The Results

Track your points on each CLE quiz. Once you've completed them all, count up your points to find out how Cleveland you really are.

How CLE Are You: The Sequence

How well do you remember the most important 2 minutes in Cleveland sports history.

How Cleveland Are You?

You know the difference between The Drive and The Shot. You have both Bertman Original Ball Park Mustard and Stadium Mustard in your fridge. You've shopped at Higbee's and the Cleveland Flea. Now, show us how Cleveland you are with our collection of 18 quizzes, games and puzzles.

How Yoga Is Benefiting Local Cops

The new program at River's Edge Cleveland in West Park is a new effort to support officers.

Jake Bauers Is One of Us

New Cleveland Indian Jake Bauers is poised to have a breakout sophomore season — no matter where he plays.

Report Card: Sustainable Cleveland At 10 Years

We talk to chief of sustainability Matt Gray for a progress report. 

Three CLE Newsies To Hug

April 4 is National Hug A Newsperson Day, so give these local journalists a follow. 

Three CLE Tips To Go Green

Cleveland 2030 District, which helps commercial and residential buildings cut down on energy usage, shows us how to reduce our carbon footprint.

Why We Need To Support Cleveland's Grassroots Music Venues

Spots like the Happy Dog and the Beachland Ballroom can help Cleveland claim its rightful spot as a rock 'n' roll city.

Entertainment

Cleveland Institute of Art Examines William Harper's Career

The Beautiful and Grotesque showcases the improvisational artist's knack for pairing unexpected items together.

Cuyahoga 50: Waterways to Waterways Offers Birds-Eye View

In conjunction with the city's Cuyahoga 50 program, the yearlong program honors the Cuyahoga River using creative methods.

MOCA Cleveland Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary

Sondra Perry, the first winner of the new Toby's Prize, kicks off a new exhibit in its honor.

Nwaka Onwusa Helps Lead Rock Hall Into The Future

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's new director of curatorial affairs lets us in on her musical philosophy. 

Ruth Bader Ginsburg In Nine Songs

The Supreme Court justice's aspirations as an opera singer come alive in the multimedia experience The Long View: A Portrait of Ruth Bader Ginsburg in Nine Songs.

We Meme-ify Three Cleveland Museum of Art Pieces

The public now has online access to 30,000 collection artworks to use for research, personal and commercial use.

At Home

A Clevelander's Monthly Flower Guide

Follow this chart to have a colorful garden all summer.

Heidi Rolf's Akron Apartment Is Optimized For Creativity

The minimalist space inspires her photography and design work. 

Moss Balls Are The Freshest Greenery Trend

Lakewood Plant Co. introduces us to kokedama, a Japanese form of bonsai.

Style

Lil' Burritos Gives Us A Food Baby

Stephanie and Alex Rodgers design kids' clothing with witty themes that their son Parker models.

Travel & Outdoors

By The Numbers: Eggshell Land

We go behind-the-scenes of the Easter display.

Jonathan Van Ness Makes Comedy Fab

The Queer Eye star brings his stand-up tour to the Masonic Cleveland Auditorium. 

Yuri's Night Space Party Is An Intergalactic Bash

The annual party hits the Great Lakes Science Center April 13.

Health

Medical Marijuana 101: Cleveland's Future Is Green

Everything you need to know about the local impact of the new wellness trend.