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Featured Articles
Photographer Johnny Joo Breathes New Life Into the Forgotten Buildings of Northeast Ohio
The photographer became an overnight sensation from his local photos of abandoned architecture. But his artistic journey, which helped him find himself, is years in the making. By Anthony Elder
Winter Fun Guide: 45 Things to Do in Cleveland This Winter
From comfort food to outdoor activities, embrace the cold with these premier winter activities in Northeast Ohio.
Food + Drink
22 Cleveland Restaurants for Vegan and Vegetarian Diets
From light bites to heavy entrees, The Land boasts plenty of delicious plant-based options. By Kate Bigam Kaput
Bartleby Boasts Excellent Pizza and Midwesterner's Seafood Menu in Former Crop Bistro Space
Chef Matthew DePante found inspiration in Sunshine State cuisine, reimagined it and brought it back to The Land. By Kate Bigam Kaput
Word of Mouth: Filter's Kyler Smith Shares His Favorite CLE BBQ, Chefs and More
The restaurateur also known at DJ KY enjoys everything from fast-casual to fine dining in The Land. By Berkeley Chadwick
In the CLE
Carl B. Stokes Was More Than Cleveland’s First Black Mayor
Carl Stokes was a trailblazer in Cleveland, but he also changed the narrative of our nation. By Becky Boban
Cleveland Magazine Welcomes Managing Editor Ron Ledgard, Senior Editor Annie Nickoloff
Coming from The Athletic and Akron Beacon Journal and Cleveland.com respectively, our new staff shares what they feel makes Cleveland home.
Editors Note: Muster That Cleveland Tough By Embracing Winter in The Land
Editor Dillon Stewart reflects on the ways Cleveland embraces long winters and stays tough through the cold.
How Virtual Reality Is Being Used Outside the Gaming World
Cleveland institutions are at the forefront of integrating virtual reality into education, medicine and how we engage with the world. By Becky Boban
Photographer Johnny Joo Breathes New Life Into the Forgotten Buildings of Northeast Ohio
The photographer became an overnight sensation from his local photos of abandoned architecture. But his artistic journey, which helped him find himself, is years in the making. By Anthony Elder
Q & A: Cleveland Voting Rights Activist Gregory Moore Publishes New Book
From growing up in segregated Cleveland public schools to becoming a voice for voting rights activism, this local change maker speaks to the importance of the vote. By Gracie Wilson
Three Places Where You Can Try Cleveland’s Virtual Reality Scene
Holodecks aren't a reality... yet. Until then, here's three places in Cleveland to immerse in the stunning new technology for yourself. By Becky Boban
We Tried It: Boss VR Arena in Cleveland
Virtual reality has escaped the gate of science fiction. It's here, immersing itself into Cleveland, a steampunk daydream of high tech in a Rust Belt city. With new locations opening, we took the tech for a test drive. By Becky Boban
Entertainment
Celeste Ng’s New Novel "Our Missing Hearts" Explores Intervention in a Polarized World
Her new book is not set in Cleveland, but one of its themes builds upon something that happened to her here. By Jacqueline Marino
Style
Cleveland Gift Guide: 13 Gifts for Loved Ones this Holiday Season
From sports gear and cozy sweaters to kids toys and luxury accessories, here's our guide to shopping for Christmas in the CLE. By Gracie Wilson
Travel & Outdoors
How Virtual Reality Is Being Used Outside the Gaming World
Cleveland institutions are at the forefront of integrating virtual reality into education, medicine and how we engage with the world. By Becky Boban
Three Places Where You Can Try Cleveland’s Virtual Reality Scene
Holodecks aren't a reality... yet. Until then, here's three places in Cleveland to immerse in the stunning new technology for yourself. By Becky Boban
We Tried It: Boss VR Arena in Cleveland
Virtual reality has escaped the gate of science fiction. It's here, immersing itself into Cleveland, a steampunk daydream of high tech in a Rust Belt city. With new locations opening, we took the tech for a test drive. By Becky Boban
Winter Fun Guide: 45 Things to Do in Cleveland This Winter
From comfort food to outdoor activities, embrace the cold with these premier winter activities in Northeast Ohio.
Health
Cleveland Travel Agencies Put Vacationing in Reach for Seniors
From Alaskan cruises to one-day bus trips, adventure knows no age. By Vince Guerrieri
Retirement Living: Coping With a Love Lost
Local health experts share tips on how to continue on after the loss of a loved one and continue to live a fulfilling life. By Kristen Hampshire