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Food + Drink
5 Ways to Do Fried Chicken
We're all about these finger-licking good options.
Are the Flats Falling Flat?
With restaurants closing in the entertainment district, should we be concerned?
Check In: How Two of Downtown's Hotel Restaurants Rate
The Burnham and Parker's Downtown push beyond free continental breakfast and Cobb salads.
Gather Around: Zoma Ethiopian Restaurant is All About Sharing
The Cleveland Heights restaurant boasts a vegetarian-heavy cuisine and communal approach.
Hatfield's Goode Grub Brings Southern Charm to Kamm's Corners
Try the Hillbilly Philly and other Southern-inspired dishes.
These Are The Stacks You're Looking For
Dive into pancakes and more at Hale Farm and Village's Maple Sugar Festival.
Weekend Project: How to Make Homemade Doughnuts
Whether cake or yeast, we've got you've covered.
Welcome Back, West Point Market
The historic Akron market reopens with plenty of things to fill up your cart.
You So Fancy: A Lunchtime Fav Gets a Makeover
Coquette Patisserie puts a classy spin on the iconic peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
In the CLE
1943: Police Raid A Porn Den
Jean’s Funny House was part toy store, part peep show.
Bust Out Your Best Irish Jig For St. Patrick's Day
Learn the moves to impress in three easy steps.
Drink This Now: Parnell's Pub's Fancy Irish Lad
This boozy combo of cola,vodka, Kahlua and Guinness is a delicious St. Patrick's Day cocktail.
Have A Pint Of St. Patrick's Day Inspiration
Get life lessons with this year's parade grand marshal and a few good reasons to pick up on old tradition.
Home Work
In order to make permanent change towards youth homelessness, we must continue to build a network of support for all the challenges ahead.
Homeward Bound
In September, a Cuyahoga County initiative embarked on a mission to house 100 homeless youth in 100 days. By answering the challenge, they built a foundation to help even more.
Let Us Make National Day of Unplugging Easier On You
Take a hike or see the art museum sans smartphone.
Matt Zone Makes the Big Time
The Cleveland City Councilman is the president of the National League of Cities this year.
Memory Games
Does our memory always serve us right?
Read Up: The Cleveland Kids’ Book Bank has Delivered More Than 350,000 Books
Co-founders Judy Payne and Judi Kovach want every low-income kid in Cuyahoga County to have their own books.
Self Image
While artist Derek Hess has always purged his emotions on paper, his struggle with mental illness has remained mostly hidden. Now he’s peeling back the layers by speaking out and hosting an arts, comedy and music festival to raise awareness.
Three Things We’d Like to See at the State of the City
The March 9 speech will mark a turning point in Mayor Frank Jackson’s career.
We Swear It's Almost Spring
Here's how to indulge your sense to celebrate the season.
What’s Happening With Cuyahoga Arts and Culture?
With proposed changes to the way individual artists are funded, the area’s arts community is on high alert.
Why It's Time to Rebalance City Government
With an election season on the horizon, we should rethink how Cleveland is governed.
Entertainment
Cuteness Alert: See These Adorable Pics of Dogs Eating Peanut Butter
Lakewood photographer Greg Murray releases a book filled with cuddly subjects.
How To Draw a Russian Nesting Doll
Artist Dinara Mirtalipova's instructional new book is full of fun creative activities.
Must-Read: Get Dan Chaon's New Book Now
The Oberlin College professor and National Book Award nominee’s newest novel, Ill Will, is a noir thriller set in Cleveland.
Pinpoint A New Hobby
Lake Metroparks’ annual quilt show teaches fresh techniques.
The Mystical World of Pandora Comes to The Q
Cirque du Soleil's new show Toruk: The First Flight will remind you why you loved Avatar.
Three Questions with Director Terrence Spivey
The Northeast Ohio theater veteran on his new gig, putting down roots and Tamir Rice.
What An Honor: A Festival Devoted to Playwright Mac Wellman
The Cleveland native talks to us about three plays to see.
At Home
Complete Your Home Decor Dreams
Finish your room off in style with one of these three accent pieces.
Don't Fall For The Hype On Every Smart Home Product
With some help from a local pro, we help you figure out which gear is worth the cash.
Get Inside This Boxy, Modern Tremont Home
What was originally designed to be a Japanese-inspired bachelor pad has grown into a family home.
Home Decor How To: Statement Piece Logic
Discover the secrets to selecting the right statement piece and how to decorate around it.
Home Lighting How To: Switch Up Your Illumination Design
Here are the right ways to use recessed lighting, floor lamps and chandeliers.
Light Up Your Life With These Fixtures
From clean and contemporary to cool and rustic, illuminate your home in style.
Now This Is How You Freshen Up An Older Home
This Shaker Heights colonial is a canvas for design that mixes history, flair and a bit of Paris.
The Case for August Smart Lock
Become the key master with total control over your front door.
The Case For LED Light Bulb
Now you can cut your electric bill without killing your wallet.
The Case For Shiplap
Chip and Joanna made it hot, but here's why it's really cool.
This Bainbridge Home Seems To Rise Up From The Prairie
The contemporary ranch-style dwelling is designed to be one with the natural world.
This Catawba Island Summer Home Is A Coastal Stunner
The house blends a rustic lodge with a breezy seasside retreat.
Trick Out Your Home With All The Smart Gear
From a Nest Learning Thermostat to full-on automation, step up to a connected home.
Style
O-H-I-O: This Medina Store Celebrates Our State Pride
Antiquation find ways to repurpose scrap woods and books in creative ways.
Save Face Thanks to Swell Skin Founder
Kelli Klus recommends her face oil and beauty bar for ageless skin.
Education
Ask the Experts: Bill Cervenik
President of Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School
Ask the Experts: Bob Shurtz
Director of STEMM at Hawken School
Ask the Experts: Eric Evans
Director of career development and experiential learning at Lake Erie College
Ask the Experts: Erica Merritt
Director of culture and strategy at Cleveland Metropolitan School District
Ask the Experts: Erin Mandalscino
Director of primary classroom at Ruffing Montessori School
Ask the Experts: Flo Brett
Founder of Effective Leadership Academy
Ask the Experts: Gregg Good
Head of school at Montessori High School
Ask the Experts: Jason Habig
Director of summer programming at Hathaway Brown School
Ask the Experts: Jerry Isaak-Shapiro
Head of school at Joseph & Florence Mandel Jewish Day School
Ask the Experts: Karen Miller
Interim provost and executive vice president at Cuyahoga Community College
Ask the Experts: Katherine Hatcher
Director of the lower school at Lake Ridge Academy
Ask the Experts: Kathryn Marshall
Pre-kindergarten co-lead teacher at Laurel School
Ask the Experts: Michele Kay
Learning enhancement coordinator at Gilmour Academy
Ask the Experts: Paul Dicorleto
Vice president of research at Kent State University
Ask the Experts: Thomas Polak
Counselor and philosophy professor at Grand River Academy
Ask the Experts: Tim Gorrell
College Advantage executive director
Ask the Experts: Tina Schneider
Executive director at Cleveland Montessori
Ask the Experts: Vanessa Diffenbacher
Associate head at Lawrence School
Ask the Experts: Whitney Zunic
Director of recruitment at Thiel College
Ask the Experts: William Jones
Director of physical education at University School Shaker Campus.
Should Your Child Take a Gap Year?
A purposeful pause between high school and college can mean great benefit and adventure.
The Benefits of Nature-based Learning
Early childhood programs with lesson plans like ‘over the river and through the woods’ provide a valuable foundation.