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Natalie Herbick, Cleveland Magazine, August 2023

Featured Articles

A New Day for Natalie Herbick: How Early Detection Helped the Fox 8 Anchor Battle Breast Cancer

Now, the co-host of New Day Cleveland shares how she hopes to use her story to empower others. By Lynne Thompson

Behind The Crispy Chick's Community-Focused Fast Food

Despite opening six months before the pandemic, African immigrant Senayt Fekadu’s chicken tender restaurant quickly became a champion for the local community. By Allison Jack

Northeast Ohio's Night Sky is Preserved at Montville's Observatory Park

You can find one of the best views of the night sky at Geauga County's Observatory Park. By Annie Nickoloff

Food + Drink

9 Food Flights to Sample at Greater Cleveland Restaurants

Northeast Ohio’s restaurants have embraced shareable menu items in unique ways. Take a bite (or two) of these interesting food flights. By Annie Nickoloff

Behind The Crispy Chick's Community-Focused Fast Food

Despite opening six months before the pandemic, African immigrant Senayt Fekadu’s chicken tender restaurant quickly became a champion for the local community. By Allison Jack

Christopher Feran's Aviary Coffee Roastery Redefines Sustainability and Quality

The former coffee consultant for Pheonix Coffee Co. raises funds for a local, small-batched roastery to focus on quality over quantity. By Kate Bigam Kaput

Dining Guide: 23 of Cleveland's Best Burgers

From East Side classics like Stevenson's Bar & Grill to West Side trendsetters like Eugene's Tinman Burger, here are some of our favorite patties in Northeast Ohio. By Allison Jack

Juiceries and Smoothie Joints In Cleveland: Our Editor’s List of 13 Go-Tos

Whether you’re detoxing, veggie-boosting, taste buds-soothing or just plain curious, we’ve got the ultimate list of Northeast Ohio smoothie spots and juicery hubs you need on your radar. By Abigail Kussow  

Why The New Downtown Luna Bakery Location Is a Game-Changer

Cleveland has Downtown openings for restaurants all the time. What makes the opening of The Land’s favorite scratch bakery-slash-brunch spot significant? By Abigail Kussow 

In the CLE

1975: Cleveland Indians Owner Ted Bonda Aims His 5-Iron at Municipal Stadium's Scoreboard

The bet turned into a media spectacle fueled by the Cleveland Press. By Vince Guerrieri

9 Unique Underwater Creatures That Call Lake Erie Home

Jellyfish, sponges and lampreys are just some of the critters that lurk in Cleveland's Great Lake. By Becky Boban

Looking Ahead with Editor Dillon Stewart

Smoky skylines in Cleveland beg several questions about the future of Northeast Ohio. By Dillon Stewart

Step Inside the Cargill Salt Mines Under Lake Erie

The mines, located underneath Lake Erie, harvest about 12,000 tons of salt every day. By Jacob DeSmit

The White Flower Cake Shoppe Opens at Eton Chagrin Boulevard

The premiere cake shop you know and love has officially settled into its upgraded Woodmere location. By Abigail Kussow

Who’s the Boss? Boss K9 Gives Dogs Behavioral Training

Anna Rencz started her Cleveland dog training business after discovering a natural gift with animals. By Lisa Sands

Why Does Lake Erie Have So Many Shipwrecks?

Take a deep dive into the shallowest Great Lake to learn about the iconic shipwrecks on the lake's floor. By Vince Guerrieri

Yoga Studios In Cleveland: Editor Picks For 11 Locations To Visit

From hot yoga and barre to yin, vinyasa and hatha, check out these Cleveland locations to see the hype and join the trend. By Abigail Kussow

Entertainment

2023 HCA TV Awards: Angeline Walsh's "The Coroner’s Assistant" Earns Major Nominations

All eyes are on a Cleveland-based artist and her Cleveland-filmed series as The Hollywood Critics Association announces who’s up to win at this year’s 2023 TV Awards. By Abigail Kussow

At Home

Fall Decor To (Pumpkin) Spice Up Your Cleveland Home This Upcoming Season

From fall-scented candles to earthy throw blankets, here is our list of favorite home goods and furniture store finds to add to your interior decor this upcoming season. By Abigail Kussow

No Mow May: An Environmentally Friendly Model or Flawed Science?

Earlier this year, in the spring, Cleveland Heights experimented with allowing residents to not mow for a month, helping the pollinators. By Cassie Tomaselli

Style

Go Back to School in Cleveland Style With These Local Products

Back to school is a yearly ritual for families, but it doesn’t have to be ordinary. Give these uniquely Ohio supplies a thought. By Kate Bigam Kaput

William Frederick 5 Years In: The Triumphs and Pitfalls of a Cleveland-Based Brand

A birthday celebration with bittersweet undertones is hosted by the Cleveland-based brand that stands out in The Land. By Abigail Kussow

Yellowcake’s Soft Launch Teases More Than Sweet Styles

A new location, an all-hands-on-deck move, and the promise of new business in Gordon Square. By Abigail Kussow

Travel & Outdoors

Northeast Ohio's Night Sky is Preserved at Montville's Observatory Park

You can find one of the best views of the night sky at Geauga County's Observatory Park. By Annie Nickoloff

Health

A New Day for Natalie Herbick: How Early Detection Helped the Fox 8 Anchor Battle Breast Cancer

Now, the co-host of New Day Cleveland shares how she hopes to use her story to empower others. By Lynne Thompson

Dr. Diana Ponsky’s Journey From Refugee to Plastic Surgeon Inspires the Cleveland Doctor to Pay It Forward

The mother of three shares her journey from 5-year-old refugee to Beachwood’s premiere facial plastic surgeon. By Anthony Elder

How Clevelanders Can Take Precautions Against COVID-19 This Fall

Are COVID-19 cases on the rise? Should Clevelanders be masking up? We’re breaking down the need-to-knows on how to stay healthy this season. By Abigail Kussow

Education

How a New Approach Is Helping Cleveland Students Find a Passion for STEM Education

Evolving STEM programs expose students to the wows, what-ifs and wonders that hook them on hands-on, curiosity-based experiences. By Kristen Hampshire